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Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot and who's not. This week's list includes...
8:30 – Evan hears from 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff, about Pierre Poilievre’s visit to Saskatoon yesterday. Then, it’s time for Evan to take the Pulse of the People! Which way is this federal election going to go? Evan takes to the phones for the show’s very official, unofficial poll of listeners to decide who will win this federal election.
Listener Question: Who are you voting for in the federal election?
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.
LQ: What would you say to the federal party leaders if they were in the room with you right now?
9:30 –Evan welcomes the Saskatchewan RCMP’s assistant commander, Rhonda Blackmore, for her monthly check-in interview on the Evan Bray Show. Blackmore provides an update on the RCMP’s state of affairs in the province.
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SWEET CHILLI SHORT RIBS.
11:15 – It can be hard to incorporate a new habit into your life. But one Regina man is trying to help. Alex Fallon, chair of the Western Canadian Economic Forum, CEO of The Paradox Group and founder of Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK) joins Evan to talk about the Walk the Block at 8 O’clock project.
LQ: What’s your favourite daily ritual or habit?
11:30 – The Beth Jacob Synagogue in Regina is looking forward to welcoming Holocaust survivor Abe Silverman as a speaker to their congregation this weekend. Silverman joins Evan now to share his story with listeners ahead of the event.
12:00 – Three small-town boys have been invited to a prestigious soccer academy in Spain. They were invited to the Real Madrid Soccer Academy because of their work ethic, positive attitude and skill level. Lexington Roy, a 13-year-old centre defensive mid with the Weyburn Soccer Association and his dad, Richy Roy, join Evan ahead of the trip to talk about what this means for the boys and young soccer players across Saskatchewan.
LQ: What was the best sports trip you ever went on as a kid?
