Sarah Mills: My World Cup ticket hopes are dashed once again
Sarah Mills just received another email telling her she hasn't been successful seeking World Cup tickets. The dream is d...
8:30 – fOn Wednesday, Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor from the Conservatives to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal caucus, despite representing a riding in Edmonton that has never elected a Liberal MP. Should politicians who cross the floor be required to face a by-election and be accountable to their constituents? This actually happened in Saskatchewan in 1998, when Buckley Belanger crossed from the Liberals to the NDP, and the NDP required him to resign and win a by-election. To discuss how that unfolded and whether such a policy should be legislated, guest host Tamara Cherry is joined by Dwain Lingenfelter, former leader of the Saskatchewan NDP.
Listener Question: Should by-elections be mandatory when a politician crosses the floor to another party?
9:00 – A provocative new policy paper warns that Canada is dangerously behind in recognizing a converging threat, where organized crime, terrorism, and state-sponsored hybrid warfare are no longer separate challenges but part of a single, interconnected web. Published this week by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, the paper argues that countries such as Russia, Iran, and China are increasingly using criminal networks as proxies on Canadian soil. We are joined by one of the paper’s authors, Calvin Chrustie, a senior partner at Critical Risk Team and a leading voice on transnational organized crime and national security.
LQ: Does Canada need to take criminal networks more seriously?
9:30 -Saskatchewan’s small businesses are facing rising costs, weak demand, and a tax system that discourages investment. Tamara Cherry talks with Brianna Solberg, CFIB’s Director of Legislative Affairs for the Prairies and Northern Canada, about these urgent challenges.
LQ: Should Saskatchewan remove PST from capital inputs (business equipment)?
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 Tamara with his recipe for crockpot taco soup.
LIVE: Belton Johnson, Saskatchewan Cattle Association.
11:15 – On Wednesday Team Canada’s men’s hockey team punched its ticket to the 2026 Winter Olympics semifinals with a dramatic 4–3 overtime comeback win over Czechia in the quarterfinals, highlighted by a late tying goal and an OT winner from Mitch Marner. Right now they take on defending champions Finland in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinals.
11:30 – Inspired by Taiwan: Why Supporting Taiwan Matters for Global Democracy argues that Taiwan—a vibrant democracy, global tech leader, and defender of civil liberties — stands on the front lines of the fight for democratic values amid growing pressure from China. Author George Takach joins guest host Tamara Cherry to explain why supporting Taiwan is not just strategic, but a moral imperative for democracies worldwide.
LQ: Should Canada support Taiwan? Are you concerned about how it might impact our relationship with China?
12:00 – A Saskatchewan map maker is creating detailed wall maps that show historical farmland layouts, including buildings, old roads and first homesteader names using 1950s aerial photography and archived land data, helping families reconnect with their agricultural heritage. To talk about these historical farm maps we’re talking to Alex McPhee, Saskatchewan cartographer.
