Advocate and blogger Michaela Shelley shares her story about living with a chronic illness, and tells us why she set out to help other young people. From the August 28, 2019 episode.

We talk about NFL star Andrew Luck’s decision to step away from football, and what the public response says about the state of the sport. From the August 28, 2019 episode.

Our tech expert Mike Agerbo shares some new details about Disney’s new streaming service, which launches November 12th. From the August 28, 2019 episode.

Producer Kevin Philipupillai discusses the Brazilian government’s response to the wildfires in the Amazon region. From the August 28, 2019 episode.

Community reporter Milena Khazanavicius tells us about a chance to go rafting near the Bay of Fundy, which has the highest tides in the world. From the August 28, 2019 episode.

We discuss the news that all new teachers in Ontario may soon be required to pass a math test before being accepted into the profession. From the August 28, 2019 episode.

Producer Jeff Ryman joins us with an update on Team Canada’s progress at this week’s Parapan Am Games in Lima, Peru. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how geothermal energy could help Canada reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Donna Jodhan from Barrier Free Canada shares her experience with going through the mediation process at the Canadian Human Rights Commission. We’ll discuss the news that visitors to a US National Park in Michigan can now rent motorized wheelchairs with treaded tracks. Nelson Régo from Cool Blind Tech tells us about an experimental new artificial lens that may be capable of Outperforming Human Eyes. And our Halifax colleague Ryan Delehanty and our summer student Roy Zvifel join us for our Weekly News Quiz. This is the August 27, 2019 episode.

Producer Jeff Ryman joins us with an update on Team Canada’s progress at this week’s Parapan Am Games in Lima, Peru. From the August 27, 2019 episode.

Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther explains how geothermal energy could help Canada reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. From the August 27, 2019 episode.

Donna Jodhan from Barrier Free Canada shares her experience with going through the mediation process at the Canadian Human Rights Commission. From the August 27, 2019 episode.