On the phone-in: Political scientist, Erin Crandall, discusses the upcoming federal election and callers share their views on what's motivating them to vote. And off the top, we hear from a woman in Halifax who was injured in a hit and run accident. Tavia Raiche-Marsden posted a video to help get tips to catch the culprit who fled the scene.

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele gives advice to pet owners about the health of their animals. And off the top of the show, we talk with professor Josh Kurek from Mount Allison University about the high levels of DDT in New Brunswick lakes. His latest research was published in the scientific journal, PLOS One. 

On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft takes your calls about creatures and behaviour you're spotting in the wild. But first, we hear about a new restaurant in Halifax where you are NOT allowed to tip your servers

On the phone-in: As we head into the Easter weekend, gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions to help listeners plan their dream garden this season. And off the top, we talk with David Chaundy from the Atlantic Economic Council about boosting interprovincial trade.

On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist gives advice to listeners about injuries. And off the top of the show, we hear from PEI artist, Christopher Griffin, about his painting "The Crossing" He resigned as artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College after he was asked to take it down.

On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear from a woman from Belleisle, NB, who has been searching for her brother in Moncton who's addicted to drugs and is experiencing homelessness.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about their cars, trucks and SUV's. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell provides an update on the MSX parasite in oysters on PEI.

On the phone-in: Dan Monk and Deneika Oakley take your questions about home renovations. Candidates in Nova Scotia's largest riding get riled up about affordability and cost of living at a debate held by CBC Cape Breton. Plus, a few emails about the most important issues for you in this federal election.  

Today's phone-in: Our second of three phone-ins on what matters most to you in this upcoming federal election. We check in and see how Maritimers are feeling during this unusual race. Political science professor Tom Urbaniak joins us to take your calls. 

On the phone-in: Paul Arnold who teaches at the Ivan Curry School of Engineering at Acadia University answers listeners' questions about composting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Nicoletta Faraone from the Chemistry Department at Acadia University about a new study that shows that ticks are repelled by lemongrass. And some parents in Moncton, NB, complain about a school bus driver.