Sarah Mills: A social media ban for kids under 16 is worthy of debate
It has been adopted in Australia, and now the Saskatchewan government wants to hear views on whether kids should be allo...
8:30 – While many of us experienced childhoods free of social media, children today are surrounded by it. It’s raising concerns around the world on the growing impacts of social media on young people and whether stronger limits, or even bans, are needed. Val Caldwell, public speaker and online safety educator for children and adults, joins the show to share her expertise on what parents need to know about social media and the impacts it might be having on their children.
Listener Question: Would you support a social media ban for youth under the age of 16?
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 – Advanced education is dealing with some challenges that could impact its students and teachers. Saskatchewan Polytechnic have announced a handful of job cuts in the past year, impacting some programs at the school. Dr. Larry Rosia, President and CEO of Saskatchewan Polytechnic, joins the show to talk about these challenges. He also shares some exciting news about a new school in Saskatoon.
LQ: Do you think post-secondary education is still worth the cost today?
10:30 – Moose Jaw’s food bank has seen an increase in usage of more than 150 per cent in the last four years, leaving it no choice but to make adjustments to its services. But this isn’t unique to just Moose Jaw; food banks across the country are dealing with a similar story. Michael Kincade, Executive Director of Food Banks of Saskatchewan, joins us to share what these changes mean for patrons and what could happen if things don’t improve.
LQ: What needs to change if people who are even working full-time jobs cannot afford things like groceries?
11:00 – A famously cringe-worthy Saskatoon TV ad gets its full backstory in How Chee!, a one-hour documentary by Saskatchewan storyteller Craig Silliphant, screening this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at The Broadway Theatre. Filmmaker Craig Silliphant joins Evan to talk about How Chee!
LQ: What is a commercial from your childhood that lives rent-free in your brain?
11:30 – Saskatchewan had a lot of great commercials through the 80s and 90s. Or maybe so bad they were good? We want to hear from you! What is an ad from the past you just can’t forget? Call 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation!
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Val Caldwell, public speaker and online safety educator for children and adults.
