Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff douglas

Katie MacLean and Chauntel Lewis are medical communications officers, at the EHS Medical Communications Centre in Nova Scotia. Once a 911 operator takes some basic info from you, the next voice you hear might be Katie or Chauntel. They'll tell Jeff Douglas what it takes to do this job, and why they love it.

Many of these people were brought to the US through Biden-era parole systems. Robert Huish is an associate professor in the department of International Development Studies. He speaks with Jeff Douglas about why, and how the current Trump administration is ending this legal status, as well as the administration's utilization of the Alien Enemies Act.

Shaun Majumder talks with host Jeff Douglas about his permanent move from Los Angeles to Nova Scotia, how he's been thinking about what it means to be Canadian, and why he's going to be at another Elbows Up rally (happening in Dartmouth on Sunday).

David Shipley says it's because the platforms make money off the ads, and never suffer the consequences -- which can be devastating to the individuals who get taken in. David is the CEO of Beauceron Security. He speaks with host Jeff Douglas.

Jeff Douglas talks with Jamie Surrette in the company's factory in Springhill, Nova Scotia.

Jeff Douglas plays audio from his visit to Patrick Crabbe, Director of Mass Timber at Bird Construction, and Founder and President of the Nova Scotia startup, The Mass Timber Company

Sit back and take a listen to the luxurious spa treatments offered at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort. Plus, another great community program that teaches vulnerable kids in the Bahamas how to grow their own food, Jeff Douglas reprises his role as "Joe" for an "I am Canadian" rant with a 2025 twist, our opinions on public restrooms, Megan Markle's preferred name, seeing how many habits we've adopted from our grandparents... and MORE of the Nat & Drew Show!

First broadcast on February 29, 2024: Irshad Manji, author of the #1 bestseller "The Trouble With Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith," tells Jeff Douglas about some of the things she's learned since it came out in 2004.

Canada has a fentanyl czar, but should we be so focused on this drug moving into the U.S., or should more attention be given to dealing with it within our borders? To start digging into this, Jeff Douglas spoke with Fiona Martin. She is an associate professor in the department of sociology and social anthropology at Dalhousie University.

Ajay Parasram is an associate professor in the department of international development studies and the department of history. He spoke with host Jeff Douglas about another side to nationalism that Canada should do its best to steer clear of, and why we should be trying to get back to multilateralism.

There's a lot going on in the world these days. Professor Friesen talks with host Jeff Douglas about how to keep it from getting you down.

A panel conversation bringing together multiple perspectives on the reality of parole is happening Feb. 12. Beyond the Sentence: Navigating Parole from the Inside Out goes 7-9pm, in room 305 of the Weldon Law Building at Dalhousie University.East Coast Prison Justice Society, Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia, Urban Rezolutions and the John Howard Society are all participating, as are advocates and those with lived experience.Emma Halpern is with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland NS. Renford Farrier is an advocate with lived experience related to the carceral system. They are both on the panel and spoke with Mainstreet host, Jeff Douglas.

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

The biggest sports betting weekend in North America is about to get underway, as Super Bowl Sunday approaches. Online gambling is increasing, but what is the impact of increased ease of access to sports betting? To hear more, Jeff Douglas speaks to long-time gambling addiction advocate, Carey Murphy.

Taylor Mooney aka DJ Groceries is the host of the podcast PLATTER. She spoke with Jeff Douglas about it and what inspired her to delve into the underground music scene in Halifax.

Amalkewinu'k (The Dancers) explores the evolution of Mi'kmaw regalia. Aaron Prosper and Mackenzie Pardy are the folks behind the exhibit. Aaron stopped by the studio to share the details with Jeff Douglas.

Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon speak with host Jeff Douglas. About two-thirds of the way through their conversation, they find out the Trump tariffs have been paused for thirty days.

Alfred Burgesson, the founder and CEO of Tribe Network, tells host Jeff Douglas about his session called 'Black Futures' at this year's National Black Canadians Summit.

Jeff Douglas speaks with David Deane, a Catholic theologian and an associate prof at the Atlantic School of Theology, in Halifax. He's studied how people thought and acquired knowledge before the printing press.

Nova Scotia needs another senator. There are also three senate vacancies in Ontario, two in BC, two in Quebec, one more in New Brunswick, and another in Saskatchewan. Ten empty senate seats in all. And CBC reports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to fill them before he goes out the door. What should the public think about that? Jeff Douglas gets some history and context from Lori Turnbull, at Dal U.

Jeff Douglas speaks with Jody Spiegel, director of the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program at the Azriel Foundation, and chair of the education working group for the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and a Canadian delegate to the Alliance.

John joins host Jeff Douglas, from southern Germany, on the worst phone line ever.

Jeff Douglas talks with Saint Mary's University psychology Professor Steven Smith, as Politico reports a "major vibe shift" in how conspiracy theorists are operating in the American political landscape.

Tim Verney, the regional representative for the War Amps, tells Jeff Douglas about the importance of having accessible and affordable prosthetics.

Jeff Douglas is a personal trainer and physical therapist at MPOWER, and also Jordan's "golf strength trainer" and friend.  In this episode, Jeff and Jordan demystify "golf workouts", strength and fitness in the sport and more.

Geoff Hurley tells Jeff Douglas why he thinks lobster fishing seasons, as we've known them, should be thrown overboard in favour of "a dynamic approach to opening and closing fisheries."

A Place Under The Stars is a documentary in progress. Pat Laba drops into Studio A to tell Jeff Douglas about it, and about how his father's history of fighting in the Lebanese civil war, and spending time in a notorious Syrian prison, shaped his own sense of belonging to different worlds.

Jesse Brown, the publisher of Canadaland, talks with host Jeff Douglas about the state and the future of journalism in Canada, and about why some of the things the federal government did to try to help journalism also did harm. 

Cases of norovirus are spiking across Canada. It spreads through contaminated food or surfaces, and through close contact with an infected person. Also -- from something called "toilet plume." Mainstreet health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel explains, to a horrified Jeff Douglas.

JP Deveau's company, Acadian Seaplants, exports products to eighty countries. He previously led the One Nova Scotia Coalition's working group on global competitiveness and improving exports. He drops into Studio A to talk with host Jeff Douglas about the threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada.

Sophia Kydd is a third year student at St. Francis Xavier University. She found that in her adopted town of Antigonish, women have no real access to a surgical abortion and must travel to Halifax if they need one. Sophia spoke with Jeff Douglas about this, and the petition she started to try and promote change.

Winter is here, and there's lots of activities to take advantage of around the province. Jeff Douglas speaks to Dalhousie professor John Cameron and family doctor John Chiasson about ways they enjoy the outdoors in the winter.

Mayor Ron Chisholm tells Jeff Douglas how Mulgrave's coyote problem was solved, but now he's hearing the community of Canso is dealing with a similar issue.

After yet another tragic incident of gender-based, intimate-partner violence - experts remind us that violent relationships rarely start out that way. We take a look at one program from the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association, called the Healthy Relationships for Youth program. It hopes to shift the culture by helping young people teach their peers to recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship and to how get out before it leads to violence. Moraig MacGillivray is the operations manager of the association. She spoke with host, Jeff Douglas, about this initiative.

David Shipley, CEO and co-founder of Beauceron Security, talks with host Jeff Douglas about recent and ongoing cyber security breaches involving major US institutions, and about Canada's vulnerabilities.

Freelancer and grade 12 student Damini Awoyiga drops into Studio A to tell Jeff Douglas what people are telling her about the impact of the phone ban in Nova Scotian schools.

If you're considering washing your Christmas tree, the Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia recommends against it. The CBC's Molly MacNaughton tells Jeff Douglas what she's learned about why some people are doing this, and how it can backfire.

Troy Atkinson drops into Studio A to talk with Jeff Douglas, and address some of the points raised in an email from a listener about the availability of fresh, local fish.

Jeff Douglas is joined by the Mainstreet Spinbusters -- Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon, and Michelle Coffin.

Today federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is sending the labour dispute between Canada Post and the CUPW to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. MacKinnon says this could see the mail service return as early as next week. Throughout this labour disruption, many businesses and organizations in Nova Scotia are being impacted in different ways. Yesterday we heard from Chris O'Neil, with the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts... who told us the big impact the strike was having on annual private donations. Today, we're going to hear about the impact of the strike on a not-for-profit in Colchester County. Carla Shaw is a volunteer with TREY – Trauma Recovery for Exploited Youth. She is also the chair of the board with the TREY. Here's part of our conversation with host Jeff Douglas, starting with what exactly TREY does.

Ken Hansen talks with Jeff Douglas about the Canada-US relationship.

He also tells Jeff Douglas about why he's decided to permanently move his family from California to Nova Scotia.

As the strike by workers at Canada Post continues, the impact on businesses and other organizations grows.Some small businesses have scrambled to find alternate ways to get products to customers -- sometimes at a higher cost. Others have halted sales, because they had no other way to move their merchandise. And for some not-for-profit organizations whose supporters sometimes send donations through the post...Well, it's become a season of nail-biting. Ross Creek Centre for the Arts greatly relies on private donations.Chris O'Neill is its executive director and she is also the co-chair of Theatre Nova Scotia. She spoke with host Jeff Douglas about the current and potential impacts of the low donations.

The Dreamers' Gala is put on through the Ulnooweg Education Centre in support of Asitu'lisk, formerly called Windhorse Farm. Ulnooweg chief operating officer, Chris Googoo, tells host Jeff Douglas why bringing the community together for this event is so important.

Between November 25th, and December 10th - which is today, International Human Rights Day - activists try to focus public attention on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. As these days of activism wrap up, host Jeff Douglas spoke with Ann de Ste Croix to check in on the situation in this province. She's the executive director of the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia. A warning, we will be talking about gender-based violence in some detail. So please listen with care.

The Cumberland Housing & Homelessness Association won the Nova Scotia Human Rights group/organization award. Ashley Legere is Executive director of the association. She spoke with host Jeff Douglas on the win and some of the work the association does.

From beaded high heels, to a beaded jingle dress, she tells Jeff Douglas what she saw there.

Lynn Jones is a long-time activist and advocate whose African Canadian & Diaspora Collection is housed at Saint Mary's University. She and LPN Susan Larder tell Jeff Douglas how her air travel plans went wrong.

On Tuesday night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned the world by abruptly imposing emergency martial law. But his move was quickly overruled by the country's parliament, who convened in the middle of the night to vote. Now, President Yoon faces impeachment. To learn more about the evolving situation, host Jeff Douglas spoke with Robert Huish. He is an associate professor at Dalhousie University, with the department of international development studies.

Santiago Guzmán is an award winning playwright and dramaturge. He is also a director and actor. They spoke with host Jeff Douglas about what this means to him and the impact being the artist in residence for the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 could have.