Murray Wood: Who's being fooled this April 1?
Murray Wood says every day is April Fools Day in the disinformation age and, as ever, some people will never believe the...
8:30 – Saskatchewan Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff is facing scrutiny after CBC reported he violated legislative rules by leasing part of his taxpayer-funded constituency office to a private law firm owned by a Saskatchewan Party donor. To explain what really happened and also to talk about advanced education in the province, Evan speaks with Minister Ken Cheveldayoff.
Listener Question: Does saving money for taxpayers excuse breaking legislative rules?
9:30 – Joining Evan is Robert Goldman, law professor at American University and director of the War Crimes Research Office. We’re talking about the legality of modern warfare, what “winning” a war looks like today, and the protection of civilian infrastructure in conflict.
LQ: Does it worry you that Trump appears willing to ignore international law in pursuing war?
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 – Evan catches up with Regina’s Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.
LQ: Do you have a question for Chief Lorilee Davies? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – April Fools’ Day has been around for centuries, but its exact origins are a mystery. There are lots of theories— some trace it to a French calendar change, others to seasonal pranks, and even Chaucer may have hinted at it.
LQ: Today, we want to hear the best prank you ever pulled, or someone pulled on you. Call us at 1-877-332-8255.
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 – The Regina Pat Canadians are looking to punch their ticket to the National Telus Cup, but before they can do that, they’re hosting the Western Regional Tournament. Todd Liskowich, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the 2026 Telus Cup Western Regional Tournament and Ryan Hodgins, Head Coach of the Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA (SMAAAHL), join the show to talk about what goes into hosting a tournament like this and what storylines to watch this weekend.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation from 2024 with Jeremy Hansen, astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency. The pair spoke over two years ago, before the Artemis II takeoff was delayed multiple times. The launch is set for later today.
LQ: If you could go to space, would you?
