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A show celebrating the black voices in our communities. We will talk with people orginizing events, the history behind this month, the importance of a welcoming place and uplifting one another. GUESTS - Laurabel Mba is an anti-racism educator and a consultant and strategist on matters related to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging; Raven Khadeja Anderson is founder of Ravensong Consulting NL and an organizer with BLM Canada (co-founder of Black Lives Matter NL); Alexis Foster, Municipalities NL director of advocacy and communications; Johnny Alubu Selemani, chair of the National Black Caucus with the Canadian Federation of Students; Chidinma Ozougwu, vice president of the Black student association at MUN; Chidinma Okaleke; MA Political Science Student at Memorial University.

The Signal is plowing into the topic on everyone's minds today, and that's winter storm warnings for much of Central and Eastern Newfoundland. We're in the thick of it, with children out of school and warnings to stay home if you can. 

Today on the show two episodes of the podcast 'This is Newfoundland and Labrador,' also hosted by Adam Walsh. The first is about surprising consumer spending levels in Newfoundland and Labrador. The second is about why prominent business leader Mark Dobbin has been so bullish on the province’s potential and its tech industry. We also hear from a local tech leader who says he’s with the most incredible Newfoundland company you haven’t heard of.

Dennis Browne has resigned as Newfoundland and Labrador's consumer advocate after a decade of serving in the role. Today on the show we talk about the last 10 years and some of the recent issues he's been focused on.  

What 'Build Canada Homes' may mean for N.L. 

Today on the show we talk wind energy — from what's going on globally, to what it could mean here in Newfoundland and Labrador. We will answer questions like what's the difference between onshore and offshore wind farms? Guests: Ian Froude, managing director, Pedal & Shift; Grace Khatrine, clean and integrated energy systems specialist, Angler Solutions.

Today on the show we are talking about an upcoming fundraiser full of vendors selling hot chocolate and the mission they are trying to support: making 2SLGBTQ+ history and research accessible through the N.L. Queer Research Initiative. GUESTS - Sarah Worthman, N.L. Queer Research Initiative; Michelle Macey, Owner of Olive Branch Charcuterie; Colt Politte, executive director of Quadrangle N.L.; and Rhea Rollmann, Journalist, audio producer and the author of the book “A Queer History of Newfoundland."

Today on the show we are exploring how can our economy be efficient and sustainable. How one local program is helping entrepreneurs with their business ideas to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make caring for the environment profitable. GUESTS - Audrey Parnell, econext manager of circular economy; Yiyin Liu, founder of ReLab Art and a participant of econext’s Project Zero Incubator Program; Michael Ekine, founder of MME Energy and a participant in the program; BJ Danylchuk, woodturner and a mentor in the program; Georgia Lavender, managing director at Synergy Foundation. 

Labrador'sThem Days magazine has been around for more than 50 years now. Today we talk about all things Them Days and the road ahead.  Guests: Aimee Chaulk, editor; Bruce Bourque, board member; Sam Saunders, Edward Blake Rudkowski

We are living in a time of economic uncertainty and rapid technological changes. Today on the show we ask what are the long-term future skill needs in this province? We talk gaps and how to fill them. Guests: Tony Fang, MUN economics professor; Tom Cooper, MUN business professor; Rhonda Tulk Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce; Wanda Cuff Young, VP of Operations, Work Global Canada Inc. 

Today on the show we are talking Newfoundland and Labrador politics with the hosts of a new politics podcast called 'The Honourable & the Hack.' Guests: Alex Bill, the editor of allNewfoundlandLabrador; Andrew Parsons, former Liberal provincial cabinet minister ; Tim Powers, chairman of Summa Strategies, commentator with VOCM, and a frequent guest on Power & Politics.

Finding comfort amidst the chaos in the world. From the global to the personal problems we are facing, what are ways we can cope. A therapist, a priest, a yoga instructor and a musician tell us how they do it.  

Today on the show we are talking with people who are watching their former homes on political and literal chaos = Iranians, a Columbian and a former US resident will talk about what turmoil and upheaval in their regions means to them.  

Today on the show we are bringing you not one but two episodes of the podcast This is Newfoundland and Labrador. The first will dig into this question: Does Gros Morne have a food security recipe for N.L.? And the second: so long green hydrogen plans, hello 'Clean Grid Atlantic.' 

Today on the show we take the temprature of the local tech industry. And guess what? There are some real big hot spots.....  Guests: Nurul Ibrahim, founder & CEO, atlantiq AI; Chris Gardner, CSO - Spellbook; Florian Villaumé, CEO - techNL; and Josh Howard, CEO - Vish