The Evan Bray Show

What is life in prison really like? Most Canadians only see correctional facilities through movies, TV shows or news headlines, but the day-to-day reality is often very different. Cody Ptolemy, a former inmate, joins Evan to answer your questions and share his firsthand perspective on life behind bars and the road to turning his life around.

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!

Artificial intelligence is evolving quickly, and so are the conversations around how we should use it and interact with it. Dr. Devan Mescall, professor and Edwards Enhancement Chair in Business at the University of Saskatchewan, recently returned from Prague, where he presented his research on AI and value creation. He joins the show now to share how the trip went, what he learned and other AI topics making headlines.

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Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, set to take effect in 30 days. Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, joins Evan to share his thoughts on a move that he says is a shot at the President's own foot.

Yesterday, the RCMP released a statement regarding the death of Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke. Dalke’s SUV was travelling northbound in the southbound lane when the crash happened; officers also found alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle. Sgt. Tanner Maurice, RPS officer in charge of the Investigative Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team (ICART), joins the show to share some insight on what a police officer goes through when on the scene of an accident and what steps are taken to collect evidence for the investigation.

Saskatchewan is grappling with another tragic bear attack after two people were killed in the north last week. The deaths come just weeks after a separate fatal attack. To put that in perspective, Saskatchewan had only three documented fatal bear attacks in its entire history before 2026. Doug Clark, professor in the University of Saskatchewan's School of Environment and Sustainability, joins Evan to talk about bear activity and how people can stay safe outdoors.

There has been some explosive news as of late: a rare intestinal illness linked to contaminated fresh produce is making headlines after a growing outbreak in the United States. Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Saskatoon clinical microbiologist and Head of Clinical Microbiology at RUH and the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to bring us up to speed on what the illness is and how it can be prevented.

Equalization has long been a debated federal program, with supporters calling it essential for ensuring comparable public services across Canada and critics arguing the formula no longer reflects economic reality. But a new study by Tegan Hill, Director, Alberta Policy at the Fraser Institute, suggests the program is "broken." She joins Evan to discuss her findings and what she thinks needs to change.

Most people think of paramedics as the people who show up in an emergency, but a growing program in Saskatchewan is focused on preventing those emergencies in the first place. Community paramedics help connect vulnerable people with housing, addiction treatment, health care and other supports before a crisis lands them in the ER. To talk about this, Evan is joined by Sherri Jule, Director/Chief EMS, Provincial Community Paramedicine and Jessica Heathcote, Advanced Care Paramedic.