In Hour 1,Steven Proctor, Communications Manager at Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) joins Dan to talk about the upcoming A. Murray MacKay Bridge closure this weekend. Lori Turnbull, Political Science professor at Dalhousie University, and Dan dig into the latest headlines, unpack the stories driving the week in Nova Scotia and beyond, and look at what it all means for Canadians. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Publicist and Music Commentator Eric Alper discuss how the closure of live venues has changed the music scene and what it means for artists trying to connect with fans in a post-pandemic world. Founding member of 54-40 Brad Merritt share their highly anticipated new album ‘PORTO’. Weather specialist Allister Aalders brings us the Weekend Weather Wrap Up, breaking down what to expect as we head into the next few days. Sports with Cecil Wright .

In Hour 1,Lauren McKenzie, President of CUPE 3912, joins Dan to talk about why part-time faculty members at Mount Saint Vincent University are preparing to go on strike. Newly appointed CEO of Partners for Care Nick Jennery joins Dan in studio to talk about his vision for the role and what the future holds for the organization. Ethan Leckie, VP Academic and External with the Dalhousie Student Union, joins us to talk about the growing student housing crisis in Halifax and the changes student leaders are calling for. Hannah Main from Dalhousie Legal Aid walks us through a new report warning that tenants’ right to housing is under serious threat in Nova Scotia. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Samantha Dagres, Communications Manager at the Montreal Economic Institute MEI, shares a new report that found 57 nurses below the age of 35 left the workforce for every 100 new nurses that started in 2023. Margaret Brigley, CEO and Partner at Narrative Research shares how the ‘buy Canadian’ sentiment remains extremely strong with Canadians continuing to say they’re willing to pay more for products made at home. Author Ken Hynes stops by to talk about his new book, Service and Sacrifice: Extraordinary Nova Scotians in the Great War, which shines a light on remarkable stories from the province’s past. Stephanie Domet, co-founder, co-executive director of AfterWords Literary Festival shares the full lineup for the festival’s 7th annual edition, taking place November 1–9 in Kjipuktuk / Halifax.

In Hour 1, Weather specialist Allister Aalders breaks down the latest rainfall totals and what they mean for the region’s ongoing drought concerns. Faye Lucas, Head of Consumer Trust at KOHO, joins us to discuss a new study on how Atlantic Canadians are navigating shared finances as the cost of living climbs. Plus, Fred Cox, President of National Events Management, gives us a preview of what to expect at this year’s Halifax Franchise Show. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls! In Hour 3, Dan takes your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.