Writing our way through uncertain times

The Riders Are 2-0: Too Early For Grey Cup Talk?

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.

The Future of The Family Farm

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 of agriculture in this province.

Saskatchewan's First Black Legal Clinic

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 and Family Foundation Inc. (TAYFFI), joins Brent to talk about the clinic and its plans for the future.

Another Multi-billion Price Jump: What's Happening at Jansen Mine?

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.

Why A Conservative MP Wants Easier Access to Psilocybin

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, depression, and addiction, and joins Brent to explain why he believes Canada's approach to psychedelic-assisted therapy needs to change.