Quarterback Jake Maier excited to join Riders, reunite with coaches
Jan 10, 2025
"When I found out this opportunity was possible, it was a very easy decision for me."
8:30 – The wildfires rage on in California this morning and Evan welcomes Jon Ryan, former Canadian CFL and NFL player, who is sheltering-in-place, surrounded by flames in that state.
Listener Question: In this extreme fire scenario, what do you take with you when you have to quickly leave? What would you bring?
9:00 – After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Monday announcement and with ongoing acquisition threats against Canada by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, there’s a lot of federal politics and policies to discuss. Warren Kinsella, Ontario-based lawyer, author and consultant, joins Evan to discuss what’s happening in Canadian news.
LQ: What has you the most fired up from this week in Canadian politics?
9:30 – An article in the Toronto Sun, out this morning from political columnist, Brian Lilley, states potential Liberal leadership candidate, Mark Carney, is pushing back against photos of the banker with Ghislaine Maxwell, ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein. Carney alleges the photos that began circulating this week are the work of the Conservative Party of Canada. Lilley joins Evan to discuss the story.
LQ: Should it matter who a (potential) political leader knows, good or bad? Does that factor into your trust of a political figure?
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 Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST.
11:30 – A Saskatchewan author has recently penned a book narrated in a fictional voice but based on a true heartbreaking story. Sandy Speers Markwart, author of I Want You To Know, joins Evan to share the inspiration behind the book focusing on her brother’s death and her family’s journey to healing.
12:00 – A new book by a Regina author on shelves since the fall may also be making its way into care homes this new year. Valerie Crowther, author ofWar Letters: Linking Lives in the Second World War, is excited to inspire others to make something of their personal family archives and joins Evan to talk about her project.