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 – Hot outside and hot in Ottawa. There’s a lot happening in federal politics, from Alberta referendum and separation tensions, to a major defence announcement sure to upset Donald Trump, to former environment minister Steven Guilbeault leaving politics altogether. Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent and host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV News, as well as host of The Vassy Kapelos Show, joins Evan to break it all down.
Listener Question: Do you think former activists, like Steven Guilbeault, make good politicians?
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 – Evan catches up with Regina’s Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 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.
10:00 – 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 beef brisket.
11:15 – Food insecurity in Saskatchewan has reached historic levels, with demand up 40 per cent since 2019 and one in three food bank users now a child. Feeding Saskatchewan is a new fundraiser launching June 13 to help meet that growing need, and Evan speaks with co-chairs Jerad Fedorchuk and Amanda Getzlaf.
11:30 – This year marks a major milestone for the First Nations University of Canada as the institution celebrates 50 years. Nelson Bird, lecturer at the First Nations University of Canada, a former CVT journalist and assignment editor, has a close relationship with the school as a former student now turned teacher. Lianda Tanner, alumni and registrar at the First Nations University of Canada, is a long-time employee with the university. They join the show to talk about what the institution means to them and the importance of education with an Indigenous lens.
LQ: Do you think Indigenous history and culture are taught well enough in schools and universities? Why or why not?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV, host of The Vassy Kapelos Show.
