Show Segments

8:30 – The tensions between the US and Iran are escalating quickly. Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at US forces in Iraq yesterday, but no US casualties were reported. The middle-eastern nation warned the US not to retaliate after the attack, which was done in retaliation for the US killing of Iranian General Quasem Soleimani earlier this week. Although no US casualties have been reported, 63 Canadians and 113 others died when their plane crashed due to a suspected mechanical issue just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital following the missile strikes. To help analyze the situation, and what Canada should be doing in response, John is joined by Colin Robertson with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

LIVE: Colin Robertson, former diplomat, commentator, and vice-president at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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

10:00 – When it comes to “cancel culture,” many are saying the cause is just people who are too easily offended. National Post columnist Jon Kay disagrees – he says the cancel culture mobs aren’t driven by offence, and they’re really interested in demonstrating power and using a show of force to silence those who think or speak in ways they disapprove of. He says the outraged mobs aren’t really afraid of what people might say given free speech, but they fear the symbolic impact of people speaking freely when it runs counter to their dogmas. Kay joins Gormley to discuss cancel culture, and why he thinks being offended isn’t a real factor.

LIVE: Jonathan Kay, commentator, National Post columnist, and Quillette editor.

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Urban Cellars. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card for Urban Cellars.

11:30 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is raising issues with the quality of information and service that small business owners get from the Canada Revenue Agency. A new report shows that the quality has dropped and the CFIB issued a grade of “D” to CRA’s business inquiry line. According to CFIB, the line is often clogged up with long wait times to have questions resolved, frontline agents have limits on what questions they’re allowed to answer, and the information given was often incorrect. Marilyn Braun-Pollon, Vice-President for Western Canada with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joins Gormley to discuss the issues with calling CRA and why it’s a big deal to small businesses.

LIVE: Marilyn Braun-Pollon, Vice-President for Western Canada with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.