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They talk with Jeff about a research project that began by asking African Nova Scotians about gender-based violence, and then evolved in response to what they heard back. This is the first in a series of interviews about the training modules that will result.

Jeff Douglas visited the AVSSC on its annual family day, and got a tour from past president John Robinson.

On June 13, in Ottawa, Governor General Mary Simon presented Nova Scotian artist and advocate, April Hubbard with the award. She spoke with Jeff Douglas about the experience.

Jeff Douglas talks with Atefeh Tabesh, a Nova Scotian who grew up in Iran.

Latoya Nugent is head of engagement with Rainbow Railroad. She shares the details of the organizations annual report, 'Understanding the state of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution'.

Sarah Blue is a professor in the department of geography and environmental studies at Texas State University. She has an interest in the political geography of migration.

It's a stretch for your body and a boost for your mood. Rob Doublett tells guest host Alex Guye, about the business that's combining mindfulness with bundles of cuteness: Halifax Puppy Yoga!

Mari Cordes is a registered nurse and a member of Vermont's Legislature where she's served on the House Committee on Health Care. She speaks to guest host Alex Guye, about what's she's experienced to make her want to start a new life in Nova Scotia.

Today we're turning our attention to one of the most anticipated events of the summer - the Stan Rogers Folk Festival! The beloved Canso festival is kicking off its 28th edition in July and today we get all the details on this years fun from the Artistic Director himself, Steve MacIntyre.

Dalhousie University associate professor Robert Huish shares his thoughts on the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles that began almost a week ago with anti-ICE protests and why this U.S. is at a pivotal moment.

They speak with Jeff Douglas ahead of this year's Move For Sight fundraiser. Find more info at https://fightingblindness.akaraisin.com/ui/MOVEFORSIGHT2025

Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, and an independent defence analyst. He speaks with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.

Jeff speaks with the CBC's Mariam Mesbah, and then Laura Horn from The North Grove in Dartmouth.

Technology columnist Takara Small shares her thoughts on whether attitudes are changing, compared to a couple decades ago, when it comes to sharing information on social media.

Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, an independent defence analyst, and a columnist on Mainstreet in Halifax.

Jeff Douglas talks with Paul Service, the chief director of Halifax Search & Rescue, about a fake GoFundMe that says $100,000 is needed to cover the cost of drones to search for Lilly and Jack, and any leftover money will go to Halifax Search & Rescue.

Cybersecurity expert David Shipley shares his thoughts about Nova Scotia Power's reaction to this cyber-theft, the provincial government's and how long everyone impacted will really need to monitor their credit for.

A brief tribute to Mainstreet's Rob behind the knobs.

followed by the poem that got her thinking about the subject.

A brief tribute to the busiest body at the CBC business desk, and everything he puts up with on Mainstreet.

Live from the Round Barn is a four-part concert series set in Old Barns, Nova Scotia that celebrates East Coast music. Beau and Laura Blois have owned the 135-year-old octagonal barn, overlooking the Bay of Fundy since 2010. Beau is the creator and producer of the series, and Alana Yorke is one of four Nova Scotian musicians who will play the first Live from the Round Barn festival.

Scottish musicians Màiri Morrison and Alasdair Roberts collaborate with Nova Scotia bassist/musical arranger Pete Johnston to create "Remembered in Exile: Songs and Ballads from Nova Scotia". The album explores traditional songs with Scottish roots collected by prominent folklorist Helen Creighton.

Màiri Britton tells Alex Guye about Cala Cainnte, formerly known as the Gàidhlig aig Baile Institute. The name means language haven in English, and it will create new opportunities for teaching and learning Gaelic in Nova Scotia.

Becky Western-Macfadyen is the financial coaching and education manager with the credit counselling agency, Credit Canada. She gives some tips and resources to protect your credit and identity in the wake of the Nova Scotia Power data breach.

Peter Gregg tells Jeff Douglas about the ransomware attack Nova Scotia Power has been the victim of. He confirmed that the hackers who stole the data have published it to the dark web.

Alex Guye attends a Gaelic Nova Scotia Month event at Gottingen street's Eastern Tea Bar.

A retired physician helps Radstorm raise enough money to buy the building it calls home in Halifax, we hear how some healthcare workers are using art to deal with stress and burnout, and a matchmaker tells Jeff about a new trend called Loud Dating.

Alex Khasnabish is chair of the department of Sociology and Anthropology at Mount Saint Vincent University. He studies social movements, radical politics, and social & political theory. Erik McDuffie is an associate professor of African American Studies and History at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is the author of the Jon Gjerde Prize winning book, "The Second Battle for Africa: Garveyism, the US Heartland, and Global Black Freedom". Alex Guye spoke with the two professors about the term woke, and the harm the anti-woke movement can cause.

Jeff Douglas spoke with the Premier on the afternoon of May 22nd, in his office in Halifax.

Susan Fraser is a certified High Performance Equestrian coach who has spent decades training and caring for horses. She tells Mainstreet host, Jeff Douglas, about the condition of the horses at Ross Farm Museum when she was asked to evaluate them back in November.

Jotham Corbett shares his experience living with schizophrenia. Alex Guye gave Jotham and his parents, Cyndi and Dennis, a call to hear about Jotham's experiences, and the importance of his family's support.

Jeff talks with our defence columnist Ken Hansen.

David Shipley is a cyber-security expert and a principal at Beauceron Security.

Cape Breton musician Mary Jane Lamond, who has long been involved in preserving Gaelic songs and language, tells Alex Guye about Stòras a' Bhaile and the importance of keeping Gaelic culture alive.

Before the Blue Noes Marathon kicks off this weekend, intern Ethan Hunt spoke with some experts in Dartmouth to find out what it takes to run a marathon.

This morning before work, Alex Guye went down and met artists, Kalkidan Assafe and Prince Churchill, about the murals they are working on.

Filmmaker Jason Eisner remembers a childhood fright that inspired his current Vice TV series, Dark Side Of The Ring. Jeff talks with two players from the Halifax Hoopers, Anthony Ottley Jr and Antonio 'Tony' Davis, about their 14-game winning streak. Sarah Taylor drops into Studio A from the Halifax Tides to talk about what it's like to come home to a new pro soccer team. And, from our May 5th program, author Ted Barris in the Netherlands on the continued gratitude there, 80 years after Canadian forces liberated them from the Nazis.

The co-executive director of the AfterWords Literary Festival drops into Studio A to talk books, with host Jeff Douglas.

Intern Jennifer Waugh speaks with HOT POT creator Emily Kwan, stage name Elle Lixir, and Simon Yap about where the show came from and what makes it important.

He speaks with guest host Alex Guye.

Joe Murphy, a board member with the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia, spoke to Alex Guye about the importance of storytelling to the language of scottish gaelic.

If bad news makes you feel bad, this podcast is an alternative just for you! Jeff Douglas finds out how Morris Green connects with teenage boys when Jeff drops into a GuysWork class at Millwood High. Then, we travel back to the year 1995 to hear how Randy Bachman ended up making a split-single vinyl 45 with The Hardship Post. Jason Buxton talks about his made-in-Halifax film 'Sharp Corner,' opening May 9th across the country. And Alex Guye finds out about why the BCG vaccine may prove to be a Swiss Army knife of vaccines.