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On hour 3 of the show, psychologist Dr Sonia Kroll explains why some people are more prone to anixety disorders than others and wine expert Jon Cercone on why the Micheline guide is getting into the buisness of wine.

On hour 2 of the show, cardiologist Dr Christopher Labos details some of the missed or lesserknown symptoms of a heart attack plus tech analyst Daniel Bader on why Tesla is winding down production on Cybertrucks.

On hour 1 of the show today, political analyst Sandy White on the new  budget and what it means for Quebecers and the latest in late night comedy.

On hour 3 of the show today, Concordia Political Science professor Graham Dodds on if the Democrat “Blue Wave” stateside can help or hinder the trade wars. Plus child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on how discipline affects children and parental behavior.

The Food Professor takes a closer look at the new budget and what Ottawa has planned for grocery store prices. Plus Kelly Alexander with the latest on comedian Russell Brand’s rape conviction and sentencing in the U.K.

On hour 1 of the show today, nutritionist Kim Arrey on which diet is pushing 54% remission of type 2 diabetes in just six months. Plus news anchor Dario De Felice with some of the morning’s most talked about editorials.

Dr. Sonia Krol joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about the psychology of time change.

Political Science Professor Graham Dodds from Concordia University joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to preview Tuesday's American midterm elections. Photo courtesy of (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The mother daughter talent duo Heather and Arizona O’Neill joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about all things Jane Austen. Today at Noon there will be a special screening of Sense and Sensibility at the Cinema du Musee. The screening will take place at the Cinema du Musee today at noon. The cinema is part of the Fine Arts Museum on Sherbrooke. It’s across the street from the main entrance.

It is time change day, and Dr. Christopher Labos joined Sue Smith (hosting for Joanne Vrakas) to talk about the positives and negatives. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m. Today, Sue Smith sits in for Joanne Vrakas.

Montreal Expert Thom Seivewright looks back on some of the cities forgotten cemeteries and why Montreal once had a body snatcher problem.

How much are we paying for Halloween this year? From gummies, to chocolate, to chips and more- the Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois on what prices have gone up and where you can still get a deal.  Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices to food trends.

Trans fats, ultra processed, Omega 3 and more- which fats are good for you and which should you avoid? Nutritionist Kim Arrey explains.

Nature vs. nurture. When it comes to mental health, how much is in our genes? Psychologist Dr. Sonia Krol takes a closer look.

The city’s finest restaurants and bargain prices. The 2026 edition of Montreal à Table is kicking off- FoodguyMtl Dustin Gilman shares his list of must visit spots.