The Evan Bray Show - Brendan Kennedy - July 8th, 2024

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…

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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…

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 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…