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Every weekday, Adam Walsh starts a new conversation on The Signal. It's a show about what's on your mind now, and what people aren't talking about...yet. The Signal will make you think, smile and learn more about the place you call home.
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Today on the show we speak with experts and avocates who have frontline perspectives on what vulnerable youth are facing in Newfoundland and Labrador. We talk housing, food insecurity, mental health struggles, and the justice system -- from gaps to fixes.
Today on the show we talk about the trade war, impacts to Newfoundland and Labrador, and finding the best way forward.
Today's show speaks with young activists and organizers about climate change action facing the 2025 landscape -- U.S. announcement it's pulling out of the Paris climate agreement and a federal election coming at some point.
Today on the show we talk about something called the 'resource curse' and whether it is hindering economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador. And we ask folks what kind of economy do you want for the future?
David Behm, a professor at Memorial University's School of Human Kinetics and Recreation; Mike Wahl, a health educator, writer and professor at MUN’s Faculty of Medicine.
On today's show we speak with political watchers about Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey's surprise resignation. Guests react to the news and talk about what kind of leadership should come next.
As Ukraine's war with Russia enters its fourth year, we speak with folks from the Newfoundland and Labrador Ukrainian community. The conversation covers the latest on the war, how folks are coping back home and how the diaspora is doing in N.L.
Today's show dives into calls for buying local and Canadian and the noticeable uptick in Canadian pride in respinse to tariff threats and musings of Canada becoming the 51st state by the U.S. president. During the hour we ask guests about the increase in patriotism, we ask what it means to be Canadian and if there is such thing as having too much pride.
Today on the show we speak with some tech and manufacturing folks in Newfoundland and Labrador about Trump tariff threats and the way forward. We talk about how to mitigate economic downfall, find new trading partners and reform some of the ways we do business in this province, and across the country.
Today on the show we speak with folks from the Black community in Newfoundland and Labrador about the meaning of the month to them and about their experiences living in the province.
Today's show gets down to the dollars and cents of starting a business. We hear from local entrepreneurs on what it's like to take the leap, get a business up and running, and operate in this current economic climate.
AI is seeping into every corner of the internet. Streaming platforms give you a new playlist every day, curated by an algorithm. But that also means every artist has the chance to make it big. The internet has completely changed the music industry, and how we listen to music — for better, and for worse. Today on The Signal, we talk about the upsides and the downsides.
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, today's show gives some love to local libraries and authors. It explores how the library is a lot more than books, it has programming for all ages, resources, computers, games. It’s a third place people can simply exist without having to pay or do anything. You will also meet some talented writer folks.
Junior high schools in Newfoundland and Labrador might soon be offering fewer classes in subjects like French and music. It's all about giving them more choice. Today we ask what are the potential costs of that move? And how do we gauge the value of subject like French and music?
We are checking in with different organizations that provide food or shelter to learn how things are going, what main challenges they are facing, and how winter is affecting their operations. Talk also on the current demand for their services and discuss ways to prevent burnout among their staff and volunteers.
What does it mean to be a leader?
Today on the show we dive deep into a discussion about the ocean and climate change. From off the chart sea surface temperatures to risks to marine ecosystems and species, we will cover what we know is happening, what we are trying to figure out, and talk projections for low and high carbon futures.
Today on the show we take a break from the news and with an hour of trivia. Our guest is our CBC colleague and trivia master John Gushue.
With the shifting economic landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador, today's show brings you a discussion on local investment, small business development, and local ownership. How should we adapt for the short, medium and long-term? The studio guests are Chelsey MacNeil, CEO The Purposeful Group and Memorial University political science professor Russell Williams.
Today on the show we talk about resource extraction and ask what does a sustainable future mean for folks in Newfoundland and Labrador. Professor Nathan Andrews, who is a visiting scholar for the Henrietta Harvey Distinguished Lecture Series is one of the guests in the studio. Memorial University sociology professor Mark Stoddart is also a guest.
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