Murray Wood: We should defend Ukraine because it is the right thing to do.
Four years of Russian barbarism after the invasion of Ukraine seem to have left some Canadians less concerned about that...
8:30 – Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union Address, laying out his priorities ahead of the midterms. Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, followed the speech and the response from lawmakers and voters alike. She joins guest host David Kirton now to break down the mood of the speech, the political stakes and what this could mean for the midterm election.
Listener Question: Are you paying more or less attention to American politics these days?
9:00 – Canada’s federal artificial intelligence minister has summoned senior safety officials from OpenAI to Ottawa after it emerged the company banned the ChatGPT account of a teenager who later carried out the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Officials are now demanding answers about OpenAI’s safety protocols — including when and how the company decides to alert law enforcement. David is joined by Brian McQuinn, associate professor at the University of Regina and co-director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict, to discuss how AI platforms handle flagged violent content and where accountability should lie.
LQ: Do you think AI platforms should be required to alert police when they detect potentially violent behaviour — or does that cross a line?
9:30 – Saskatchewan’s next provincial budget is just around the corner, and there are reports that it could include a deficit of close to one billion dollars. Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics, joins the show to break down why we could see such a large deficit and what this means for the people of Saskatchewan.
LQ: Where do you think the province should not cut spending?
10:00 – David catches up with Regina’s Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk about local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.
LQ: Do you have a question for Chief Lorilee Davies? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – Massive violence erupted in Mexico on Sunday following a military operation that killed the country’s most wanted and feared cartel leader, known as El Mencho. Who was this notorious kingpin? What criminal empire did he control? And what might unfold now that he’s gone? David Kirton is joined by David Mora, Senior Mexico analyst at International Crisis Group.
LQ: Do you feel safe booking a trip to Mexico? Would you go?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel – your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – A shoebox full of memories and fragments of friendship was all part of a journey spanning from Kelvington to India, in hopes of reuniting with a childhood friend. Ken Blosser, a Saskatchewan author of The Loyal Order of Old School Chums, joins the show to talk about his novel and the lasting hope of enduring friendship.
LQ: Do you still speak with your childhood friends?
12:00 – David revisits his conversation with Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press.
