In Hour 1, Todd Burgess, executive director of Forest Nova Scotia discusses how the Nova Scotia government says it is making wood construction and heating a priority in public buildings going forward. Vishal Bhardwaj, President of the new Nova Multifest Society, shares what's happening at this year's Nova Multifest. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. New Glasgow Regional Police Chief Ryan Leil, along with other municipal police chiefs, are questioning the provincial government's plan to expand the services of the RCMP as part of a push to restructure and modernize policing in the province. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Sylvie Martel, director of dental hygiene practice at The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, discusses how half of the requests for complex dental work are being rejected under the national insurance plan. Jake Fuss, director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, shares how the top 20% of Canadian income-earning families pay 57% of all taxes. Weekend Weather Wrap-Up with weather specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.

In Hour 1, Kevin Russell, the Executive Director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, talks about the need for the Houston government to address the regulatory conflict regarding the Halifax Water situation. Julia Kent, Director of Advocacy & Community Relations at CAA Atlantic, Shares a study that suggests road safety laws are lagging behind the adoption of personal e-bikes and e-scooters. Moshe Lander, an economist from Concordia University, discusses how Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs. Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax, shares that Halifax was named one of the top three islands in Canada and was included in the list of the Top 20 Islands in the World. Additionally, Cabot Cape Breton was named one of the Top 5 Resorts in Canada. In Hour 2, Todd takes your calls during the Oepn Hour. In Hour 3, Former diplomat and columnist Gar Pardy, discusses how Carney's planned cuts will include the foreign service. Ted Bartlett, past president of Transport Action Atlantic, shares how VIA Rail plans to refurbish rail cars to improve service between Halifax and Montreal. Duff Conacher, the founder of Democracy Watch, is advocating for Prime Minister Mark Carney to divest from his investments. He has called for arrangements to allow companies like Brookfield to buy out Carney’s stock options. This move is seen as essential to eliminate the significant, unethical financial conflicts of interest arising from his investments in over 500 companies. Justin Cantafio, Executive Director of Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia, shares Nova Scotia's second Farmers' Market Week sprouting July 21–27.

In Hour 1, Interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette joins Todd to share how the Liberal party is urging the Nova Scotia government not to put all its energy development eggs in one basket. Duncan Robertson, Senior Policy Analyst for Nova Scotia at CFIB, discusses how Atlantic Canada's small businesses call for compensation for construction disruptions during the 2025 construction season. Steven Proctor, Communications Manager, Halifax Harbour Bridges, shares how the MacKay Bridge's lifespan is almost up, and expects maintenance work and closures to increase in the coming years. Joel Zemel, author of several books on the Halifax Explosion, discusses what's next with fragments recovered from the harbour last year. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd takes your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.

In Hour 1, Robert Huish, Associate Professor at Dalhousie University, Department of International Development Studies, provides a tariff update. Carol Macomber, Chair of the Protection of Persons in Care Review Committee, Chair with The ACE Team, shares a letter to the Premier regarding abused nursing home residents. The Halifax Mooseheads have a new head coach! Brad MacKenzie joins Todd to talk about the Mooseheads' upcoming season. Honeybee swarming season begins in Nova Scotia, and hobby beekeeper Graham McGuire gives tips on what to do if you see this phenomenon in the wild. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Dr. Rob Thacker is back for The Science Files!

In Hour 1, Virginia Hinch, District 8- Halifax Peninsula North and Sam Austin, District 5- Dartmouth Centre join Todd for Councillors on the Hot Seat. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender joins Todd to discuss how supporting local is crucial as a tariff threat looms. Bryan MacLennan, Chief Operations Officer for Skylar Security and Communications, warns about posting on social media while vacationing. Jeff Karabanow, a professor at Dalhousie University and co-director of Dalhousie's social work community clinic, discusses a new report that states Halifax's housing is being overwhelmed by population growth. Jim Keon, president of the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, shares how the Canadian pharmaceutical industry was alarmed after Trump floated a 200 per cent tariff.

In Hour 1, Chris Di Liberatore, Regional Executive Vice-President for PSAC Atlantic, shares PSAC's reaction to deep public service spending cuts planned by the Carney government. John Gilchrist, director of communications for Therapsil, discusses how the court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point. Weekly chat with Tim Powers, Summa Strategies, Abacus Data. Hope Swinimer, who runs Hope for Wildlife, shares how her animal rehab centre is dealing with an influx of raccoons. In Hour 2, Dan takes your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Peter Halpin, Executive Director of the Association of Atlantic Universities, discusses why most of Nova Scotia's universities are in the red, and what's next. Andrew Jackson, Artistic Director of Halifax Jazz Fest 2025, joins us to unveil the expansive free programming for the 2025 festival with the support of Support 4 Culture. Weekend Weather Wrap-up with Weather Specialist Allister Aalders. Sports with Cecil Wright.

Hour 1 Todd starts the program with a look at the offshore gas industry in Nova Scotia. He then chats with the President of MADD Canada about the dismissal of a drunk driving charge that was levelled against a star junior hockey player. Today then explores return to work programs with the chair of Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada and a look at the possibility of repealing EV mandates in Canada. In Hour 2 is the Open Hour! Todd takes your calls. In Hour 3, Todd kicks off the hour talking about criticism levelled at the government over pandemic programing. Todd also discusses the number of children that use foodbanks in Canada, has a discussion with Minister Brendan Maguire on school lunch program, and has a discussion with the President of NSGEU Sandra Mullen on a food services contract at NSCC

In Hour 1, Dr. Shelly McNeil, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, shares how Doctors Nova Scotia joins voices opposed to expanding booze sales in Nova Scotia. Janice MacMillan, who started the South Shore Chronic Pain Support Community, shares how peer support helps people with chronic pain. Christine Saulnier, Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia, discusses a new report that suggests the federal government and Canada's premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking down internal trade barriers. Patrick Sullivan, President of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, shares new findings on the impacts of the U.S. trade war on Halifax-based businesses. In Hour 2, Dr. John Gillis is back for House Calls. In Hour 3, Todd takes your calls during the Mid-Week Meltdown.