'Start of something special': Riders use garbage bag day to reflect on 2024
Nov 11, 2024
The locker room was full of optimism for the future of the organization on Sunday.
8:30 – Evan dives into polling from Insightrix with the pollster’s research director, Lang McGilp, ahead of voting closing next week for the provincial election. Then, Evan turns to listeners to conduct his own poll and takes the Pulse of the People ahead of the Saskatchewan election, asking who they will be casting their ballot for.
Listener Question: Who are you voting for this election? Who do you think will win the election?
9:00 – Not all clothing donated by Canadians is having the local impact its previous owners might have hoped for. A recent W5 investigation by CTV correspondent, Jon Woodward, tracked clothing donated in Canada thousands of kilometres away, across the world, because of a lucrative used clothing market. Woodward joins Evan to share more about their investigation.
LQ: Do you donate your old clothes? Are you still going to after hearing this story?
9:30 – With several elections affecting Saskatchewan people this fall, an upcoming federal election next year and next month’s U.S. election, there’s no shortage of issues to discuss and debate. How should you go about sharing your political thoughts with others? Dr. Brian Williamson, executive director of project management consulting firm, PMO Advisory, joins Evan to discuss navigating a politically-charged workplace.
LQ: Do you try to avoid talking about politics at work or in public?
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 GRILLED BACON WRAPPED STUFFED FLANK STEAK.
11:15 – A Canada-wide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the education community across the country has launched a campaign of its own this election season with its members in Saskatchewan. John Cappelletti, Chair for RTOERO, joins Evan to share why the organization is focusing in on local elections this fall.
11:30 – Canadian singer-songwriter and member of Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy, is in Saskatoon and Regina for two concerts at the end of October. Evan gets the chance to chat with Cuddy ahead of his performances to reminisce on his career.
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and take home a weekly prize! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could win a $50 gas card!