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Saskatchewan's New Indigenous Game Studio

Saskatchewan is making its mark in the video game world with the launch of a brand-new independent game studio and a debut game already creating buzz! Founders of Mistik Studios: Kay-Lynne Fehr, the studio's Creative Director, and Marentin Fehr, its Technical Director behind Kitch Witch, join Brent to talk about their cozy cooking and life-simulation game, which explores themes of grief and healing.

Meet Saskatchewan's Newest Schulich Leader Scholarship Recipient

For many students, graduation marks the end of one chapter—but for one Saskatoon teen, it also comes with a life-changing opportunity. Drake Jordan, recent Walter Murray graduate and recipient of $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship and his mom, Tanya Jordan, join the show to talk about what this scholarship means to Drake and his family and what he plans to study in university.

Building Saskatchewan's Next TV Series

What started as a childhood love of The Dukes of Hazzard has grown into an ambitious Saskatchewan-made television project. Copperhill Road, a series in pre-production with 25 episodes already written, using local talent, local crews, and a whole lot of Saskatchewan pride. Ryan Martens, Copperhill Road creator, director, producer, and actor joins Brent to talk about this project.

From Surviving to Winning: Canada's Next Chapter

Stephen Marche, journalist, author and host of the podcast, Gloves Off, joins the show following the release of his podcast's newest season. Last season, he explored how Canada will survive the Trump era; now he explores how Canada will win. Stephen joins Brent to walk us through what changed in a year and how Canada became a global superpower.

Do Kids Need More Freedom?

It's the first full week of summer vacation! The kids are home, but that raises the question: how much freedom should they be given? In the '80s, we'd let them roam the neighbourhood, but these days most are kept on a tighter leash. What do our kids lose when they can't take risks? For more on this, Brent speaks with Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UBC and the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute.