Murray Wood: Nothing feels better than being a handyman

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:

Tues., Sept. 9: The NDP is on the hunt for a new federal party leader, but it comes with a unique set of rules. Murray Wood takes issue with one of the rules which limits candidates’ signatures from straight, white men.

Mon., Sept. 8: Murray Wood says the Saskatchewan Roughriders turned in a great performance on Saturday, defeating Winnipeg 21-13. Wood says kicker Brett Lauther also silenced some of the doubters with a solid game.

Fri., Sept. 5: 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 distracted drivers Crown Royal moving a bottling plant out of Ontario.

Thurs., Sept. 4: Murray Wood says news of a sexual assault in Ontario is absolutely sickening, but so are the assertions that the same suspect just got out of jail – six months early – for a similar attack four years ago.

Wed., Sept. 3: Murray Wood liked to needle his kids on the night before they went back to school, and they’d return the favour during summer vacation. As his grandchildren start Grade 1, he plans to continue the tradition.

Tues., Sept. 2: With a 9-2 record, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are really performing on the field. Murray Wood says the Labour Day Classic came down to a nail-biting finish on Sunday as the Riders defeated the Bombers.