What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Gormley with his recipe for Tamale Casserole!

NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon says the provincial budget is "nickel-and-diming Saskatchewan people at a time when they desperately need relief." Wotherspoon says the Moe Government introduced 32 new tax hikes instead of supporting the people struggling to make ends meet amid rising prices. Wotherspoon joins Gormley to share his thoughts on the budget.

Open Session

Wednesday's provincial budget projected $17.2 billion in revenue over the next year, due to higher potash and oil price forecasts. With these projections, is Saskatchewan on the edge of another commodities boom? Dr. Jason Childs, an economist at the University of Regina, weighs in on revenue forecast and explains what some of these resource projections could mean for the province.

Our favourite microbiologist is here, but today we're not talking about COVID. Dr. Joe Blondeau and his team from the University of Saskatchewan have cracked a multi-species mystery, documenting the flow of a common canine pathogen from a dog to a human. They were able to determine how a UTI was transmitted from a dog to a human. Dr. Blondeau joins John to talk about the research and why it’s so interesting for microbiologists such as himself.

A recent piece in the National Post suggested that early humans' greatest invention could actually be... the handle? Okay, when you think about it, the handle is actually an important invention, but let's flip the script: What's mankind's WORST invention? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know what you'd like to see un-invented!

Warren Kinsella is a lawyer, columnist, and former Liberal strategist and he joins Gormley to share his thoughts on the confidence deal between the Liberals and NDP.

Bugs Day…the hour of rage!

Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer tabled the 2022-23 budget Wednesday that she says puts the province "back on track." It includes a $463 million deficit, a $2.1 billion improvement from last year's budget. The budget includes significant spending in healthcare, addressing surgery wait times, education and capital projects. The PST is being expanded to include things like sporting events, concerts and greens fees starting in October. Harpauer joins John to discuss the budget and the financial future of the province.

After the finale of Corner Gas: Animated in November of 2021, Saskatchewan Comedian Brent Butt is hitting the road for a stand-up comedy tour with stops in Saskatoon March 25, Regina April 2, and Prince Albert June 19. Butt joins Gormley to tell us about getting back on the road with stand-up comedy, and some of the topics he'll be poking fun at along the way.