Listen to daily commentary from program director Murray Wood

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

Wednesday, April 16

Murray Wood says the Liberal campaign is making some big claims about Mark Carney, but there are some important truths to keep in mind when thinking about the new Liberal leader.

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Tuesday, April 15

Conservative voters are seeing their party’s long-held lead vanishing in the polls. Murray Wood says the tight race between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre makes this week’s debates even more important.

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Monday, April 14

Murray Wood says this might be the most important week in what might be the most important federal election of our lifetimes, but there’s still a long way to go before the vote.

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Friday, April 11

Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot and who’s not. This week’s list focuses on the federal candidates who visited Saskatchewan on Wednesday.

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Thursday, April 10

Murray Wood says he understands the frustrations at the root of calls for western separatism, but nobody is going to break up the country based on the results of an election.

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Wednesday, April 9

Regina’s police chief has been removed from active service after a complaint, but very few details have been made public. Murray Wood says the public has a right to know more.

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Tuesday, April 8

How much time have the federal leaders spent in Saskatchewan so far in this election campaign? Murray Wood has done the math, and the answer is… none.

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Monday, April 7

Murray Wood says this might be the most important week in what might be the most important federal election of our lifetimes, but there’s still a long way to go before the vote.

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Friday, April 4

Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot and who’s not. This week’s list touches on tariffs, gas prices and more.

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Thursday, April 3

Murray Wood breaks down U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” announcement on Wednesday, and what it means for Canada and Saskatchewan.

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Wednesday, April 2

Murray Wood says there’s a lot of dislike for the Liberals in the province, but despite the recent election results, there’s a chance that some Saskatchewan ridings might not go to the Conservatives this time around.

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Tuesday, April 1

Murray Wood marks April 1 by taking a look at some of the surprising things in the news that are no joke, including the fact the Liberals might retain power after the federal election.

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Monday, March 31

Murray Wood says he applauds those who are protesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada, including those cancelling trips, and there are already signs that it’s working.

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Friday, March 28

It’s been a week of stupidity and incompetence says Murray Wood, from Trump’s trade war to rising measles cases. But there’s a glimmer of hope as gas prices may drop and spring is finally coming.

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Thursday, March 27

The Bay’s store closures mark the end of an era says Murray Wood. Once a retail giant and cornerstone of Canadian history, its decline signals the final chapter of a story that helped shape the nation.

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Wednesday, March 26

Library closures due to drug-related dangers have Murray Wood saying enough is enough. Public spaces shouldn’t double as shelters, and public officials owe more than silence when safety’s at stake.

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Tuesday, March 25

Saskatchewan’s budget claims a surplus but ignores major risks says Murray Wood. With no plan for looming tariffs or economic hits, it feels less like confidence and more like crossed fingers.