Murray Wood: Truck commercials are advertising Hot Wheels toys

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:

Wed., June 10: Murray Wood says health inspection reports are shared publicly in Saskatchewan, thanks to hard work by our newsrooms, but 20 years later, the information isn’t as specific or useful as it should be.

Tues., June 9: Murray Wood says he’s constantly surprised by how many people are openly expressing racist views on social media. If you think racism isn’t all around you, he says it’s time to think again.

Mon., June 8: Murray Wood shared a trip to the park with his granddaughter on Sunday, reflecting on her almost limitless capacity for swinging and wondering what their conversations will be like in a few years.

Fri., June 5: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes both the start of the CFL season, and the league’s odd schedule.

Thurs., June 4: Saturday marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France. The Regina Rifles were among those on the beach, and Murray Wood revisits interviews with some of those vets.