Show segments, Monday, Mar, 21

8:30 – James Nolan studies modern freight transportation and agricultural policy issues at the University of Saskatchewan, and he joins Gormley to discuss the crucial importance of rail transport for Saskatchewan industries, and how the CP lockout is going to impact our agricultural and mining sectors.
PRE-TAPED: Dr. James Nolan, Professor in the College of Agriculture at U of S.

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

10:00 – Do you ever sit there on your phone or computer, scrolling through social media and getting more depressed by the moment by what you see happening in the world? It’s a phenomenon called “doomscrolling,” and it’s an unhealthy habit we should try to break. Psychiatrist Dr. Marcia Sirota joins John to explain what is it, how it affects us psychologically, and how can we avoid it and reduce our social media use. How do you limit your social media use? Call or text 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!
LIVE: Dr. Marcia Sirota, Psychiatrist, Author, Speaker, Coach.

11:00 – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having a massive impact on global food security, Canadian farmers, and food prices worldwide. Sylvain Charlebois studies food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, and he joins Gormley to explain why Ukrainian grain is so crucial to feeding Europe, and what effects will be felt here. How are you making your money go further at the grocery store? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!
LIVE: Sylvain Charlebois, professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

12:00 – There are more than 4,000 charities and non-profits active around Saskatchewan, and we’re featuring some of the great people doing great work in this province during our new segment called “The Best of Saskatchewan.” In this week’s feature, we’ll meet Jane Smith, a St. John Ambulance therapy dog handler and author of ‘Murphy Mondays,’ a book about her work with her dog Murphy, with the proceeds going to benefit the RUH Foundation and St. John Ambulance’ therapy dog program. $10,000 has already been raised, and copies of the book are still available!
LIVE: Jane Smith, St. John Ambulance therapy dog handler and author of ‘Murphy Mondays’.