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.
A Quiet Border: What The U.S. Loses When Canadians Stay Home
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows a steep decline in Canadians travelling to the United States, with cross-border returns down about 25 per cent compared to this time last year. Political tensions, immigration crackdowns by ICE, rhetoric from Donald Trump, and growing “Buy Canadian” sentiment at home are all being…
What Neuroscience Tells Us About Coffee and Tea
Your daily coffee or tea may be helping your brain, not just your energy levels — new research links moderate intake to better cognitive health and aging. The findings add to growing evidence that simple daily habits can help support brain health over time. Guest host David Kirton is joined…
Why Econoline Crush Said Yes to TeleMiracle – A Conversation with Frontman Trevor Hurst
TeleMiracle starts this Saturday in support of the Kinsmen Foundation, which provides specialized mobility and medical equipment to people across Saskatchewan, as well as help with travel costs for specialized medical care. This year’s event features a performance by platinum-selling Canadian band Econoline Crush, who are also releasing a brand-new…
What Canadians Get Wrong About Misinformation… and Ukraine Gets Right
For those living in war-torn Ukraine, disinformation can be a matter of life and death. But here in Canada, the stakes often feel less high, which some experts say makes us vulnerable to conspiracy theories and online manipulation. Justin Ling, investigative journalist and Toronto Star columnist, joins the show to…
Location Location Location: Saskatoon’s Drop-in Centre Debate
Saskatoon's city council just voted in favour of relocating the city's winter warming shelter from the Riversdale neighbourhood to a downtown location. Many are raising concerns about the impact on the surrounding area. Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Saskatoon, joins guest host David Kirton…
From Kelvington to India: A Friendship That Wouldn’t Fade
A shoebox full of memories and fragments of friendship was all part of a journey spanning from Kelvington to India, in hopes of reuniting with a childhood friend. Ken Blosser, a Saskatchewan author of The Loyal Order of Old School Chums, joins the show to talk about his novel and…
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…
Cartel Kingpin Down: What Follows El Mencho’s Death?
Massive violence erupted in Mexico on Sunday following a military operation that killed the country’s most wanted and feared cartel leader, known as El Mencho. Who was this notorious kingpin? What criminal empire did he control? And what might unfold now that he’s gone? David Kirton is joined by David…
Regina Police Chief: Safety, Overdoses & Public Perception Survey
Evan catches up with Regina's Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk about local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.
The Price of a $1B deficit: Who Pays in Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan’s next provincial budget is just around the corner, and there are reports that it could include a deficit of close to one billion dollars. Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics, joins the show to break down why we could see such a large deficit and what this…
Could ChatGPT Have Prevented The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy?
Canada’s federal artificial intelligence minister has summoned senior safety officials from OpenAI to Ottawa after it emerged the company banned the ChatGPT account of a teenager who later carried out the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Officials are now demanding answers about OpenAI’s safety protocols — including when and…
After The Applause: Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address Explained
Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union Address, laying out his priorities ahead of the midterms. Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, followed the speech and the response from lawmakers and voters alike. She joins guest host David Kirton now to break down…
Is Canada Overspending on Asylum Seeker Health Care?
A federal report shows Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program — which provides health coverage to asylum seekers, including some whose claims have been rejected — is projected to cost around $1.5 billion annually by 2030. Conservative MPs, including our next guest Michelle Rempel Garner, the Conservative MP for Calgary Nose…
Health-care Delays Are Killing Canadians and We’re Not Being Told
A new report shows that provinces across the country lack transparency when it comes to our healthcare system and getting life-saving surgery on time. Bacchus Barua, Research Director for SecondStreet.org and co-author of the More Transparency Could Save Patients’ Lives report, joins the show to discuss what he found and…
Cutting Spending vs Raising Taxes: Saskatchewan’s Debt Debate
Saskatchewan has a massive debt problem, that's what Gage Haubrich, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Prairie Director, says. He joins David to chat about how Saskatchewan fell into this debt and what he's calling on the province to do to dig itself out and rethink how taxpayer dollars are being used.
Parents Speak Out... Education Minister Answers - Responding to Special Education Gaps in Saskatchewan
Parents are sounding the alarm about thousands of students with disabilities missing school across the province. Last week, we heard from a former principal and director of the Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society about what's going on. Now, we hear from Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Education on how the government…
From Saskatoon to Ukraine: Volunteering on The Front Lines
While we reflect on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's important to highlight those doing what they can to help. Nick Bettin is a building maintenance technician from Saskatoon who volunteered to help Ukraine. He joins the show to share why he volunteered in the rebuilding effort…
Four Years On: How The War in Ukraine Still Shapes Saskatchewan
The four year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has its own impact here in Saskatchewan. Danylo Puderak, executive director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan Provincial Council, joins David to share how things have changed over the years, what challenges remain and what this anniversary means for Ukrainians…
From Saskatchewan to The Den - Non-alcoholic Wine Scores Big
A Saskatchewan entrepreneur just scored BIG on Dragons' Den! Tyler Harlton is the co-owner of ONES, Canada's first non-alcoholic winery, and he walked away with $1-million after pitching his business to the Dragons. He joins the show to chat about this experience and what's next for ONES.
Marking Four Years of War: Inside Ukraine’s Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Four years ago, the world watched as war broke out in Ukraine, and the human cost has been immense. Guest host David Kirton is joined by Angela Hill, Humanitarian and Communications Delegate with The Red Cross about the impact on ordinary people and how The Red Cross is helping those…