JOHN GORMLEY Broadcaster, lawyer and author, John Gormley is a former Member of Parliament whose radio show has become an important part of life in Saskatchewan. John has been a show host on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME for more that 20 years, covering the big topics and conversations, both local and international. John is a regular convention speaker, entertaining audiences on topics ranging from politics to pop culture. At the University of Saskatchewan, he has taught political science students and has been an adjunct faculty member in the College of Law. John has written two books. His first, “Left Out: Saskatchewan’s NDP and the Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity” is a Canadian bestseller. His second book “The Gormley Papers: I’m Right and You Know It” is a compilation of newspaper columns touching on everything from current issues to living a better life. Appointed King's Counsel, John has also been on Saskatchewan Business Magazine’s list of the province’s 10 Most Influential People.
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Gormley - Amber Dowling - November 17th, 2023
Yesterday marked the beginning of the end of an era. The sixth and final season of Netflix’s The Crown has now been released. Gormley is joined by movie critic, Amber Dowling, to discuss what the season will hold and its significance.
Gormley - Dustin Duncan - November 17th, 2023
On Thursday, the Government of Saskatchewan released legislation to remove Ottawa’s carbon tax from SaskEnergy bills starting on Jan. 1, 2024. Minister Dustin duncan for Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan joins Gormley to talk about the move.
Gormley - Cory Willness - November 16th, 2023
A Saskatoon-based innovator is working to help farmers become more efficient with a new digital tool. The SWAT MAPS project has received funding through the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN). Cory Willness, CEO of Croptimistic Technology Inc. joins Gormley to discuss his deep connection to Saskatchewan land and how his SWAT MAPS project can integrate a suite of soil properties for farmers.
Gormley - High School Flashbacks - November 16th, 2023
With the province adding a financial literacy requirement for high school students, it prompts remembrance of all the things we didn’t know as we departed from secondary school for university, college, travel, work or life in general. We turn to listeners to hear what they wish they could have been taught in high school before entering adult life.
Gormley - Corey Hirsch - November 16th, 2023
Diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Corey Hirsch struggled throughout his NHL career until finding out why. Now, he advocates for the importance of mental health and will be in Humboldt, Sask. on Monday, Nov. 20 as a guest speaker during the M.E. Day Wellness Expo. He joins Gormley to share his journey and empower listeners to pursue their own optimal mental health.
Gormley - Glenn Blackett - November 16th, 2023
A Regina nurse has been undergoing a hearing for what she alleges was exercising her Charter right to the freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly. Leah McInnes, attended a national rally against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in September 2021 and had a complaint filed against her by another nurse as a result of her public opposition to government mandatory vaccine policies. One of her legal representatives joins Gormley to lay out the case facing McInnes.
Gormley - Lisa Schick - November 16th, 2023
Controversy erupted around a Regina motel reportedly tied to a Saskatchewan Party MLA on Wednesday. According to Sask NDP ethics and democracy critic, Meara Conway, the Sunrise Motel is alleged to have inflated the rates of its motel stays for Ministry of Social Services recipients. The province, however, attributed the price discrepancy to damage deposit costs and clarified that the MLA in question does not work at or manage the motel...