The Evan Bray Show

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

Would you want to know if you were likely to develop dementia later in life? American journalist and author Robert Kolker explores that question in his new book The Vanishing Family, which follows nine siblings who each faced a 50 per cent chance of inheriting a genetic form of dementia. He joins us to discuss how they handled that uncertainty and whether knowing your medical future is worth it.

Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins us to break down the latest in Canadian Politics. With Prime Minister Mark Carney navigating trade tensions with the U.S., pipeline developments, questions around Alberta and Quebec separation movements and more, there's plenty to discuss.

Evan recently painted a room in his home. Although the task was simple enough and he could do it, he would have rather paid someone else to do the job. What's a job you can do, but would rather pay someone else to do it?

As Ukraine prepares for another winter of war, what does the country need most from Canadians, and how has humanitarian aid changed since Russia's invasion in 2022? Canada-Ukraine Foundation executive director Valeriy Kostyuk and donor relations manager Julia Stech join Evan in studio to discuss the growing need for reliable heat, power and essential services, and the challenge of keeping Canadians engaged as the war drags on into its fifth year.

Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block for her monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Block takes your questions and gives us an update on the city's state of affairs.

Evan sits down with the Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Evan's and your questions and gives an update on the city's state of affairs.

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

Alberta voters will be weighing more than just the question of separation in an upcoming referendum, with several other proposals that could reshape the province’s relationship with Ottawa. From immigration to access to provincially funded services and healthcare, there is a lot to discuss. Matthew Scace, Globe and Mail reporter in Calgary, joins us to explain the other nine questions Albertans will be tasked to answer next week.

As Bell's massive AI data centre expansion near Regina moves toward public consultations, a new Angus Reid Institute poll finds 70 per cent of Saskatchewan respondents want limits on large data centre development. Dave Korzinski, Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute, joins Evan to discuss concerns about water and electricity use, and whether the promise of billions in investment and new jobs is enough to win people over.