Murray Wood: Feint by numbers?
The City of Regina is using some interesting math to justify why it should sell a big chunk of its exhibition associatio...
8:30 – On Saturday night, a shooter opened fire at the White House correspondents’ dinner, targeting U.S. President Donald Trump. This is the third time the president has been the target of a shooting. Dave Levinthal, a Washington, D.C.-based investigative journalist and senior editor at NOTUS, joins the show to bring us up to date on what we know and what questions remain unanswered.
Listener Question: What does this shooting say about the political climate in America–are things getting worse?
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 – The cost of mental health and addiction recovery can add up quickly, and waitlists continue to grow. Mark Jago, founder of the Sask Peer Support Network, is hoping to make access to these crucial services more accessible. He joins the show to talk about how peer support can be a key part of healing.
LQ: Should peer support be a bigger part of our healthcare system?
10:30 – A recent study in the Journal of Sex Research suggests that about one in five people in this country have practiced consensual non-monogamy, sometimes called polyamory. Despite its growing visibility, many people still know very little—or nothing at all—about what that actually means. To dig into the topic, Evan is joined by Molly Roden Winter, author of More: A Memoir of an Open Marriage.
LQ: What’s a weird but important rule in your relationship? (No watching ahead on shared TV shows, no starting the coffee pot if you didn’t finish it last time, separate blankets, etc.)
11:00 – We’ve all heard of sibling rivalry, but when these two siblings come together, great things happen! Chansi Bourke and Jordan Lynch of the Lynch Farm Partnership recently won the 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer award. They join the show to talk about the importance of family tradition and the work they do on their farm.
LQ: Could you be a business partner with your sibling?
11:30 – The City of Regina is considering selling parts of REAL District to Brandt Properties, which could save taxpayers millions of dollars. But it might also change what major events come to the Queen City and how. To break it all down for us, we’re joined by Geoff Smith, 980 CJME reporter, who has been covering the story closely.
LQ: Does the potential sale of REAL District excite you for future events on the grounds? What event/concert would you like to see here?
11:45 – What do councillors think of the potential sale of parts of REAL District to Brandt? Clark Bezo, Regina city councillor, joins the show to share his thoughts ahead of the city’s Executive Committee on April 29 and city council on May 6.
LQ: Would you accept this deal if it meant lower taxes or less city debt?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Dave Levinthal, a Washington, D.C. based investigative journalist and senior editor at NOTUS.
