The Evan Bray Show – Thursday, Sept. 11

8:30 – After the shocking death yesterday of American Christian political activist, author, and media personality, Charlie Kirk, many are decrying the political violence that appears to be becoming more rampant in the U.S. Evan discusses Kirk’s death and the political violence behind it with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun.

Listener Question: What preventative steps can we take to reduce political violence?

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.

9:30 – Yesterday, Charlie Kirk was shockingly shot and killed at a university debate while he was speaking. Evan welcomes Warren Kinsella, Ontario-based lawyer, author and consultant, to react to this political violence in the U.S.

10:00 – Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor, Cynthia Block, and Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for their monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayors Block and Bachynski take Evan’s and your questions and give an update on each city’s state of affairs.

LQ: Call in with your questions for Mayor Cynthia Block or Mayor Chad Bachynski at 1-877-332-8255!

11:00 – Evan reacts to the announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding nation building projects. Lisa Schick, 980 CJME senior reporter, joins him to discuss the announcement.

11:30 – Back-to-school season is an important time for young people, but for underserved and marginalized communities, it can come with extra challenges. Brian Lewis, Executive Director of Growing Young Movers Youth Development Inc., works in Regina’s North Central neighbourhood. He joins Evan to share what services the program offers young students and its plan for the school year.

LQ: Do you think mentorship programs can help improve graduation rates or job opportunities for young people?

12:00 – Evan revisits his earlier conversation with Warren Kinsella, Ontario-based lawyer, author and consultant.