Our friend Mark Phoenix is back and ready to go head-to-head with Karen Magee and Dave Brown for our weekly news quiz! From the August 18, 2020 episode.

High up in the Arctic Ocean close to the North Pole, a solitary ship just concluded 300 days of being tethered to an ice flow, much of that time was spent in continuous darkness. Environmental expert Lawrence Gunther discusses this new research and the impact of climate change on the arctic. From the August 18, 2020 episode.

Nelson Rego explains the new features in the Google Lookout App. He tells us about how Braille LEGO will be available in schools across the US. Nelson Rego also tells us about a device that helps the blind and visually impaired do laundry. From the August 18, 2020 episode.

We’ll pull back the curtain and get to know Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge. Community reporter Kim Thistle shares her review of the Netflix documentary “The Speed Cubers.” Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV discusses the pros and cons of tracking devices. Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius in Halifax tells us about “Meet Me Downtown,” a unique opportunity for Haligonians to explore and engage with their city. And, our colleague Ryan Delehanty in Halifax returns to the show to discuss the city’s housing crisis and the lack of accessible home options in the city.

Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV discusses the pros and cons of tracking devices.

Community reporter Kim Thistle shares her review of the Netflix documentary “The Speed Cubers.”

We pull back the curtain and get to know Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge.

Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius in Halifax tells us about “Meet Me Downtown,” a unique opportunity for Haligonians to explore and engage with their city.

Our colleague Ryan Delehanty in Halifax returns to the show to discuss the city’s housing crisis and the lack of accessible home options in the city.

In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Meagan Gillmore we discuss: Kamala Harris’ nomination for US vice president, international travel during COVID-19, and summer camp closures in Canada. In the second hour of the show, entertainment critic Michael McNeely will preview the upcoming physiological thriller “I'm Thinking of Ending Things.” And, Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access shares her list of chocolatey book recommendations. This is the August 14, 2020 episode.