Best Dalhousie University Podcasts (2025)

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about EVs. And off the top, we hear about changes at Lakeside Beach on PEI. 52:42

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre is a research fellow at Dalhousie University, studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. He answers questions about EVs. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with people about changes at Lakeside Beach, PEI

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions. And off the top, we hear an update about the bridge project in Miramichi, NB. Locals want to maintain a sidewalk. 52:48

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Miramichi, NB, about the refit project on the Centennial Bridge. People are keen to maintain at least one sidewalk.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, we hear an update about a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton. We speak with Lois Landry and Scott ... 52:54

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear an update on a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton, from Lois Landry -- the warden of the Municipality of the County of Richmond. We also hear from Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department o…

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Brisket, Buc-ee’s & Big Ideas plus Spilling the Tea Tariff & guest Tonia Jahshan of Sipology Steeps Up Global Growth 54:11

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This episode of The Food Professor Podcast is steeped in insights, storytelling, and smoky Texas flavour. Hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois kick off with a deep dive into the state of Canadian agri-food policy, tariffs, and food inflation before welcoming a very special guest: Tonia Jahshan, Founder and CEO of Sipology. Broadcasting …

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On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their thoughts on the Alberta separation movement. And off the top, we talk with Dr Kara Thompson about the NS government's upcoming survey on where alcohol can ... 52:40

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On the phone-in: Our guests, Eric Adams from the University of Alberta and Duane Bratt from Mount Royal University share their expertise on the Alberta separation movement. Listeners also call and share their views. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Kara Thompson, co-chair of the Nova Scotia Alcohol Policy Coalition. She shares her thou…

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On the phone-in: Our experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker, answer questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we hear about a decision on NDAs by the Anglicans in NS and PEI. 52:17

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On the phone-in: Experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we speak with Cynthia Pilichos and Liz LeClair about the decision over the weekend on NDAs by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.…

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On the phone-in: Jim White provides advice to listeners for painting & staining projects. And off the top of the show, we speak with meteorologist Tina Simpkin about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ... 52:44

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On the phone-in: Painting & staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with CBC meteorologist, Tina Simpkin, about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. We also hear your feedback on Canada/US relations.

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Canada's Food Inflation Crisis, Ag Minister an Animal Farm Fan, Selena Gomez Oreos, and Craft Wine Innovation, Resilience and Opportunity with Dan Sullivan from Rosehall Run Vineyards 53:46

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This episode opens with alarming news about Canada's food inflation reaching crisis levels. Charlebois reveals that Canada now has the highest food inflation rate among G7 countries, primarily driven by countervailing tariffs that have backfired on Canadian consumers. The hosts explain how Prime Minister Carney quietly eliminated most food-related …

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On the phone-in: We ask listeners how they think the relationship between Canada and the US has changed. And off the top, we hear about a trial in Halifax connected to a psychedelic substance called ayahuasca ... 52:37

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Robert Huish who's an associate professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He answers questions and comments from listeners about how the relationship between Canada and the US has changed under Donald Trump. And off the top, we hear about a trial underway in Halifax connected to the psyche…

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On the phone-in: Christine McLean from Mount St Vincent University discusses the impact of coddling a child. And off the top, we hear about a federal court challenge with the aim of protecting the endangered ... 52:24

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On the phone-in: Our topic is parenting. We discuss the fine line between nurturing a child and coddling them. Our guest is Christine McLean, She is chair of the Child and Youth Study program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax And off the top of the show, we speak with Tina Northrup, a lawyer with East Coast Environmental Law about a fede…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada ... 52:36

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On the phone-in: Automotive experts, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada Post.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top, we hear from the president of the NSGEU about the recent parking problems for hospital staff in NS. 52:25

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions in advance of the Victoria Day weekend. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sandra Mullen, the president of the NSGEU. She discusses the latest parking problems for hospital staff in NS.

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New Liberal Cabinet & Ag Minister, Newfoundland Sugar Tax Fail, Cricket Bankruptcy Bugs Sylvain, and guest Adam Grogan, President & COO, Maple Leaf Foods 1:02:45

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In this insightful episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois explore Canadian food politics and industry developments before sitting down with Adam Grogan, President and COO of Maple Leaf Foods, for a revealing conversation about the company's evolution and future. The episode begins with a discussion of Ca…

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson from the T-R-C about her book tour of the Maritimes ... 52:36

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson. She is one of three commissioners from the T-R-C. She is touring the Maritimes with the book she wrote about her time with the T-R-C.

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On the phone-in: What impact are cell phones having on young people? And how effective are cell phone bans in schools? And off the top, we hear from high school students in Halifax about their phone usage ... 52:46

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On the phone-in: Our guests are Kelly Lamrock -- New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate -- and Jennifer Gill, who leads the PEI chapter of Unplugged Canada. We discuss the impact of cell phones on young people. And off the top, we hear from some students at Citadel High School in Halifax about their phone usage.…

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On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University about the tuna fishing industry. 52:37

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On the phone-in today: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with Laurenne Schiller about the environmental impact of drifting fish aggregating devices which are used in the tuna fishing industry. Schiller is a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University.…

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top, we hear about a woman whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022 ... 52:46

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Richard Woodbury shares the story of a woman in Grand Lake, NS, whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022 and her house still has not been repaired.…

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On the phone-in: We discuss possible solutions in the Maritimes to provide housing to people who are currently homeless. And off the top, we hear about a proposal in Fredericton for greater density in ... 52:37

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On the phone-in: We talk about housing with Marcel Lebrun from the 12 Neighbours tiny home development in Fredericton and Neighbourly Homes. We also spoke with Julia Woodhall-Melnick -- the Director of the Home Research Lab at the University of New Brunswick and Canada research chair in resilient communities. Our conversation is about ways of provi…

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Sylvain says "Howdy" to Texas A&M, Canadian Food Sentiment Index No. 2, and from Farm to Global Table: Gilles Froment, International Dairy Federation President and Lactalis Canada SVP 57:32

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In Season 5, Episode 35 of The Food Professor podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois deliver an information-packed episode with significant developments in both personal and industry news. Sylvain Charlebois opens with a major announcement about joining Texas A&M University on August 1st to lead their #1-ranked Masters in Agribusi…

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On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, provides information about bird watching and bird species. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon for an update on the mystery disease ... 52:43

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On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, answers listeners' questions about birds in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon. She provides an update on the so-called mystery neurological disorder in NB. Some new research concludes some patients suffered from other known diseases.…

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Leadership PRN - Opening a New Medical School with Dr. Teresa Chan 20:48

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Leadership PRN is Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine’s podcast for leaders whether formal or informal, established or emerging. In this episode, Dr. Teresa Chan speaks about the experience of opening a new medical school. The gold-headed cane pictured in the Leadership PRN image was designed and created by Dr. Merv Shaw, and features the Dalhousie Facul…

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS ... 52:39

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers listeners' questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS. And we hear about a new chapter of Unplugged Canada on PEI.

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Brett Ruskin in Pictou County, NS, about the two missing children. 52:53

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports live from Pictou County, NS. Last Friday, two young children went missing and crews are still searching.

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Today's phone-in: Aaron Publicover on appliance repair. And first, Trump's proposed tariffs on movies produced outside the US. 52:23

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On the phone-in: appliance repair expert Aaron Publicover takes your calls. But first, we hear how Trump's latest tariffs on movies produced outside the US could affect our region.

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour. And first we hear about the struggles around creating free parking at hospitals in Halifax. 52:30

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions on early planting, bed preparation and pest elimination. But first, we hear about employees struggling to find parking after Halifax hospitals create free parking for visitors.

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Live from SIAL Show in Toronto: Canada’s Post-Election Food Policy, Trade Barriers & Exports and guest Martin Lavoie, President & CEO of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire Québec 59:38

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n Season 5 of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois take listeners inside the bustling SIAL Food Innovation Show in Toronto, bringing fresh insights on global food trends and the shifting dynamics of agri-food trade. The episode kicks off with their live reflections on the show floor, surrounded by global exhibitors…

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On the phone-in: Two people knowledgeable about solar panels answer the listeners' questions. And off the top, we discuss JetBlue's announcement to cancel plans to fly between Halifax and Boston due to ... 53:01

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On the phone-in: Brian McKay and Carl Duivenvoorden answer listeners' questions about installing solar panels. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lorn Sheehan from Dalhousie University about JetBlue cancelling plans to fly between Halifax and Boston due to the trade war and a drop in travel. We also hear an update on the possibility of floo…

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On the phone-in: Steve Aiken, a professor of audiology, answers listeners' questions about hearing loss. And off the top, we discuss the topic of climate change and how it didn't come up much during the ... 52:34

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Steve Aiken, an associate professor of audiology at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Dalhousie University. He answers listeners' questions about hearing loss. And off the top of the show, we speak with Thomas Arnason McNeil from the Ecology Action Centre. He comments on the topic of climate change …

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On the phone-in: Are you seeing signs of increasing income inequality in your community? And off the top of the show, we speak with Meredith Ralston from MSVU about the results of the federal election ... 53:06

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Chaimaa Yassin, a senior research director at the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Listeners share their thoughts on income inequality. And off the top of the show, we speak with Meredith Ralston from MSVU about the results of the federal election.

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On the phone-in: Experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports live from a polling station ... 52:37

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On the phone-in: Experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brettn Ruskin reports live from a polling station in Halifax. And we hear an update from Charlottetown on short-term rentals.

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On the phone-in: We ask our listeners for their feedback on the issue of immigration. And off the top, we hear from people in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, who wish cruise passengers could more easily visit ... 52:47

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On the phone-in: Listeners call to share their views on Canada's immigration policies. Our guests are Elizabeth Wozniak and Syed Hussan. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, who wish cruise ship passengers could more easily visit the town.

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Canada's Missing Agri-Food Election Agenda, RoundUp for Roundup and Jake Karls, Co-Founder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares 54:02

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In Season 5, Episode 33 of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois deliver a dynamic episode split between urgent food policy news and an in-depth interview with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of the powerhouse better-for-you brand Mid-Day Squares. Kicking off with the news segment, Sylvain and Micha…

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On the phone-in: Political scientist, Erin Crandall, discusses the upcoming federal election and callers share their views on what's motivating them to vote. And off the top, we hear from a woman in Halifax ... 52:30

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On the phone-in: Political scientist, Erin Crandall, discusses the upcoming federal election and callers share their views on what's motivating them to vote. And off the top, we hear from a woman in Halifax who was injured in a hit and run accident. Tavia Raiche-Marsden posted a video to help get tips to catch the culprit who fled the scene.…

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele provides advice to pet owners about the health of their animals. And off the top, we speak with a professor at Mount Allison University about DDT levels in ... 53:00

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele gives advice to pet owners about the health of their animals. And off the top of the show, we talk with professor Josh Kurek from Mount Allison University about the high levels of DDT in New Brunswick lakes. His latest research was published in the scientific journal, PLOS One.…

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Today's phone-on: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft. And we hear about a new "tip-free" restaurant in Halifax. 52:36

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On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft takes your calls about creatures and behaviour you're spotting in the wild. But first, we hear about a new restaurant in Halifax where you are NOT allowed to tip your servers

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Canada’s Food Inflation Spikes, Investors & Innovators with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech™ Invest 51:19

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The episode kicks off with breaking economic news: while Canada’s overall inflation slowed to 2.3% in March, food inflation surged to a staggering 3.2%—a monthly jump not seen since 1983. Sylvain attributes the spike to Ottawa’s counter-tariffs, rising ingredient costs, and shifting sourcing strategies as Canadian grocers de-Americanize their suppl…

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we talk with David Chaundy from the Atlantic Economic Council about interprovincial trade. 52:36

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On the phone-in: As we head into the Easter weekend, gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions to help listeners plan their dream garden this season. And off the top, we talk with David Chaundy from the Atlantic Economic Council about boosting interprovincial trade.

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist provides advice to listeners about injuries. And off the top, we hear from PEI artist, Christopher Griffin. His painting called The Crossing caused some ... 52:39

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist gives advice to listeners about injuries. And off the top of the show, we hear from PEI artist, Christopher Griffin, about his painting "The Crossing" He resigned as artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College after he was asked to take it down.…

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Thriving Through the Great Crash 40:11

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We have spent the last three weeks trying to emerge from the tariff-ridden, anti-immigration, lacking opposition, diabolical fever dream of Trump's Whitehouse. Here, the band comes back together to ask how we can actually thrive through this era. Big ideas are in this podcast. Some of them straight forward, others are a little spicy. Tune in, check…

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On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top, we hear about a woman in New Brunswick who has been searching for her brother in Moncton who's ... 52:24

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On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear from a woman from Belleisle, NB, who has been searching for her brother in Moncton who's addicted to drugs and is experiencing homelessness.

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear an update on the MSX parasite in oysters on PEI. 52:31

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about their cars, trucks and SUV's. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell provides an update on the MSX parasite in oysters on PEI.

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Today's phone-in: Dan Monk and Deneika Coakley take your home renovation questions. Candidates in Nova Scotia's largest riding debate how to address issues around affordability and cost of living 52:58

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On the phone-in: Dan Monk and Deneika Oakley take your questions about home renovations. Candidates in Nova Scotia's largest riding get riled up about affordability and cost of living at a debate held by CBC Cape Breton. Plus, a few emails about the most important issues for you in this federal election.…

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North American Trade Lawyer Mark Warner on Tariffs, Trade & Trump: A Global Food Fight Begins 59:22

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In this power-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois bring listeners up to speed on one of the most complex and fast-moving stories in the global food and agriculture sector: the unfolding international tariff war. Appropriately titled “The Global Tariff War Edition,” this episode features a t…

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On the phone-in: What's got you fired up to vote? With only a few more weeks left of campaigning, we take your calls on the issues that matter most to you in this second of three phone-ins on the upcoming ... 53:03

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Today's phone-in: Our second of three phone-ins on what matters most to you in this upcoming federal election. We check in and see how Maritimers are feeling during this unusual race. Political science professor Tom Urbaniak joins us to take your calls.

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On the phone-in: Paul Arnold from Acadia University answers questions about composting. And off the top, we hear how lemongrass is a deterrent to ticks. And parents in Moncton complain about a school bus ... 52:54

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On the phone-in: Paul Arnold who teaches at the Ivan Curry School of Engineering at Acadia University answers listeners' questions about composting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Nicoletta Faraone from the Chemistry Department at Acadia University about a new study that shows that ticks are repelled by lemongrass. And some parents in M…

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The Front Line of Hope And The Last Line of Sovereignty: Praise for Civilian Defense. 32:52

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What do you do when the Commander in Chief of the world's largest military starts popping off about annexing your country? Especially when that military is 10 times the size of your own? Panic? Enlist? Appease? Or Focus? And focus on what has worked in the past to repel such aggression. In Ukraine, Czechia, Egypt, and other places a careful blend o…

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On the phone-in: Jennifer Dunn from BDO Canada answers listeners' questions about filing their 2024 income tax return. And off the top of the show, meteorologist Ryan Snodden discusses today's snowstorm ... 54:12

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On the phone-in today: Jennifer Dunn from BDO Canada answers listeners' questions about filing their 2024 income tax return. And off the top of the show, meteorologist Ryan Snodden provides the details about today's snowstorm and the upcoming forecast. And we hear your feedback on cancer treatments.

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On the phone-in: Our topic is cancer and listeners share their stories. And off the top of the show, we hear from a woman in Antigonish County who recovered a stolen church bell. And we hear an update ... 53:09

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On the phone-in: Our topic is cancer and listeners share their stories. The guests are oncologist Dr Bruce Colwell and former cancer patient, Ruby Gulliver. Off the top of the show, we hear from a woman in Antigonish County who recovered a stolen church bell. And we hear an update about the difficulties with the spring elver fishery.…

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show. we speak with Lana Asaff, a senior economist with the Atlantic Economic Council about US tariffs ... 53:09

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On the phone-in today: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lana Asaff, a senior economist with the Atlantic Economic Council about US tariffs. The retaliatory tariffs are causing a great deal of economic uncertainty.

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Tariffs, Trade, and Terroir: Trump's Liberation Day global earthquake, guest Michelle Wasylyshen, President & CEO, Ontario Craft Wineries 49:53

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This episode of The Food Professor Podcast brings together global trade drama and local wine opportunity. In the opening news segment, Michael and Sylvain react to the latest trade bombshell from Donald Trump: sweeping new tariffs aimed at dozens of countries, with Canada & Mexico left off—for now. They dig into how this could reshape the Canadian …