Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – Minneapolis is experiencing ongoing protests and heightened security following Wednesday’s fatal ICE shooting. Demonstrations were held yesterday near federal buildings and at the shooting site. Schools remain closed, tensions between state leaders and federal authorities are high, and the FBI is leading the investigation as city officials call for transparency and calm. For a sense of what it’s like on the ground in Minneapolis, Evan is joined by Jay Kolls, KTSP reporter.
Listener Question: Does it feel like the United States is a powder keg right now? How are you feeling tensions south of the border after this incident?
9:00 – When we talk about Minneapolis, the central question is whether the response was necessary, proportionate, and appropriate given the circumstances. To explore the issue of use of force, Evan is joined by an expert Darcy Koch, Former Superintendent of the Support Services Division with Regina Police Service and Provincial Use of Force Expert.
LQ: Do you feel this was an appropriate use of force given the situation?
9:15 – 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!
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 Beer & Garlic Pot Roast.
11:15 – Canola is already an important part of agriculture in Saskatchewan, but new research shows there could be even more potential to unlock. Runrong Yin, USaskCollege of Engineering graduate student and Edgar Martinez Soberanes, USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources, join Evan to share their exciting research and how canola products could expand.
LQ: Would you be interested in trying foods made with canola protein if you saw them on grocery store shelves?
11:30 – A lot of people in Saskatchewan work jobs that are extremely rough on their hands and the cold, dry winter months only add to the problem. Dr. Melinda Gooderham, dermatologist and chronic hand eczema (CHE) clinical researcher, joins Evan to discuss the early signs of CHE and how you can prevent it.
LQ: What remedies do you find work for the dry and cracked skin that comes with winter on the prairies?
12:00 – Following the tragic New Year’s fire in Switzerland, many are now asking questions about safety and regulations. While investigations continue overseas, Evan is joined by Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Fire Marshal Wayne Rodger to explain the province’s regulations and how you can keep yourself safe at a bar or event space.
LQ: When you go to a new place, do you check for fire exits?
