Show Segments

8:30 – The protests in Hong Kong are only getting larger and more violent. Thousands of anti-government protesters mobbed Hong Kong’s airport early this week, shutting down flights to one of the world’s busiest travel hubs as they protest an extradition bill which could see dissidents in Hong Kong extradited to mainland China for prosecution. The flights have since resumed, but tensions are still very high throughout Hong Kong. Jonathan Manthorpe, international affairs columnist and author of “Claws of the Panda: Beijing’s Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada,” says the protests have crossed the point of no return as Hong Kong residents – especially the young – no longer feel any affinity for Beijing. Manthorpe, who formerly served as Hong Kong correspondent for Southam News, blames the violence on Beijing rather than the people of Hong Kong, as the Chinese government “has misunderstood and misplayed the relationship with Hong Kong and its people from the start.”

LIVE: Jonathan Manthorpe, international affairs columnist and commentator.

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

10:00 – Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet on Tuesday and created a new ministry for Seniors, with Melville-Saltcoats MLA Warren Kaeding at the helm. Kaeding, who previously served as minister of government relations and minister of First Nations, Metis and northern affairs, also picked up the rural and remote health portfolio in the shuffle. He joins John now to discuss the new ministry, and the work they’ll be doing for Saskatchewan’s seniors.

LIVE: Warren Kaeding, minister responsible for seniors.

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.

12:00 – The Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation partnered with Tobin Lake Trophy Adventures to host camps for those suffering career-related PTSD such as first-responders, correctional officers, nurses, and more. “Camp Independence,” the first such program in Canada, held two 10-day camps in July and August, helping a total of 44 RCMP officers, soldiers, and others tackle their mental health issues. Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation CEO Blake Emmons joins John now to talk about the huge impact Camp Independence had on the attendees, their plans to keep growing in the future, and why PTSD is such an important cause.

LIVE: Blake Emmons, CEO/Founder of Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation Inc.