PODCAST: The Sam Laprade Show – April 20, 2023

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Apr 20, 2023 02:02:03 PM.

Last Updated Apr 25, 2023 03:34:46 PM.

Hour 1: Listen Here

0:00: PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President for the National Capital Region, Alex Silas calls in from the picket lines in Ottawa.

10:41: Karen Littlewood from the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation speaks on the state of education in the province.

20:48: Andrea Gunraj from the Canadian Women’s Foundation talks about a symbol used to identify abuse.

33:38: Scotia Wealth Senior Wealth Advisor Graham Fallis quells your retirement fears.

Hour 2: Listen Here

0:00: City Councilor Steve Desroches talks on the LRT inquiry recommendations.

12:28: Alan Place raises awareness of a fundraiser to help a young family in a time of need.

21:09: Founder of Canadians United Against Hate, Fareed Khan comments on a rise in hate crimes against the Muslim community.

34:08: Publicist and music commentator, Eric Alper, highlights the most important music festivals in North America.

Hour 3: Listen Here

Lunch with Sam

Joining Sam today is liberal strategist Greg MacEachern and Chris Day, President of Winston Wilmont. They dive deep into the PSAC Strike, discussing who they think is garnering more public support, how they see the strike ending, and if this strike will have a lasting legacy.

The Business Lunch with the Ottawa Business Journal

21:42: Stig Larsson speaks about LevelSix, a water sports brand with a focus on sustainability.

28:33: Co-Owners Ashley Braun and Mike Coles share about Hickory Lane Alpacas.

32:30: Dr Rebecca Auer from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute joins Sam with the latest news regarding her research.

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