Open Lines: Canada vs. U.S.: Listeners Sound Off on the Trade War

Trump Says He’s Fighting for American Farmers — Are His Tariffs Hurting Them Instead?

American farmers are also feeling the pain of the Canada-U.S. trade war, as tariffs drive up the cost of everything from farm equipment to fertilizer. Nick Levendofsky, Executive Director of the Kansas Farmers Union, joins Evan to explain why he says nobody wins a trade war, why Canada was right to walk away from the deal and whether Trump is beginning to lose support in rural America.

AI Was Already Driving Up Tech Prices — Then Came the Trade War

The cost of technology was already climbing as the rapid expansion of AI data centres drives huge demand for memory, chips and other computer components — and now the Canada-U.S. trade war could add another layer of pressure. Technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy joins Evan to talk about what all of this could mean for the price of our devices, and why technology has also found itself at the centre of the trade fight as the U.S. takes aim at Canadian rules around streaming, culture and French-language content.

Open Lines: Canada vs. U.S.: Listeners Sound Off on the Trade War

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about their reaction to Canada’s counter tariff measures. Call 1-877-332-8255.

90,000 Jobs at Risk: Should Carney Reveal the Deal He Rejected?

The latest round of U.S. tariffs may have a relatively modest impact on Canada’s overall GDP, but the human cost could be much greater, with some economists estimating as many as 90,000 Canadian jobs could be lost if the tariffs remain in place. Does the Carney government need to be more transparent about what was in the deal it rejected and why it decided walking away was worth the economic pain? Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Evan to talk about what he wants to see from Carney.

One Regina Man’s Mission to Help the Homeless

Homelessness and addiction are ongoing problems in the province, but one man is doing what he can to help. Matthew Wesley, a Regina man who helps vulnerable people, delivers food, supplies, or simply offers his time for a chat with people experiencing homelessness to let them know that they aren't alone. He joins us now to talk about why he does this work and what he wishes more people understood about those struggling.