Show Segments

8:30 – More vaccine delays announced this week seem to have shaken Canadians’ confidence in the federal government’s vaccine program. According to a new poll, just 45% of Canadians are confident in the Trudeau Government’s ability to deliver the vaccines effectively. Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley has been following the vaccine plan closely, and he joins Mike to share his thoughts.

LIVE: Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun columnist

9:00 – The Ultimate Open Lines

10:45 – It’s time for Cooking with Belton – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins guest host Mike Couros with his recipe for beef and black bean burritos!

LIVE: Belton Johnson

11:00 – Guest host Mike Couros says it’s easy to lob criticisms and insults at politicians over their COVID-19 responses, but it’s important to remember that we’re in totally uncharted waters and there’s no guidebook for how governments are supposed to respond to a global pandemic. For this hour, we’re making YOU the premier of Saskatchewan, and we want to know what you’d be doing differently if you were in Scott Moe’s shoes. Call in at 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!

12:00 – According to the National Police Federation, a union representing thousands of RCMP officers, police are dealing with new and unforeseen challenges to their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Nick Carleton, a psychology professor working with the NPF, says RCMP members are exposed to levels of stress and traumatic events at levels that are “simply unsustainable.” Carleton joins guest host Mike Couros to tell us more about the issues, and what can be done to improve police mental health.

LIVE: Dr. Nick Carleton, Professor of Psychology at the University of Regina