The Evan Bray Show
The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.
The viral push-up challenge for suicide awareness & advancements in wheat technology
This February, some determined Saskatoon residents are taking on The Push-Up Challenge, aiming to complete 2,000 push-ups in 23 days to raise mental health awareness and honour the 2,000 lives lost to suicide each day worldwide. Joining Brent to talk about the challenge, its impact, and how people can get…
Paper straw woes & Brad Wall joins the show
Paper straws are here to stay, following the government's decision that allows Ottawa's plastics ban to stand. David Clement, North American Affairs Manager with the Consumer Choice Center, has been critical of the ban and says "the war on plastic" has gotten out of hand. He joins the show to…
Gen Z dining habits & immigration concerns in Canada
Gen Z is reshaping how people eat out. They're gravitating towards bars and restaurants that make them feel like a "regular," favouring familiarity and connection over what's trendy. Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Brent to explain this shift and what other trends Gen Z are changing. The…
Nuclear power & the state of AI in the province
A new report from Clean Prosperity, released yesterday, examines Canada’s nuclear power supply chain based on in-depth interviews with 43 leading experts, including several from Saskatchewan. The report makes recommendations on how Canada — and Saskatchewan in particular — can move forward with nuclear power. Brent is joined by Jeff…
Saskatchewan warm-up & the importance of road safety in Canada
Saskatchewan is in the middle of an unusual warm spell, with temperatures well above seasonal norms — and today some communities could see highs of plus five or warmer. Why is this happening, and what does it tell us about the rest of winter? Joining guest host Brent Loucks to…
The major projects boneyard: why big resource projects fail in B.C.
Northern B.C. is rich in resources, but it's been dubbed a "major projects boneyard," with a number of ambitious projects failing to make it to completion. Joel McKay, Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Northern British Columbia, joins the show to unpack why this is happening…
Saskatchewan debt check: what the latest credit data shows
Saskatchewan households are holding relatively steady, but rising consumer debt and early signs of stress among younger families show the province isn’t immune as higher interest rates continue to bite. Rebecca Oakes, VP of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, breaks down what the latest credit data means for Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: brains, bragging rights and prizes
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…
“We’re months from closing”: one daycare warns of a growing crisis
The $10-a-day childcare was meant to make daycare more affordable for families across the province, but behind the scenes, daycares are struggling to stay afloat and provide quality care. Bailey Fleck, Weldon Childcare Inc. Director and Chairperson of the South East Saskatchewan Directors Association, joins the show to share what's…
Oilpatch check-in: prices, power, and what comes next for Saskatchewan energy
Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 1-877-332-8255.
Open lines with Evan: calls, questions, conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Unfit for the road - the danger of a semi held together by duct tape
Sunday the Corman Park Police Service got a call from an off-duty RCMP member about a truck that was “unfit for travel” spotted on Highway 11. Both side windows of the cab had been smashed out and covered with duct tape, “significantly obstructing the driver’s ability to see other road…
Canada’s premiers ranked on spending, taxes, and debt—where does Scott Moe land?
We're digging into a newly released Fraser Institute study that ranks Canada's premiers on how well they manage the public's money. Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Fraser Institute and author of the premiers’ fiscal management study, joins Evan to explain how the research was done and what…
40% to 50% tax? How Canada claws back seniors’ paychecks
Many seniors have to work for survival and beyond that many want to work for mental health and sense of purpose but hundreds of thousands of seniors who work are financially punished because the Guaranteed Income Supplement is clawed back so aggressively that they can lose a large share of…
From TikTok to courtroom - could this be social media’s big tobacco moment?
A new wave of lawsuits in the States argue social media companies aren’t just hosting harmful content, but intentionally designing addictive products that cause real mental health injuries to children. If successful, the cases could become social media’s “Big Tobacco” moment, forcing major changes to platform design and business models…
Inspired or exploited? Netflix’s hockey drama and the families it mirrors
A new Netflix hockey series is raising concerns for the families of the 2018 SJHL Humboldt Broncos team. Scott Thomas, father of Evan Thomas, who died in the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, says the series, now in production, is all too familiar to the tragedy he lives with every…
Ottawa unfiltered: politics, money, and accountability
Evan checks in with Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter, to chat about the biggest political stories making headlines so far in 2026 and what developments he's keeping an eye on.
Open lines with Evan: calls, questions, conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Alberta separates? The legal fine print no one talks about
There’s a lot of buzz right now about Alberta’s separation petition and the possibility of a referendum. But what would it actually take for a province to separate, and what legal hurdles would stand in the way? Evan chats with Eric Adams, Professor of Law at the University of Alberta,…
Winning Without Losing: Canada’s Trade Strategy
Our next guest argues that while Trump’s threat of 100-per-cent tariffs on Canada is unlikely to materialize, Ottawa must take the U.S. seriously and strategically negotiate to protect Canadian economic interests. Can Canada balance sovereignty and access to the U.S. market by offering political and economic wins, while also leveraging…