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Weekends with Rob Fai
Weekends with Rob Fai episodes
- How to prep your kid mentally for the school year
Dwayne Matthews, a well-known public speaker, educator, and owner of Tomorrow Now Learning Labs, joins Rob Fai to talk about techniques that could help your children mentally prepare for school. A great listen!
10 min - Do you know country customs and rules when you travel abroad?
Amra Durakovic with Flight Centre Travel Group joins Rob Fai to talk about being aware of the customs and laws in the country you are heading to before you go!
10 min - Why is Australian beef so much cheaper than Canadian beef on our store shelves?
Why is Australian beef so much cheaper than Canadian beef on our store shelves? Tyler Fulton is the President of the Canadian Cattle Association and joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss the challenges within the industry and how Canadian consumers can help prop up an industry that needs their help.
10 min - The rise of legalized gambling in Canada comes with challenges
Rob Churnik, from Brock University, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss the many elements that are part of legalized gambling in Canada.
9 min - How do Canadian passengers rank with Uber drivers?
Laura Miller, Director & Head of Public Policy with Uber Canada, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how Canadians utilize car-sharing services like Uber and how they are graded by the drivers that get them around town.
8 min - Did you know AI can now design viruses that can target dangerous bacteria?
Dr. Greg German, physician, microbiologist, clinician, and investigator, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how scientists are using this new technology to fight diseases like E. coli.
7 min - Should we embrace AI as a therapy tool?
Calissa Ngozi, a mental health expert, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how artificial intelligence is helping in ways that we haven't experienced before. Is it time to acknowledge the benefits of AI in a sector that desperately needs help?
10 min - Can blood thinners actually help with Alzheimer's Disease?
Brianne Kent, an Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair (II) in Translational Neuroscience and Dementia, joins Rob to talk about research on Alzheimer's and how blood thinners might slow some of the disease's characteristics.
8 min - Why do so many bands use Vancouver as a starting point for a tour?
Music historian Aaron Chapman joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss the deeply-rooted history of Vancouver's music scene and talk about using the city as a starting point for a North American tour, the legend of some local venues, and more! Aired August 22, 2026.
7 min - Has the way we use food banks changed in Canada?
Vince Barletta from Harvest Manitoba joins Rob Fai to discuss the challenges and successes that come with operating a food bank in Canada.
10 min
About Weekends with Rob Fai
From the publisher's feed
Rob Fai is the national weekend voice of Corus Radio, bringing his warm, conversational style and deep regional roots to audiences from coast to coast. A veteran broadcaster with more than two decades of experience on the West Coast, Rob is best known to listeners as the Hall of Fame play‑by‑play voice of the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club and has long been a familiar presence on-air where he connected with audiences on both TSN sports radio, and 730 CKNW.
At his core, Rob is a storyteller who cares about the people behind the headlines. Whether he’s breaking down politics, revisiting local sports history, or inviting listeners to call in with their own perspectives, he approaches every show with curiosity, empathy, and a genuine desire to reflect the communities he serves. When he’s not on‑air, Rob is an Instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in its Journalism faculty and still maintains his relationship with the Canadians. Little known fact, Rob has his barbering certification and has been known to pop up around town clippers in hand ready to help those in his community who could use a fresh start to the week.
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