The Signal

Today on the show we have some parents in the studio talking about the issues they are thinking about as summer turns to fall.

Today on the show we have a professor of medicine, a computer scientist and an English professor, all talking about Artificial Intelligence and research. They dive into the role AI can play, its potential, and they seperate help from hype. 

Guests: Michelle Ploughman, professor at the faculty of medicine at MUN; Xianta Jiang, MUN computer science professor at the department of computer science; Aaron Tucker, English professor and author. 

It's gardening day on the show and we chat about drought impacts, late-August gardening and we look ahead to the fall season. 

Guest: Tim Walsh, nursery manager, MUN Botanical Garden

High grocery prices, back to school costs for parents, the general cost of living, today on the show we talk about personal finances and how to do your best with what you're bringing in. 

Guests Lauren Holwell, executive director, Credit Counselling N.L.; Rosie Myers, financial empowerment co-ordinator, YWCA St. John's; Al Antle, retired from Credit Counselling Services N.L.; Lesley Burgess, executive director at Bridges to Hope Food Aid Centre

Today on the show will talk friendship, community and a cure for loneliness -- all thanks to a deck of cards. Our guests are all from Bridge on the Edge, a club with 150 active members in St. John's. 

As firefighters continue to battle wildfires in this province, today on the show we talk about first responders and mental health — what they face, how they process it, what help is available and what else is needed.

GUESTS: Sarah White, Lifewise provincial operations manager; Rodney Gaudet, president of the Paramedic Association of N.L.; Duane Antle, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Fire Services; Scott Maxwell, CEO of Wounded Warriors Canada; Amy Green, psychologist; RNC Sgt. Ed Benoit; Grand Falls-Windsor fire Chief Vince MacKenzie.

Today on the show we talk about the impacts of high temperatures and drought conditions on this year's grow season in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Guest: Michael Murray, Murray's Garden Centre, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

Today on the show we talk Canada Games and meet volunteers and some athletes.  

Today on the show it's a distraction from the news. We spend most of the hour talking summer blockbusters, binge watches and nostalgia. 

Today on the show we talk about stress, anxiety and trauma in a time of wildfires. Plus we hear updates from folks impacted by wildfires. 

Guests: Registered psychologist Janine Hubbard; Chief Brad Benoit of Miawpukek First Nation; clinical psychologist Katy Kamkar; climate reporter Gabrielle Canon.