Murray Wood: Toasts, not tariffs
Toasts Not Tariffs is the name of a coalition of U.S. liquor companies trying to convince Donald Trump his unprovoked tr...
8:30 – Saskatoon city council is set to debate whether the city should continue setting aside money for public art as part of major capital projects. This comes after a recent installation, priced at nearly $300,000, sparked a big conversation about public art. Randy Donauer, City of Saskatoon Ward 5 Councillor, joins Evan to discuss why he wants to end funding for public installations.
Listener Question: Should cities set aside money for public art or should it be used for other investments like infrastructure?
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 – More than four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues to reshape communities and lives across the country. While many people support Ukraine from afar, some Canadians have chosen to go there and help with the rebuilding effort firsthand. Nick Bettin, a building maintenance technician who volunteered to rebuild Ukraine, joins the show from Kyiv to tell us what he’s seeing and experiencing on the ground.
LQ: Do you think Canada is doing enough to support Ukraine in this war?
10:30 – If you’ve bought beef recently, you may have noticed Australian beef showing up at much lower prices. So how can something coming from ACROSS THE WORLD be cheaper than beef produced here in Canada? To dig into it, Evan speaks with Tyler Fulton, President of the Canadian Cattle Association.
LQ: What’s more important to you, buying Canadian or a cheaper price tag?
11:00 – Canada’s job numbers came in much stronger than expected in July, with the country adding 75,000 jobs and the unemployment rate falling to its lowest level in two years. Sal Guatieri, Senior Economist and Director at BMO Capital Markets, joins Evan to break down the numbers and share if Canadians can really feel confident about our labour market.
LQ: Have you or someone you know had trouble finding work lately?
11:30 – Winston Stockdale is a professional Saskatchewan fisherman. He’s only 19 years old, but he’s made a name for himself in the world of fishing, coming off of yet another major fishing tournament championship win. He joins Evan to discuss how he turned fishing into his profession and what tournaments he hopes to take part in next.
LQ: What hobby do you wish you could be paid for?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Randy Donauer, City of Saskatoon Ward 5 Councillor.
