The Evan Bray Show

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

Medical assistance in dying, or MAID, is a deeply personal and often difficult subject that raises important questions about dignity, choice and end-of-life care. George Takach, Toronto author of The Book of MAID: Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, joins Tamara to discuss his book, what he hopes readers will take away from it and how Canadians can approach conversations about end-of-life choices.

The UN General Assembly is underway in New York City, with world leaders facing several global conflicts and growing international tensions. Covering this event closely is Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News. He joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss any major developments and what he's hearing from world leaders.

Is Trump's plan to purchase potash from Belarus even possible? Pam Schwann, president of the Saskatchewan Mining Association, joins Tamara to share her thoughts on Trump's proposal.

Today is the University of Regina's first-ever Varsity Sport Day of Giving, an opportunity to support student-athletes and athletic programs. Quinn Sutherland, a third-year hockey player on the University of Regina Cougars women's team, joins Tamara to discuss what this fundraiser means for student-athletes across campus and how YOU can get involved.

Skilled trades offer a wide range of career opportunities, but many young people may not know what's available to them. That's where Trade Trek, a new initiative, comes in. Denise Gamble, president of MERIT Saskatchewan and Brent Hills, executive director of Saskatoon Industry Education Council, join Tamara to talk about the initiative and the importance of building the next generation of skilled workers.

The Trump administration is facing legal challenges after banning several major media outlets from White House access, raising questions about press freedom and the relationship between governments and journalists. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter, joins Tamara to talk about the relationship between news organizations and the government and how it impacts public trust.

Saskatchewan’s film and television industry is having a huge year, with a growing number of productions creating new opportunities for local actors and crews. Robert Hardy, executive director of ScreenSask, joins us to talk about what’s driving that growth, a new apprenticeship program aimed at building Saskatchewan’s film workforce and the industry’s ambitious plans for the future.

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

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is raising questions about how Ottawa is spending $1.4 billion in research funding, pointing to grants studying everything from Canadian dancefloors to low-carbon videogames. Federal Director Franco Terrazzano joins Tamara to explain why the organization believes some of that spending deserves greater scrutiny.