The Signal

Memorial University student leaders react to the financial uncertainty the univeristy is facing. 

GUESTS - Mabrur Islam, MUNSU’s director of advocacy and an international student at MUN; Rana Abuidris, MUNSU’s director of campaigns. 

There is a lot of focus on the future of Memorial University these days. As Newfoundland and Labrador's only university faces cuts, downsizing and re-imagining, today on the show we hear from some MUN professors on how to preserve and enhance the university's contributions to the province and to knowledge. 

GUESTS - Josh Lepawski, geography professor; Terry-Lynn Young, professor at the faculty of medicine; Chris Parrish, professor at the ocean science department; Nancy Dahn, music professor; Barbara Lou Neis, Professor Emeritus, sociology. 

Given the boatloads of snow for the metro region and beyond, today on the show we talk eveything snow and winter. From travel delays and beying snowed in, to enjoying winter running and Cain's Quest in Labrador. 

Today on the show we are taking a look back so we can look ahead. The focus? Farming and food security. We are asking what we can learn from the way we used to farm to help us today?

Guests: Alison Snow, chair, Food Producers Forum; Dan Rubin, founding chair, Food Producers Forum; Frank Holden, playwright and grew up on a farm; Darren Dinsmore, Aldercroft Farm; Hilda Chaulk Murray, author; Steve and Lisa McBride, homesteaders.

For the first half hour of the show we gave listeners an update on the ongoing snow storm.

Today on the show we are breaking down what doulas do and don’t as they help people in their pregnancy journeys. Plus, we’ll hear from people who used doulas and about their experiences. 

GUESTS - Carolann Harding, certified labour and birth doula; Erica Robbins, birth and postpartum doula and yoga teacher; Michelle LeBlanc, full spectrum doula and a certified chef; Tara Cornick, doula, childbirth educator and yoga instructor; and Jordanna Comeau birth and postpartum doula. All members with NL Doula Collective. Stephanie Antunes, co-owner of Doula School Canada.

Today on the show we are talking about concussions and brain injuries -- from symptoms,to a diagnosis, treatments, rehab, living with a brain injury and supports. 

Guests: Dr. Abayomi Ogunyemi, neurologist; Nick Mercer, Concussion Talk Podcast; Jen Smith, former vice president of the N.L. Brain Injury Association.

A show on how the local Chinese community (and association) in Newfoundland and Labrador is celebrating the Lunar New Year. From what the different traditions mean and symbolize to hearing stories of celebration growing up. 

GUESTS - With the Chinese Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Arthur Leung, Shirley Hong, Mae Jia and Mavis Zhang. 

Today on the show we highlight an upcoming play that will explore the issues women face when they try to enter politics. We have a panel talking about how women navigate the personal, professional, and systemic hurdles of deciding to run for office.

GUESTS: 

Jenn Deon, producer of 'If She Runs'; Ruth Lawrence, playwright 'If She Runs'; Gillian Pearson, former candidate for the PC party; Amanda Bittner, teaches gender and political behaviour at Memorial University; Sherry Gambin-Walsh, MHA Placentia - St. Mary's. 

Today on the show we begin with the latest on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy in British Columbia.