The Evan Bray Show Segments – Wednesday, January 15th

8:30 – Who will replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Candidates seem to want the job but many are declining to join the race. Doug Richardson, former Saskatchewan lawyer, former prime minister’s Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal insider and supporter, joins Evan to share his thoughts on the leadership search for the Liberal Party of Canada.

Listener Question: Who do you think is the top candidate for the job of Liberal leader?

9:00 – Saskatchewan hockey referee Dave Kadun is tired of seeing the abuse young referees in the province endure while they try to work. He joins Evan to explain the video he posted to social media earlier this month, calling on parents to “do better” when it comes to their behaviour and treatment of young officials in Saskatchewan.

LQ: Do young referees need to have a thicker skin?

9:30 – Do young referees need to have a thicker skin? Call Evan with your take at 1-877-332-8255!

10:00 – Do your new years resolutions or goals for the year include more time at the gym? Do you have the motivation but feel you’re lacking the knowledge to accomplish your fitness goals? Paul Landini, personal trainer, strength coach and martial artist, joins Evan to discuss his top tips for new year fitness, trends in the area and to offer advice to listeners with questions about their workout routine.

LQ: What method or discipline has helped you the most when it comes to successfully losing weight or staying in shape? Call Evan with your tips to stay on top of your New Years Resolution at 1-877-332-8255.

10:45 – The Bunge-Viterra merger has been approved, but there could be consequences of this deal for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Kelvin Heppner, farmer and agriculture journalist with RealAgriculture, joins Evan to discuss the ramifications of the merger.

LQ: Do you think this deal will be good for Saskatchewan?

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11:30 – A Humboldt, Sask. author is sharing her experiences in family business transitions, particularly when it comes to farm families. Patti Durand, prairie agriculture worker and author of The Future Leader: The Successor’s Guide to Family Business Leadership, joins Evan to talk about her book hitting the shelves.

12:00 – R. Barbara Gitenstein was the first female and first Jewish president of The College of New Jersey. She joins Evan to discuss leadership, her life and her latest memoir, Portrait of a Presidency:  Patterns in My Life as President of The College of New Jersey.

12:15 – In response to the passing of the Bunge-Viterra merger, Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), joins Evan to share his thoughts on the deal.

LQ: Do you have concerns about how this merger could affect you or your industry?