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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.

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7:23

How is Canada's intelligence community responding to...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/07

The conflict in Iran is raising some serious questions here at home. How is Canada's intelligence community responding, and how exposed are we? Cybersecurity expert Steve Waterhouse joined Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, on CJAD 800.

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7:51

Food Professor: Higher gas prices equals higher food...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/07

The Food Professor from Dalhousie University, Sylvain Charlebois, joined Jay Farrar to talk about higher fuel prices equalling higher food prices. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices to food trends.

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5:25

Quebec MNA speaks candidly about experiencing hot...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/02

Liberal MNA for Westmount-Saint-Louis, Jennifer Maccarone announced she was having a hot flash at the National Assembly. In a now viral moment, she said “it’s menopause and we should talk about it”. And she did just that with Joanne Vrakas.

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6:53

Can Donald Trump sell the war in Iran to his voter base?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/01

Trump’s MAGA base is divided. They voted for a “no foreign wars” president and are facing anything but. Can Trump bring back his base ahead of the midterms? Former Quebec delegate to New York and Washington and political analyst John Parisella weighs in. John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.

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8:46

How easy will it be to overthrow the Iranian regime?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/01

As the U.S. and Israel continue their strikes on Iran, they’re asking Iranians to resist local forces and take back the government. McGill University political science lecturer and author, Daniel Daouk says it will be no easy feat. He joins Joanne Vrakas.

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8:14

Montreal's Iranian community reacts to U.S. strikes

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/01

As many question America’s decision to strike Iran, many in Montreal’s Iranian community are celebrating. Darius Lagarki has family in Iran and says this could not have come soon enough. He spoke with Joanne Vrakas.

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5:17

Will the Parti Quebecois temper referendum talk to...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/03/01

The PQ is coming off some historic wins but will they temper referendum talk to reach a larger base? Political analyst Sandy White says they’ll never fully back down but modify instead.

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9:29

Parisellla : U.S. strikes Iran: why now?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/28

Why did the Americans chose to strike Iran now? Former Quebec delegate to NY and Washington John Parisella on what motivated the latest U.S/Israeli combat operations on Iran and how allies are likely to react.

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9:41

Mulcair: US and Israeli strikes on Iran- what we know...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/28

The U.S. and Israel have launched major combat operations in Iran. CJAD 800 commentator Tom Mulcair on what comes next.

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6:00

Food Professor: Do we have enough grocery stores in...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/28

Are major grocery stores opening enough grocery stores or are they pushing out the competition. The Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains how fewer stores means bigger bills. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices

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6:28

Nutrition: Low fat or low carb?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/28

Low fat, low calorie or low carb- nutritionist Kim Arrey wonders are all diets created equal? Registered dietitian nutritionist Kim Arrey joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 6:40 a.m. with tips to keep healthy.

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6:16

Dr. Soles: How to prepare your kids for a future...

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/23

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

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8:05

The city’s best budget eats

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/22

Looking for a great meal but don’t want to break the bank. FoodguyMtl Dustin Gilman continues his series on the city’s high quality budget bites. Dustin Gilman, better known online as Food Guy Montreal, joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 7:50 a.m. He shares his insight for some of the best eats in and around Montreal.

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7:24

Wine scores: A true guide or a sales pitch?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/22

Are wine scores a good guide or marketing gimmick? Wine expert Jon Cerone says we should be weary of all those bells and whistles. Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.

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6:37

Groceries a different way

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/22

Meet the woman committed to affordable groceries. Now ten stores in, Marieve Breton founded Liquidation Marie to challenge best before dates and make sure Quebecers don’t feel robbed at the grocery store.

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7:04

Dr. Labos: A tax on sugary drinks

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/22

Would a tax on sugary drinks reduce consumption in Quebec? Dr Christopher Labos says it’s not so simple. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

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4:58

Is it time for Pierre Poilievre to go?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/22

Another floor crossing and members going rogue. Is time for Pierre Poilievre to go? Political analyst Sandy White says a change is coming.

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6:45

What’s so special about Lasalle?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/21

We continue our series exploring Montreal’s 19 boroughs. Next up Lassalle and as Montreal expert Thom Seivewright explains, Lassalle really has it all. Thom Seivewright is a tour guide turned social media star. He can be heard every Saturday at 7:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing hidden gems and facts you may not know about Montreal.

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7:19

Chef V: All about the spuds!

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/21

Mashed, fried, or roasted- we love potatoes! Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares her foolproof roasted potato recipe. Chef and TV host Vanessa Gianfrancesco can heard every Saturday at 8:20 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing her favourite recipes and kitchen tips.

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6:38

A love letter to Park Ex

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas ·

2026/02/21

In his second book on his beloved Park Extension, Montreal author ofThe Grand Tour of Park Ex & Assorted Half-Told YarnsAndreas Kessaris writes a love letter to his neighborhood and its people.

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