Murray Wood: Infrastructure projects are expensive, but important
Any time we try to build something, people start complaining about costs. Murray Wood says people are angry about the ov...
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY
8:30 – Canadians are stereotypically viewed as overly polite, but lately, this hasn’t been the case for some towards our neighbours to the south. With Trump’s ongoing trade wars and push for the 51st state, it’s no surprise that Canadians are upset. But Emily Stewart, senior correspondent on Business Insider, says the turmoil could be a chance for Canada to truly shine. She joins guest host Tamara Cherry to explain how Canada can step out from America’s shadow.
Listener Question: Do you think the U.S.-imposed tariffs could actually help Canada become more independent?
9:00 – According to figures from the Canada Border Services Agency, more than 1600 foreign nationals guilty of committing crimes in Canada are awaiting deportation. Almost 600 of those people are missing. Can they be tracked down, and what does this mean for safety and law enforcement in Canada? Richard Kurland, lawyer with Kurland, Tobe — A National Law Office and member of Lawyers for Secure Immigration, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss.
LQ: Are you concerned about this number of people missing who were meant to be deported out of Canada?
9:30 – With the uncertainty of our neighbours to the south, could Canada really stand on its own? Stephen Marche, journalist, author of The Next Civil War and host of the podcast, Gloves Off, asks this question in a recent article. He joins Tamara Cherry to explain where Canada stands against the U.S. and what steps Canada should take to protect its sovereignty.
LQ: Do you think Canada could stand on its own, economically, militarily and diplomatically?
10:00 – Chappell Roan wants to move to Saskatchewan! At least, that’s what she says in her newest song, The Subway. Tamara Cherry welcomes C95 morning show host and pop culture expert, Shauna Foster, to discuss this latest music news and what else is trending this week.
LQ: What are your favourite songs that mention Saskatchewan?
10:30 – A Saskatoon fertilizer company is shaking up the industry. Ross Guenther, Northern Nutrients co-owner and CEO, recently announced the company’s new partnership with Shell Trading Canada. He joins Tamara Cherry to share what the partnership means to the company and farmers in not only the province but all of Canada and beyond.
LQ: What do you think of big companies like Shell investing in Saskatchewan agriculture? Is this a good move for the province?
11:00 – A new children’s book is out now in Saskatchewan. It explores Métis traditions, family values and childhood experiences, wrapped in mischief, humour, rivalry and a surprising friendship. Arnolda Dufour Bowes, Saskatchewan author of Maggie Lou, Firefox and Maggie Lou Meets Her Match, joins Tamara Cherry for a chat about the new sequel and how she got into writing.
LQ: What book or movie do you wish had a sequel?
11:30 – Living in Canada, a lot of us might consider ourselves experts on all things ice and snow. But new research out of the University of Saskatchewan reveals a material that can form tiny “cages” of ice that trap liquids and gases, which can lead to explosions in pipelines. Dr. John Tse, Canada Research Chair of Materials Science and a professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Tamara Cherry to chat about what this research means for the future of pipeline safety.
LQ: How important is supporting Canadian research on improving pipeline safety?
12:00 – A Saskatchewan author is exploring timely topics like drugs, violence, the justice system and gang recruitment. Ron O’Byrne, Saskatchewan author of Indefinite Time, joins Evan to explain what inspired him to become an author and what his book, set in Saskatoon, is about.
