The Evan Bray Show

A new study says federal and provincial spending on corporate subsidies reached $87.7 billion in 2024. Evan speaks with study co-author Alex Whalen, Director, Atlantic Canada Prosperity Initiative, Fraser Institute, about what’s driving that increase, why he argues corporate subsidies don’t deliver the economic benefits governments promise, and what he believes governments should do instead.

Yesterday, Saskatoon city councillors debated the future of the city’s public art funding after a nearly $300,000 installation of three recycled-plastic “rocks” sparked significant backlash. Evan is joined by James Hawn, Citizen Representative, Chair of Saskatoon's Public Art Advisory Committee.

Evan revisits his conversation with Ralph Goodale, a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's council on Canada-U.S. Relations.

Saskatchewan International Raceway is celebrating 60 years of drag racing this year, marking six decades of fast cars, big crowds and plenty of Saskatchewan racing history. Joining us to talk about this major milestone and what's in store for the future is Shawn “Skippy” Zezula, track manager at Saskatchewan International Raceway.

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Saskatoon is considering expanding the no-smoking buffer around doors, windows and air intakes from three metres to 10 metres — a move that might be good for lung health, but bad for business. It would make most of Riversdale and Broadway smoke-free. Riversdale BID Executive Director Randy Pshebylo joins Evan to explain why he thinks the city is trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.

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

Birthday parties for kids have changed a LOT over the years, from a simple cake and presents; some parents are going all out with elaborate parties and themes. Some parents are even asking for a tip to cover the high costs. Where is this pressure coming from and what impact does it have on you and your kids? Jenn Dean, life, parenting and health coach and host of A Better Life with Jenn Dean, joins the show to talk about how to keep birthdays fun without breaking the bank.

Canada and the U.S. are ramping up trade negotiations with just a week to go before the Aug. 19 tariff deadline. Trade officials are working hard to present U.S. President Donald Trump with a layout of a deal before then. But what's on the bargaining table and what happens if a deal isn't met? Ralph Goodale, member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's council on Canada-U.S. Relations, joins Evan to explain.

Winston Stockdale is a professional Saskatchewan fisherman. He's only 19 years old, but he's made a name for himself in the world of fishing, coming off of yet another major fishing tournament championship win. He joins Evan to discuss how he turned fishing into his profession and what tournaments he hopes to take part in next.