Weekends with Joanne Vrakas
CJAD 800Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1365 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsEntertainment News | |||
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If you're over 50 and looking for work, is age holding you back? While many job seekers worry employers prefer younger, less expensive candidates, Mind HR’s Jessica Glazer says the bigger issue may be how older workers are searching for jobs.
What is an incel, and what drives some men to develop such deep resentment toward women?
McGill psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Sonia Krol examines the online communities behind the incel phenomenon, the factors that fuel misogyny and isol... more
A microscopic parasite is making headlines for causing severe gastrointestinal illness and what health experts call “explosive diarrhea.” Dr. Christopher Labos joins Joanne Vrakas to explain what Cyclospora is, how people get infected, the symptoms t... more
Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling the globe, forging new partnerships and announcing major investments at home. But as Ottawa ramps up spending, many Canadians are asking whether the government’s big-picture economic vision is helping those st... more
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What is Weekends about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show consistently blends practical how-to guidance with timely, locally relevant conversations. Episodes span consumer economics (groceries, pricing, and budgeting for everyday items), health and wellness (skincare myths, napping, kids' nutrition, and allergy guidance), and culture/history (Montreal's Olympic legacy, neighborhood profiles, and regional food ecosystems). A recurring strength is bringing in subject-matter experts to translate complex topics into actionable takeaways—from wine pricing strategies and fruit harvests to parenting routines and kitchen techniques—often tied to Montreal or Canadian context. Notable strengths include data-driven guests and a knack for turning broad topics (food policy, health, local history) into... more
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Recent guests on Weekends include:
1. Julie Blais Comeau
2. Chuck Hughes
3. Lorraine Sommerfeld
4. Diane Dunin
5. Dustin Gilman
6. Stacey Forward
7. Vanessa Gianfr Francesco
8. Dave Phillips
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