Ottawa's report card: What got done?

The summer pest survival guide

What pests are bothering you this summer? Exterminator Shawn Sherwood joins the show to take YOUR questions. Call 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation.

Ottawa's report card: What got done?

It's been a busy few months in both federal and municipal politics, and with Parliament now on summer break, it's a good time to look back at what was accomplished during the spring sitting. Doug Richardson, former Saskatchewan lawyer, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter, joins Evan for a wide-ranging political check-in.

Inside Saskatchewan's inmate release errors

Three recent cases of inmates being mistakenly released from Saskatchewan correctional facilities have raised concerns about how these errors happened and what is being done to prevent them from happening again. The incidents have prompted questions about accountability, public safety, and the strength of current safeguards. Saskatchewan's Minister of Community Safety, Michael Weger, joins Evan to explain what led to these mistakes, what changes are being made, and how the province plans to restore public confidence.

Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations

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

Ceasefire over: What's next between the U.S. and Iran?

Just weeks after a ceasefire appeared to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, the conflict is once again making headlines. While President Trump says this isn't a return to full-scale war, new strikes have been launched, oil prices have climbed and financial markets are reacting. To bring us up to speed, Evan is joined by Christian Leuprecht, professor at Royal Military College and Queen's University and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.