Murray Wood: Reconciling sorrow and anger in the death of a Roughrider
Murray Wood says the death of Roughrider Jaden Dalke on the weekend, and another man who was in a vehicle struck by Dalk...
8:30 – NATO leaders have been unwilling to commit to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s request for a no-fly zone over his embattled country, but is there more the western alliance could be doing to help that doesn’t risk open war between nuclear powers? The leaders of NATO countries will be meeting in Brussels next week for a summit to discuss further options, but they’re facing increased criticism for not directly intervening against Putin. Professor Bohdan Kordan studies Ukraine at St. Thomas More College, and he joins Gormley to share his thoughts.
LIVE: Bohdan Kordan, Professor Emeritus of Political Studies, St. Thomas More College, U of S
9:00 – Bugsday, the Hour of Rage!
10:00 – Canada’s inflation rate hit a new high in February, with the consumer price index rising 5.7% from last year, the highest the increase has been since 1983. Groceries jumped by 7.4% and gas by 6.9%, while shelter costs are up 6.6%. Dr. Jason Childs is an economist at the University of Regina, and he joins Gormley to tell us about the causes for the massive jump, whether government action could help, and his outlook for the weeks ahead.
LIVE: Dr. Jason Childs, Associate Professor of economics at the University of Regina
11:00 – And now for something completely different. Legendary actor and comic John Cleese will be performing in Saskatoon and Regina this spring, and Cleese joins Gormley to tell us what to expect at his performances in Saskatchewan.
LIVE: John Cleese, actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer
12:00 – Katelyn Cey is the director of Inspire Our Nation, a faith-based youth empowerment organization aiming to help young people overcome struggles and influence the world for positive change. More than 100 youths and youth leaders with the group are currently planning a free community event on Friday, March 18 to take place at Elim Church in Saskatoon, marking their first event since the pandemic began, and Cey joins Gormley to tell us about her work and the details of the youth event.
LIVE: Katelyn Cey, director of Inspire Our Nation
