8:30 – All the concerns we’ve been hearing about with the Chinese tariffs on canola have prompted the federal government to increase the cap on AgriStability support. Speaking to the current cap doubling, Dean Roberts, chair of SaskCanola and acting chair of the Canola Council of Canada, and Codie Nagy, vice chair of SaskCanola, join Evan.
Listener Question: Will you benefit from the increase to the AgriStability cap?
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 – When the economy is threatened, why is alcohol seemingly the first product on the chopping block? After concerns this week when the Government of Saskatchewan announced a lineup of U.S. beverages to be banned in the province (and a subsequent amendment to the list), CJ Hélie, president of Beer Canada, joins Evan to talk about the blurry lines when it comes to alcohol ownership and production.
LQ: What do you think of the Saskatchewan government’s list of banned beverages?
10:30 – How we live affects how we buy, and with every new trend, the shopping habits of everyday people can shift. Canadians are increasingly shunning U.S. products because of the ongoing trade war started by President Donald Trump. With weight loss, healthy eating and Ozempic use becoming major trends over the past number of months, consumers are spending their money accordingly. Futurist speaker and author, Nikolas Badminton, joins Evan to give insight into trends and how they translate into where we spend our money.
LQ: Have you been influenced by a trend? How did that impact your spending?
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 – As Canadians focus on being Canada-strong in the midst of a trade war, Evan welcomes a shining example of the greatness of our country to the show. Eleanor Harvey, Canadian fencer, 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medallist and Cairo Foil World Cup Champion, joins Evan to discuss her most recent victory for Canada on a national stage.
12:00 – Master of illusion, Matt Gore, a Saskatchewan magician, has a story that will make you think he studied magic at Hogwarts itself. He joins Evan to share his sleight of hand and story.