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 - SSRL - August 16th, 2023
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Gormley - Sherri Rabinovitch - August 16th, 2023
As more companies move to a hybrid work method and ask workers to come back into the office for two or three days a week. There is still resistance from workers to going back, even for one day a week. Even with the resistance to returning to the office, is hybrid work here to stay? Sherri Rabinovitch is an HR expert and owner of The People Guru and joins Gormley to explain why there is resistance to returning to the office.
Gormley - Reality Check - August 16th, 2023
With the Conservatives holding a 10-point lead in recent public opinion polls and discussion about Pierre Poilievre’s “make over”, a Liberal columnist says, “Don’t count out Justin Trudeau, who’s already beaten three different Conservative leaders. We go to the Reality Check phones and ask you Will Pierre Poilievre ever be Canada’s Prime Minister?
Gormley - Rick Van Duvendyk - August 15th, 2023
A Saskatoon neighbourhood has 31 trees cut down due to Dutch Elm disease. If this doesn’t get under control, removing the trees could significantly cost cities and landfills. Rick Van Duvendyk owns Dutch Growers and joins Gormley to discuss what would happen if we don't take Dutch Elm disease seriously.
Gormley - Brittany Caffet - August 15th, 2023
Today marks the 56th anniversary of the Shell Lake Massacre, which saw nine members of the Peterson family lose their life in Canada's worst random mass murder in history. Rawlco Radio launches a six-episode podcast, The Shell Lake Massacre, exploring the Peterson family's untold story and the events surrounding their deaths. Brittany Caffet is the Host and Producer of The Shell Lake Massacre podcast and joins Gormley to discuss the podcast.
Gormley - Tyler Meredith - August 15th, 2023
The affordable housing crisis is hitting Canadians hard, and something needs to be done about it. This issue is something the federal government needs to tackle sooner than later. Tyler Meredith is the Founding Partner of Meredith Boessenkool Policy Advisors and former head of economic strategy and planning for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. He joins Gormley to explain why the feds need to do more regarding the housing market.
Gormley - Dwight Newman - August 15th, 2023
The federal government is pushing new regulations for provinces to commit to the net-zero by 2035 target. Premier Scott Moe says these regulations are unrealistic and unconstitutional. Dwight Newman is a law professor at the University of Saskatchewan and an expert on constitutional law. He joins Gormley to explain that this challenge might come down to the courts deciding if the Federal government can impose the regulations.
Gormley - Ally Hrbachek - August 14th, 2023
There are more than 4,000 charities and non-profits active around Saskatchewan, and we're featuring some of the great people doing great work in this province during our segment called "The Best of Saskatchewan." In this week's feature, we'll check in with The Creeative Foundation.