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Tim Hogan – Artist
Mr. Hogan was the first artist-in-residence at the newly expanded Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick (2017). His medium in a way is nature - porcupine quills, birch bark, sand and more - and his dominant theme is how humans are responsible for the...
Keith Helmuth – Public Banking: The Bank of New Brunswick
There is a solution to the on-going challenge of our provincial debt - it is called the Bank of New Brunswick. Keith Helmuth shares his research and knowledge on how such a structure could positively impact the economics of government and province, and nurture a...
Greg Shand: Retired Military PTSD Survivor
Mr. Shand kindly shares his life experience with PTSD, the transition from military life to civilian life, and the powerful help provided by Marijuana For Trauma. The use of medical marijuana is more complex than portrayed in mainstream media, and Mr. Shand's sharing...
Jean Claude Basque, Common Front for Social Justice
M. Basque has been a leader in New Brunswick's battle for equity for several decades now. Why is there still poverty? Why do political parties continue to support the status quo on the economy? How may we do better? Just some of the themes in this conversation. Common...
Christian Michaud – Farming and Future for N. B.
Mr. Michaud, President of the Agricultural Alliance NB, agricole du N.-B. leads us through the potential for growing our economy through farming. Key elements are: our ability to develop new farmers, (much like I. T. develops new programmers); role of government...
Peter Hicks, John Heinstein – Sleepy Driver Band (Arts)
Peter Hicks and John Heinstein have fun sharing how they create their music, creativity and life in general. Music, like poetry, can take complex life moments and give it clarity in a very brief format … a song. From Sleepy Driver's website: Built on the solid...
Don Bowser, Anti-Corruption Expert
Don Bowser, President of I.M.P.A.C.T. (Business) Mr. Bowser has a great line in our conversation, "It is hard for me to find work in New Brunswick, so I have to travel the world instead. It seems there is no interest in corruption in New Brunswick." It was said with...
Kris Austin, Leader of People’s Alliance Party NB
In September 2018 the PANB Party made history electing three people to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. From their website: A distinct identity: the People's Alliance believes in being different than other political parties in that we will represent people...
Brandon Mitchell – Mi’gmaq Creator/Writer, Aboriginal Comic Books
We discuss: path to becoming a teacher and comic book author; fatherhood and teachings to his children; and between the specifics of a life journey are powerful moments (if you are listening) to life in Canada as a Native or First Nations. It is real life, in real...
Elizabeth May, David Coon – NB Provincial Election 2018
Ms. May and David Coon address several key issues in New Brunswick's provincial election, how current NAFTA negotiations impact our province, and voter "trust" (or lack thereof) is an unspoken yet dominant theme in this election. Podcast: Listen | Download Featured in...
Mike Vokey – Capital Exhibition and City of Fredericton dysfunction
We discuss: O'Dell Family agreement with not-for-profit Agricultural Society #34 (The Exhibition Board); legal agreement and promise between Ag. Society #34 and City of Fredericton in 1947; the dysfunction in the recent relationship with the City; examples of positive...
Sasha Dence: History, current challenges, and the heart of change
Sometimes a show can simply be about a stellar conversation. Such is this interview. In the spirit of "My Dinner With Andre", Ms. Dence takes us on a multi-varied and multi-layered look on how our history has lead us into our current state of affairs ... from...
Matt DeCourcey: MP Fredericton – Oromocto
Mr. DeCourcey is Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, and MP (Liberal) for riding of Fredericton. We discuss: Adjustments to life as MP for two years; not implementing Electoral Reform; Canada's role on the world stage both trade and security; importance of...
Peter Corbyn, Eric Megarity: Smart Communities
Peter Corbyn and Eric Megarity walk us through the potential impact and benefits of integrating and applying technology in large scale complex challenges in communities. "Smart community uses big data and technology wisely to improve the social, economic and...
Bruce Hughes: Stroke Survivor (Health)
Bruce shares in intimate detail the experience of his stroke, and the exceptional surgery which saved his life. That procedure is now accepted as a practice in dealing with strokes like Mr. Hughes. We also touch on his lifelong passion as a musician, and the role...
Marshall Button, Robert Gallant: HUBCAP Comedy Festival (Community & Culture)
A lot has happened over the 18 years of the HubCap Comedy Festival. The 2018 edition is the largest to date. Mr. Gallant and Mr. Button share some of the early stories, the talent of some comedians to adapt their routine, and the emergence of comedy training schools...
Daryl Branscombe, Ken McGeorge – Coalition of Concerned Citizens (Politics)
Daryl Branscombe and Ken McGeorge speak with passion on how politics in New Brunswick must change. Clearly for them now is the time for action and leadership. We explore needed changes to health care ... no more studies, put the studies into action. Same for...
Laverne Stewart (P1): Author, Journalist (Community & Culture)
In this episode we discuss Ms. Stewart's shift from journalism to novel writing. She dives immediately into how the novel Coven of the Soul Sisters just appeared, and how the novel "just came out". The clarity of purpose in writing emerges in this story, and in her...
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