The Evan Bray Show – Monday, July 13

WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY

8:30 – The weather continues to keep us on our toes, from major flooding to intense heat. It’s been a bit of whiplash for the whole province, including the farmers out on the field. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss what farmers are dealing with in the field and a recent study that shows producers are receiving a shrinking share of every food dollar Canadians spend.

Listener Question: When grocery prices go up, who do you think is benefiting the most—the farmer, the grocery store, or someone else in the supply chain?

9:00 – Saskatchewan drivers continue to feel the pressure at the pump, thanks to ongoing global tensions impacting the oil markets. Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, joins Tamara to explain why prices are soaring, what role the conflict in the Middle East plays in this and what drivers can expect for the rest of the summer.

LQ: Have you been keeping a closer eye on gas prices since the global conflict escalated?

9:30 –Open phones – Tamara goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

10:00 – It’s been an active start to severe weather season in Saskatchewan, with the province already reaching its average number of tornadoes for an entire summer—and there’s still plenty of the season left. Jenny Hagan, severe weather specialist, joins Tamara to talk about the wild weather and her thoughts on some communication changes at Environment Canada.

LQ: Does Environment Canada’s decision to reduce its availability to journalists concern you?

10:30 – Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is set to increase again this October, boosting pay for thousands of workers from $15.35 to $15.70. But with the rising cost of living, many argue this isn’t a liveable wage. Andrew Stevens, University of Regina Associate Professor, Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management, joins the show to share what a liveable wage is and what impact these increases have on the workforce and the economy.

LQ: In your opinion, what’s a fair hourly wage in Saskatchewan today?

11:00 – Most of us walk across soil every day without giving it a second thought, but beneath our feet is one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth. Bernice Richard, a biochemist, Cornell University Advanced Soil Health specialist, GHG auditor, published children’s book author, and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, joins Tamara to talk about launching The Soil Academy and why she believes Saskatchewan is the perfect place to inspire the next generation of soil scientists.

11:30 – For years, researchers have been studying the long-term effects of repeated head impacts on athletes, particularly those who play contact sports. Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mass General Brigham, joins Tamara to discuss his research and how it sparks important questions for anyone involved in sports like football, hockey, rugby and lacrosse here in Canada.

LQ: Do you think the CFL should enforce the Guardian Caps for games as well, not just practice?

12:00 – Tamara revisits his conversation with Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO.