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8:30 – The Saskatchewan NDP are sounding alarms over a decline in long-term care beds despite the province’s rapidly growing senior population. This comes as the NDP recently released a healthcare roadmap for the province. Keith Jorgenson, NDP MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood and associate health critic, joins Evan to discuss the future of long-term care and healthcare in Saskatchewan.
Listener Question: If you could fix one thing in Saskatchewan healthcare today, what would it be?
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.
9:30 – Canada is making one of the biggest military investments in its history, announcing plans to purchase a new fleet of German submarines. The government says the deal will improve safety and meet NATO commitments, but with a large price tag, it’s raising questions about defence priorities. David Zimmerman, University of Victoria history professor with an interest in modern Canadian history, war and technology, joins Evan to break down what this agreement means.
LQ: Do you support Canada spending billions on new submarines? Why or why not?
10:00 – Three recent cases of inmates being mistakenly released from custody have raised questions about how often these errors happen and whether they’re becoming a bigger concern. Doug King, justice studies professor at Mount Royal University, joins Evan to help us understand how these mistakes happen, what safeguards are in place and what impact this has on public confidence.
LQ: Does hearing about inmates being released by mistake make you lose confidence in the justice system? Why or why not?
10:30 – Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 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 – Two Saskatchewan farm boys spent a lifetime dreaming of Mount Everest, but when terminal cancer took Don Borgerson before he could make the journey, his best friend Mick Bakke took on the mission himself. Evan is joined by Mick to share an incredible story of adventure, friendship and a promise kept.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Keith Jorgenson, NDP MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood and associate health critic.
