
The Signal
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Every weekday, Adam Walsh starts a new conversation on The Signal. It's a show about what's on your mind now, and what people aren't talking about...yet. The Signal will make you think, smile and learn more about the place you call home.
Location:
United States
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
Every weekday, Adam Walsh starts a new conversation on The Signal. It's a show about what's on your mind now, and what people aren't talking about...yet. The Signal will make you think, smile and learn more about the place you call home.
Twitter:
@CBCCrosstalk
Language:
English
Email:
crosstalk@cbc.ca
Episodes
New Government…Now what?
10/15/2025
The provincial election is over... so now what? We'll have some analysis of results, plus we'll hear from some newly elected MHAs.
GUESTS: Florian Villaumé, Karen Moores, Russell Williams, Rhonda Tulk-Lane, Joe Power, Sheilagh O’Leary, and Jim Parsons.
Duration:00:55:11
Our last gardening show of 2025
10/13/2025
Putting your garden bed to bed for the winter. We'll talk about the final gardening tasks of the fall season.
Duration:00:55:09
MHAs pitches
10/13/2025
MHAs from three districts have two minutes to pitch themselves and the solutions they are offering + we have two of our reporters talking about their experiences on the campaign trail throughout the show.
Duration:00:55:09
Folks who want to hear more from the campaigns.
10/9/2025
On today's show we speak with people who feel answers from politicians during the campaign may have been lacking. They want concrete but what they're hearing isn't solid. So we talk about those issues and some solutions as we look ahead to voting day next week.
GUESTS: Nancy Reid, COD-NL; Tari Ajadi, Stella’s Circle; Jeff Bourne, U-Turn Recovery; Susan Green, Unseen and Unheard No Longer; Melanie Walters, Gateway Status of Women Council; Glenn Roil, mental health advocate; Paul Walsh,
Autism Society Newfoundland and Labrador
Duration:00:55:10
Seniors on N.L. politics
10/9/2025
Today on the show we speak with seniors right across Newfoundland and Labrador about politics, issues and the upcoming election.
GUESTS Ron Taylor, director of strategy, Connections for Seniors; Kimberly Leonard, CEO, Seniors N.L.; Mary Martin, founder, Support Our Seniors, Brian Shortall, retired educator; Leo Bonnell retired banker in Clarenville; Cathy Bishop co-chair, Saltwater Community Association in Bonavista; vice president NL 50+ Federation - which represents 150 seniors clubs in the province; Bev Adam, resident Labrador West.
Duration:00:55:07
Churchill Falls the MOU and unanswered questions
10/8/2025
Today on the show we talk Churchill Falls and the MOU. We cover the history, some questions about where things stand, what's unanswered and still unknown.
Duration:00:55:06
The end of gardening season approaches
10/7/2025
What does a summer of drought conditions mean for the end of the gardening season? We have the answers.
Duration:00:55:05
Live from Memorial University
10/6/2025
Today's show comes to you from Memorial University. We are looking ahead to the provincial election while asking students what issues matter to them and what they want to see from the next government.
Duration:00:47:59
Voters discuss the future of N.L.
10/1/2025
Today on the show we have a panel of voters talking about election issues that matter to them.They weigh in on what they want to see from leadership and what issues are on their minds.
GUESTS Desmond Smith, Chioma Skinner, Hayley Alloway, Megs Scott and Robyn Dwyer.
Duration:00:55:09
Provincial elections issues
10/1/2025
Today on the show we talk about provincial election issues. From what the campaigns are focusing on, to what's not getting a lot of attention. All of it, however, is important for figuring out the direction this province is taking.
Guests: Kelly Blidook, MUN political science professor; Blair Long, MUN economics professor; Jessica McCormick, president N.L. Federation of Labour; AnnMarie Boudreau, CEO, Board of Trade; Mylène Vincent, CEO, Pivot Housing Solutions; Shukrullah Zahiri, first time voter
Duration:00:55:05
Truth and Reconciliation conversation
9/29/2025
Today on the show, a panel of Indigenous young adults share their thoughts ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We also talk about the importance of the Sisters in Spirit Vigil which honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.
Guests: Draco Dunphy, Samantha Saksagiak, Jordan Lawrence, Brooklyn Standford, Brooke Temple, Amena Harlick, and Bridget Clarke
Duration:00:55:08
How can we make our homes more energy efficient?
9/26/2025
Today on the show we talk about a new program that aims to help make St. John's homes more energy efficient. Then we broaden the conversation to take a look at communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Guests: Katie Fraser and Morgan Winter, econext, Edmundo Fausto, sustainability manager, City of St. John’s; Peter Upshall, TakeCharge N.L.
Duration:00:55:08
Cost of living, food insecurity and poverty reduction in N.L.
9/25/2025
Today on the show we have voters from a lived and living experience advisory group ask questions about issues and politicians give their ideas on answers when it comes to the cost of living, food insecurity and poverty reduction. Later in the show we have a sample from a public forum on post-secondary education.
Duration:00:55:06
How is climate change impacting our health?
9/24/2025
Climate change is having an impact on our health. ON today's show we talk about that with a panel of doctors and researchers. We also talk about how people and communities can adapt to what's here and what is coming.
Duration:00:55:06
Late September gardening
9/23/2025
Today on the show horticulturist Todd Boland talks about end of season gardening. We also speak with folks from the Botanical Art Society of Newfoundland and Labrador about a new exhibition called Deep Roots: Crop Diversity N.L.
Duration:00:54:21
Transitioning to a greener economy
9/21/2025
Today on the show representatives from econext, will be in the studio to talk about their work in helping businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador transition to a greener spaces, sustainable practices and overall helping the provincial economy be more 'green.'
Duration:00:55:05
Supporting entrepreneurs in the 2SLGBTQ+ community
9/18/2025
The Quadrangle N.L., which supports members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, has created a marketplace for its queer vendors. This is to support them - have more customers, gain more revenue and also engage in the local economy. Today on the show we talk about that.
GUESTS Colt Politte, executive director; Willa Small, entrepreneurship system mapping officer ; Mark Adams entrepreneurial navigator, Quadrangle N.L.
Duration:00:55:09
What can the UN General Assembly do about global division, conflict and crises?
9/17/2025
Here's a quote from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, 'International cooperation is straining under pressures unseen in our lifetimes.' He made that comment ahead of next weeks' UN General Assembly. Today on the show we talk about global division, conflict and crises, and what hope there is for a way forward.
Guests: Lucian Ashworth, MUN political science professor; Justin Fantauzzo, MUN history professor; Tzeporah Berman, chair and founder at Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty; Heidi Janes
Duration:00:55:06
Mayorpalooza N.L. 2025
9/16/2025
Today on the show we speak with mayoral candidates in select communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Each candidate gives their best pitch to voters about why they should be elected and what they will tackle if they win.
Guests: Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker; Rob Nolan, CEO of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador. Plus mayoral hopefuls from Fogo, St. John's, Marystown, Labrador City and Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Duration:00:55:05
It's election season. We have parents on the issues.
9/15/2025
Today on the show we have a parent panel weighing in on the issues their families are facing and what they would like to see politicians tackle on both provincial and municipal levels.
Duration:00:55:15