8:30 – This year’s crime stats are out from Statistics Canada, who publishes an annual Crime Severity Index comparing the crime rates across Canada. Do we still live in the heart of crime country? Should we be concerned? To help explain what all the numbers mean U of R Professor and Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Chair in Police Studies Rick Ruddell joins Gormley.
LIVE – Rick Ruddell, U if R Professor and Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Chair in Police Studies
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – This week is national Drowning Prevention Month and Gormley is joined by Frank Pia, an American lifeguard and the creator of the Pia Carry, who is recognized for his research and training on ways to rescue people in trouble in the water. Is drowning the thrashing, violent thing we see in the movies, or could a person be in trouble right in front of you and you wouldn’t even notice? Dr Pia knows the answer and he tells you what to look for and how you can help.
LIVE – Dr Frank Pia, lifeguard and researcher
11:00 – 50 years ago the world was introduced to one of the most well known earworms of all time… “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies. Andy Kim, beloved Canadian musician and co-writer of “Sugar, Sugar” joins John to talk about the song and how it changed his career.
LIVE: Andy Kim, beloved Canadian musician and co-writer of “Sugar, Sugar”
11:30 – Following our chat with Andy Kim, co-writer of the earworm “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies, we delve into the songs of summer! What song immediately comes to mind when you think of summer? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!