The Evan Bray Show

Some eastern premiers are calling for western Canadian oil and potash to be used as leverage in the trade fight with the United States. Brad Wall, former Saskatchewan Premier, argues this shouldn't be up for debate, especially since much of eastern Canada relies on imported American oil. Brad joins the show to share his take on whether western Canada should be willing to put its industries on the table.

Therapist and author Jim Butler has spent years working with men who find themselves in emotionally abusive relationships with narcissistic women — and says people-pleasing can be a big part of what keeps them there. He joins Evan to talk about his book Releasing Your Need to Please, why these relationship dynamics can be so difficult to recognize and how people can begin to break the pattern.

Addiction, the drug crisis and the need for more treatment are constantly in the headlines — but what does treatment actually look like when someone is ready to get help? Carla Jamison, a Community Engagement Officer with Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres, joins Evan to talk about the work being done at the Battlefords Treatment Centre, its 42-day program and how it helps people begin the difficult work of recovery.

Evan catches up with Regina's Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk about crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.

As people head back to school and back to work, Saskatoon Transit is preparing for busier routes — and some new rules for riders. Michael Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit and Sgt. Ken Kane, with the Saskatoon Police Service, join Evan to talk about what riders need to know this fall and a new transit bylaw giving police more tools to deal with unacceptable behaviour on buses and transit property.

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

Saskatchewan’s projected deficit has grown since the provincial budget, from $819 to $825 million. This is despite an additional $331 million in expected revenue largely driven by higher oil prices. Finance Minister Jim Reiter joins Evan to explain what’s driving higher spending and what the latest numbers say about the province’s finances going forward.

Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!

The federal government is making what it calls the largest investment in Canada’s sport system in history — $755 million over five years, aimed at getting more kids into sport, supporting athletes and strengthening the system overall. Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden is in Saskatchewan making a number of sport-related stops and announcements, and he joins Evan to talk about those investments — and what Canadians should actually expect to see change.

As kids head back to school, CNIB is reminding parents that one of the most important things on the checklist may be a comprehensive eye exam, with undetected vision problems potentially affecting everything from learning to confidence and social development. To talk about why eyesight is so foundational for learning Evan speaks with Craig Peterson, Executive Director, CNIB Saskatchewan.