In this episode, Sarra Gillani chats with Eric Fries about his research on persistent, mobile and toxic plastic additives! Quinton Bradshaw also gives us a rundown on trailblazing Canadian scientist, Dr. Helen Battle.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, producer, writer, and director, Jamison Jones. Jones has appeared in HBO's “True Detective”, Steven Spielberg's “The Whispers”, “24”, “Burn Notice”, and much more. http://jamisonjones.com/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist Swagg2x. His single “Vibes” is available now on all platforms. His new project is expected to drop this spring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2WhcNS5WI8

A round up of work, community/learning, funding, and submission opportunities for youth in the arts, based on the January 17, 2025 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter.

Website: www.artreach.org

Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachto/

Links:

ArtReach’s 2025 Community Arts Programming Grant

artreach.org/programgrant

ArtReach’s Tax For Artists Workshop

artreach.org/workshops

DesignTO Youth’s 'Story Story’ Exhibition

designto.org/event/designto-youth-story-story

Toronto Arts Council’s Creative Communities Projects

torontoartscouncil.org/grant-programs

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair’s Call for Artists

toaf.ca/call-for-artists/

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi chats with artist Eliza Niemi

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi chats with artist Madeleine Roger

Friday, January 17, 2025 — In this episode, Met Radio speaks with the KUUMBA festival’s Diana Webley and organist Gail Archer. Find out about the 30th anniversary of this event and about this composer’s latest show.

Special Segment — Local Journalism Initiative Met Radio journalist Mia Johnson and The Final Word host Gabriela Ponte discuss their favourite stories of the semester.

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi chats with Christina Martin.

Friday, January 24th, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriela Ponte speaks to Dr. Allan Wade, whose many titles include Registered Clinical Counsellor and Member of the Order of Canada.