Full Episode - 1809

Newfoundland’s youth in private group homes experience several vulnerabilities despite uncontrolled costs. Grant Hardy discusses this on trending headlines. We reach into our archives and revisit a conversation with Laen Herschler. He’s the Artistic Director for Theatre Terrific, a production company with a radically inclusive and diverse range of programming. The NDP have proposed changes to Trudeau’s Canada Disability Benefit that could delay the program’s rollout but vastly expand eligibility. Laura Bain has the details on The Buzz. Winnipeg Community Reporter Vic Pereira tells us how to grab tickets for Ma-buhay; a modern heartwarming Filipino pop-musical for the whole family. Audio Describer JJ Hunt shares his travels through Vietnam and gives us a sonic snapshot of traditional water puppetry. Podcaster Craig Baird joins us to discuss his podcast Canadian History Ex and his passion for our country’s past.

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