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The biggest sports betting weekend in North America is about to get underway, as Super Bowl Sunday approaches. Online gambling is increasing, but what is the impact of increased ease of access to sports betting? To hear more, Jeff Douglas speaks to long-time gambling addiction advocate, Carey Murphy.

Has public protesting met its match in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump and his cost-cutting czar Elon Musk? Alex Khasnabish - who studies social movements, radical politics, and social & political theory, talks about how Americans who are not MAGA-inclined are attempting to protest their 47th president. He spoke with Alex Guye about this.

A report from The Coalition For A Better Future reiterates long-standing concerns: "Output per capita is declining, labour productivity has worsened and many Canadians — particularly young people, immigrants and racialized communities — are struggling more than ever. Meanwhile, our efforts to decarbonize the economy are faltering." Jeff is joined by co-chairs Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt.

Blair Hodgman is a US and Canadian licensed lawyer. Her firm, Allen & Hodgman, has a location in Chester and another in Cleveland, Ohio. She tells guest host David Burke what the firm has been hearing in the days following the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the frustration that comes from not being able to help every person who reaches out.

Michael Lynk, a former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, talks with guest host David Burke about a vision for the future of Gaza that seems not to have room in it for Gazans.

The threats of US Tariffs have provided a unique opportunity to address generational problems with Canadian internal trade. Canada's Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anita Anand talks about unprecedented unanimity on the issue among Provincial and Federal Leaders.

Taylor Mooney aka DJ Groceries is the host of the podcast PLATTER. She spoke with Jeff Douglas about it and what inspired her to delve into the underground music scene in Halifax.

Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon speak with host Jeff Douglas. About two-thirds of the way through their conversation, they find out the Trump tariffs have been paused for thirty days.

Amalkewinu'k (The Dancers) explores the evolution of Mi'kmaw regalia. Aaron Prosper and Mackenzie Pardy are the folks behind the exhibit. Aaron stopped by the studio to share the details with Jeff Douglas.

Three guests stop by the studio to talk about Interfaith Harmony Week, its events and what they are looking forward to at this year's celebration.