The Evan Bray Show
The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.
Let Teens Be Mid - The Case Against Elite-Only Sports
As we head into the first week of the Olympics, we’re watching young elite athletes shine on the world stage—but it raises an important question: what about young athletes who aren’t elite? Sports are meant to be for everyone, yet for teenagers the bar to keep playing often becomes about…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
Trust on The Line — Police Misconduct and Public Confidence w/Casey Ward
On Friday, we learned that Robert Semenchuck will serve a two-year conditional sentence in the community, followed by three years of probation, after using a police database to target 33 women for intimate relationships. This is just one of several recent stories about police behaving badly, and to discuss whether…
A Victim Speaks - Inside the Regina police database abuse case
A former Regina police officer won't face any jail time after he used police databases to snoop on 33 women, creating intimate relationships with them. Kerry Benjoe, co-owner and editor of Eagle Feather News Media, is one of the victims who is choosing to speak out. She joins the show…
Kim Coates on his Upcoming Movie and Fundraiser
From the big screen to a theatre back at home, Kim Coates, Canadian-American actor in Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead: Dead City and the new Kevin James romcom Solo Mio, doesn't forget his roots. He joins Evan to talk about his new role in the romcom Solo Mio and…
Generation Squeeze; Helping Lower Income Seniors
Generation Squeeze is urging the federal government to modernize Canada’s Old Age Security program by reducing benefits for higher‑income retirees to help younger Canadians facing financial challenges. Evan speaks with Paul Kershaw, UBC policy professor and founder of Generation Squeeze, about how these reforms could improve affordability and economic security…
Winter Olympics & Canadian Pride
The first weekend of the Winter Olympics has just wrapped up, and with it we’ve seen a familiar surge of Canadian pride — flags out, anthems sung, and medal counts closely watched. But as our next guest argues in a recent piece, that pride often fades once the Games end,…
Supporting Communities Across Saskatchewan
Evan is joined by Jean-Marc Nadeau, CEO of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), and Laurel Feltin, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM). They’re here to talk about how these two organizations are collaborating on province-wide issues, from broadband access and census participation to supporting communities…
Open lines with Evan: calls, questions, conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Talking Olympics, Super Bowl, and the Halftime Show
Jamie Nye, host of The Green Zone joins Evan to talk about the first Olympic weekend and the Superbowl - not to mention that half time show.
FROST Regina returns: winter fun despite unseasonable warmth
Regina's FROST Festival is back for another winter! But this weekend faces a unique challenge: unusually warm weather. Jennifer Johnson, deputy city manager and communications, Service Regina & Tourism for the City of Regina, joins the show to talk about how the city has prepared for the weather and what…
Regina celebrities hit the dance floor for Hope’s Home
Local personalities and professional dancers are teaming up in support of Hope's Home in Regina. Money raised goes directly to providing inclusive care for children with complex medical needs and their families. Jenny Macknak, Philanthropy Associate and Jacqueline Tisher, Founder & Strategic Advisor with Hope's Home, join Evan to talk…
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s crockpot beef and broccoli
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for crockpot beef & broccoli.
Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's chance to call out or cheer on!
we open up the phone lines and give you a chance to call out — or commend — someone you think deserves it. If there’s a person or organization making a difference in your community, we want to hear about it. You can join the conversation at 1-877-332-8255. Today a…
A conversation with Stephen Marche author of The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future
In The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future, Stephen Marche explores five unsettling scenarios that show how deep political and social divisions could push the United States toward widespread internal conflict. The book uses predictive models and insights from scholars, military leaders, and historians and argues that polarization…
Open lines with Evan: calls, questions, conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Former Alberta premier takes on Trump and Alberta separation
At the Conservative leadership convention, Jason Kenney struck a cautionary note after Pierre Poilievre’s speech. He said while Poilievre “nailed” parts of his remarks, he overlooked the “800‑pound gorilla in the room” — U.S. President Donald Trump and the trade and sovereignty issues looming over Canadian politics. To discuss this…
The viral push-up challenge for suicide awareness & advancements in wheat technology
This February, some determined Saskatoon residents are taking on The Push-Up Challenge, aiming to complete 2,000 push-ups in 23 days to raise mental health awareness and honour the 2,000 lives lost to suicide each day worldwide. Joining Brent to talk about the challenge, its impact, and how people can get…
Paper straw woes & Brad Wall joins the show
Paper straws are here to stay, following the government's decision that allows Ottawa's plastics ban to stand. David Clement, North American Affairs Manager with the Consumer Choice Center, has been critical of the ban and says "the war on plastic" has gotten out of hand. He joins the show to…
Gen Z dining habits & immigration concerns in Canada
Gen Z is reshaping how people eat out. They're gravitating towards bars and restaurants that make them feel like a "regular," favouring familiarity and connection over what's trendy. Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Brent to explain this shift and what other trends Gen Z are changing. The…