On the phone-in: Callers interact with our entertainment mavens, Lisa Buchanan and Lisa Hrabluk, to discuss good TV shows and movies to watch over the holidays. And off the top of the show, we speak with economist Trevor Tombe from the University of Calgary. His new research puts the Maritimes at the bottom of the list for GDP of all Canadian provinces and US states.

On the phone-in: Our conversation today is about sex trafficking in the Maritimes. Our guests are Sergeant Jeff MacFarlane -- the unit manager for the Provincial Human Trafficking Unit of the RCMP in NS. Our other guest is Mia Suokonautio -- the Chief Executive Officer of the Y-W-C-A Halifax. Off the top of the show, Vanessa Tynes also shares her personal story of being sex trafficked.

On the phone-in. Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers listeners' questions about nutritious foods that boost your immune system. And off the top of the show, CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin provides details about the looming rain and snow storm in the Maritimes. We also hear about Christmas decorations in North Rustico, PEI.

On the phone-in: Christine McLean from Mount St Vincent University talks about good choices for toys for the holiday season. Listeners call and share their memories of toys from their childhood. And off the top, we hear from Patrick Gillespie in Moncton who's concerned about property crime in the city.

On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy provide advice to listeners about heating and ventilation systems such as heat pumps. And off the top of the show, Fredericton Police Chief Gary Forward discusses the latest data on overdose calls and deaths. The numbers show they have tripled since 2023.

On the phone-in: Jocelyn Covert and Meghan Skerry share excellent book suggestions for holiday gifts or simply to enjoy yourself. And off the top of the show, we hear about an event in Saint John to educate people how to save money on groceries. We also hear from Jesse Wright who's the "Uptown Fridge Guy" in Saint John.

On the phone-in: The conversation is about coping with grief. Our guests are Mary Ellen MacDonald and Roy Ellis. And off the top of the show, we speak with retired CBC host, Norma Lee MacLeod. She talks about the legacy of champion curler and retired journalist, Colleen Jones.

Today's phone-in: Our thrifting experts share their top tips on shopping second-hand and vintage this Christmas. And off the top, the National Farmers Union shares their proposal for ensuring farmers a guaranteed annual income of at least $50,000.

On the phone-in: Paint & stain expert, Jim White, gives advice to listeners to help with their projects. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Gunning Cove, NS, about the start of the lobster season in LFA 33 & 34. We also hear a report from Moncton about the 150th anniversary of the fire service there.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes gardening questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from Glooscap First Nation Chief, Sidney Peters.He discusses how the band is investing in renewable energy. And we also hear about Tony's Music Box in Fredericton which is closing