Murray Wood: When people show you who they are, act accordingly
When it comes to repeat offenders and newcomers who commit crimes, Murray Wood thinks most Canadians would agree that pu...
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY
8:30 – The UN General Assembly is underway in New York City, with world leaders facing several global conflicts and growing international tensions. Covering this event closely is Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News. He joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss any major developments and what he’s hearing from world leaders.
Listener Question: Do you feel the UN is capable of bringing countries together, or are divisions making that increasingly difficult?
9:00 – Medical assistance in dying, or MAID, is a deeply personal and often difficult subject that raises important questions about dignity, choice and end-of-life care. George Takach, Toronto author of The Book of MAID: Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, joins Tamara to discuss his book, what he hopes readers will take away from it and how Canadians can approach conversations about end-of-life choices.
LQ: Is choosing when to die an act of personal freedom, or is there something about that decision that makes you uncomfortable?
9:30 – Open phones – Tamara goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Saskatchewan’s aging population could require thousands more nursing-home beds over the next decade — at a cost of roughly $1 million per bed to build. Health policy analyst Steven Lewis argues there may be a better way and joins Tamara to talk about it.
LQ: Should Saskatchewan put more money into helping seniors stay at home instead of building more nursing-home beds?
10:30 – What could a closer relationship with Europe mean for Canada? Stewart Prest, a political science lecturer at the University of British Columbia, joins Tamara to break down the idea of Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union—what it could look like, what Canada could gain, and what it might have to give up.
LQ: Should Canada strengthen its ties with the EU, even if it risks further straining our relationship with the U.S.?
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 – Fall is football season in Saskatchewan, but a serious injury involving a Balgonie teenager during a high school football game has raised questions about how we can better protect young players. Patrick Neary, University of Regina kinesiology and health studies professor who researches concussions, joins Tamara to discuss guardian caps and brain safety in sports
LQ: Do you think youth sports should enforce additional protections like guardian caps?
12:00 – Tamara revisits his conversation with Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News.
