The Evan Bray Show

Artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for massive data centres, but not everyone believes those developments are worth the environmental and social costs. Taya Triffo, organizer with No Data Centres on Treaty Land, joins Tamara to discuss why the group is against the proposed data centres in Saskatchewan and what the group is hoping to achieve.

Last week, the government announced changes to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability, or SAID, program, saying it will simplify and modernize the system. But advocates like Christina Martens-Funk, Chief Executive Officer of Inclusion Saskatchewan, still have questions and concerns. Christina joins Tamara to explain what those concerns are and what she'd like to see from the government moving forward.

U.S. politics is facing a moment of transition following the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and ongoing questions about Mitch McConnell's health. Guest host Tamara Cherry will get the latest from Washington and discuss what these developments could mean for Republican leadership and the upcoming midterms. Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News, joins guest host Tamara Cherry for this conversation.

For years, researchers have been studying the long-term effects of repeated head impacts on athletes, particularly those who play contact sports. Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mass General Brigham, joins Tamara to discuss his research and how it sparks important questions for anyone involved in sports like football, hockey, rugby and lacrosse here in Canada.

Most of us walk across soil every day without giving it a second thought, but beneath our feet is one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth. Bernice Richard, a biochemist, Cornell University Advanced Soil Health specialist, GHG auditor, published children's book author, and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, joins Tamara to talk about launching The Soil Academy and why she believes Saskatchewan is the perfect place to inspire the next generation of soil scientists.

Saskatchewan's minimum wage is set to increase again this October, giving thousands of workers a boost in pay, from $15.35 to $15.70. But with the rising cost of living, many argue this isn't a liveable wage. Andrew Stevens, University of Regina Associate Professor, Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management, joins the show to share what a liveable wage is and what impact these increases have on the workforce and the economy.

It's been an active start to severe weather season in Saskatchewan, with the province already reaching its average number of tornadoes for an entire summer—and there's still plenty of the season left to go. Jenny Hagan, severe weather specialist, joins Tamara to talk about the wild weather and her thoughts on some communication changes at Environment Canada.

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Saskatchewan drivers continue to feel the pressure at the pump, thanks to ongoing global tensions impacting the oil markets. Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, joins Tamara to explain why prices are soaring, what role the conflict in the Middle East plays in this and what drivers can expect for the rest of the summer.

The weather continues to keep us on our toes, from major flooding to intense heat. It's been a bit of whiplash for the whole province, including the farmers out on the field. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss what farmers are dealing with in the field and a recent study that shows producers are receiving a shrinking share of every food dollar Canadians spend.