Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot and who's not. This week's list includes...
8:30 – Reflecting on the meeting that took place earlier this week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney, Derek Burney, former chief of staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, joins Evan to discuss Canadian politics.
Listener Question: What would you ask Mark Carney if he joined the Evan Bray Show?
9:00 – A new Pope has been selected! Robert Prevost is the first American to hold the title. Archbishop of Regina, Don Bolen, joins Evan to discuss the selection of the conclave.
LQ: What do you think of the new Pope?
9:30 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation! This week, we welcome any special hugs for moms in honour of Mother’s Day on Sunday!
10:45 – The 40th anniversary of Saskatchewan’s Cardiovascular Artery Rehab Group is fast approaching! CARG president, Al Sather, joins Evan to send out a ‘hug’ on behalf of the group’s upcoming celebration.
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for BURNT ENDS.
11:15 – Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, marking a time to recognize mothers of all kinds, no matter how they step into the role. Deb Davies, executive director for the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association, joins Evan to highlight some of the love around Mother’s Day for foster families in the province.
LQ: What are your Mother’s Day plans? Shout out to the moms and grandmothers in your life!
11:30 – Visiting the grocery store or restaurants these days can be challenging, with rising food prices and the push to shop local. A new report is taking the temperature of consumers across Canada. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University and senior director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab, co-host of The Food Professor Podcast, joins Evan to chat about how Canadians are feeling when it comes to their eating habits.
LQ: Have you been more conscious about how you grocery shop lately? Have your eating out habits changed?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Derek Burney, former chief of staff to the Prime Minister of Canada.
