The Exchange

Sam & Blake are joined by ADL's Corporate Secretary and Communications Officer Jamie MacPhail on today's episode of the Exchange. Jamie discusses what ADL is doing to ensure safety and wellbeing of their employees, how the farmers are reacting to COVID-19, and the gratitude for all essential service workers for what they are doing for Islanders. Dairy farmers have to milk to cows twice a day regardless of whats going on around us, and we thank them for continually getting our goods to market. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake & Sam are joined by Jeff Collins, PhD, who is a Trade & Economic Policy Advisor with the Province of PEI and an adjunct professor at UPEI. They discuss his passion for trade and defence policy, why he decided to choose PEI as his home, and what the future of economic policy may look like. Blake & Sam also discuss Blake's most recent Guardian article on the impacts of COVID-19 and the positive aspects to being isolated at home with family. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake & Sam ventured to Borden last month to learn more about Lone Oak Brewing Co. directly from the tap with co-owners Jared Murphy, Dillon Wight, and Spencer Gallant. Due to technical difficulties, the interview was cut short. They also discuss how many businesses have adapted during the pandemic to better serve their customers, such as free delivery for breweries and restaurants. Haven't seen Tiger King yet? We even give a quick analysis on Netflix's hottest documentary series. Presented by Confederation Group.

Blake & Sam are joined by Joel Ives, Owner of Century 21 Colonial Realty and Chairman of the QMJHL Charlottetown Islanders' Board of Directors. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate market, how businesses must pivot during these unprecedented times, and decisions that had to be made in regards to the Charlottetown Islanders and their playoffs. Presented by Confederation Group.

To cap off the week, Sam & Blake review the past week. Trudeau's 75% payroll coverage announcement, Central Bank of Canada's interest rate cut to 0.25%, Peter MacKay's CPC leadership blunders, and Matt MacKay's honesty towards dying his hair. They also give their outlook on whats to come over the weeks to come. Cheers! Presented by Confederation Group

In another COVID-19 special edition of the Exchange, Blake and Sam were joined by the Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Sean Casey. We discussed the Federal Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, what it means for Islanders, and what might come next. We also discussed Sean's mentors as a politician, the return of CBC Compass, and his fitness regime. Presented by Confederation Group.

In another special edition of the Exchange, Blake and Sam were joined by Jeff Cooke, President of Cooke's Insurance to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting island businesses. Jeff also talks about his perspective from the insurance industry. As mentioned, on a go forward basis, we will be releasing more frequent episodes to keep listeners in the loop. Presented by Confederation Group.