George Takach, author of Inspired by Taiwan and Cold War 2.0, joins Tamara to discuss China's recent ballistic missile test launch, including what it means in the context of Canada's sub deal and NATO's push for 5% defence spending by 2035.

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From global conflicts impacting gas prices to some people turning to "buy now, pay later" programs just to put food on the table, many Canadians continue to feel the pinch at the grocery store. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab and visiting scholar in food distribution and policy at McGill University, joins Tamara to help make sense of the latest trends shaping Canadians' grocery bills.

Crime and public safety continue to be top concerns for many Canadians, with debates over bail reform, repeat offenders and community safety dominating political discussions. Arpan Khanna, Conservative MP and Justice critic, took this discussion to a town hall in Regina. He joins guest host Tamara Cherry now to share what concerns they heard from residents and what his party says needs to change.

One of Saskatchewan's favourite summer traditions is back this week as the Ness Creek Music Festival gets set to welcome music lovers to the boreal forest. Deborah Aitken, Booking Manager, joins Tamara before the big event kicks off to talk about what's in store and why this festival continues to be a must-visit summer event!

A young and upcoming Regina artist just released her first album! Cleo Phaneuf, a Regina singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist and more, joins Tamara to talk about her career and what led her to create a full album of music.

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Summer is in full swing, and there's no better time to get outside and explore everything Saskatchewan's provincial parks have to offer. Paul Johnson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Parks Division, joins Tamara during Saskatchewan Parks Week to chat about why there's never been a better time to get out into nature and visit one of our 36 provincial parks and more than 100 recreation sites.

A renewed push to build a pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia's northwest coast is generating excitement across Canada's energy sector, but not everyone is convinced it will become a reality. Del Mondor, Chief Executive Officer of Aldon Oils Ltd., joins Tamara to discuss why he's cautious and what this project could mean for Saskatchewan producers.

The weekend was hot! But we're not just seeing extreme heat here. This summer has brought unprecedented heat waves across parts of the United States, Asia and Europe. Canada has long required minimum indoor temperatures in winter. Is it time to consider maximum-temperature standards to protect people living in dangerously hot apartments during heat waves? André Picard, health reporter and columnist with The Globe and Mail, joins Tamara to make the case for better protecting renters from extreme heat.