en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-radioactiveed.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Radio Active brings you an eye opening, entertaining slice of Edmonton life. We'll update you on the latest news of the day, take you to what's going on right now and what's happening on weeknights. We'll let you know what you should know about your community. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio Radio Active brings you an eye opening, entertaining slice of Edmonton life. We'll update you on the latest news of the day, take you to what's going on right now and what's happening on weeknights. We'll let you know what you should know about your community. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120529_18613.mp3 On the show...we'll meet the man behind a music program that's helping inner city youth find their voices. Reporter Lisa Matthews takes us to the Centre for Arts and Music. And Rod Kurtz speaks to well-known Edmonton cyclist Alex Stieda about Ryder Hesjedal's big win at the Giro d'Italia. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 29, 2012 On the show...we'll meet the man behind a music program that's helping inner city youth find their voices. Reporter Lisa Matthews takes us to the Centre for Arts and Music. And Rod Kurtz speaks to well-known Edmonton cyclist Alex Stieda about Ryder Hesjedal's big win at the Giro d'Italia. 1017 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120528_23913.mp3 On the show...The Edmonton Oil Kings return home from the Memorial Cup. CBC's Rod Kurtz closes the book on an incredible season for the Western Hockey League champs. And we'll hear from one of the keynote speakers from the Food and City Conference on in the city. Wayne Roberts says that food will determine Edmonton's success. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 28, 2012 On the show...The Edmonton Oil Kings return home from the Memorial Cup. CBC's Rod Kurtz closes the book on an incredible season for the Western Hockey League champs. And we'll hear from one of the keynote speakers from the Food and City Conference on in the city. Wayne Roberts says that food will determine Edmonton's success. 1041 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120525_80912.mp3 On the show...Stem cells are a hot topic of discussion. We'll hear the latest in stem cell research when we speak with University of Calgary researcher Roman Krawetz. He is attempting to make stem cells more plentiful. And anyone who has ever been to the Rollie Miles Field near Scona High School has likely seen the huge mural in Miles honour. That mural was recently defaced by vandals. We'll speak to the artist who created it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 25, 2012 On the show...Stem cells are a hot topic of discussion. We'll hear the latest in stem cell research when we speak with University of Calgary researcher Roman Krawetz. He is attempting to make stem cells more plentiful. And anyone who has ever been to the Rollie Miles Field near Scona High School has likely seen the huge mural in Miles honour. That mural was recently defaced by vandals. We'll speak to the artist who created it. 835 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120524_50581.mp3 On the show...According to the Chair of Edmonton Public School Board, Financial Literacy training is a sound investment for Alberta's children. Dave Colburn will explain why. And former Oiler coach Tom Renney speaks out for the first time about the hockey team's decision to not renew his contract. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 24, 2012 On the show...According to the Chair of Edmonton Public School Board, Financial Literacy training is a sound investment for Alberta's children. Dave Colburn will explain why. And former Oiler coach Tom Renney speaks out for the first time about the hockey team's decision to not renew his contract. 827 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120523_46560.mp3 On the show...Brain-training through videogames. A University of Alberta professor creates a fun way to help kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. We'll speak to Jacqueline Pei about her work. And Rod Kurts chats with Terry and Sherry Pysyk, parents of Edmonton Oil Kings captain Mark Pysyk, as they nervously watch their son challenge for a Memorial Cup. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 23, 2012 On the show...Brain-training through videogames. A University of Alberta professor creates a fun way to help kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. We'll speak to Jacqueline Pei about her work. And Rod Kurts chats with Terry and Sherry Pysyk, parents of Edmonton Oil Kings captain Mark Pysyk, as they nervously watch their son challenge for a Memorial Cup. 880 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120522_85118.mp3 On the show....CBC reporter Niall McKenna gives us the details of the report into the Slave Lake wildfire and how such disaster's can be prevented in the future. And we'll meet Wilson Raposo. He's been a long-time advocate for the return of Klondike Days as the name for Edmonton's summer fesitval. Well, now that Northlands has announced Capital Ex is dead....Wilson is hoping his Facebook page will get some attention. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 21, 2012 On the show....CBC reporter Niall McKenna gives us the details of the report into the Slave Lake wildfire and how such disaster's can be prevented in the future. And we'll meet Wilson Raposo. He's been a long-time advocate for the return of Klondike Days as the name for Edmonton's summer fesitval. Well, now that Northlands has announced Capital Ex is dead....Wilson is hoping his Facebook page will get some attention. 1028 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120518_99833.mp3 On the show...we look at creativity in our schools. We'll speak with Boston playwright and longtime poltics and arts advocate Dan Hunter. He says standardized testing is stifling creativity. And Rod Kurtz walks down memory lane with two members of the 1966 Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 18, 2012 On the show...we look at creativity in our schools. We'll speak with Boston playwright and longtime poltics and arts advocate Dan Hunter. He says standardized testing is stifling creativity. And Rod Kurtz walks down memory lane with two members of the 1966 Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings. 1082 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120517_94071.mp3 On the show...One year after the devastating Slave Lake fire, the songbirds are returning and so is the festival associated with them. And as they head off the Memorical Cup in Shawinigan, Quebec we check on the bilingual abilities of our Edmonton Oil Kings. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 16, 2012 On the show...One year after the devastating Slave Lake fire, the songbirds are returning and so is the festival associated with them. And as they head off the Memorical Cup in Shawinigan, Quebec we check on the bilingual abilities of our Edmonton Oil Kings. 963 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120516_27852.mp3 On the show...Reporter Niall McKenna brings us a story of renewal from Slave Lake...as residents mark the one year anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed the town. And we meet a real life astronaut. Commander John B. Harrington was the first Native American in Space. We'll hear his story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 16, 2012 On the show...Reporter Niall McKenna brings us a story of renewal from Slave Lake...as residents mark the one year anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed the town. And we meet a real life astronaut. Commander John B. Harrington was the first Native American in Space. We'll hear his story. 1068 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120515_99180.mp3 On the show...We update the wildfire situation around the province. Firefighters are battling blazes near Grassland, Lodgepole and Bonnyville. And Chris O'Leary from the Edmonton Journal recaps the Oil Kings Western Hockey League Championship win over Portland. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 15, 2012 On the show...We update the wildfire situation around the province. Firefighters are battling blazes near Grassland, Lodgepole and Bonnyville. And Chris O'Leary from the Edmonton Journal recaps the Oil Kings Western Hockey League Championship win over Portland. 979 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120514_26017.mp3 On the show...With Mother's Day on the horizon, Reporter Lisa Matthews tells us about the latest alternative trends for new Moms...one of which involves consuming your own placenta. And we'll speak to well-known Edmonton youth advocate Mark Cherrington. He has been honoured with an Alberta Crime Prevention Award. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 14, 2012 On the show...With Mother's Day on the horizon, Reporter Lisa Matthews tells us about the latest alternative trends for new Moms...one of which involves consuming your own placenta. And we'll speak to well-known Edmonton youth advocate Mark Cherrington. He has been honoured with an Alberta Crime Prevention Award. 900 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120511_32275.mp3 On the show...An Edmonton home for women with mental illness is shutting it's doors....because of a lack of nuns. We'll find out how this crisis of faith is affecting Edmontonians and the Catholic church. And we'll learn more about the city's Growth Coordination Strategy and why it's upsetting so many people. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 11, 2012 On the show...An Edmonton home for women with mental illness is shutting it's doors....because of a lack of nuns. We'll find out how this crisis of faith is affecting Edmontonians and the Catholic church. And we'll learn more about the city's Growth Coordination Strategy and why it's upsetting so many people. 889 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120511_26044.mp3 On the show...We'll meet an Edmonton medical student who helped create a new kind of medical work station at NASA. And we'll chat about Theatre Networks new show "In On It"....a funny and thought-provoking play. It's the story of a man named RAY, who's dealing with a marriage in ruins and a terminal diagnosis from his doctor. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 10, 2012 On the show...We'll meet an Edmonton medical student who helped create a new kind of medical work station at NASA. And we'll chat about Theatre Networks new show "In On It"....a funny and thought-provoking play. It's the story of a man named RAY, who's dealing with a marriage in ruins and a terminal diagnosis from his doctor. 1151 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120509_15773.mp3 On the show...We'll meet an Edmonton father and daughter who have taken a life-long struggle and turned it into a business that's making a difference in the lives of others. And Laurie Greenwood will tell us all about the erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey and explain why the book has been dubbed "mommy porn". http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 9, 2012 On the show...We'll meet an Edmonton father and daughter who have taken a life-long struggle and turned it into a business that's making a difference in the lives of others. And Laurie Greenwood will tell us all about the erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey and explain why the book has been dubbed "mommy porn". 1052 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120508_94938.mp3 On the show...Slave Lake residents learned lastyear when a wildfire rolls in, there's little time to prepare for evacuation. Since this is Emergency Preparedness Week, we'll speak to the province's emergency management agency about what you should have ready in an emergency kit. And for the first time in this year's Western Hockey League playoffs, the Edmonton Oil Kings are trailing in a series. Chris O'Leary from the Edmonton Journal tells us what the Oil Kings need to do to turn the tide against Portland. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 8, 2012 On the show...Slave Lake residents learned lastyear when a wildfire rolls in, there's little time to prepare for evacuation. Since this is Emergency Preparedness Week, we'll speak to the province's emergency management agency about what you should have ready in an emergency kit. And for the first time in this year's Western Hockey League playoffs, the Edmonton Oil Kings are trailing in a series. Chris O'Leary from the Edmonton Journal tells us what the Oil Kings need to do to turn the tide against Portland. 741 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120507_10049.mp3 On the show...We'll meet two Edmonton high school students who spent the last several months making cells light up. Now they're going to Ottawa to share what they've learned and to compete for a five thousand dollar prize. And the University of Alberta is looking for a men's hockey coach and a men's basketball coach. We'll speak to athletic director Dr. Ian Reade about his "Alberta model" for U of A athletics...and how that impacts the search for new leadership. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 7, 2012 On the show...We'll meet two Edmonton high school students who spent the last several months making cells light up. Now they're going to Ottawa to share what they've learned and to compete for a five thousand dollar prize. And the University of Alberta is looking for a men's hockey coach and a men's basketball coach. We'll speak to athletic director Dr. Ian Reade about his "Alberta model" for U of A athletics...and how that impacts the search for new leadership. 1132 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120504_18901.mp3 On the show...Good news and bad news. The bad news is you can go see a film about infectious disease. The good news: one of the province's senior medical officers of health will be there to allay your fears. We'll tell you about "The Painted Veil". And we'll meet an Edmonton born football player, who was playing college ball in the states...and until recently...wasn't aware that he was eligible to play in the Canadian Football League. He will very likely be drafted today. Rod Kurtz will bring us an interview with Bo Adebayo. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 4, 2012 On the show...Good news and bad news. The bad news is you can go see a film about infectious disease. The good news: one of the province's senior medical officers of health will be there to allay your fears. We'll tell you about "The Painted Veil". And we'll meet an Edmonton born football player, who was playing college ball in the states...and until recently...wasn't aware that he was eligible to play in the Canadian Football League. He will very likely be drafted today. Rod Kurtz will bring us an interview with Bo Adebayo. 989 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120503_53670.mp3 On the show...the province is deciding whether it will cover the HPV vaccine for boys. We'll hear from a concerned Mom and Alberta's Chief medical officer. Also...M-l-A's salaries were an election issue and a new report released today contains some recommendations that may raise some taxpayer eyebrows. Legislature reporter John Archer will have details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 3, 2012 On the show...the province is deciding whether it will cover the HPV vaccine for boys. We'll hear from a concerned Mom and Alberta's Chief medical officer. Also...M-l-A's salaries were an election issue and a new report released today contains some recommendations that may raise some taxpayer eyebrows. Legislature reporter John Archer will have details. 846 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120502_57179.mp3 On the show...Nothing says "spring" quite like a shiny new legislative assembly. Our political panel will look at how the parties are lining things up for the spring session. And Rod Kurtz introduces us to a U of A research who had to play modern day tooth fairy to further her research into medieval breast-feeding. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 2, 2012 On the show...Nothing says "spring" quite like a shiny new legislative assembly. Our political panel will look at how the parties are lining things up for the spring session. And Rod Kurtz introduces us to a U of A research who had to play modern day tooth fairy to further her research into medieval breast-feeding. 1081 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120501_80000.mp3 On the show...We hear some of the voices of those reacting to last Friday's horrific crash on Highway 63. Seve people were killed including the Pastor of a Fort McMurray church. And Peter Brown is confused. Was the weekend music party at Northlands Expo Centre a rave or not?? We will bring in someone who will explain it to the old guy! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - May 1, 2012 On the show...We hear some of the voices of those reacting to last Friday's horrific crash on Highway 63. Seve people were killed including the Pastor of a Fort McMurray church. And Peter Brown is confused. Was the weekend music party at Northlands Expo Centre a rave or not?? We will bring in someone who will explain it to the old guy! 905 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120430_18475.mp3 On the show...Last year CBC's Niall McKenna and Gareth Hampshire produced a series about Aboriginal education in Northern Alberta. It was entitled "Learning the Path". The series has been honoured with a Gabriel Award for community awareness. We'll hear an excerpt. Also we'll chat with Edmonton Journal reporter Chris O'Leary about the Edmonton Oil Kings amazing playoff run. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 30, 2012 On the show...Last year CBC's Niall McKenna and Gareth Hampshire produced a series about Aboriginal education in Northern Alberta. It was entitled "Learning the Path". The series has been honoured with a Gabriel Award for community awareness. We'll hear an excerpt. Also we'll chat with Edmonton Journal reporter Chris O'Leary about the Edmonton Oil Kings amazing playoff run. 800 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120427_26462.mp3 On the show....Brace yourselves -- abortion is making headlines again on Parliament Hill. We'll find out how one Conservative backbencher reopened the debate...and what it means for his party. And Rod Kurtz introduces us to Ken Stewart, the man who makes sure Alberta lawyers and judges are properly robed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 27, 2012 On the show....Brace yourselves -- abortion is making headlines again on Parliament Hill. We'll find out how one Conservative backbencher reopened the debate...and what it means for his party. And Rod Kurtz introduces us to Ken Stewart, the man who makes sure Alberta lawyers and judges are properly robed. 988 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120426_72340.mp3 On the show...We'll tell you about a tiny Edmonton invention that could have a big impact on the world....and may one day end up in space. And we send Edmonton film-maker Mark Power to a new movie theatre which caters to an adults-only crowd. For three years, Mark travelled the world, visiting the best movie theatres on the planet. He turned that experience into a film called SACRED CINEMA. We'll see what he thinks of the Cineplex's VIP Cinema in Windermere. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 26, 2012 On the show...We'll tell you about a tiny Edmonton invention that could have a big impact on the world....and may one day end up in space. And we send Edmonton film-maker Mark Power to a new movie theatre which caters to an adults-only crowd. For three years, Mark travelled the world, visiting the best movie theatres on the planet. He turned that experience into a film called SACRED CINEMA. We'll see what he thinks of the Cineplex's VIP Cinema in Windermere. 1124 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120425_57680.mp3 On the show...Our political panel dissects the results of the provincial election and looks at Alberta's future under another Tory majority. And traffic experts from across North America are in Edmonton for the city's 4th annual International Conference on Urban Traffic Safety. Rod Kurtz talks to the chief of the Washington State Patrol in Olympia about their crackdown on aggressive drivers and road rage. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 25, 2012 On the show...Our political panel dissects the results of the provincial election and looks at Alberta's future under another Tory majority. And traffic experts from across North America are in Edmonton for the city's 4th annual International Conference on Urban Traffic Safety. Rod Kurtz talks to the chief of the Washington State Patrol in Olympia about their crackdown on aggressive drivers and road rage. 1060 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120424_87738.mp3 On the show...We live in an age of radical power shifts...with the balance shifting from west to east. Coming up: How the world's biggest democracy is tipping the global balance of power. And CBC reporter Scott Stevenson defies the law and goes to the polls to ask voters the tough questions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 24, 2012 On the show...We live in an age of radical power shifts...with the balance shifting from west to east. Coming up: How the world's biggest democracy is tipping the global balance of power. And CBC reporter Scott Stevenson defies the law and goes to the polls to ask voters the tough questions. 935 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120423_47745.mp3 On the show...Are you planning on hitting one of Edmonton's restaurant or bar patios when the weather warms? The CBC's Scott Stevenson will tell you why you might have trouble finding a seat. And sometimes...you just want to be alone. Our food columnist Liane Faulder took it upon herself to find some nice spots where a woman can go alone to enjoy a drink and a snack. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 23, 2012 On the show...Are you planning on hitting one of Edmonton's restaurant or bar patios when the weather warms? The CBC's Scott Stevenson will tell you why you might have trouble finding a seat. And sometimes...you just want to be alone. Our food columnist Liane Faulder took it upon herself to find some nice spots where a woman can go alone to enjoy a drink and a snack. 858 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120420_22605.mp3 On the show...We continue our week long discussion with the leaders of Alberta's political parties. Today, they'll talk about the principle they would NOT abandon even if it means losing the election. And...either it's a great way for left-of-centre voters to elect MLA's, or it's a terrible way for voters to compromise their principles. We'll talk about strategic voting. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 20, 2012 On the show...We continue our week long discussion with the leaders of Alberta's political parties. Today, they'll talk about the principle they would NOT abandon even if it means losing the election. And...either it's a great way for left-of-centre voters to elect MLA's, or it's a terrible way for voters to compromise their principles. We'll talk about strategic voting. 1116 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120419_19118.mp3 On the show...we continue our week long discussion with the leaders of Alberta's political parties. Today, they'll talk about what would be different in our province if they had been leading the government for the past 10 years. And Rod Kurtz takes us to McNally High School where two students have made it their mission to eliminate bottled water. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 19, 2012 On the show...we continue our week long discussion with the leaders of Alberta's political parties. Today, they'll talk about what would be different in our province if they had been leading the government for the past 10 years. And Rod Kurtz takes us to McNally High School where two students have made it their mission to eliminate bottled water. 785 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120418_16554.mp3 On the show...We'll hear Peter Brown's conversation with award-winning author Lawrence Hill. He is in Edmonton to deliver the sixth annual Kreisel Lecture. His talk is entitled "Dear Sir I Intend to Burn your Book." Also Edmonton goalie Shannon Szabados will reflect on winning the Women's World Hockey Championship this past Saturday. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 18, 2012 On the show...We'll hear Peter Brown's conversation with award-winning author Lawrence Hill. He is in Edmonton to deliver the sixth annual Kreisel Lecture. His talk is entitled "Dear Sir I Intend to Burn your Book." Also Edmonton goalie Shannon Szabados will reflect on winning the Women's World Hockey Championship this past Saturday. 1013 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120417_83907.mp3 On the show...we begin a week-long discussion with the leaders of Alberta's political parties. Today we learn how the leaders came to politics...and who or what inspired them. And we're going to tell you about a new book called PLAY REALITY: How Videogames are Changing Everything. It's written by a Mom and her 27 year-old gamer son. By the way, Mom is a psychology professor at Grant MacEwan University. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 17, 2012 On the show...we begin a week-long discussion with the leaders of Alberta's political parties. Today we learn how the leaders came to politics...and who or what inspired them. And we're going to tell you about a new book called PLAY REALITY: How Videogames are Changing Everything. It's written by a Mom and her 27 year-old gamer son. By the way, Mom is a psychology professor at Grant MacEwan University. 919 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120416_25552.mp3 On the show...Here's a question that hasn't been asked during the provincial election campaign. What the heck is dark matter? We're going to bust that subject wide open. Dark matter explained!! And Kevin Wilson tells us about Hidden Truths. An art show that features art made by female inmates. We'll speak to the curators about how the show came to be and tell you where you can see it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 16, 2012 On the show...Here's a question that hasn't been asked during the provincial election campaign. What the heck is dark matter? We're going to bust that subject wide open. Dark matter explained!! And Kevin Wilson tells us about Hidden Truths. An art show that features art made by female inmates. We'll speak to the curators about how the show came to be and tell you where you can see it. 968 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120413_77029.mp3 On the show....If you thought it was an iceberg that sank the Titanic, think again. Our science columnist Michael Bhardwaj looks into why the sea and stars might be to blame for the disaster. Rod Kurtz takes us to Industry Day at NAIT where students get to look over big oilfield equipment and oil companies get to gladhand the next batch of potential employees. And we will wrap up our Kick in for Kids campaign. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 13, 2012 On the show....If you thought it was an iceberg that sank the Titanic, think again. Our science columnist Michael Bhardwaj looks into why the sea and stars might be to blame for the disaster. Rod Kurtz takes us to Industry Day at NAIT where students get to look over big oilfield equipment and oil companies get to gladhand the next batch of potential employees. And we will wrap up our Kick in for Kids campaign. 1034 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120412_23621.mp3 On the show....We continue to give you a closer look at the provincial election campaign. CBC's Steve Finkelman takes us door-knocking with the Liberal candidate in Edmonton Riverview. And it wa an emotionla day in an Edmonton courtroom as a 27 year-old woman found out she'll have to spend another two years behind bars for killing her niece. Janice Johnston has that story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 12, 2012 On the show....We continue to give you a closer look at the provincial election campaign. CBC's Steve Finkelman takes us door-knocking with the Liberal candidate in Edmonton Riverview. And it wa an emotionla day in an Edmonton courtroom as a 27 year-old woman found out she'll have to spend another two years behind bars for killing her niece. Janice Johnston has that story. 765 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120411_65906.mp3 On the show....The Stanley Cup playoffs begin Wednesday with the Vancouver Canucks beginning another quest for the Cup. We will chat with Radio 3's Grant Lawrence about his hopes for his beloved Canucks. And south of the border, Rick Santorum is out and that's good news for Mitt Romney. We'll talk with political science professor Greg Anderson about the future of the Republican Party in the United States. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 11, 2012 On the show....The Stanley Cup playoffs begin Wednesday with the Vancouver Canucks beginning another quest for the Cup. We will chat with Radio 3's Grant Lawrence about his hopes for his beloved Canucks. And south of the border, Rick Santorum is out and that's good news for Mitt Romney. We'll talk with political science professor Greg Anderson about the future of the Republican Party in the United States. 1120 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120410_16130.mp3 On the show...Albertans are dining out more than ever before. We'll talk with two Edmonton foodies about the trend and what it means for the future. And we'll find out what C-B-C Vote Compass respondents say about leadership as we head wrap up the second week of provincial campaigning. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 10, 2012 On the show...Albertans are dining out more than ever before. We'll talk with two Edmonton foodies about the trend and what it means for the future. And we'll find out what C-B-C Vote Compass respondents say about leadership as we head wrap up the second week of provincial campaigning. 862 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120405_66388.mp3 On the show...For the rest of the provincial election campaign we'll bring you some stories from Edmonton neighborhoods where candidates are door-knocking in an effort to win your vote. First, the CBC's Steve Finkelman goes door-knocking with the Wildrose Candidate in Edmonton-Whitemud. And 50 million blogs in....our tech columnist will be here with a look at the huge success behind the microblogging site Tumblr. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 5, 2012 On the show...For the rest of the provincial election campaign we'll bring you some stories from Edmonton neighborhoods where candidates are door-knocking in an effort to win your vote. First, the CBC's Steve Finkelman goes door-knocking with the Wildrose Candidate in Edmonton-Whitemud. And 50 million blogs in....our tech columnist will be here with a look at the huge success behind the microblogging site Tumblr. 865 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120404_48037.mp3 On the show...We'll tell you about the most enticing volunteer gig ever....Hosting a puppy slumber party. You'll learn how you can get involved. And Rod Kurtz takes us to a new south Edmonton movie theatre featuring an adults-only section...complete with alcoholic beverages and restaurant-style food. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 4, 2012 On the show...We'll tell you about the most enticing volunteer gig ever....Hosting a puppy slumber party. You'll learn how you can get involved. And Rod Kurtz takes us to a new south Edmonton movie theatre featuring an adults-only section...complete with alcoholic beverages and restaurant-style food. 1085 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120404_56153.mp3 On the show....Peter Brown returns to the hosts chair. He chats with high school sports columnist John Short about the growing popularity of school sports academies. And they discuss whether education of being sacrificed for athletic achievement. And our business columnist Marvin Washington looks at what it takes for businesses and their employees to hit that productive high. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 3, 2012 On the show....Peter Brown returns to the hosts chair. He chats with high school sports columnist John Short about the growing popularity of school sports academies. And they discuss whether education of being sacrificed for athletic achievement. And our business columnist Marvin Washington looks at what it takes for businesses and their employees to hit that productive high. 958 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120402_59601.mp3 On the show....We're only a week into the election campaign....and Legislature reporter Kim Tyrnacity drops by Radio Active to look at some of the strange photo ops we've seen so far. We'll talk to up and coming local designer Malorie Urbanovitch about the new collection she's designed for Edmonton Fashion Week. And Tim Adams will have an update on the "Kick in for Kids" soccer fund-raiser. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - April 2, 2012 On the show....We're only a week into the election campaign....and Legislature reporter Kim Tyrnacity drops by Radio Active to look at some of the strange photo ops we've seen so far. We'll talk to up and coming local designer Malorie Urbanovitch about the new collection she's designed for Edmonton Fashion Week. And Tim Adams will have an update on the "Kick in for Kids" soccer fund-raiser. 1095 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120330_61560.mp3 On the show...The Harper government unveils the federal budget. We get reaction from Spruce Grove Conservative M-P and Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose and follow that with reaction from Edmonton-Strathcona NDP MP Linda Duncan. And with the demise of the penny now official....we take you back to 1985 and give Peter Gzowski a penny for his thoughts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 30, 2012 On the show...The Harper government unveils the federal budget. We get reaction from Spruce Grove Conservative M-P and Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose and follow that with reaction from Edmonton-Strathcona NDP MP Linda Duncan. And with the demise of the penny now official....we take you back to 1985 and give Peter Gzowski a penny for his thoughts. 1086 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120329_75140.mp3 On the show...If you are a low-income Edmontonian...it's important that you file your taxes...especially if you want to receive governmnent benefits. And to that end, we'll tell you about a local program that helps low-income earners file their taxes for free. And we'll chat with Jack Howell, the principal of Conklin Community School. He's come up with some unique fund-raising ideas that are also helping his students learn about the benefits of recycling. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 29, 2012 On the show...If you are a low-income Edmontonian...it's important that you file your taxes...especially if you want to receive governmnent benefits. And to that end, we'll tell you about a local program that helps low-income earners file their taxes for free. And we'll chat with Jack Howell, the principal of Conklin Community School. He's come up with some unique fund-raising ideas that are also helping his students learn about the benefits of recycling. 1094 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120328_89747.mp3 On the show...Author Steve Lillebuen takes us inside the mind of a killer. He joins us to talk about his first book.."The Devil's Cinema: The Untold Story Behind Mark Twitchell's kill room." And our political panel gives us their thoughts on the early days of the provincial election campaign. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 28, 2012 On the show...Author Steve Lillebuen takes us inside the mind of a killer. He joins us to talk about his first book.."The Devil's Cinema: The Untold Story Behind Mark Twitchell's kill room." And our political panel gives us their thoughts on the early days of the provincial election campaign. 1169 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120328_45733.mp3 On the show...Reporter Gareth Hampshire gives us a quick overview of the provincial election landscape now that the writ has been dropped. And new Canadians will lose a resource at the beginning of April. Trinity Manor will no longer provide housing and support for its residents. We'll find out why it's closing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - march 27, 2012 On the show...Reporter Gareth Hampshire gives us a quick overview of the provincial election landscape now that the writ has been dropped. And new Canadians will lose a resource at the beginning of April. Trinity Manor will no longer provide housing and support for its residents. We'll find out why it's closing. 881 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120327_72300.mp3 On the show...Edmonton's Farsi-speaking population is growing. Now, a Farsi elementary program is set to open here in Edmonton. We'll speak to one of the organizers. The Edmonton Oil Kings will try to do something tonight they haven't been able to do for the past two years...win a playoff game. We'll talk to Coach Derek Laxdal. And CBC's Tim Adams and Edmonton F-C's David Monsalve bring us up to date on the Kick in for Kids campaign. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 26, 2012 On the show...Edmonton's Farsi-speaking population is growing. Now, a Farsi elementary program is set to open here in Edmonton. We'll speak to one of the organizers. The Edmonton Oil Kings will try to do something tonight they haven't been able to do for the past two years...win a playoff game. We'll talk to Coach Derek Laxdal. And CBC's Tim Adams and Edmonton F-C's David Monsalve bring us up to date on the Kick in for Kids campaign. 1006 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120323_16904.mp3 On the show...Today U.S President Barack Obama announced his support for the southern half of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. We'll find out what that means for those on the northern end of the line when we speak to the chair of the Battle River Alliance for Economic Development. And we'll hear how one not-for-profit company is employing the previously unemployable to sort our trash. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 23, 2012 On the show...Today U.S President Barack Obama announced his support for the southern half of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. We'll find out what that means for those on the northern end of the line when we speak to the chair of the Battle River Alliance for Economic Development. And we'll hear how one not-for-profit company is employing the previously unemployable to sort our trash. 845 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120322_26349.mp3 On the show...Rod Kurtz drops by a public information session on the city's 75th Street truck route proposal and speaks to residents who are worried about the affect truck traffic will have on their neighbourhoods. And...little did we know...they talk...they walk. They conspire with allies and gang up on their prey. We know them... as plants. Their behaviour is the focus of Thursday night's episode of The Nature of Things on CBC Television. We'll talk to the U of A biologist who stars in Smarty Plants. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 22, 2012 On the show...Rod Kurtz drops by a public information session on the city's 75th Street truck route proposal and speaks to residents who are worried about the affect truck traffic will have on their neighbourhoods. And...little did we know...they talk...they walk. They conspire with allies and gang up on their prey. We know them... as plants. Their behaviour is the focus of Thursday night's episode of The Nature of Things on CBC Television. We'll talk to the U of A biologist who stars in Smarty Plants. 1042 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120321_62718.mp3 On the show....City council wants to open an eight-block section of 75th Street as a truck route. It's the only section of 75th that isn't designated as a truck route. CBC's Rod Kurtz looks into why and how residents along the route are reacting. Also we'll meet some residents from the Donnan neighbourhood who are vying for the title of Live Right Now Capital of Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 21, 2012 On the show....City council wants to open an eight-block section of 75th Street as a truck route. It's the only section of 75th that isn't designated as a truck route. CBC's Rod Kurtz looks into why and how residents along the route are reacting. Also we'll meet some residents from the Donnan neighbourhood who are vying for the title of Live Right Now Capital of Canada. 1006 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120320_81509.mp3 On the show...The Wildrose Party's campaign bus is getting attention for all the wrong reasons. Let's just say the picture of party leader Danielle Smith is a little distracting. John Archer brings us the details. And home schoolers demonstrate outside the Alberta legislature. They're worried a new law could restrict what they teach their kids, particularly religion. Gareth Hampshire has that story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 20, 2012 On the show...The Wildrose Party's campaign bus is getting attention for all the wrong reasons. Let's just say the picture of party leader Danielle Smith is a little distracting. John Archer brings us the details. And home schoolers demonstrate outside the Alberta legislature. They're worried a new law could restrict what they teach their kids, particularly religion. Gareth Hampshire has that story. 708 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120319_48814.mp3 On the show...CBC's James Hees reports on an emotional day in an Edmonton courtroom as Colton Ferguson is sentenced for the murder of Heather Thurrier. And we meet Palestinian hip hop artist Shadia Mansour who will be performing at the first-ever Palestinian Bazaar in Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 19, 2012 On the show...CBC's James Hees reports on an emotional day in an Edmonton courtroom as Colton Ferguson is sentenced for the murder of Heather Thurrier. And we meet Palestinian hip hop artist Shadia Mansour who will be performing at the first-ever Palestinian Bazaar in Canada. 889 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120316_61019.mp3 On the show...Host Kim Trynacity takes us to the YMCA Welcome Village being constructed at 104 ave and 95th street downtown. We'll go for a tour and meet one future resident who can't wait to move in. And Rod Kurtz looks into this gorgeous weather we're enjoying....but also some of the perils it brings as forest fire season apoproaches. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 16, 2012 On the show...Host Kim Trynacity takes us to the YMCA Welcome Village being constructed at 104 ave and 95th street downtown. We'll go for a tour and meet one future resident who can't wait to move in. And Rod Kurtz looks into this gorgeous weather we're enjoying....but also some of the perils it brings as forest fire season apoproaches. 1164 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120315_74810.mp3 On the show...The operator of a long-term care home drops-off an 80 year-old woman at the hospital without telling her family. The family is outraged. We'll hear from family and the care home operator. And reporter Tim Adams will have the latest on the new smoking bylaw that will further limit where smokers can and can't light-up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 15, 2012 On the show...The operator of a long-term care home drops-off an 80 year-old woman at the hospital without telling her family. The family is outraged. We'll hear from family and the care home operator. And reporter Tim Adams will have the latest on the new smoking bylaw that will further limit where smokers can and can't light-up. 1250 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120314_33743.mp3 On the show...our political panel chows down on some meaty issues....from the uproar over committee pay for MLA's to a Gary Mar being suspended without pay for a fund-raiser that had prizes attached. And we look at some shocking domestic violence statistics in Alberta. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 14, 2012 On the show...our political panel chows down on some meaty issues....from the uproar over committee pay for MLA's to a Gary Mar being suspended without pay for a fund-raiser that had prizes attached. And we look at some shocking domestic violence statistics in Alberta. 1221 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120313_88938.mp3 On the show...Janice Johnston brings us testimony from the trial of Allysson McConnell, a Millet Mom accused of killing her two children. Reporter Gareth Hampshire digs a little deeper into the story of that government committee that did no work, but M-L-A's were still paid. And Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons has some thoughts on Daylight Saving Time. She asks why?? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 13, 2012 On the show...Janice Johnston brings us testimony from the trial of Allysson McConnell, a Millet Mom accused of killing her two children. Reporter Gareth Hampshire digs a little deeper into the story of that government committee that did no work, but M-L-A's were still paid. And Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons has some thoughts on Daylight Saving Time. She asks why?? 1113 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120312_24454.mp3 On the show....Rod Kurtz drops by the Sorrentino's on 109th street where local police are inviting residents to drop by for a coffee and a chat. And we'll find out what's on the big screen at the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 12, 2012 On the show....Rod Kurtz drops by the Sorrentino's on 109th street where local police are inviting residents to drop by for a coffee and a chat. And we'll find out what's on the big screen at the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival. 841 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120309_39016.mp3 On the show...The on-going drug shortage in hospitals and pharmacies across Canada has prompted Canada's health ministers to ask the Federal goverment of buy drugs from overseas. We'll speak to Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne about the crisis. And it's International Women's day takes on a special significance in Edmonton's Indo-Canadian Community. They're using the day to focus on Daughters...and discrimination against girls and women at home, school in the workplace and on the streets. We'll speak to Sabrina Atwal from the Indo Canadian Women's Association. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 9, 2012 On the show...The on-going drug shortage in hospitals and pharmacies across Canada has prompted Canada's health ministers to ask the Federal goverment of buy drugs from overseas. We'll speak to Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne about the crisis. And it's International Women's day takes on a special significance in Edmonton's Indo-Canadian Community. They're using the day to focus on Daughters...and discrimination against girls and women at home, school in the workplace and on the streets. We'll speak to Sabrina Atwal from the Indo Canadian Women's Association. 1118 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120308_32586.mp3 On the show...The University of Alberta is going to be the site for the first ever clinical trial in Canada, looking into a gene therapy to treat the degenerative eye disease Choroideremia. We'll meet one of the researchers and a local crown prosecutor who suffers with the disease. And we'll tell you some of the winners of this year's Teddy Awards given to those who've found unusual ways to waste taxpayers dollars. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 8, 2012 On the show...The University of Alberta is going to be the site for the first ever clinical trial in Canada, looking into a gene therapy to treat the degenerative eye disease Choroideremia. We'll meet one of the researchers and a local crown prosecutor who suffers with the disease. And we'll tell you some of the winners of this year's Teddy Awards given to those who've found unusual ways to waste taxpayers dollars. 1241 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120307_12828.mp3 On the show...Reporter Alicia Asquith brings us the latest on a head-on crash near Innisfail that claimed four lives. Steve Finkelman takes us on a tour of two collective kitchens, where people learn how to make simple and nutritious meals designed to stretch their dollars. And we talk with the creators of the video game Mass Effect 3 which has just been released to a worldwide audience. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 7, 2012 On the show...Reporter Alicia Asquith brings us the latest on a head-on crash near Innisfail that claimed four lives. Steve Finkelman takes us on a tour of two collective kitchens, where people learn how to make simple and nutritious meals designed to stretch their dollars. And we talk with the creators of the video game Mass Effect 3 which has just been released to a worldwide audience. 1176 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120306_77175.mp3 On the show...Why are there red dresses hanging from trees on Saskatchewan Drive near the University of Alberta? It's an art installation and we will talk to it's creator. Also we'll talk to the very happy principal of Windsor Park School. Based on provincial test scores, Patti Christensen's school is the best in the province. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 6, 2012 On the show...Why are there red dresses hanging from trees on Saskatchewan Drive near the University of Alberta? It's an art installation and we will talk to it's creator. Also we'll talk to the very happy principal of Windsor Park School. Based on provincial test scores, Patti Christensen's school is the best in the province. 909 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120305_29995.mp3 On the show...Host Kim Trynacity sits down for an exclusive interview with the former CEO of Alberta Health Services. Stephan Duckett continues to shed light on what he calls routine ...but little known past practices of Alberta's health care system. And we meet 17 year old Ryan Wolfort. The LRT has given him his independence. And today he got to live a dream and go behind the scenes to the LRT repair yard. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 5, 2012 On the show...Host Kim Trynacity sits down for an exclusive interview with the former CEO of Alberta Health Services. Stephan Duckett continues to shed light on what he calls routine ...but little known past practices of Alberta's health care system. And we meet 17 year old Ryan Wolfort. The LRT has given him his independence. And today he got to live a dream and go behind the scenes to the LRT repair yard. 1181 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120302_13926.mp3 On the show...We'll speak to one of the organizers of the Alberta coalition for action on labour shortages. The coalition is convinced we won't have enough skilled workers for the next boom. And Rod Kurtz takes us to the 2012 Edmonton Motorshow, where we learn about a new market, the enviromentally friendly luxury car. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 2, 2012 On the show...We'll speak to one of the organizers of the Alberta coalition for action on labour shortages. The coalition is convinced we won't have enough skilled workers for the next boom. And Rod Kurtz takes us to the 2012 Edmonton Motorshow, where we learn about a new market, the enviromentally friendly luxury car. 930 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120301_78402.mp3 On the show...It's Leap Day Live from the University of Alberta. We'll meet two researchers who have played a role in the development of a "smart" condo, designed for the elderly and infirmed. Also we'll introduce you to surgical resident Dr. Abdullah Saleh. As if his schedule isn't busy enough, he is also co-founder of Innovative Canadians for Change — a not-for-profit organization making headlines for its socially conscious agenda. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - March 1, 2012 On the show...It's Leap Day Live from the University of Alberta. We'll meet two researchers who have played a role in the development of a "smart" condo, designed for the elderly and infirmed. Also we'll introduce you to surgical resident Dr. Abdullah Saleh. As if his schedule isn't busy enough, he is also co-founder of Innovative Canadians for Change — a not-for-profit organization making headlines for its socially conscious agenda. 817 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/radioactiveed_20120229_41855.mp3 On the show...It's a stack of shiny balls next to the Whitemud freeway. Some call it "art" while others use different adjectives. Edmonton city councillor Kerry Diotte joins us for a discussion about public art. And reporter John Archer brings us the bizarre court case involving a father and son....a snowplow and allegations of a police cover-up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Radio Active Podcast - February 29, 2012 On the show...It's a stack of shiny balls next to the Whitemud freeway. Some call it "art" while others use different adjectives. Edmonton city councillor Kerry Diotte joins us for a discussion about public art. And reporter John Archer brings us the bizarre court case involving a father and son....a snowplow and allegations of a police cover-up. 974