The Signal

Today on the show we have a parent panel weighing in on the issues their families are facing and what they would like to see politicians tackle on both provincial and municipal levels. 

Today on the show we talk about the final report of Education Accord N.L. -- the ten year action plan for improving education in this province. We speak with the co-chairs of the report, including lingering questions about some fake sources that were used.  

Guests: Education Accord N.L. co-chairs Anne Burke and Karen Goodnough

Today on the show we find out how folklore graduates from Memorial Univeristy found themselves working in radio. Today's show also explores the cultural roots of radio in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Guests: Kelley Totten, MUN folklore professor; Holly Everett, folklore professor; Rebecca Nolan, Windswept Radio; Annie McEwen, producer at WNYC's Radiolab

Today on the show we are talking about food in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our guests are folks who spark ideas, ignite action, and shape the future of food. Thay are all part of an upcoming conference 'Food Forward.' 

Guests: Mehnaz Tabassum, N.L. Eats Community Outreach Inc.; Adib Rahman, N.L. Eats Community Outreach Inc.; Jasmine Jesso, People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre; Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster; Mystery Furtado, Founder, Diabeat‑It (Canada).

Today we have two guests from the MUN Botanical Garden: horticulturists Meghan McCarthy and Josh Elyk. They talk about harvesting and planning for next year. 

Today on the show we spend the hour with Janet Morrison, Memorial University's new president and vice-chancellor. The conversation touches on the challenges the university is facing and the new president's vision for the road ahead. 

Today on the show we talk Ride for Recovery N.L. It's an annual motorcycle ride and awareness campaign that shines a light on the vibrant recovery community. Today’s show is about the importance of connections in helping folks with addiction.

Today's show is about celebrating community contributions and, hearing from people who have been celebrated as barrier breakers and difference makers. It's a conversation about 100 years of YWCA St. John's and the Circle of Distinction Awards.

Guests: Maria Gentle, executive director YWCA St. John's and previous Circle of Distinction recipients Tania Heath, Sukhinder Cheema, Gaayathri Sukantha Murugan, Archana Vidyasankar and Jennifer Brown

Today on the show horticulturist Anthony O'Neill takes questions on early September gardening and shares tips for putting gardens to bed for winter. 

Today on the show we speak with authors and artists featured in the fall issue of Newfoundland Quarterly. Joing us for a radio tour through the pages of culture, history and life. The theme was planned months in advance but ended up being eerily prescient -- fire.