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A private member's bill from a New Democrat MP would criminalize coercive control as a form of domestic abuse. The bill has received cross-party support in Parliament, but there are concerns it's too vague and doesn't provide a specific definition of what constitutes coercive or controlling conduct. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Diane Crocker, who has done years of research into gender-based violence and criminal justice intervention.

A recent research project has been examining Nova Scotia's health-care system and how African Nova Scotians experience it, especially when it comes to gender-based violence. Investigator Nancy Ross joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about what's needed to create a more culturally responsive system.

A project aiming to smooth out the process of reintegration after incarceration for people in the African Nova Scotian community is hosting a series of community engagment and roundtable sessions later this month. Barb Hamilton-Hinch and Lisa Dennis join host Jeff Douglas to explain how the project works.

Trombonist and composer Andrew Jackson led the way with the most awards at last weekend's Music Nova Scotia Awards in Yarmouth, including the event's biggest honour, 2023's Musician of the Year. Jackson is a Halifax-based Juno Award-winning musician and the artistic director of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival. He spoke with CBC's Josefa Cameron.

Ther are so many problems in this country, including the housing crisis and climate change, but in the midst of them, there's so much disagreement between politicians. The issues at stake are hugely consequential for people, but how many of the political disagreements are accomplishing anything consequential? Mainstreet's Spinbusters are Barb Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon and they joined host Jeff Douglas.

On Thursday evening, Canadian rapper and record producer Kardinal Offishall is performing at a free concert alongside musicians Jah'Mila, Kayo and Haviah Mighty. But before his performance, he joined host Jeff Douglas to catch up about everything that's been keeping him busy.

A new memoir explores what it's like to come out of the closet later in life. Being a lesbian was a secret Jo Deluzio kept from everyone for years, before she finally told friends, family and her husband. She joined host Jeff Douglas to talk about her new book, Surviving the Closet.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston apologized to people with disabilities for years of “historic, systemic discrimination" earlier this week. Disability rights advocates say they are grateful for the gesture, but they're hoping it comes with action.

Three years in the making, Trafficked Voices tells the stories of women and girls turned into commodities, bought and sold, and the impact on them and their families.This new documentary is on CBC Gem's The Passionate Eye. Writer and director Viveka Melki joins host Jeff Douglas.