Murray Wood: Self-defence is a legitimate legal defence in home invasion
An Ontario man was charged for allegedly assaulting an intruder in his home, sparking wide reaction this week. Murray Wo...
8:30 – U.S. President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard in Washington, D.C. last week and now, the United States has issued new sanctions against senior officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC). Charles “Big Angry” Adams, American trial lawyer and Texas radio show host, joins Evan to discuss these latest justice-related happenings in the U.S.
Listener Question: Should the U.S. President be able to make major changes to law enforcement on a whim?
9:00 – 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 – Evan sits down with Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Evan’s and your questions and gives an update on the City of Regina’s state of affairs.
LQ: Call in with your questions (construction-related or otherwise) for Mayor Chad Bachynski!
11:00 – Mental health and the police force aren’t always topics that go together, but one former cop is trying to change this. Lance Valcour, author, independent consultant, strategic adviser, marketing technologist and former Ottawa Police Service officer, joins Evan to discuss his new book, If They Only Knew: A Cop’s Journey with Addiction and Mental Health. He shares not only his darkest stories of recovery, but also hopes to inspire other first responders who might be struggling in silence.
LQ: Do you believe employers and organizations are doing enough to provide mental health support for their employees?
11:30 – The Amazing Race Canada takes contestants on an unforgettable journey across the country, and this season included a Saskatchewan team! Rebecca Merasty, Flying Dust First Nation contestant on The Amazing Race Canada, joins Evan hot off the race after her team was eliminated in the latest episode. Rebecca shares the incredible story of being a part of the show and what it meant to represent her First Nation on a national stage.
LQ: What reality or game show would you love to take part in?
12:00 – Top scientists and researchers from the Americas are heading to Saskatoon this weekend for the 4th Pan-American Light Sources for Agriculture Conference. Dr. Ingrid Pickering, chief science officer with the Canadian Light Source, joins Evan to talk about the conference, the groundbreaking research being shared and how research right here in Saskatchewan is shaping the future.
