The Evan Bray Show

The market for sports gambling is HUGE. Is the government doing enough to protect people from the risks? Robin Koczerginski, a Toronto-based writer working on a memoir called Incompatible With Life, joins us to talk about his own struggle with sports gambling, how it impacted every aspect of his life and how he overcame the addiction.

Healthcare staffing shortages continue to challenge health systems across Canada, with many organizations struggling not just to recruit nurses, but to keep them. Raelynn Douglas, CEO of Raesoleil Inc, author of the Billion Dollar Blindspot and organizer of the Saskatchewan Nurse Retention Solutions Forum, says that if the province focused on retention, it would save tax dollars and improve the ov...

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After tabling the first volume of her 2026 report on Tuesday morning, Evan speaks with Saskatchewan's provincial auditor, Tara Clemett, to learn more about what came of the audits of 57 provincial agencies this year.

Last week, a Regina family was honoured by the Fraser Institute with its prestigious Founders' Award, recognizing their entrepreneurial success and contributions to communities across Saskatchewan and Canada. Shaun Semple, CEO and owner of Brandt Group, joins Evan to share what the award means for him and his family.

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It's been a difficult spring for producers across the province, with a lot of farmland too wet for seeding, wild weather and financial uncertainty. Colin Brisebois, Vice-President, Products and Market Strategies with Farm Credit Canada, joins the show to remind farmers to check in with their FCC representatives and to know they have options and support.

Evan catches up with Regina's Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.

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Premier Scott Moe is back from a trade mission to Europe that saw Saskatchewan sign new agreements on nuclear energy and economic co-operation. He joins Evan to discuss what those deals mean for the province, the government's response to a critical wildfire review, and the shooting in Melville that seriously injured two RCMP officers.

Hockey Night in Canada was a staple for many households; it's how a lot of young hockey fans fell in love with the game. But now, its future is uncertain. An agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network recently expired. But a Regina band is hoping to change that. Carter Vosper, lead singer and guitarist for Regina's Blu Beach Band, joins Evan to shar...

The House of Commons rose for the last time before summer break last week. IT passed 24 bills during the sitting, including 19 government bills, three private members' bills and two Senate bills. To bring us up to speed on the last session and what Canadians should expect for the fall sitting, Evan is joined by Stephanie Taylor, National Post politics reporter.

Quebec is breaking new ground in Canada by becoming the first province to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 16. Supporters say the combination of high caffeine and sugar levels poses unnecessary risks for young people, and for his take we're joined by Dr. Christopher Labos, a Montreal physician, host of The Body of Evidence podcast, and author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer?

Health-care worker retention has become a major issue in Saskatchewan, and it comes as contract negotiations between health-care unions and employers continue. CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh joins us to explain why his union believes retention remains a challenge and what changes workers are looking for at the bargaining table.

Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.

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Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers are recovering after being seriously injured in a shooting while responding to a call in Melville on Sunday night. The incident has sparked discussion about the dangers police officers face and whether violence directed at them is becoming more common and more severe. Rob Farrer, President of the National Police Federation, joins us to discuss violence against police...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders won a thrilling overtime game against the Calgary Stampeders last weekend. Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter, joins Brent to recap the game and bring us up to speed on other sports news.

As costs rise and the agriculture industry evolves, many farm families are balancing today's challenges with planning for the future. The Stevenson family from Hi-Lite Feedlot in northeast Saskatchewan joins us to discuss succession planning, innovation, and the realities of running a multi-generational farm. Farmers Beau and Cashe Steven join Brent to talk about their farm and the changing face o...

Saskatoon now has Saskatchewan’s first Black Legal Clinic, created to help improve access to legal information, support and advocacy for Black people and families across the province. Organizers say many Black people continue to face barriers when it comes to access and understanding of the legal system. This clinic hopes to close that gap. Anthony Olusola, Executive Director, Truly Alive Youth an...

BHP's Jansen potash mine project has released another update, but it's not necessarily a positive one. The company now says the total price tag for Stage 2 has risen by US$2 billion. Is this common for projects this size? Should the people of Saskatchewan be concerned? Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, joins Brent to explain what this latest increase means.

You don't often hear Conservative MPs advocating for easier access to psychedelic drugs, but Saskatoon MP Corey Tochor has introduced a private member's bill that would make it easier for doctors to prescribe psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. He says current federal rules are preventing patients from accessing potentially life-changing treatments for conditions like PTSD, depre...

The Saskatoon new public library is on track to open in 2027. But it still has many asking questions about the $150-million price tag and what taxpayers can expect in return. Bronwyn Eyre, Saskatchewan’s former attorney general and justice minister and senior fellow at the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy, is one of those voices who has been critical of the project. She joins Brent to talk a...

Summer is officially here, and for a lot of Saskatchewan families, that means road trips, weekends at the lake, and plenty of time behind the wheel. But will drivers feel relief at the pump this summer? Roger McKnight, Chief Petroleum Analyst at EN-PRO, joins guest host Brent Loucks to answer this question.

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