This hour, the Top 10 songs of 1960. Also, exploring why travel impresses itself so much on our memory. Plus music from Joan Armatrading, Heart, Rod Stewart and Sean Panting.

This hour, reviews of books by Richard Van Camp as wells as Nancy Jo Cullen. Also, author Brian Brennan joins Russell Bowers to chat about his new novel rooted in the Irish immigrant experience, dating all the way back to the 1840's. Plus, music from Erma Franklin and Morrissey

This hour, medieval fitness in suits of armour, business fraud scams, and bee-keeping in northern B.C. Plus music from The Spinners, Van Morrison, Andrea House and Blondie.

This hour, noisy cars and election signs. Plus music from First Aid Kit, Bobby Rush, The Tragically Hip and Leeroy Stagger.

Kerry Gladue is an intake official with Calgary's Simon House Recovery Centre and part of his job is to assess those who come in to the centre to see if they are ready for the programs that turn around those whose lives have been set off course by addiction. However for Kerry, seeing the men who come in, he hears stories that all too familiar for him. He recounts the stories of his life in a new book called "Second Chances - The Kerry Gladue Story." To some, his experiences would be harrowing to remember but Kerry will share his experiences in foster homes and in jail during a special event Wednesday night, October 9 at the downtown public library in Calgary.

Daybreak's books reviewer gets a lot of books on her desk, so this month she looks at "Moccasin Square Garden" from Richard Van Camp, as well as "The Western Alienation Merit Badge" from Nancy Jo Cullen.

Brian Brennan's new novel is called "The Love of One's Country" is a story that begins in the Ireland of the 1840's and ends in modern day Canada. Two men, generations apart tell a story that draws a circle around the journey of immigrants fleeing famine to the descendant of these passengers wondering how the journey ends. For his part, Brian Brennan is a prolific writer and former Calgary Herald journalist. He told Russell Bowers how his new book feels semi-autobiographical.

When you look back on life, which memories stand out? It’s often the case that your strongest memories are connected to travel, whether you're talking about memorable family camping adventures from your younger years, that trip to Europe you took with a friend after high school, or more recent trips you’re taking as an adult. So, what is it about travel that makes it so memorable? To explore this topic, Russell spoke with Kim Gray from the Canadian travel blog, ToqueAndCanoe.com.

This hour, the meaning of "forest therapy" with author and botanist, Diana Beresford-Kroeger. Plus music from John Denver, Gin Blossoms, Van Morrison and Clint Eastwood(!)

This hour, the banks are getting into co-mortgages for multiple buyers getting a single home. Also, a new book from environmental journalist, Martin Lukacs, looks at the promise of Justin Trudeau and how some feel he failed progressives. Plus, music from Elton John and Joe South.