Today’s show is about the spirituality of both Ramadan and Lent. We dive into how people observe respective months of fasting and prayer. Today's panel talks about why they participate the lessons their practice teaches them for life in general.

GUESTS - Sa'adatu Usman, founder of a non-profit organization called Global Citizen Inc; Ayse Sule Akinturk, professors of religious studies at Memorial University; Father Tony Bidgood; Bonnie Morgan, author and public services librarian at the centre of N.L. studies at Memorial University; and Nancy Nochasak, first-time participent of Ramadan,

Easy for the federal government to say, but hard for towns and cities to put into practice. Many municipalities in this province are struggling to comply with federal wastewater regulations. We'll talk about sewage treatment and other challenges facing towns and cities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Guests: Alexis Foster, director of advocacy and communications, Municipalities NL, Aaron O'Brien, assistant director of engineering, City of Corner Brook and Josie Wittmer, an assistant professor of Environment and Sustainability at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

MUN’s music department is celebrating 50 years of making music and creating musicians. Today on the show we have a panel from the music department on how they are celebrating, what music education can offer and how MUN’s music programs are integral to the culture of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Today on the show have a conversation about the business of brewing and distilling. We’ll talk about crafting beer, distilling whiskey, non-alcoholic trends, preparations for St. Patrick’s Day and the link between communities and craft breweries. We also have a special guest who can give a national and global perspective on things.

GUESTS: Christina Coady, Landwash general manager and co-owner; Don Livermore, master blender for Hiram Walker & Sons; Brenda O'Reilly, owner of O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub and Yellowbelly Brewery.

N.L. and the offshore oil business: Bay du Nord explained. We talk about the new benefits agreement, Ottawa's involvement, and what it could mean in terms of royalties. Plus we have analysis.

Guests:Lynn Gambin, economist; Larry Short, senior wealth advisor, ShortFinancial; Rob Strong, oil and gas consultant

Today on the show w are talking senior men's, mental health with a special guest from Men's Sheds Canada -- an organization that imagines a country where every man feels valued, engaged in his community, experiencing purpose belong and wellbeing in his aging journey.

Guests: Brian Sawyer, Men's Shed's Canada; Bill Jeffery, men's mental health advocate; Stacy Sheppard, manager of community and tenant services, Anglican Homes Inc.; Kimberly Leonard, CEO, SeniorsNL

Anglican Homes Inc.

Some people in health-care are working on innovative solutions to help people stay healthier longer. On the show today we hear from them.

Guests: Robert Wilson, manager of Quality of Care N.L.; Ashley Ryan, provincial manager of operations, Comprehensive Respiratory Care Program; Dr. Gokul Vidyasankar, respirologist, medical director of the Comprehensive Respiratory Care Program; Catherine Babstock, senior friendly manager, N.L. Health Services; Tara Butler, certified therapeutic recreation specialist

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AI is helping accelerate tasks but can it help build a business from scratch in just two days? Local business incubator Genesis believes that's doable and they are having a two day event to prove it. On today’s show we speak with local entrepreneurs about their start ups, AI and doing business in Newfoundland and Labrador.

GUESTS - Ed Martin, President & CEO of Genesis; Joshua Green, CEO of Mysa, a Build48 Speaker, and Genesis Board Member; Joshua Kattapuram, Founder & CEO of Clace AI; Adilya Dragan, Founder & CEO of Starluv.