Show Segments

8:30 – The nation of Sri Lanka is still on edge after the Easter bombings that killed nearly 300 people and injured 500 more while they attended church services. In the aftermath of the bombings the military was granted sweeping powers to detain and arrest suspects, and social media sites have been blocked to try to curb the spread of “false news reports.” Meanwhile, a group of extreme Islamists known as National Thoweeth Jama’ath has been accused of perpetrating the attacks, and the government is being accused of ignoring warnings from intelligence agencies. To help make sense of the chaotic situation, John is joined by threat/risk consultant and former CSIS analyst Phil Gurski.

LIVE: Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting and Former Senior Strategic Analyst at CSIS.

9:00 – A big wildfire near Biggar has forced the evacuation of an area southwest of the town. The fire was first reported in the Argo Brush Recreation Area early Monday afternoon, and a state of emergency has since been declared due to heavy smoke. Although Biggar itself isn’t threatened, RCMP have evacuated farmyards in the area and people with breathing problems are being sent to the Biggar Community Hall. CKOM News Director Chris Vandenbreekel is on the scene, and he joins us with an update.

LIVE: Chris Vandenbreekel, CKOM News Director.

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – David Yager, author, energy policy analyst and executive, has just published a book on Alberta’s energy sector. “From Miracle to Menace: Alberta, a Carbon Story” explores the recent degeneration of the oil industry. While politicians used to argue that oil was too scarce and expensive, Yager says today it’s common to hear politicians say oil is too cheap and used too extensively. Yager’s book explores and analyzes the history of the oil sector and its public perception, stretching from the Leduc oil strike in 1947 up until today. Yager joins John now to discuss his book.

LIVE: David Yager, author of “From Miracle to Menace:  Alberta, a Carbon Story.”

11:00 – Samsung is delaying the launch of its $1,980 USD folding smartphone after models sent out early promptly broke. That’s got us wondering: what’s the biggest purchase you’ve made that you totally regretted? Was it something electronic, a vehicle, a toy, or something else? Why did you regret it so much? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and share your stories of buyer’s remorse.

12:00 – We all have talents, and Lucas Meyer’s is his spot-on impressions. He made a video of his celebrity impersonations for his friends and family, and uploaded it to YouTube. The video didn’t go unnoticed, however, and helped land him the role of PM Justin Trudeau on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. Meyer joins John now to talk landing the big role.

LIVE: Lucas Meyer, reporter/anchor with NewsTalk 1010 in Toronto, and voice of Justin Trudeau on “The Simpsons.”