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Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and rapper, Travis Turner. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3281984/

August 14, 2026 - On August 10th, organizers around the city came together to hold a vigil in honor of lives lost in prisons around the country. Through vigils, talks, and demonstrations, these people aimed to raise awareness about the ways that people experiencing incarceration are treated on a day-to-day basis. Host Claire Van De Weghe immerses viewers in events in Toronto through interviews with activists from two prison abolition based groups- PASAN and Rittenhouse. While discussing their events, they speak about what it means to the community to be able to protest and mourn together, the ways their organizations make room for the complicated mix of emotions this day brings, and how they carry lessons on into their future work. Listen in to get an understanding of the history of Prisoners’ Justice Day and learn how these organizations plan to continue their work.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Leanne Melissa Bishop, Originally from Port Williams, Nova Scotia, she is now based out of Los Angeles, New York City, and Toronto. She is the co-founder and CFO of the production company Penguin Pictures Productions.

August 7, 2026 - Social action groups have gathered at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus to fundraise and spread awareness about the blockade in Cuba through the event ‘Solidarity With Cuba: A Fundraiser for Blockade Relief Efforts and Advocacy’. In this episode, you’ll hear about the motivation behind their efforts, how organizers believe people living under the blockade and students at TMU are connected, and how they plan to reach students through this event. Ebenezer Adugyamfi has the news.

A round up of creative workshops, community events, youth programs, and arts and culture opportunities, based on the August 5, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ UPCOMING WORKSHOP: GRANT WRITING FOR ARTISTS https://artreach.org/workshops LAKESHORE DANCE SERIES: OUTDOOR DANCE JAM + PICNIC – TOES FOR DANCE https://www.toesfordance.ca/lakeshore-dance-series LAKESHORE DANCE SERIES: DANCE-IN-DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE – TOES FOR DANCE https://www.toesfordance.ca/lakeshore-dance-series CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – DESIGNTO YOUTH: DESIGN IS EVERYTHING https://designto.org/ TORONTO INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE FESTIVAL https://www.toesfordance.ca/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Ash from Dubai Creatives, A Dubai-based award-winning writer and director. https://filmfreeway.com/AshrafNahlous https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17057586/

Met Radio's Sarra Gillani chats with Preeti Torul, the writer and star of "Demons." The short film is playing at the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show on August 9th at Christie Pits Park.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews founder of Booked, Gustavo Sanchez. Booked answers calls, books appointments, and confirms jobs using third party AI. https://www.bookedworks.com/about

In this interview, Amanda Shekarchi talks with Winnipeg rapper and hip-hop artist Len Bowen. Len has been making music for many years. He started his career as part of a hip-hop group called Different Shades of Black. Then over the past few years, put out solo records. In this conversation, we focus on his 2025 album. "If You Don’t See Me, You Saw Me. We break down the production process, collaborating with other artists, and the inspiration behind some of the songs.

July 31, 2026 - Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to local co-operative Bickford Bees about beekeeping in Toronto, building community, and spreading information about native pollinators through their hives. Owner and worker Angela Gong walks listeners through what an apiary beehive looks and sounds like, and how Bickford works to shape the relationship they have with the bees that live in these hives. Then, Claire revisits the Waterfront community of Bathurst Quay to talk to neighborhood association chair Joan Prowse about the cancellation of construction plans on Billy Bishop airport. Ebenezer Adugyamfi has the news.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews content creator, Joey, who talks about nostalgia from 80s, 90s, and 2000s -- movies, TV shows, music, and early days of social media. https://www.instagram.com/unclejoeyy/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, Mike Manning. He first gained public recognition in 2009 as a cast member on MTV's reality series The Real World: D.C. He can be seen on Beyond the Gates (CBS): Stars, as Bradley "Smitty" Smith on the groundbreaking Black-led daytime TV soap opera. https://www.mikemanning.info/

This week, Claire Van De Weghe speaks with activists around the Beaches and Toronto Island about a recent push to protect Toronto’s waterfront from the pollution and noise at the Billy Bishop airport. Aired before plans for bringing jets to the island were cancelled by the federal government, this episode covers what the health implications of the airport expansion and addition of jets would be, and the ways the community has already been impacted by airport pollution in the area. After going to city hall to get an official health assessment approved, community members believe they need to continue to push to protect their communities from future harms that plane-made pollutants like ultrafine particles and chemicals would do.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Matt Macedo, who is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles who has established himself as a leading director of vertical mini-series (fast-paced, mobile-first dramas designed for platforms like ShortMax, DramaBox, and ReelShort) https://www.mattmacedo.com/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist Rawmny Wildcat. His single "Manew", from his project Habeshinated, is out now! Habeshinated is a hip-hop album that blends contemporary rap with Ethiopian and global influences.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews John Leschinski, the founder and chair of the Canadian Podcast Awards . https://ca.linkedin.com/in/johnleschinski

Bilal Ali Sabry speaks to Belgian-Canadian artist Walter Seger about his work in the local FIFA art installation BeaverQuest, a collection of 51 beavers scattered across the city, all representing a country participating in FIFA. He discusses the meaning of his work, the process he approached the project with, and what he hopes viewers get from his art. Then, Claire Van De Weghe explores the effects smoke from recent wildfires has been having on Toronto’s vulnerable populations, and the worries Torontonians have when they’re forced to deal with poor air quality.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Canadian R&B and pop artist, Rawle. https://www.rawlemusic.com/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and artist Mike Terrell. He has an EP dropping by the end of the year. You check his single "Red Flags" which is on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tJr4HtY9fFjnbvG6LqqFf

Met Radio's Rogene Teodoro and Amanda Shekarchi discuss their thoughts on "You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery" at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, writer and producer Blake Leon. He is the founder of BEL Productions. https://belproductions.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12885374/

Met Radio's Rogene Teodoro reviews "Such Ado!" which was on at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.

Met Radio's Karen Young reviews three shows that she caught at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. The shows discussed include "Sinner. A Musical Tragicomedy About Breaking Up With White Jesus", "White Man's Indian", and "Evie & Alfie: A Very British Love Story".

Met Radio's Rogene Teodoro reviews "Catching a Cheese Pervert: A Priscilla Patton Mystery", a show at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, author, and speaker Colin Egglesfield. Originally starting his career as a high-profile fashion model, he successfully transitioned into Hollywood acting and has recently expanded his focus toward health advocacy, business, and production.

July 10, 2026 - Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to experts in ecology and wildlife conservation about the effects of recent heatwaves on local environments. Amid a massive rise in the populations of newborn urban wildlife, increases in animal encounters, and the spread of invasive species, these organisations are forced to mitigate harm however they can. Listen in to hear staff from Bruce Trail Conservancy and Ontario Wildlife Rescue talk about the effects of this recent heat, their worries as the seasons get more extreme, and how they’ve been managing environmental efforts in parts of the city. Bilal Ali Sabry has the news.

Met Radio's Sarra Gillani covers the 2026 Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award presented at the Toronto Jazz Festival.

July 3, 2026 - This week, listeners take a dive into the world of one of Toronto Metropolitan University’s rooftop gardens through host Claire Van De Weghe’s interviews with program supervisors. She speaks to farm Manager Arlene Thorness about the essential role these gardens play in keeping visitors healthy, happy, and culturally fulfilled. Program coordinator Nicole Austin discusses how the garden fulfills visitors, and how her programs under the Black Food Sovereignty Initiative give participants connections to culture through the traditional crops they harvest and techniques they practice. She goes further into her multi-generational, community-oriented programs to give listeners an understanding of what sets programs at the DCC Rooftop Gardens apart from others in the city. Bilal Ali Sabry has the news.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist, comedian, and teacher Tiggz. He is known for his work with the Hip-Hop Headucatorz, a collective of DJs, producers, emcees, breakers, and graffiti artists who are also teachers. https://www.instagram.com/erctigz/ https://hiphopheaducatorz.com/

June 26, 2026 - Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to Toronto 2SLGBTQIA+ activists and organisers about city-based event Abolition Pride on this special Pride episode, an alternative to mainstream festivities that many community members feel have ignored the needs and wants of queer attendees. Starting with a conversation with the founder of the event, Angela Bain, this story explores the event’s history, what caused it to be formed, and what motivates people to keep going today. As Abolition Pride continues, new organisations continue to join, and members continue to protest Toronto Pride’s corporate sponsors and policed events. They discuss what their community has become, how it continues to support itself, and why they believe these spaces matter.

A round up of funding opportunities for youth in the arts, skill-building workshops, and exhibition opportunities, and based on the June 19th, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ ONTARIO COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS GRANT https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/apply-now/ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: HERITAGE TORONTO AWARDS https://www.heritagetoronto.org/programs/heritage-toronto-awards/ THE NATIONAL ANTI-RACISM FUND: EVENT AND YOUTH INITIATIVE GRANTS https://crrf-fcrr.ca/current-grants/ CANNONBURY FOUNDATION - SPRING GRANT https://www.cannonburyfoundation.com/spring-grant 2026 SILVERFISH ARTIST AND WRITER PROGRAM https://silverfish.digital/2026/06/01/2026-silverfish-artist-and-writer-program-open-call/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Canadian author and police officer Mike Walton. Walton wrote the fast-paced action-thriller “APOK” book trilogy. The book series follows the chaotic journey of Colonel Miguel Mejia, code-named "APOK", a former military special operative turned police officer. https://michaelwalton.ca/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Carlos Palacio. He has been on TV soap “Beyond the Gates”, and made guest appearances on “Will Trent” and “RJ Decker”. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9563508/ https://www.instagram.com/carlose.palacio/?hl=en

Met Radio’s Donovan Lacroxi interviews Pablo Jerry. Jerry has balanced multi-hyphenate roles across film and television, working as an actor, producer, and editor. https://www.instagram.com/paulcjerry/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paulcjerry

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist KingDarius TheGreat. KingDarius TheGreat (formerly Joe Gator) is an Atlanta-based rapper and songwriter, best known as a co-founder of the hip-hop group C-Side. https://www.instagram.com/king_darius1st/

Met Radio's Donovan interviews actor Gio Perez. He is a martial artist, actor and the host of MA Talk. https://www.facebook.com/gioperezofficial/

Friday, June 19th, 2026 -- Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks with local architect Charles Hazell about the struggle between affordable housing and architectural heritage in West End neighbourhood The Junction. Plus, Mia Johnson interviews community members about their feelings on Toronto establishment Sneaky Dee’s potential demolition after the plot was purchased by developers. Rogene Teodoro has the news.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Los Angeles-based actress, content creator, and social media personality Skyla Lynne.

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi is joined in studio by Saskatchewan-based Afrobeats artist, Rooky Kamiz. They talk about Rooky’s experience performing in Toronto for North by Northeast (NXNE) for the first time. Rooky reflects on growing up in Nigeria and his move to Canada and how those places influence his music. We also break down some tracks from his latest album "Of Chaos & Cotten Candy."

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and author Jock McKissic. He has released a book "50 Principles to Thrive in Life".

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi talks with Tyson Ray Borsboom who recently released his album These Days. This album is a collection of songs reflecting on Tyson‘s past few years and experiences. We dive into the production process, collaborating, with other musicians, and breakdown a few of the songs, including the title track.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi chats with the entrepreneur and founder of Rico’s BBQ. The Hickory and Original sauces are available now! https://www.instagram.com/p/DZD041BmUG-/

A round up of funding opportunities for youth in the arts, skill-building workshops, and exhibition opportunities, and based on the June 5th, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ CANNONBURY FOUNDATION - SPRING GRANT https://www.cannonburyfoundation.com/spring-grant 2026 SILVERFISH ARTIST AND WRITER PROGRAM https://silverfish.digital/2026/06/01/2026-silverfish-artist-and-writer-program-open-call/ UPCOMING WORKSHOP: GRANT WRITING FOR ARTS PROGRAMMERS https://www.artreach.org/workshops LAKESHORE ARTS - MIMICO ARTS FESTIVAL https://lakeshorearts.ca/arts-jam-26/

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi interviews multi-instrumentalist artist and producer, June Thrasher. They discuss his synthwave influences and touring. His latest EP "Prairie Thrash" is out now!

Met Radio's Sarra Gillani talks with filmmaker Shane Belcourt about his documentary Ni-Naadaamadiz: Red Power Rising. While this conversation was originally recorded after the world premiere of the film at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the film is once again screening in the city as part of the ImagiNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival. You can catch it in theatres at TIFF Lightbox on June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm or as part of the ImagiNATIVE online festival from June 8-14.

Met Radio's Karen and Kinza spoke to Fierce & Fabulous Expos' creator Velvet Code ahead of the Expo to talk about what it's like to curate an event like this, the local drag scene and what to look forward to at the Expo. The Fierce & Fabulous Expo is this Saturday, June 6th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. To learn more visit: https://www.fierceandfabulousexpo.com/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Leslie Sheri. https://stan.store/GreaterThanCinema https://www.instagram.com/greaterthancinema/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Ryan Hamilton from Yow! Wings. Located in Brampton, the restaurant is experimenting with many different flavours of wings. https://yowwings.ca/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist, teacher and creative writer, Jon Corbin. https://joncorbin.bandcamp.com/

A round up of funding opportunities for youth in the arts, skill-building workshops, and exhibition opportunities, and based on the May 22nd, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ UPCOMING WORKSHOP: GRANT WRITING FOR ARTS PROGRAMMERS https://www.artreach.org/workshops GREENHOUSE THEATRE - EARTHVERSE MUSIC RESIDENCY https://greenhousetheatre.live/earthverse WORKMAN ARTS - BEING SCENE JURIED EXHIBITION https://workmanarts.com/being-scene/ LAKESHORE ARTS - MIMICO ARTS FESTIVAL https://lakeshorearts.ca/arts-jam-26/ THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL @todragonboat