Show Segments Thursday May 19

Gormley, Thursday, May 19th 2022

 8:30– Inflation is at an all- time high. In fact, the average price in Canada topped $2 a litre for the first time ever. Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, and gas price analyst tells us what to expect when faced with surging gas prices.

LIVE: Dan McTeague, gas price analyst, former Liberal MP, and president of Canadians for Affordable Energy.

9:00- Jason Kenney announced yesterday that he will be stepping down as UCP leader, despite his small lead of 51. 4 per cent approval from members of the party.  Kenney will remain leader until an interim leader is chosen. Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University, weighs in on what this might mean for the UPC Government’s future.

LIVE: Duane Bratt, Duane Bratt, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University.

 9:15 – Bugs Day… The Hour of Rage!

10:00 – Should we keep vaccine mandates for Canadians that travel by air? Infectious Disease Physician, Zain Chagla believes that medicine is about recognizing what does and doesn’t make sense based on science, and explains what the continuation of vaccines would mean for those who are looking to book a flight.

Live: Zain Chagla Infectious Diseases Physician at St. Joe’s Hamilton

11:00 – Mike Clancy, author of “A User’s guide to Saskatchewan Parks”, joins Gormley to discuss some of the hidden gems around the province just in time for the May Long Weekend. Do you have a question about Saskatchewan parks? Are you looking for a new spot to get away to this spring or summer?  Call 1-877-332-8255 for Clancy’s expertise on the best places to visit

LIVE: Mike Clancy, author of ‘A User’s Guide to Saskatchewan Parks.

12:00 – As summer approaches, some individuals are eager to leave home. Whether it be the beach or mountains, social media has been buzzing with the term “revenge travel.” Revenge travel refers to the lengths that consumers are willing to go to travel post-covid. This may include prices, destinations, or accommodations. Dr. Monica Sarghie joins Gormley on her perspective on this phenomenon.

LIVE: Dr. Monica Sarghie, Associate Professor in the Edwards School of Business.