President Trump has made it clear he intends for the United States to capitalize on Venezuela’s oil sector. How much of a concern is that for Canada, given the U.S. is our largest energy customer? Evan Bray is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, to talk oil markets, timelines, and what Canada can be doing now to prepare for the changes this may set in motion.

It's a new year, but sometimes an addition doesn't mean it's an improvement. Evan welcomes Shasta Garber, owner of Luxaderm, to talk tattoos and tattoo regrets. Call in to ask your tattoo questions and share your bad tattoo stories with Evan and Shasta!

What do you think of the idea of a guaranteed income for farmers? A great plan or a poor decision? Call Evan to share your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255.

As Evan explores the discussion around guaranteed income for farmers, he turns to Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, to break down what this could mean for farmers and producers in Saskatchewan, if it were to be seriously considered.

After a hard year for many farmers across Saskatchewan, questions still linger about a guaranteed income. How would it work and how is it different from other supports? Phil Mount, vice-president of policy for the National Farmers Union, joins Evan to explain the union's position, the pros and cons and where this idea could go next.

Rates of colon cancer are rising among younger people — including those under 40! New research suggests a possible risk factor may trace back to the first nine months of life. Hilary Brueck, Health Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Evan to explain what we’re learning and why it matters.

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

Saturday the United States launched a dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday, carrying out airstrikes and capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. This unprecedented U.S. military operation in Venezuela highlights how sudden actions in the Americas can affect regional stability. To talk about what Canada needs to be thinking about through a military lens, Evan is joined by General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the defence staff.

Canada fought hard and showed flashes of strong play, but was ultimately defeated 6–4 by Czechia in the World Juniors semifinal, ending their bid for gold yet again and sending Czechia on to the championship game. Evan is joined in studio by The Green Zone host Locker to break down how Canada missed the gold medal game for the third consecutive year.

Saturday the United States launched a dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday, carrying out airstrikes and capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Venezuela sits on some of the largest proven oil reserves in the world, mostly heavy crude, making it a key player in global energy markets. Evan is joined by Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, Paul Martin to talk about what this might mean for oil prices and the Canadian economy.

Many legal experts say the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro violates international law. It was carried out without UN authorization or a clear self-defence justification. The framing of it as law enforcement or drug enforcement does not align with established legal standards. To delve into this Evan is joined by Jeremy Paul, a professor at Northeastern University specializing in constitutional law.

Following U.S. military action in Venezuela, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre praised the move on social media. Prime Minister Mark Carney, meanwhile, highlighted that one of his government’s first actions was imposing additional sanctions on Maduro’s "brutally oppressive and criminal regime." To unpack where Canada’s major federal parties stand, we’ve assembled a special political panel with Doug Richardson, former Saskatchewan lawyer, former Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, and Liberal supporter, and Bronwyn Eyre, former MLA, broadcaster, and Saskatchewan’s former Minister of Justice and Energy.

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

The U.S. carried out a major military operation in Venezuela over the weekend, removing President Nicolás Maduro from power. In Washington, Republicans have largely praised the action, while critics — are raising concerns about legality and escalation. Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, joins the show to run Evan through what has happened so far and what it's like on the ground in DC.

DUI enforcement this holiday season has been in full swing and Saskatoon Police welcomed in the new year with mandatory alcohol screening. Brent Loucks speaks with Sgt. Ray Robertson, Saskatoon Police Service traffic section, to discuss the holiday's check stop program and the recent changes to roadside enforcement. 

What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Brent Loucks with his recipe for BEEF SOUP. The World Juniors are back in action! Brent Loucks welcomes one of the tournament's commentators, Matt Cullen, World Juniors hockey broadcaster, to give an update on the latest news on the ice heading into the quarter finals of the tournament. The MacKenzie Art Gallery was recently put on the national stage, hosting the 2025 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts exhibition for the first time in December. John G. Hampton, curator, artist, administrator, executive director and CEO of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, joins Brent Loucks to share how the event went and what's in store for the gallery in 2026.

Bugs 'n Hugs - Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!

Unlawful outfitting activities and possession of wild animals at a domestic game farm in the province near Briercrest has two people facing major penalties, thanks to an investigation by the Saskatchewan Conservation Officer Service. Guest host Brent Loucks speaks with Makayla Lupien, Saskatchewan conservation officer, to learn more about the investigation. A woman from Maidstone, Sask., is facing a $12,000 fine and a five-year hunting suspension after an interprovincial investigation found that the woman had illegally trafficked bear gall bladders. The investigation began back in March 2022. Guest host Brent Loucks welcomes Todd Smith, executive director of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF), to explain why these bear parts are valuable and the concerns with illegal trafficking in Saskatchewan.

The holiday season means there have been lots of roadside check stops from Saskatchewan law enforcement over the past few weeks. Saskatoon Police Service will soon implement mandatory alcohol screening in the city, something Regina did almost two years ago, which allows police to lawfully demand a driver to provide a roadside breath sample without requiring suspicion of impairment. Kyla Lee, a lawyer specializing in criminal driving with Acumen Law, joins guest host Brent Loucks to discuss what this mandatory screening will mean for Saskatoon. On December 31st we didn't just ring in the New Year we also rang in a new Olympic Men's Hockey team. Jamie Nye, Host of The Green Zone, joins guest host Brent Loucks to discuss this year's roster, what we can expect from this line-up, who made it and the notable absences.

Justin revisits his conversation with 980 CJME & 650 CKOM news director, Sarah Mills.