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

On the phone-in: The show broadcasts from the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St Peter's Bay, PEI. We hear from experts about what the current science tells us about how climate change is affecting people and places in the Maritimes, and the ways we can adapt. 

On the phone-in: We're talking women's hockey with Karissa Donkin, CBC Sports reporter and author of "Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game". And off the top, we hear about a study that suggests young people are feeling stressed about their future and having difficulties accessing mental health support. 

On the phone-in: We discuss the challenges of making a later-in-life career change. Our guests are Michael Tutton and Jeff Lanthier. And off the top, we hear from people in New Glasgow, NS, about some of the problems connected to Viola's Place, the town's homeless shelter. We also hear about Maritime Noon's plan to do a live show on PEI on Thursday about climate change.

On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover takes your calls and questions on appliance repair.

On the phone-in: Jess Ross, author of "Rise: A devotion to whole grains" answers questions about baking bread. And off the top of the show, we hear from John Herron, New Brunswick's Minister of Natural Resources. He speaks about the Sisson mine near Stanley, NB. And we also hear about an event at UPEI called "Find Your Indigenous Path".