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Interview: Charlie N. Townsend
May 100:23:36Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Charlie N. Townsend. He is known for his work in "The Night They Came Home" and "Sins Of The Bride". https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10700029/ https://worstthingmovie.com/charlietownsend
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Artist Interview: Roshanak
May 100:17:08Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Rojhin Taebi interviews musician Roshanak.
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Bill 101 criticized as “disaster” for students with disabilities
May 100:29:01Tap to summarizeMay 1, 2026 -- Ceremony, a documentary directed by Nuxalk filmmaker Banchi Hanuse, had its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs, one of North America’s largest documentary festivals. Portley Ghartey-Joshnson speaks with Qwaxw Siwallace, who appears in the film, about the significance of bringing Ceremony to Hot Docs, and the broader importance of Indigenous storytelling. Plus, the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 101, also known as the “Putting Student Achievement First Act,” is drawing criticism from disability advocates and education groups across the province. Host Emma Amodio speaks with David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, to learn more. Harsh Kumar has the top headlines of the week.
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ArtReach Opportunity Round Up: May 1, 2026
May 100:05:58Tap to summarizeA round up of funding opportunities for youth in the arts, skill-building workshops, and exhibition opportunities, and based on the April 24th, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ BREAKTHROUGHS FILM FESTIVAL - CREW CONNECT https://www.breakthroughsfilmfestival.com/crew-connect/application PAPRIKA FESTIVAL 2026 https://paprikafestival.com/festivals/2026/ CALL FOR PROPOSALS - ARTS EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS https://workmanarts.com/employment-opportunities/education-course-proposals/ CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS - ALUCINE LATIN FILM + MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL https://alucinefestival.ca/ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - REELWORLD FILM FESTIVAL https://filmfreeway.com/reelworld
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Artist Review | Carine Au Micro
Apr 3000:17:11Tap to summarizeKejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey, in conversation with Carine Au Micro Beninois musician, band leader and symbiotic dancer based in Montreal. Carine Au Micro shares methods on developing the Afrobeat Folk style of Doto N'Ase (2022) album and previous Ola Si (2018) EP. In her native Mino language, Carine’s stories touch on memories of Benin, love, grief and optimism for the future. Her advice to fellow storytellers is to remain sincere and “stay real to your feelings and don’t be afraid to express those feelings”. Visit https://carineaumicro.com Host: Kejo Buchanan Artist: Carine Au Micro
Transcribe →Interview: Amy Lyndon
Apr 2400:28:19Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Amy Lyndon. Lyndon is a celebrity booking and acting coach. https://thelyndontechnique.com/about-amy-lyndon/
Transcribe →Interview: Sean Cully
Apr 2400:25:40Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Sean Cully. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13801694/bio/?ref_=nmmi_ql_1
Transcribe →Interview: Michelle Carney
Apr 2400:21:34Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan interviews actress Michelle Carney. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14892614/
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Artist Interview: Ron Loos
Apr 2400:16:42Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Amanda Shekarchi interviews artist Ron Loos.
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Eight years after Toronto van attack, addressing gender-based violence remains critical
Apr 2400:29:00Tap to summarizeApril 24, 2026 -- This week marks eight years since the 2018 Toronto van attack, an act of gender-based violence that killed 11 people. The anniversary is now recognized as Anne Marie D’Amico Day of Kindness and Love, and highlights the ongoing need for gender-based violence education and support. Host Emma Amodio speaks with Rachel Morrison from the North York Women’s Shelter about the work they do and why centring kindness matters. Then, Kinza Zafar takes listeners to the “ice man” sculpture, where people react to Drake’s latest stunt. Plus, Olivia Chow weighs in as firefighters move in to hose it down.
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