Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the big news stories and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – What will be the outcome of today’s sentencing for Chris Barber and Tamara Lich? As an anticipated ending to the saga of the Freedom Convoy nears later today, Evan speaks with Brian Pfefferle, Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer, about what might come out of the sentencing.
Listener Question: Should Tamara Lich and Chris Barber receive seven years in prison as punishment for their role in the Freedom Convoy?
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.
10:00 – A new survey of Canadians’ views regarding taxes, tariffs, and government spending shows that over 3/4 of people in the country feel overtaxed and underserved by the federal government. Samantha Dagres, communications manager at the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), joins Evan to break down what the results of the survey and if the federal government could gain back the trust of Canadians.
LQ: Do you agree with the results of the survey? Do you feel like an ATM to the government?
10:30 – Prime Minister Mark Carney has found himself in some hot water over his financial arrangements, specifically his blind trusts and ethics screen. Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch, joins Evan to explain what this means and how Carney still has a chance to provide Canadians with transparency.
LQ: Do you believe Canada’s ethics rules for politicians are strong enough or are reforms needed?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It‘s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – Who is the most famous person in your phone and would they pick up if you called them right now? Evan wants to know who you know! Tell him by calling 1-877-332-8255!
12:00 – We’re in the thick of Roughrider season! But our province’s football team’s impact goes far beyond the football field.The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation supports youth mental health, education programs and amateur sports. Tyler Lloyd, Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation director of development, joins Evan to share the highlights from the foundation’s 2024-2025 Impact Report and how Rider Nation and the foundation are making a difference.
