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Psychologist on effects of Que.'s second lockdown

Erin Barker from Concordia’s department of psychology discusses how a second lockdown will impact Montrealers.
Air Date: September 29, 2020

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Doctor: Legault's lockdown is the right decision

Dr. Christopher Labos says the Quebec government's COVID-19 lockdown in some regions is the right move right now.
Air Date: September 28, 2020
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In Depth: Tom Mulcair breaks down politics

Tom Mulcair speaks about the Throne Speech, new parliamentary session and the second wave of COVID-19.
Air Date: September 28, 2020

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What Quebec's COVID-19 hospitalizations tell us

With the second wave of COVID-19, Benoit Masse of the Universite de Montreal school of public health look at capacity in Quebec hospitals.
Air Date: September 27, 2020
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Are CHSLDs ready for the second wave?

Quoc Nguyen, head of the government task force on COVID-19, explains how long-term care facilities have prepared for the virus' second wave.
Air Date: September 26, 2020

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Pressure on resources for Montreal homeless women

Women make up one quarter of the city's homeless. Chez Doris director Marina Boulos-Winton explains the extra pressure on resources.
Air Date: September 25, 2020
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In depth: How to safely get through second wave?

McGill office for science and society’s Jonathan Jarry explains how to get through the second wave of COVID-19.
Air Date: September 25, 2020

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Montreal legal clinic works with people of colour

A new legal clinic is opening in Montreal to help people of colour. Lawyer Marie-Livia Beauge explains the new service.
Air Date: September 24, 2020
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Why the new local food strategy matters

Colleen Thorpe of Equiterre on Quebec's new local food initiative and why food security is important to autonomy.
Air Date: September 23, 2020

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Youth protection reports increase by 12 per cent

Linda See of Batshaw Youth and Family Centres explains the reasons behind the 12 per cent increase in reports to youth protection services.
Air Date: September 23, 2020
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In-depth: What’s in an iPhone update?

Digital analyst Elias Makos breaks down the Apple updates for iPhones and other products.
Air Date: September 23, 2020

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How the house always wins at casinos

Erin Lynch, a senior fellow at Concordia’s Centre for Sensory Studies, explains how casinos manipulate gamblers to keep them playing.
Air Date: September 22, 2020
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Wine expert details trends for fall

Wine expert Natalie Maclean explains which wines are on the menu for the fall season
Air Date: September 22, 2020

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Alert Level Orange: how worried should you be?

Don Vinh of the MUHC explains what Montreal’s elevated alert level and spiking case numbers could mean for you.
Air Date: September 21, 2020
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A journey into Alzheimer’s

Author Sharon Kirsch discusses her memoir ‘The Smallest Objective,’ which chronicles her relationship with her Alzheimer's-stricken mother.
Air Date: September 21, 2020

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Are Canadians fighting climate change?

Are Canadians as committed to fighting climate change as they say? Germain Belzile of the Montreal Economic Institute has insight.
Air Date: September 21, 2020
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In depth: How do you convince a conspiracy theorist?

McGill office for Science and Society’s Jonathan Jarry speaks about conspiracy theorists during the pandemic.
Air Date: September 18, 2020

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Kids may not be as asymptomatic as once thought

Dr. Christopher Labos answers coronavirus questions, including whether young people suffer worse effects than initially thought.
Air Date: September 17, 2020
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In depth: Apple unveils new products

The latest Apple products were unveiled Tuesday, including a new watch and iPad. Tech analyst Elias Makos has a look.
Air Date: September 16, 2020

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Good telework policy the key to balance

Telework Quebec president Jose Lemay-Leclerc says a good work-from-home policy is the key to work-life balance.
Air Date: September 16, 2020
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Protecting Montreal’s historic sites

Robert Turgeon, executive director of Heritage Montreal, explains how Montrealers can help protect at-risk historic sites.
Air Date: September 15, 2020

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In depth: A rising tide of online hate

Kyle Matthews with the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights discusses grappling with online hate speech.
Air Date: September 15, 2020
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Why do Canadians get flu shots later?

Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg explains some key differences between U.S. and Canadian health systems.
Air Date: September 14, 2020

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Centre for real estate opens at Concordia

Jonathan Wener speaks on Concordia's new centre for real estate and how COVID-19 has impacted the business.
Air Date: September 14, 2020
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Are spiking COVID-19 numbers a concern?

Matthew Oughton of the Jewish General Hospital explains what a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Quebec means.
Air Date: September 12, 2020

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A new Oscars in the works

After long criticism, the Oscars will look changed in 2021. Fabienne Colas of Montreal's International Black Film Festival on what we know.
Air Date: September 9, 2020
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Geofencing: What is it and should it be legal?

Geofencing might be a new way to fight crime, but should it be legal? Tech analyst Elias Makos explains.
Air Date: September 9, 2020

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Rabbi on the year's holiday celebrations

Rabbi Lisa Grushcow speaks on how to celebrate fast-approaching Jewish holidays amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Air Date: September 8, 2020
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A successful U.S. Open for Canada

With three Canadians making it to the U.S. Open’s fourth round, Bianca Andreescu's coach Sylvain Bruneau on what Canada is doing right.
Air Date: September 7, 2020

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Is stress from the pandemic bad for your heart?

Cardiologist Martin Juneau weighs in on how the stress from the pandemic could be bad news for your heart.
Air Date: September 6, 2020