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Regarding foreign election interference, this might be part of a new Cold War. With new tactics of misinformation and disinformation being delivered through social media, it’s just another way our system is being attacked. Brian Lee Crowley is the Managing Director of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute and joins Taylor to explain the new cold war of foreign interference.

The Fraser Institute has released a new study on how federal programs impact provinces in the future. Senior Economist Tegan Hill from the Fraser Institute joins Taylor to discuss how impactful federal programs are in Saskatchewan.

New warning labels will be printed directly on cigarettes, announced by Health Canada. There will be a set of six warnings you will see on cigarettes as well as new health warnings on packages taking up a minimum of 75% of the display area. Rob Cunningham is a lawyer and Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Cancer Society. He joins Taylor to discuss if the warning labels will impact consumers.

The recent random violent attacks in downtown Saskatoon have many people questioning the area’s safety. This has led business leaders to speak up about it. Keith Moen is the Executive Director of the North Saskatoon Business Association (NSBA) and joins Taylor to weigh in on the recent attacks.

The Royal Regina Rifles have a campaign underway to erect a statue to remember them for storming the beaches of Normandy. This is part of Canada's more significant event to mark the 80th anniversary of the invasion in 2024. Ed Staniowski, a retired lieutenant-colonel with the Royal Regina Rifles, joins Taylor from Juno Beach to discuss the campaign for the statue.

Several places have issued fire bans as wildfires burn across many parts of Canada. This has put plans to enjoy summer camping on hold. Kevin Callan is a Canadian wilderness guide and author. He joins Taylor to explain what you should know and be prepared for if you plan to camp with a fire ban on.

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It is becoming clear that the Federal government can't get it straight on foreign interference from China. Documents from the government that were supposed to detail the potential interference and shared with the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs no longer exist. Brian Lilley, a columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Taylor to explain why the government is saying no documents exist.

There are more than 4,000 charities and non-profits active around Saskatchewan, and we're featuring some of the great people doing great work in this province during our new segment called "The Best of Saskatchewan." In this week's feature, we'll check in with the Meewasin Valley Authority.

Artificial intelligence keeps advancing and becoming more a part of our lives. The question is will we know when it goes too far? For example, could AI be used and trusted as a psychotherapist? Rachel Katz is a Philosopher of Ethics at the University of Toronto and looked into the ethics of AI psychotherapy. She joins Gormley to explain her concerns about trusting AI in therapy.

One Canadian is sharing a perspective of the front lines with the war in Ukraine from a different angle. Brandon Mitchell from Miramichi, New Brunswick, has volunteered to provide front-line emergency care, support civilian evacuations, deliver medical equipment and supplies, and transport injured soldiers. He posts his interactions with soldiers and civils on his YouTube page, sharing their stories. He joins Gormley to discuss being on the front lines as a medic during the war.