Murray Wood: Lots of empty seats in the stands during Roughriders' home opener
Murray Wood says he saw plenty of empty seats at Mosaic Stadium during the Saskatchewan Roughriders' home opener against...
8:30 – The provincial election is looming on the horizon, but with Premier Scott Moe and the Sask Party polling higher than ever, the Saskatchewan NDP have their work cut out for them if they hope to gain ground. Joe Garcea, U of S political studies professor, joins guest host Mike Couros to discuss where the NDP will likely focus their efforts, how COVID-19 has shaken up the election, and what Saskatchewan residents should expect to see over the next month.
LIVE: Joe Garcea, University of Saskatchewan Political Studies Professor.
9:00 – The Ultimate Open Lines…
WTF:
LIVE: Ari Avivi, marriage commissioner and stand-up comic.
LIVE: Krista Broda, Regina mom and opinion writer.
10:00 – Wednesday’s Throne Speech didn’t get a very warm welcome in Saskatchewan, with Premier Scott Moe saying the only time our province was mentioned was the phasing out of our oil and gas sector. Regina Mayor Michael Fougere also criticized the speech, calling it a missed opportunity to show compassion for those struggling in the west. MP Jim Carr is Prime Minister Trudeau’s Special Representative for the Prairies, and he joins Mike to discuss the speech and its chilly reception in Saskatchewan.
LIVE: Jim Carr, Liberal MP representing Winnipeg South Centre and Prime Minister Trudeau’s Special Representative for the Prairies.
10:45 – It’s time for Barbequing with Belton, Presented by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins guest host Mike Couros with new grilling and smoking tips every week.
LIVE: Belton Johnson
11:00 – The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applying to intervene in the court case of a B.C. hunting business taking the federal government to court over the recent changes to Canada’s gun control laws. CTF director Kris Sims says the bans on specific firearms have left Cassandra Parker’s business holding tens of thousands of dollars in now-frozen stock that she can’t sell or return, and they see the regulations as harmful to taxpayers and unhelpful for reducing crime. Sims joins Mike to explain why they’re applying to intervene in the case, and how Canada’s new gun control rules affect the taxpayer.
LIVE: Kris Sims, British Columbia Director, Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation.
12:00 – Guest Host Mike Couros wants your help with a dilemma. He’s got a “would you rather” question for you, but he’s not going to tell you what it is until you’re on the radio with him so give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and help answer Mike’s Big Dilemma!
