The Evan Bray Show - Open Phones - January 30th, 2025

Trade negotiations, tariff deadlines and by-elections are all keeping our federal politicians busy this summer. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter, joins us for a broader look at what's happening in Ottawa and what Canadians should be watching. 

A new study says federal and provincial spending on corporate subsidies reached $87.7 billion in 2024. Evan speaks with study co-author Alex Whalen, Director, Atlantic Canada Prosperity Initiative, Fraser Institute, about what’s driving that increase, why he argues corporate subsidies don’t deliver the economic benefits governments promise, and what he believes governments…

Yesterday, Saskatoon city councillors debated the future of the city’s public art funding after a nearly $300,000 installation of three recycled-plastic “rocks” sparked significant backlash. Evan is joined by James Hawn, Citizen Representative, Chair of Saskatoon's Public Art Advisory Committee.

Evan revisits his conversation with Ralph Goodale, a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney's council on Canada-U.S. Relations.

Saskatchewan International Raceway is celebrating 60 years of drag racing this year, marking six decades of fast cars, big crowds and plenty of Saskatchewan racing history. Joining us to talk about this major milestone and what's in store for the future is Shawn “Skippy” Zezula, track manager at Saskatchewan International Raceway.