The Evan Bray Show

A Saskatchewan-born tech developer, Sam Turner, is working on technology to help improve the way we speak and communicate. Whether it's a job interview, asking for a raise, defending a thesis, dating or just wanting to communicate more confidently, Lira is an app that is trying to help people have difficult conversations in a better and more effective way. Brent Loucks welcomes Turner to the show to have this conversation about his work.

Christmas is coming up and that has winter fun on the minds of many. Though the weather may not be quite as cold or snowy as some years past, Brent Loucks welcomes Jason Matity, Saskatchewan fishing expert, to talk ice fishing and some of the most beautiful places in the province to do it.

According to new data from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan had the highest per-capita household Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the country in 2023. Dr. Greg Poelzer, professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Brent Loucks to explain why our numbers are so high and what opportunities the province could explore to lower them.

Some young entrepreneurs in Regina are working on a high school accelerator, encouraging high school students to tackle their own start-up businesses. With the support of community champions like the Regina Chamber of Commerce's CEO, Mike Tate, Srijit Gaire and Daniel Opata Ebubechukwu, co-founders of Elevate XP, are excited to see what's next for their project. They join Brent Loucks to talk about the work they're doing.

Police across the province are warning the public of crimes targeting residents, especially during the busy holiday season. Staff Sergeant Matthew Bradford with the Saskatoon Police Service's Economic Crime Section joins Brent Loucks to talk about fake bills and grandparent scams, and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

As hostage returns marked the start of this month's news between Israel and Gaza, Brent Loucks sits down with Vivian Bercovici, Canada's former ambassador to Israel, to explore where these two groups are at in the major conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Could the end of the age of movie theatre-going be near? As we see popular television series Stranger Things prepare to play its show finale in theatres to interested ticket buyers, there is public concern that the US$82.7-billion deal for Netflix to purchase Warner Bros could be part of the demise of the traditional movie and theatre experience. Brent Loucks welcomes Barry Hertz, Globe & Mail film editor and deputy arts editor, to discuss what the impact of this deal could be to moviegoers and the industry.

The City of Regina is gearing up for its 2026–27 budget deliberations, and this year's process is shaping up to be a little different from the usual. Instead of a single, traditional proposed budget, council will work from an extensive agenda packet. Geoff Smith, 980 CJME reporter, joins guest host Brent Loucks to break things down and point out what numbers you should be keeping an eye on.

Christmas is approaching at a breakneck pace. There are concepts of grocery stores with a "slow lane," where the cashier will ask about family, travel plans and your holiday traditions. Are we losing the spirit of Christmas in our haste or are we in a justified rush? Tell Evan what you think of a slow lane check-out at 1-877-332-8255!

A Saskatchewan filmmaker is preparing to release his latest project tonight. Scott Woroniuk, videographer and owner of Crosscut Films, joins Evan to discuss FU-GO: Japan's WW2 Balloon Bombs Over Canada and what prompted him to bring this story to screen.

What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for BEEF & BLACK BEAN BURRITO.

Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!

Evan welcomes the Saskatchewan RCMP's Commanding Officer Robin McNeil for his monthly check-in interview and a look ahead to 2026. This check-in provides an update on the RCMP's state of affairs in the province.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

What impact could the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) have on trade negotiations? Evan welcomes Laura Dawson, executive director of the Future Borders Coalition, to discuss concerns that Trump might use the agreement as a bargaining tactic as trade and tariff negotiations with the United States continue.

Operation Red Nose is back in operation for the holiday season! Joining Evan to remind people in Saskatchewan about the importance of having a safe ride home from events and any other glad tidings this month is Tom Armstrong, media chair for Operation Red Nose for Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville, and member of the Saskatoon Millennium Lion's Club.

Who knew that powering off from your devices would be a sign of wealth in 2025? While having the latest tech shows some of what you can financially afford, social connection apps are now cashing in on the luxury of logging off -- stepping away from being constantly connected online to connect in-person once again. Evan welcomes Amanda Hoover, senior correspondent at Business Insider, to hear what she has learned reporting on this topic.

Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor, Cynthia Block, and Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for their monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayors Block and Bachynski take Evan's and your questions and give an update on each city's state of affairs.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

After a forum this week hosted by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce that dove into the issues businesses in the province are facing as a result of trade and tariff complications, Evan welcomes Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, to the show to discuss the forum and what she learned from those dealing with trade concerns in the province.

Science is putting its best foot forward, using toenail clippings as a tool for lung cancer research. While it sounds like an odd approach, Dr. Aaron Goodarzi, professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, said this could be "magic." He joins Evan to explain why our toenails could hold the key to protecting our lungs.

You're quick & clever! And for some weird reason you've carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you'll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!

Artificial intelligence continues to invade more areas of everyday life across the world. One area of concern with the misuse of AI was classrooms and learning environments, with students misusing ChatGPT for assignments, tests and papers. We check in with Dasha Kinelovsky, director of the Instructional and Leadership Development Centre (ILDC) with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics, to learn what the real impacts of AI have been in university environments.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

After tabling the second volume of her 2025 report yesterday morning, Evan speaks with Saskatchewan's provincial auditor, Tara Clemett, to learn more about what came of the audits of 160 provincial agencies this year.

Saskatchewan-born author, Elinor Florence, grew up on a prairie grain farm, a former Second World War training airport 12 kilometres east of North Battleford. Her upbringing and strong rural prairie roots weave throughout her work. Evan welcomes Florence to speak about her writing and how growing up in Saskatchewan impacts her work.

Sometimes, the spice of life is a little bit of tension in your every day to really make you appreciate the happiness you're experiencing. That's been the experience of Julia Pugachevsky, senior health reporter at Business Insider. She recently wrote about her experiences with journalling and how it has reframed her views on happiness. After speaking with her, Evan turns to the phones to hear fro listeners about what contributes to their happiness.

Almost a year after it happened, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is sharing an investigation into what it dubbed a "March Madness spending spree" by the federal government. Just in time to also share this year's naughty and nice list, Evan welcomes Franco Terrazzano, CTF federal director and author of Axing the Tax: the Rise and Fall of Canada's Carbon Tax, to the show to share more about problematic government spending in 2025.

Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

The Government of Saskatchewan announced recently that it has updated defamation laws in the province, but some opposing political stances are criticizing the changes to the law. Evan speaks with Minister Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat, to discuss the changes to defamation laws and get an update on the proposed amendments to firearms regulations in the province.

The Farmer's Almanac has announced it is going out of business at the end of the year, but The Old Farmer's Almanac is not! Editor-in-chief of The Old Farmer's Almanac, Carol Connare, joins Evan to clarify the two publications and share the hopes of theirs for the new year.

December and the holiday season can prompt people to be a bit more generous than other times during the year. Evan chats with Julie Fiorini, general manager of charity and donor services with CanadaHelps, about Canadian giving trends and the importance of sharing what we have with others this time of year.

Each and every Monday we invite experts in the law to pull up a seat and discuss the week's biggest crime and justice stories. In today's Round Table of Justice Evan is joined by Cst. Leo Von Falkenhausen, Regina Police Service Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan, Cst. Mike "Hawkeye" Seel, Regina Police Service Traffic Team B, and Saskatoon Police Service's Sgt. Ray Robertson, to discuss traffic safety and impared driving over the holidays.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Evan touches base with Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, after Friday's FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., and the latest meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

A Saskatchewan clothing brand, initially started by youth in the city, is excited to be opening its first storefront this weekend. Evan welcomes Turning Point co-president and founder, Logan Curle, to talk about the brand and its message.

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, SaskTel is teaming up with Calm—a mental health and mindfulness app— to provide a premium membership to its users. Charlene Gavel, SaskTel's President and CEO, joins Evan to tell us how this agreement came about, why it matters and what customers can expect.

An 18-year-old Regina actor just took home a top prize at one of Western Canada's most respected acting and modelling conventions. Elly Gerspacher is honing her craft further in Saskatchewan and joins Evan to share more about entering this profession with so much success right here in our province.

What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for BEEF CHILI.

Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Yesterday, Regina's newest police chief was announced. Evan welcomes Lorilee Davies, newly announced and first female Chief of the Regina Police Service (RPS), to talk about moving from acting chief of the RPS to taking on the position full-time and what she sees in the future for the service.

It's time for Evan's antique roadshow! Evan welcomes Saskatoon historian, author and administrator of the ‘Historic Saskatchewan' Facebook group, Thom Cholowski, to the show again to take your questions about anything and everything antique! Call in to share your finds, ask repair questions and more of Thom Cholowski at 1-877-332-8255!

Insight into how Saskatchewan people are handling their finances in the current economic climate shows that people are prioritizing time off without incurring other major expenses. Evan discusses the results of a recent report with Conexus Credit Union's vice president of member experience, Adam Thome. Then, Jordan McFarlen, managing director of Conexus Venture Capital, joins Evan to share some exciting news for Saskatchewan businesses.

Advocates like General Rick Hillier and Ed Staniowski, former Canadian Armed Forces member, are working tirelessly to see the Victoria Cross awarded once again to Canadian soldiers like Willy MacDonald. After appearing before the Saskatchewan Legislature, Evan welcomes Willy to talk about his time in the service and the efforts to bring back this prestigious military award.

Losing a loved one is a terrible experience on its own, before someone has to turn to dealing with someone's will and finances after death. A recent case in Ontario saw a woman required to pay nearly all of her parents' retirement savings to cover a huge tax bill after they both died within the same year. Evan welcomes Sun Life financial planner and president of MKS Financial Services Inc., Mike Spicer, to discuss this case and other end-of-life financial considerations.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Experts say Canada is an "agricultural and food superpower," but it's time to start acting like one. Frank Hart, Interim CEO of Protein Industries Canada, said the country needs to put value-added ag and food on the national agenda for economic growth. He joins Evan now to discuss how this shift could impact the country.

Has the art of gift wrapping been lost? How do you deck out your gifts for people during the holiday season? Call Evan to share your thoughts and tricks for wrapping presents at 1-877-332-8255!

You're quick & clever! And for some weird reason you've carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you'll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!