Nov. 17 Show Segments

8:30 – Just hours after she appeared on our show yesterday, Saskatchewan Senator Denise Batters was kicked out of the Conservative Party Caucus by CPC Leader Erin O’Toole, after she circulated a petition calling for a review of O’Toole’s leadership. While Batters was not shy in her criticisms of O’Toole, her sentiments were echoed by many Conservative supporters, including many of our listeners. But did O’Toole do the right thing, or is he simply failing to acknowledge that his party is divided? We’re putting the question to YOU in one of Gormley’s patented Reality Checks: Did Erin O’Toole do the right thing by booting Denise Batters from caucus? Call 1-877-332-8255 and add your voice to our poll.
REALITY CHECK: Did Erin O’Toole do the right thing?

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

9:30 – According to documents uncovered by Blacklock’s Reporter, Justin Trudeau called the 2021 election after a $148,000 study by the Kantar Group told the Liberals most Canadians trusted his cabinet and were “very angry” with those breaking pandemic rules. The pollsters suggested messaging to allow the Liberals to “exploit” divisions between Canadians, and Trudeau took a much stronger position on vaccine mandates following the report. Blacklock’s Editor Tom Korski joins Gormley to share the details.
LIVE: Tom Korski, Managing Editor for Blacklock’s Reporter

10:00 – If you’ve noticed higher prices at gas pumps and on shelves, you’re not alone. Inflation is hitting Canadians hard, and former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall joins Gormley to discuss his recent opinion piece in the National Post, ‘Nothing progressive about Liberal policies hiking the cost of living.’
LIVE: Brad Wall, former Saskatchewan premier

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery. 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 from Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon PLUS a “Smartest Radio Listener” t-shirt from our friends at Little Town Apparel.

11:15/30 – Less than 40% of Canadian children aged 5-17 get the recommended hour of physical activity each day. According to Participaction, the average child only gets 14 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise after school on weekdays. Do you make an effort to get your kids active and promote physical fitness? How do you get young ones off the couch and moving? Call or text 1-877-332-8255 and let us know.

12:00 – From November 20-28 the best curlers in the country will battle at the Olympic trials at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. It’s the last-chance qualifier to get to the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Al Cameron with Curling Canada joins Gormley to talk about the curling event, how many teams qualify and the COVID protocols that will be in place.
LIVE: Al Cameron, Director, Communication & Media Relations with Curling Canada