8:30 – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump continues to make claims and assertions about Canada becoming the 51st State. What would that look like and is it possible? General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the defence staff, joins Evan to discuss Trump’s bold claims.
Listener Question: What is your immediate hope for Canada right now?
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: Have you lost your pride in Canada?
10:00 – Evan takes a peek behind the curtain of polling. With two elections in 2024 behind Saskatchewan and one federal election looming this year, Evan welcomes Lang McGilp, research director for Insightrix, to explain how polling happens.
LQ: Do you trust polls?
10:30 – Monday, January 6th, being the first Monday in a month known for a high number of divorces, is known as “Divorce Day” in Canada. Beau Atkins, family lawyer with Evolve Law in Saskatoon, and Josée Thorarinsson, lawyer at Leland Kimpinski LLP, join Evan to discuss whether this is a true fact and what divorce looks like in Saskatchewan.
LQ: Has marriage lost (or gained) some of its significance in our society today?
11:00 – Does marriage mean more today than it used to? Call Evan at 1-877-332-8255.
11:30 – Saskatchewan is preparing to encounter some extreme cold once again this month and that may turn the minds of some towards a warmer climate to escape. Terry Kaszas, general manager of travel services with CAA Saskatchewan, joins Evan ahead of his own winter escape to share his winter travel destination suggestions and advice.
LQ: Are you planning to get away this winter?
12:00 – Avian influenza is causing some concerns as human cases of the illness have arisen in recent months in North America. What does this mean for medical knowledge and application? Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease specialist at Toronto’s General Hospital, joins Evan to share what we’ve learned in recent months.