AI went from a scifi concept and limited research projects to daily life incredibly fast, but to we have to take a moment to understand it better? My guest today is Dr. Mahtab Sarvmaili, the director of the new Responsible AI Lab at UNB. She joins me to talk about the goals and mandate for Read more... The post Interview: Dr. Mahtab Sarvmaili (UNB Responsible AI Lab) appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
Doing plays outside creates a certain amount of challenge and opportunity in equal measure. My guests today are all involved with the numerous outdoor shows for the Taking It To The Streets portion of the 2026 Notable Acts Theatre Festival. Len Falkenstein, festival artistic director and co-director of The Rural Gap and The Anchor; Brandon Read more... The post The Lunchbox Interview: Notable Acts 2026: Outdoor Shows appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
What does it take to make a play? Ideas, patience and writing, although coaching and support go far. My guests today are all involved in elements of the one-act plays, readings and production from this year’s Notable Acts Theatre Festival. Len Falkenstein is the Festival Artistic Director; Monika Rennick is the playwright of Detective Richard; Read more... The post The Lunchbox Interview: Notable Acts 2026 One Acts and Readings appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
Sometimes, a celebration of life comes from an entire musical… My guests today are all part of the Notable Acts 2026 mainstage production of The Dog Dies, a comedy-musical-drama production about the life and eventual death of a beloved pooch, Steve. Hannah McKellar is a multi-hyphenate playwright and performer (and vet!), who wrote the musical Read more... The post The Lunchbox Interview: Notable Acts presents “The Dog Dies” appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
It’s summertime, when thoughts go to steady work, rock and roll, and inevitable distractions. My guests today are Len Falkenstein (director), Jake Martin (co-director), Mary Walker (Princess of France) and Alex Macallister (Prince of Navarre), all involved in one of the summer Shakespeare plays being staged by Bard In The Barracks, Love’s Labour Lost. They Read more... The post The Lunchbox Interview: BitB: “Love’s Labour Lost” appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
A case of mistaken jealousy, potential redemption and… a bear? What’s not to like? My guests today are John Ball (Director), Shannon Munn (Hermione) and Scott Shannon (Leontes) from the Bard in the Barracks production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. They join me to talk about the emotional arc and weight of this play, whether Read more... The post The Lunchbox Interview: BitB: “The Winter’s Tale” appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
My guest today is author Lemlem Adenech Handome, whose book I Am A Woman Born Of A Woman both celebrates the strength and resilience of the women on whom she has based her name, but takes a critical eye toward systemic and non-obvious sexism, with the goal of making it visible and defeatable. The post Interview: Lemlem Adanech Handome (“I Am A Woman Born Of A Woman”) appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
When a person is lost, their impact can be celebrated in the art — and memories — they left behind. My guest today is Lori Quick, the Exhibitions & Communications Coordinator at the UNB Centre for Learning Futures and the UNB Art Centre. She has spearheaded an exhibition of the works of beloved Fredericton artist Read more... The post Interview: Lori Quick (Remembering Biff Mitchell) appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
If we really want to know each other, why don’t we just ask? My guest today is Fae Johnstone, an advocate for queer issues and is travelling across the country along with Victoria Bucholtz for the Trans Canada Tour. With over 60 events planned, they hope to provide a platform for the curious and the Read more... The post Interview: Fae Johnstone (Trans Canada Tour) appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
If you know or find anything that might lead to the discovery of Michael Keetch, please contact the RCMP. My guest today is Anita Fougere, whose brother, Michael Keetch, went missing over a year ago. Clues have been found, but they lead to more questions than answers. Anita joins me to talk about her brother Read more... The post Interview: Looking For Michael Keetch appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9.
