The Evan Bray Show - Open Lines - September 30th, 2025

We’re looking at what’s being called the “Mississippi Miracle,” where a struggling U.S. state boosted reading results by returning to traditional methods like explicit phonics instruction. It paired that with tougher accountability, including holding schools—and in some cases students—more responsible for meeting basic reading benchmarks. For this conversation, Evan is…

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The Saskatchewan government is introducing a new program to provide ongoing funding for small-town and rural police services across the province. It’s aimed at strengthening local policing in rural communities that also support RCMP operations and improving overall response and community safety. To talk about the program, we're joined by…

Last week, the FSIN held its first general assembly since being told it needed to repay $29-million in federal funding, but we don't know much about what happened as it was a closed-door meeting. Jennifer Laewetz, policy analyst and government relations expert, was one of those people who weren't allowed…

It’s hard to believe with the snow Saskatchewan saw yesterday, but we are already in wildfire season. As fire seasons grow longer and more complex, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is strengthening its response through provincial, national, and international partnerships — and to talk about how that better protects communities,…