When we talk about Minneapolis, the central question is whether the response was necessary, proportionate, and appropriate given the circumstances. To explore the issue of use of force, Evan is joined by an expert Darcy Koch, former Superintendent of the Support Services Division with Regina Police Service.

Minneapolis is experiencing ongoing protests and heightened security following Wednesday’s fatal ICE shooting. Demonstrations were held yesterday near federal buildings and at the shooting site. Schools remain closed, tensions between state leaders and federal authorities are high, and the FBI is leading the investigation as city officials call for transparency and calm. For a sense of what it’s like on the ground in Minneapolis, Evan is joined by Jay Kolls, KTSP TV reporter.

In a social media post, SOS Prairie Rescue said the home where 35 cats were rescued had some of the worst living conditions the organization has ever seen. Many of the cats are now in the care of SOS in Saskatoon, and Ashlyn Weninger, President of SOS Prairie Rescue, joins Evan with an update.

Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Glenn Hall has died at the age of 94. Born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, “Mr. Goalie” became one of the NHL’s all-time greats, setting records that still stand today. Darrell Davis, sports journalist and author of Fire on Ice: Why Saskatchewan Rules the NHL, joins Evan to reflect on Hall’s legacy and his personal connection to the legendary netminder.

It's the time of year where winter has hit us full force, the snowbirds are off in their warmer climates and the average working people in the province are starting to scope out the prices of a warm vacation before spring hits. If a cruise has crossed your mind, Sgt. Tanner Maurice with the Regina Police Service, is a bit of an expert in the area. He joins us for an hour of FAQs on everything you ever wanted to know about the cruise experience!

January is often called “Divorce Month,” as many couples put off difficult decisions until after the holidays. Increasingly, some people are even turning to AI chatbots for early advice, seeing them as a more discreet first step. To talk about divorce and the changing face of legal advice, Evan is joined by Charmaine Panko, collaborative lawyer and mediator with Panko Collaborative Law and Mediation.

In the past week we've heard a number of stories of Canadian airlines falling short, from less leg room on flights to missing luggage on a flight from Regina to Puerto Vallarta. Canadian airlines may soon face pressure to improve service as the federal government allows more competition from Middle Eastern airlines. To talk about this Evan is joined by John Gradek, coordinator of the aviation management program at McGill University in Montreal.

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The leadership race continues for the federal NDP, but can it make a comeback after poor election results in 2025? Heather McPherson, NDP federal leadership candidate and Edmonton Strathcona MP, joins Evan to chat about her recent stop in Saskatchewan, the party's relevance in the province and what she could learn from the provincial NDP, who have a strong following in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a wellness check at a rural home near Wynyard where they found one person deceased and helped rescue more than 35 cats from what has been described as hazardous, neglected conditions. Evan is joined by Veronica Hermiston, Director & Founder of Mozart Sympawthy Animal Sanctuary, her organization was involved in rescuing and caring for many of these animals.