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Every weekday, Adam Walsh starts a new conversation on The Signal. It's a show about what's on your mind now, and what people aren't talking about...yet. The Signal will make you think, smile and learn more about the place you call home.

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Every weekday, Adam Walsh starts a new conversation on The Signal. It's a show about what's on your mind now, and what people aren't talking about...yet. The Signal will make you think, smile and learn more about the place you call home.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Supporting entrepreneurs in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

9/18/2025
The Quadrangle N.L., which supports members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, has created a marketplace for its queer vendors. This is to support them - have more customers, gain more revenue and also engage in the local economy. Today on the show we talk about that. GUESTS Colt Politte, executive director; Willa Small, entrepreneurship system mapping officer ; Mark Adams entrepreneurial navigator, Quadrangle N.L.

Duration:00:55:09

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What can the UN General Assembly do about global division, conflict and crises?

9/17/2025
Here's a quote from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, 'International cooperation is straining under pressures unseen in our lifetimes.' He made that comment ahead of next weeks' UN General Assembly. Today on the show we talk about global division, conflict and crises, and what hope there is for a way forward. Guests: Lucian Ashworth, MUN political science professor; Justin Fantauzzo, MUN history professor; Tzeporah Berman, chair and founder at Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty; Heidi Janes

Duration:00:55:06

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Mayorpalooza N.L. 2025

9/16/2025
Today on the show we speak with mayoral candidates in select communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Each candidate gives their best pitch to voters about why they should be elected and what they will tackle if they win. Guests: Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker; Rob Nolan, CEO of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador. Plus mayoral hopefuls from Fogo, St. John's, Marystown, Labrador City and Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Duration:00:55:05

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It's election season. We have parents on the issues.

9/15/2025
Today on the show we have a parent panel weighing in on the issues their families are facing and what they would like to see politicians tackle on both provincial and municipal levels.

Duration:00:55:15

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The N.L. Education Accord co-chairs

9/14/2025
Today on the show we talk about the final report of Education Accord N.L. -- the ten year action plan for improving education in this province. We speak with the co-chairs of the report, including lingering questions about some fake sources that were used. Guests: Education Accord N.L. co-chairs Anne Burke and Karen Goodnough

Duration:00:55:18

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Listening to People: Folklore on the radio

9/11/2025
Today on the show we find out how folklore graduates from Memorial Univeristy found themselves working in radio. Today's show also explores the cultural roots of radio in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guests: Kelley Totten, MUN folklore professor; Holly Everett, folklore professor; Rebecca Nolan, Windswept Radio; Annie McEwen, producer at WNYC's Radiolab

Duration:00:55:08

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The future of food in N.L.

9/10/2025
Today on the show we are talking about food in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our guests are folks who spark ideas, ignite action, and shape the future of food. Thay are all part of an upcoming conference 'Food Forward.' Guests: Mehnaz Tabassum, N.L. Eats Community Outreach Inc.; Adib Rahman, N.L. Eats Community Outreach Inc.; Jasmine Jesso, People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre; Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster; Mystery Furtado, Founder, Diabeat‑It (Canada).

Duration:00:55:01

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Mid-September gardening and planning for next year

9/8/2025
Today we have two guests from the MUN Botanical Garden: horticulturists Meghan McCarthy and Josh Elyk. They talk about harvesting and planning for next year.

Duration:00:55:07

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A conversation with Memorial University's new president

9/7/2025
Today on the show we spend the hour with Janet Morrison, Memorial University's new president and vice-chancellor. The conversation touches on the challenges the university is facing and the new president's vision for the road ahead.

Duration:00:55:11

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Ride for Recovery N.L.

9/3/2025
Today on the show we talk Ride for Recovery N.L. It's an annual motorcycle ride and awareness campaign that shines a light on the vibrant recovery community. Today’s show is about the importance of connections in helping folks with addiction.

Duration:00:55:08

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100 years of YWCA St. John's and the Circle of Distinction Awards

9/2/2025
Today's show is about celebrating community contributions and, hearing from people who have been celebrated as barrier breakers and difference makers. It's a conversation about 100 years of YWCA St. John's and the Circle of Distinction Awards. Guests: Maria Gentle, executive director YWCA St. John's and previous Circle of Distinction recipients Tania Heath, Sukhinder Cheema, Gaayathri Sukantha Murugan, Archana Vidyasankar and Jennifer Brown

Duration:00:55:10

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Early September gardening

9/1/2025
Today on the show horticulturist Anthony O'Neill takes questions on early September gardening and shares tips for putting gardens to bed for winter.

Duration:00:55:09

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NQ's fall issue with a theme of 'fire'

8/29/2025
Today on the show we speak with authors and artists featured in the fall issue of Newfoundland Quarterly. Joing us for a radio tour through the pages of culture, history and life. The theme was planned months in advance but ended up being eerily prescient -- fire.

Duration:00:55:09

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Parents on back to school, cost of living and politics

8/28/2025
Today on the show we have some parents in the studio talking about the issues they are thinking about as summer turns to fall.

Duration:00:55:05

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Seperating help from hype in AI research

8/27/2025
Today on the show we have a professor of medicine, a computer scientist and an English professor, all talking about Artificial Intelligence and research. They dive into the role AI can play, its potential, and they seperate help from hype. Guests: Michelle Ploughman, professor at the faculty of medicine at MUN; Xianta Jiang, MUN computer science professor at the department of computer science; Aaron Tucker, English professor and author.

Duration:00:55:10

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Late-August gardening

8/26/2025
It's gardening day on the show and we chat about drought impacts, late-August gardening and we look ahead to the fall season. Guest: Tim Walsh, nursery manager, MUN Botanical Garden

Duration:00:55:04

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Your money, the cost of living and advice on debt

8/25/2025
High grocery prices, back to school costs for parents, the general cost of living, today on the show we talk about personal finances and how to do your best with what you're bringing in. Guests Lauren Holwell, executive director, Credit Counselling N.L.; Rosie Myers, financial empowerment co-ordinator, YWCA St. John's; Al Antle, retired from Credit Counselling Services N.L.; Lesley Burgess, executive director at Bridges to Hope Food Aid Centre

Duration:00:55:10

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Friendship and community thanks to a card game

8/21/2025
Today on the show will talk friendship, community and a cure for loneliness -- all thanks to a deck of cards. Our guests are all from Bridge on the Edge, a club with 150 active members in St. John's.

Duration:00:55:10

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First responders and mental health

8/19/2025
As firefighters continue to battle wildfires in this province, today on the show we talk about first responders and mental health — what they face, how they process it, what help is available and what else is needed. GUESTS: Sarah White, Lifewise provincial operations manager; Rodney Gaudet, president of the Paramedic Association of N.L.; Duane Antle, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Fire Services; Scott Maxwell, CEO of Wounded Warriors Canada; Amy Green, psychologist; RNC Sgt. Ed Benoit; Grand Falls-Windsor fire Chief Vince MacKenzie.

Duration:00:55:09

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How have high temps and drought impacted the grow season?

8/18/2025
Today on the show we talk about the impacts of high temperatures and drought conditions on this year's grow season in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guest: Michael Murray, Murray's Garden Centre, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

Duration:00:55:06