The Evan Bray Show

Saskatoon Transit is getting some new rules, with a new transit bylaw coming into effect on September 1. The goal is to create safer, more respectful and more comfortable rides for everyone who uses the system. Will passengers see any major changes? Michael Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit, joins Brent to explain what riders need to know.

When someone sees a stranger stealing from their property, how far can they legally go to protect themselves and their belongings? A recent shooting in rural Manitoba has raised questions about where the line is between protecting your property and using excessive force. Brian Pfefferle, Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer, joins the show to break down those questions and explain what the law allows.

The Canada-U.S. trade relationship has been doing a lot of back-and-forth this week, with tariff threats, negotiations and talk of a deal. Canadian Press Washington correspondent Kelly Malone has been on the ground in Washington following those developments, and she also travelled to Iowa to hear directly from American pork producers about the trade tensions. She joins us now to give us a look at what she's hearing south of the border.

Cineplex just posted the best second quarter in the company’s history! Theatre attendance climbed to 12.7 million and the company swung from a loss last year to a $7.8-million profit. To talk about what might be bringing people back to the theatres, Brent is joined by Craig Siliphant, The Movie Geek and pop culture critic.

You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too!

After decades of writing songs on the side, Ryan Meili has finally released his debut album with his band, Blue Umbrella, a Saskatoon folk rock band. He joins Brent to talk about the album, the band and what it's like trading politics for the music scene.

A new store in Saskatoon is offering a different kind of shopping experience, with shelves stocked entirely with non-alcoholic beverages. We’re joined by James Kramer and Harrison Hall, the owners behind the new Saskatoon store, to talk with Brent about the growing non-alcoholic beverage market and what inspired them to open it.

It’s been 35 years since one of Saskatchewan’s most famous fossils was discovered — Scotty the T. rex. To dig into Scotty’s story and what scientists have learned from him, we’re joined by Dr. Ryan McKeller, curator of paleontology at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

It’s Aviation Week, running Aug. 17-21, and it’s a chance to highlight the people and aircraft that play a critical role in keeping Saskatchewan safe. Peter Boniface, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Acting Vice-President, Operations, joins Brent to talk about the important role aviation crews play when it comes to the wildfire season.

Time is up for the tariff deadline. The 50 per cent tariff on roughly $28B worth of Canadian goods will set ripples throughout our economy. Joining guest host, Brent Loucks, to break it down is Jason Childs, professor of economics at the University of Regina.