Best Ask Nathaniel Podcasts (2025)

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The Story: From Woolly Mice to De-Extinction w/ Ben Lamm 28:38

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Ben Lamm is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences. That's the genetic engineering company making headlines for its bold mission – bringing extinct species back to life. From dire wolf pups to woolly mice, Colossal’s breakthroughs have sparked awe and controversy. Lamm sits down with Oz to unpack the science behind de-extin…

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On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, about the Centennial ... 52:59

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On the phone-in: Experts Frank Rudzicz and Sageev Oore, from Dalhousie University, answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top of the show, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, about the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi.

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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

1d ago52:48

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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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TechStuff Classic: Big Apps That Flopped 45:09

5d ago45:09

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Vibecoding is everywhere—and it feels like anyone can launch an app. So we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes: a look back at some of the biggest apps to crash and burn. Jonathan Strickland dives into the nostalgia—spotlighting programs that once seemed unstoppable, until they weren’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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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

5d ago52:54

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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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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

6d ago52:40

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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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The Story: The Biggest Hack That Never Happened 41:45

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This is an episode of kill switch – a new podcast about our supercharged technological lives. In this episode, host Dexter Thomas explores the biggest hack you’ve never heard of and how one man saved us from complete disaster. This is the xz utils story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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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

7d ago52:42

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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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Season 8: Episode 3- "Faith in a Sightless World" 27:11

9d ago27:11

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Send us a text When was the last time someone truly saw you? Not just glanced in your direction, but genuinely recognized your presence, your worth, your humanity? In this soul-stirring exploration of John 14:15-24, we encounter a beautiful yet often overlooked biblical figure who models what it means to truly see others. Thaddeus, known by several…

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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

9d ago52:17

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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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Week In Tech: Can A Chatbot Help You Get Closure? 35:44

12d ago35:44

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Is it still ghosting if the chatbot texts you back? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss the recent changes to Apple’s App Store policies, the future of brain implants, and the plans for AI-powered Netflix ads. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Sam Cole explains how one startup is using chatbots to help people process being ghosted – and w…

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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

12d ago52:44

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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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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

13d ago52:37

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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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The Story: Embracing AI and All Life’s Uncertainties w/ David Spiegelhalter 28:16

14d ago28:16

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Statistician David Spiegelhalter is no stranger to AI – he used it to help him research his recent book and, back in the late 70s, he helped develop foundational algorithms for the tech. So, he understands the pandora’s box that technology can represent, as well as the uncertainty embedded in its future development. Spiegelhalter sits down with Oz …

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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

14d ago52:24

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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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How AI Assistants Can Transform Education 28:13

15d ago28:13

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Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover how AI can enhance teaching methods to prepare teachers for the classroom. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podca…

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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

15d ago52:36

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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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New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon 1:03

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Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence and data to transform the way they do business. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. Visit us at ibm.com/smarttalks See omnystudio.…

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Week in Tech: AI-Induced Psychosis 34:30

19d ago34:30

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What kind of technology do air traffic controllers use? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss how AI determines your real age, why chatbots can lead to delusions and what to know about a familiar sounding blood-testing startup. On TechSupport, features writer at New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, James D. Walsh, explains how AI-fueled…

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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

19d ago52:25

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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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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

20d ago52:36

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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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The Story: The World According to SimCity w/ Chaim Gingold 29:19

21d ago29:19

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Chaim Gingold is a game designer and author of the book Building SimCity: How to Put the World in a Machine, which explores the simulation games created by developer Will Wright. Gingold sits down with Oz to discuss why a computer game about city planning became such a big hit in the ‘90s, the surprising legacy of SimCity, and the deeper cultural a…

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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

21d ago52:46

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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

22d ago52:37

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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

23d ago52:46

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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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Season 8: Bonus Episode: "I didn't ask for this!" 32:50

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Send us a text The story of the Shunammite woman tucked away in 2 Kings 4 offers one of the most powerful examples of faith in the face of devastating loss. Her journey through hospitality, unexpected blessing, heartbreaking tragedy, and miraculous restoration speaks directly to anyone who has ever received something wonderful only to have it seemi…

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Week in Tech: CheatGPT 40:16

26d ago40:16

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Could you be on a livestream for three years straight? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore the push to include AI education in schools, the parallel universe of the Chinese car market and why criminals should be wary of Interpol. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s technology reporter Drew Harwell reflects on his time shadowing Em…

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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

26d ago52:37

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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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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

27d ago52:43

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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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The Story: Mineral Wars w/ Nicolas Niarchos 30:33

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Nicolas Niarchos is a journalist whose work focuses on conflicts, migration and, most recently, the energy transition. Specifically, the hidden costs of extracting minerals like cobalt, which remains a critical element in the technology we use to run our lives. Niarchos sits down with Oz to discuss what he’s observed in mineral-rich Congo and Indon…

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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

28d ago52:39

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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

29d ago52:53

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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

1M ago52:23

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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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Week in Tech: Who’s A Good Drone? 40:05

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Can AI help search-and-rescue dogs do their job? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore the AI-powered technologies being used in war and why some Meta staffers worry about underage users interacting with their AI companions. On TechSupport, Olivia Carville, an investigative reporter at Bloomberg and the host of the podcast Levittown, …

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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

1M ago52:30

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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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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

1M ago53:01

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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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The Story: The Silicon Valley “Death Cult” w/ Evan Ratliff 29:12

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Evan Ratliff is an investigative journalist and podcast host. His Wired article, “The Delirious, Violent, Impossible True Story of the Zizians,” marked the culmination of a two-year deep-dive into a group of young tech radicals and their spiral into violence. Ratliff sits down with Oz to unpack how the group formed, what they believed – the parts w…

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“NEVER BE SUBMISSIVE TO A MAN” THE ONLY WAY HE WONT CHEAT ON YOU IS TO CONTROL HIM 1:44:47

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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

1M ago52:34

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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

1M ago52:37

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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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Season 8: Episode 1- "Claiming Your Spiritual Inheritance" 31:31

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Send us a text What does it really mean to claim your spiritual inheritance? In this powerful opening to Season 8, we explore the remarkable journey of James, son of Zebedee, from ordinary fisherman to extraordinary apostle. When Jesus approached James and John on their father's fishing boat, they immediately dropped their nets and followed Him. Th…

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Week in Tech: Run, Robot, Run! 37:28

1M ago37:28

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Should you delete yourself from the internet? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into humanoid robots running a half-marathon, the AI-generated personas helping law enforcement interact with potential suspects and Google’s updated ‘Results About You’ tool. On TechSupport, Jeff Rosenthal, the co-founder of the venture capital firm CIV, …

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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

1M ago52:47

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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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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

1M ago52:30

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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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The Story: Stargate and the Rise of SoftBank’s Gambling Man w/ Lionel Barber 36:17

1M ago36:17

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Lionel Barber is a journalist, author, and former editor of the Financial Times. He’s interviewed state leaders like former US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. But in Gambling Man: The Wild Ride of Japan’s Masayoshi Son, Barber chronicles the life of SoftBank’s enigmatic CEO from his childhood as an ethnic Korean in Japan…

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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

1M ago53:00

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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

1M ago52:36

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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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Week In Tech: Zuck Takes the Stand 42:29

2M ago42:29

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How would Salvador Dalí have used generative AI? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into this year’s most common uses for generative AI, the rise of code editor, Cursor, and how Google DeepMind’s Veo2 interprets a surrealist screenplay. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s staff writer, Naomi Nix, discusses the first week of Meta’s an…

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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

2M ago52:36

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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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