On Friday October 15's show:

• We have our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta
  • Today, we discuss sexual misconduct in the military and consider who might be qualified to take on the defence portfolio in the federal cabinet 
  • We chat about a potential strike for workers in the tv and film industry and examine the issues and possible  disruption to creating content 
  • We discuss the rising tuition rates and precarious job market and ask ourselves: are universities facing a crisis? 
• Entertainment critic Michael McNeely shares his review of the documentary film “A.rtificial I.mmortality” 
• And, communications specialist Greg David gives us the scoop on how to participate in the AMI research panel. To apply for the panel, visit here
  • He also continues our panel conversation and explains why 98 per cent of 60,000 members of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees voted to authorize a strike 
     

On Thursday, October 14's show: 

• Tech expert Marc Aflalo shares some speculation around Amazon’s production of a new smart refrigerator 
• Food and drink columnist Jennie Bovard chats about the various ways to incorporate pumpkin into your recipes this fall season 
• Shaun Preece of Double Tap Canada describes the new audio features available on YouTube that allow for a more accessible user experience 
• And, in her central regional report, Karen Magee tells us about the three Special Olympian athletes that have been inducted into the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame. She also tells us about a university student who was denied residence accommodation at Carleton University in Ottawa 
   

On Wednesday October 13's show: 

• Mike Ross discusses “Home Sweet Home Alone”, the reboot of the much-loved holiday classic “Home Alone." The trailer for the film is available on YouTube here 

• Lifestyle columnist Shaini Saravanamuthu shares some tips and tricks on preparing for a COVID-safe Halloween. She also tells us how we can create a more inclusive trick-or-treating experience for children with low vision

• Community reporter Guy Carriere describes the CNIB’s upcoming conference, Connecting the Dots
  • The French conference will be held on October 15 and 16 and the English conference will be on October 22 and 23. For more information, visit here 
  • He also tells us about a series of Halloween events at Science North’s Dynamic Earth which runs every Friday to Sunday in October. 

• Mike Agerbo of The App Show tells us about Wyze’s new and budget-friendly smart scale that can measure 11 body composition metrics. He also shares an update on Alberta’s contact tracing app ABTraceTogether. And, he shares details on Translink’s new and free WiFi in Metro Vancouver for select buses, SkyTrains and stations 

• Veteran political correspondent Craig Oliver analyzes the latest news in Canadian politics including the Canada-U.S. border, vaccine mandates and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan 
  • He also discusses the Department of National Defense, and tensions between China and Taiwan 

On October 12's show: 

• Film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the new miniseries “Nine Perfect Strangers" starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy 
• Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas will play a role in tackling issues of climate change in Canada 
• Community reporter J.R. Bjornson tells us about The World’s Biggest Dinosaur, an attraction in Drumheller Alberta. He also shares a recap of Fire Prevention Week in Red Deer. And, he describes Sight Night, an upcoming event on October 16 by the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind 
• Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes a new inflatable braille technology that changes shape under the user’s fingertip. He also chats about Vision Buddy’s new VR-style headset. And, he tells us about the PlayStation store’s new accessibility collection 
• And, we have another edition of our weekly news quiz with contestants Karen Magee and Mark Phoenix 
   

In October 8's show: 

• In our weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta, we discuss:
  • Frances Haugen, the whistleblower behind a massive exposure of the inner workings at Facebook
  • We also chat about the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruling that found people with disabilities face housing discrimination
  • And, we explore the implications of the Pandora Papers that reveal some of the most powerful people in the world are evading taxes with offshore assets 
• In the second hour of the show: 
  • Entertainment critic Michael McNeely previews the horror-thriller film “Halloween Kills” starring Jamie Lee Curtis 
  • And, Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access describes a new update to the EasyReader app
  • She shares the finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize Shortlist and the Atwood Gibson Prize  
  • She also describes some of their featured titles for Islamic Heritage Month including: 
    •  “Muslim Girls Rise” by Saira Mir
    •  “The Beauty of Your Face” 
    •  “This Muslim American Life” 
    •  “No God But God” By Reza Aslan 
    •  “We Have Always Been Here” by Samra Habib