Good Question, Saskatchewan

Erwin Ottenbreit taught at Regina Catholic high schools for decades. He was married and raised three children with his wife. Today, Erwin is married to a man. Sam Maciag sat down with Erwin and his husband David to talk about how they met, sexual identity, and staying Catholic.

While people were forced to evacuate areas of Northern Saskatchewan, they were forced to leave many pets behind. A skeleton crew from Northern Animal Rescue stayed in La Ronge, feeding and watering those who weren't able to get out and delivering pets to the safety of foster homes around the province.

Our political panel Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes say the ‘vibes were vibin' and found no evidence of obstreperous politics at this week's meeting between premiers and the prime minister. Plus, calls for help and coordination as thousands flee wildfires in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan is under a state of emergency because of raging fires in the province's North. Wildfire researcher Lori Daniels joins Sam Maciag to break down conditions, prevention, and what people can do to protect their homes and properties this summer.

Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe has responded to the emergency fire situation in the province. He'll host the Prime Minister and his fellow premiers for a meeting in Saskatoon. CBC's political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes break it all down. 

With hockey phenoms like Maddox Schultz and Connor Bedard, there's pressure on young athletes to be the next Great One. For every stand out, there are thousands of other kids with big dreams, their parents sacrificing time and big money to chase them. The question is: who is driving the push and at what cost? 

CBC's West of Centre political podcast breaks down early signals from Canada's new Minister of Energy and Natural Resources as he attempts to reset Ottawa's rocky relationship with Western Canada's energy sector. Tim Hodgson brings both Bay Street credentials and oilpatch familiarity — and he's leaning into both. Guest host Jim Brown was joined by Grant Sprague, former Alberta deputy energy minister; Globe and Mail energy reporter Emma Graney; and Bill Whitelaw, chair of the Canadian Society for Evolving Energy.

What's it like when you're constantly called for help for people overdosing on drugs? Saskatoon Firefighters have already responded to more than 1000 overdose calls this year. Veteran firefighter Joel McNair shares how his job has changed over two decades, and what it's like when they can't save someone.

It began in March with a focus on the threat of tariffs and ended with discussions about Saskatchewan's future in Canada. So who scored political points this sitting and who missed the mark? CBC's political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes deliver their report cards.

Is it worth nearly $7 million of Regina taxpayer money to get Costco to build a second store within city limits? We talk to the moderator of a Regina Costco fan page about why she and so many other Saskatchewan people are obsessed with the mega-retailer.

The NDP introduced a bill to make it harder to separate. This comes on the heels of a petition for a referendum on separation. Is it the Premier's responsibility to keep Canada together? CBC's political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes weigh in.

Are politicians reading your comments on social media? Premier Scott Moe's latest posts are full of angry responses from people who want to separate from Canada. Do keyboard warriors have any influence? Moe's former chief of staff, Shannon Andrews, joins the podcast to pull back the curtain on who is running Moe's social media, if he reads the comments, and what influence those comments may have on policy.

Another Liberal minority has Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe promising to hit the reset button on the province's relationship with Ottawa but the NDP say Moe is fanning the flames of Western separation. Political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes weigh in.

Can you make money as social media content creator or influencer in Saskatchewan? The short answer is yes. The reality is much more complicated. Host Sam Maciag digs into the dollars and cents of the creator economy.

The countdown to election day is on. What does Premier Scott Moe's and former Premiere Brad Wall's endorsement of the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre mean for this province? Will Saskatchewan remain solid blue?

15-year-old Regina phenom Maddox Schultz is taking the hockey world by storm. He is widely considered the top ranked player in Canada born in 2010. Like Connor Bedard, he's likely to end up a Regina Pat, after the team won the Western Hockey League's prospect draft. Dan Plaster helps us get to know the next big name in hockey and why one scout is comparing him to Sidney Crosby.

Is it fact or fiction? This week our political panel Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes examine the conflicting claims between the Sask. govt., NDP, and the nurses union.

No longer a dirty little secret, romance readers are flocking to dedicated book boutiques and publicly embracing their literary kinks. Smut connoisseur Farideh (who read 380 racy novels last year) and romance authors Jennifer L. Armentrout and Victoria Koops talk about the craft and the desire for happy endings. 

The Saskatchewan Party MLA for Humboldt-Watrous faced criticism and calls for the removal from government after calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a “terrorist.” Our political panel Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes put those comments and the fallout into context and discusses the visit of Singh and Liberal Leader Mark Carney to Saskatoon this week.

Back in 1998, we thought the threat of measles was behind us. But now, the extremely contagious disease is popping up again. Why? Saskatoon pediatrician Dr. Ayisha Kurji says we need better herd immunity. Translation: more people need to be vaccinated.

Premier Scott Moe was overseas pledging to improve trade relationships with the EU and UK amid a trade war with the U.S. Meanwhile, political leaders here discuss their tariff concerns at the Saskatchewan legislature. Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes look at what is actually helping to avoid the tariff crunch.

We talk to a Saskatoon psychiatrist about how prevalent ADHD is in Saskatchewan and why people need to go beyond TikTok reels to get a diagnosis.

One week after the budget and a few days into a federal election campaign, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made a new commitment. Moe pledged to eliminate its provincial industrial carbon tax. Mirroring a campaign promise from the Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. Our political panel looks into the timing of Moe's pledge.

Tech-utopian, conspiracist and apartheid fan, Elon Musk's grandpa was shaped by politics in Saskatchewan. The CBC's Geoff Leo offers us a fascinating look at Joshua Haldeman and Musk's Canadian roots.

A new spring session of the legislature kicked off with the opposition NDP wrapping themselves in the Canadian flag and accusing Premier Scott Moe of not outright condemning the actions of Donald Trump. Murray Mandryk calls the brand new balanced budget an “instant classic work of fiction” for not accounting for tariffs.

She was attacked by a peer on her second day of grade 10, and while that day changed her life, she doesn't want it to be her story. After months of threatening texts and police reports, a Saskatoon teen is recovering after being set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate. She and her parents share their story and the questions they still want answered.

The finance minister is tasked with making a budget with so many moving parts. We explore what's at stake.

It's been 5 years since Covid-19 marked our collective memory. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Alex Wong jumped in to help. Until he couldn't.

With so much uncertainty around US-imposed tariffs, how certain is the Saskatchewan government's response? We break it down.

The fight against U.S. tariffs continues to keep provincial politicians busy. So does the battle against illegal drugs. Political panelist Murray Mandryk weighs in on what's working.

Women in hockey are finally having their moment. Yet, Hockey Canada continues to see too many girls drop out of the sport. We find out why.

MLAs won't be back at the legislature until the budget is announced. The NDP is crying foul. Political panelist Murray Mandryk outlines why we should care that budget day is also the opening day of the spring sitting.

A trillion dollars is flowing from boomers to their kids as parents start sharing their wealth. From farms to First Nations, we look at why this generational jackpot is unique and not always fair.

Premier Scott Moe used social media to tell the U-S if you like Big Macs, you need Saskatchewan products. But will President Donald Trump get the message? Adam Hunter and Murray Mandryk look at what's on the menu.

Having kids with high needs means being prepared to leave work at a moment's notice. One single parent explains how sex work became her best option. She wishes there was another way.

No one wants to see people living on the streets. But just what does it take to get one person out of homelessness and into a stable home? We take you on a surprising journey through the eyes of one man in Saskatoon.

Premier Scott Moe is looking to extend the life of our coal-powered plants, despite federal regulations demanding the opposite. What does this mean for the economy? And the environment?

Now that Donald Trump is President - will Saskatchewan's export economy survive? Just how seriously should we take his threats?

Foreign ownership of Saskatchewan farmland is a concern for some. With sky high land prices and rural communities dwindling, does it matter who owns what?

A nine-year-old girl was hit and killed by a driver on her way to school in Saskatoon. The driver had those charges stayed because the trial took too long. How did this happen?

Two of the Freedom Convoy's organizers are from Saskatchewan. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber don't usually give interviews, but spoke with reporter David Fraser as they await trial.

If you're having sex in Saskatchewan, you're at risk of HIV. Why are our rates rising, even as global cases decline?

Truckers working as independent contractors is a growing concern. Some say it's not good for drivers and it's not safe for you.

If you thought scurvy was a disease from a hundred years ago, think again. A recent cluster of cases has people wondering how this can be happening in Saskatchewan in 2024.

It's thrilling to see wildlife up close. But ideally, not too, too close. With a string of accidents – and a story about a moose crashing into a school – we track whether there's more moose on the loose in Saskatchewan.

Third-party organizations with ties to Alberta want to influence who you vote for at City Hall. We take a closer look at why.

RCMP's bombshell allegations target the Indian government. What's the impact on Indian people who call the prairies home?

The Saskatchewan Party swept the rural ridings to form a majority government. Did the cities walk away winners or losers in the provincial election?

We go door knocking and learn some hard truths about access to healthcare. Is it enough to sway the vote?

Some provincial election promises are sounding like a win for women. But are they? We take a closer look at the Sask Party's pitch to offer a tax rebate on IVF.

New name, same must-listen podcast. This is your connection to the stories Saskatchewan is talking about. Made on the prairies by Leisha Grebinski and Nichole Huck.