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 – We’re learning that the cost to refit Saskatchewan’s coal-fired power plants has climbed to $26 billion over the next 25 years, according to the NDP. Aleana Young, NDP Opposition Whip and the Critic for Economy and Jobs, Crown Investments Corporation and SaskPower, joins the show to discuss where these numbers are coming from and what this could mean for energy in Saskatchewan.
Listener Question: Should the province join the rest of Canada to phase out coal plants by 2029?
9:00 – New research suggests that coordinated campaigns, some using AI, are trying to amplify division and confusion when it comes to political movements in Canada. Brian McQuinn, an associate professor at the University of Regina and co-director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict, says current campaigns are targeting the Alberta separatism movement. He joins the show to tell us how these campaigns work, who’s behind them and why this debate is the perfect target.
LQ: Do you think enough safeguards are in place when it comes to misinformation and artificial intelligence?
9:30 – 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 – 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 Grilled Garlic & Rosemary Flank Steak.
11:15 – Guide dogs aren’t just their handlers’ best pal; they are also a lifeline to freedom and independent living. Zachary Abdalla, handler in the CNIB Guide Dog Program, advocate, public speaker and student at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and his guide dog Kai, join the show ahead of the CNIB gala to talk about his advocacy work and the importance of guide dogs.
11:30 – Countless soldiers lost their lives fighting for the freedom we enjoy today during WWII, and many of their graves go unmarked or have inaccurate information. Major (Ret’d) Brad Hrycyna with the Last Post’s Unmarked Graves program joins the show to talk about the hard work and hours of research that go into finding information about fallen veterans to properly honour their lives and service.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Aleana Young, NDP Opposition Whip and the Critic for Economy and Jobs, Crown Investments Corporation, and SaskPower.
