Sarah Mills: What does 'masters of our destiny' mean?
Sarah Mills says governments can wrap messages behind neat slogans, as we saw in this year's federal budget. But when yo...
8:30 – The federal government is moving toward allowing advance requests for MAID, but Saskatchewan’s proposed legislation is raising some questions. Former Senator Pamela Wallin has long advocated for this option and joins us to explain what’s at stake and what it could mean for Saskatchewan residents.
Listener Question: Should Canadians be allowed to request MAID in advance, before they lose the ability to consent?
9:00 – Forget calling in sick – some young men are booking vacation days just to play video games! With GTA 6 and The Legend of Zelda remake creating major buzz, gamers are treating release day like a holiday. So what’s behind the hype, and is taking a day off work to game perfectly reasonable? Saskatchewan Retro GameCon co-creator and video game expert, Jared Dormer, joins us to explain!
LQ: What is the most obscure reason you’ve taken time off from work?
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! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for smoked, slow-cooker Mississippi chilli.
11:15 – For five years, Saskatoon’s first responders have been coming together for a fitness competition that’s raised money for mental health initiatives and youth sports. Now they’re taking things a step further with the launch of the YXE First Responders Foundation, and director Chris Harris joins Evan to explain what’s changing and what they hope to accomplish.
11:30 – Black cats, knocking on wood and crossing your fingers are common superstitions. Today is Friday the 13th, and we take a deep dive into these beliefs. Phil Stevens, associate Professor of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo and author of Rethinking the Anthropology of Magic and Witchcraft, joins the show to share a bit of history behind this lore and why so many humans are superstitious.
LQ: What are you superstitious about?
11:45 – The Grey Cup is this Sunday, with the Montreal Alouettes taking on the Edmonton Elks in Calgary. Montreal is the favourite, but can former Riders quarterback Cody Fajardo lead the Elks to victory? Host of The Green Zone, Jamie Nye, is in Calgary for Grey Cup week and joins Evan with the latest ahead of the big game.
LQ: Who do you think will win the Grey Cup?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Pamela Wallin, a former Senator who has long advocated for advance requests.
