Hosts Katia Galati and Talha Hashmani explore the challenges that Toronto’s shelter system currently faces. This episode is part two of a six-part series for the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Local Journalism Initiative

The Unhoused and The Unprepared: The Tale of Two Crises

Scope reporter Josephine Tse interviews Sophie Hackett, curator of "What it means to be seen: Photography and Queer Visibility." The exhibit runs until August 24 at Ryerson University's Image Centre. 

Interview: Sophie Hackett, curator of "What it means to be seen: Photography & Queer Visibility."

On the first day of every month, I say "Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit." But why do we say those three words? And where did the phrase even come from? This is a brief dive into the rabbit hole of the phrase and what silly superstitions can mean to us.

FIRST PLACE: Down The Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit Hole by Ailey Yamamoto

Future Frequencies 

Future Frequencies: 15 Years by Marlee

Future Frequencies: Light, Life, and Death by Echo

Susan teaches listeners about the importabnce of biodoversity in ravine areas. She mentions some ravines in the Toronto area and shares the projects and groups she's part of to take care of them. She also gives listeners some ways to get involved with similar projects.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 193: Ravine Biodiversity

Anne teaches listeners what makes a city "bird friendly," what the City of Toronto is doing to ensure this status and what listeners can do to help birds.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 194: Toronto: A Bird Friendly City?

Friday, March 14, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriela Ponte speaks with Toronto Metropolitan University graduate Stella Kulagowski about her burlesque, drag, song, and immersive theatre adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s 1842 short story, The Masque of the Red Death. Then, an interview with Beverlee Rasmussen, a Canadian small business expert, about how small businesses can monopolize on the tariff war.

Entrepreneurs and businesses should take advantage of U.S. tariff threats, expert says

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist and actor, Jeph Haven. "Snk/Swm" is available now on all platforms.  

https://www.instagram.com/jephhaven/?hl=en. 
https://unitedmasters.com/m/snk-swm

Artist Interview: Jeph Haven

Met Radio’s Donovan Lacroxi interviews gospel artist, King David. He recently released his single "Get Off Your High Horse".

https://linktr.ee/kingdavidakinyemi?fbclid=PAY2xjawJKwspleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABprJqHNgdD0MXSsGfCl1u8QgkYZnlc9uETQM9U4R55QJ1UIIIrzU0CI8Gvg_aem_MboZUCFOS9bIsmBvGvUJ3A

Artist Interview: King David

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Dasan Onyx Frazier. Known on social media as Onyx, he is an influencer, actor, entrepreneur, and model.

https://dasanonyxfrazier.com/

Interview: Dasan Onyx Frazier

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews human rights advocate, Shelly Khushal. 
https://www.instagram.com/shellykhushal/?hl=en

Interview: Shelly Khushal

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interview actress Destiny Love. She plays Laura Peterson on “Beyond The Gates”.

https://beyondthegates.fandom.com/wiki/Destiny_Love
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11052120/

Interview: Destiny Love

Met Radio Donovan Lacroxi interviews producer and writer, Tiara West. Her short film “Melanie & Kyle” is out now.

https://linktr.ee/Tiarawest?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9debbb03-6dcb-4a68-a04e-f6033f70f792--

Interview: Tiara West

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Tom Fraser, who is a union researcher based in Toronto. His first book, “Invested in Crisis: Public Sector Pensions Against the Future”, was published by Between the Lines in 2025.


https://www.amazon.ca/Invested-Crisis-Public-Pensions-Against/dp/1771136693

Interview: Tom Fraser

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews “inner beauty expert” Dr. Lashaunda Lucas. She has a self-help workbook called "UNPACK YOUR S.H.I.T.", which stands for Shame, Hurts, Insecurities, and Thoughts.

Interview: Dr. Lashaunda Lucas

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Noel Miller from Design Fitness. Design Fitness is focussed on Self-Care to restore health. 

https://www.designfitness.ca/

Interview: Noel Miller

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Lawrence Saint-Victor. He is seen on the well-known soap opera "The Bold & Beautiful" playing Carter Walton. He was recently in the film "The Accused" which is out now.

https://x.com/lsaintvictor?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/lsaintvic/?hl=en

Interview: Lawrence Saint-Victor

Cheryl talks about the pilot goat grazing project she lead for the city of Toronto. She explained the benefits of goat grazing, the goats' wellness and if the goats will be back for more projects.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 195: City of Toronto's Prescribed Goat Grazing Project

Wendy teaches listeners about how the City of Toronto protects its ravines through the Toronto Ravine Strategy. She also mentions how the community can get involved and help take care of the ravines.

Toronto Nature Now Ep. 196: Protecting Toronto's Ravines

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews the artists behind the new single, “Figure It Out”, Mønaé, Rated Genius, Chad Beloin, and Where's Jerome. “Figure It Out” is available on all platforms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbr0Rz9rfS8

Artist Interview: "Figure It Out" Single

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews social worker Radinka Jeyathas. They talk about self love, boundaries, self-centeredness, and self awareness.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/radinka-jeyathas-make-a-move-life-counselling-toronto-on/894977

Interview: Radinka Jeyathas

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and producer Lucas Lockwood. He has made appearances in “S.W.A.T.”, “Hacks”, and “The Terminal List”.

Interview: Lucas Lockwood (2025)

Residence Program brings builders from across the country to The Canadian Canoe Museum

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Jamison Jones and actress Lisa LoCicero. Their project "Beginning Tomorrow" tells the story of a couple trying to rekindle an old flame to create a future together. They spend one magical night reminiscing about the past to determine if they're better off together or apart. As the story unfolds they tell truths, exchange lies, make romantic advances, but as we peel back the layers, what’s keeping them from rekindling the flame stares them in the face.

Interview: Beginning Tomorrow Film

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews screenwriter and casting director Scotty Mullen.


https://www.scottymullen.com/aboutscottymullen


Interview: Scotty Mullen

Kejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey in conversation with Susanne Dorder a healer based in the GTA of  Suriname heritage and the Caribbean diaspora who combines expressive arts and psychotherapy into her work in research and education.  As a PHD candidate with nearly 20 years of experience empowering individuals and groups, Susanne has developed Africentric healing methods and teachings through her training and workbook, Black Ligature Expressive Arts Songs & Stories (B.L.E.S.S.). Susanne Dorder encourages us to engage in wellness practices, including art-based modalities of music, movement and storytelling, to help maintain balance within our lives.

Visit www.schoolofexat.com
Host: Kejo Buchanan
Artist: Susanne Dorder

Artist Review | Susanne Dorder

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress and director Taylor Foster. She is working on a small budget film "Wally Jackson And The Probability Love And Car Accidents" .
She is known for her appearance in Netflix's “Dear White People".

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6327290/
https://www.taylrfostr.com/projects

Interview: Taylor Foster

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Dwayne P. Mitchell, he is an actor, artist, and activist. Originally from Atlanta, GA, Dwayne’s passion for bridging art and activism has been the foundation of his artistry since his youth. He is a first-generation college graduate holding a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vocal Performance - from the Historically Black institution, Fisk University; and a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.  He is in the musical "Back To The Future" which will be going on an international tour soon. 

Interview: Dwayne P. Mitchell

Met Radio's Sarra Gillani interviews Toronto-based R&B artist, INDIRA. She released her debut EP, Indiscreet, on May 16, 2025. They chat all about the EP, INDIRA's writing process, and much more! (Originally aired on Morning Mixtape, 2025-June-05)

Artist Interview: INDIRA

Met Radio's Donovan Laxcroxi interviews actor and writer John Pope. He is known for his work in "Dexter: Original Sin". 

https://www.itsjohnpope.com/

Interview: John Pope

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Kristen Vaganos. She plays Molly on ABC’S “General Hospital”. 

https://www.kristenvaganos.com/

Interview: Kristen Vaganos

Met Radio's Amanada Shekarchi interviews Greta Kline from Frankie Cosmos.

Artist Interview: Frankie Cosmos (Greta Kline)

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Jamie Rezanour. She has made appearances on "Blue Bloods" and "Matlock".

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7667170/

Interview: Jamie Rezanour

Kejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey in conversation with Adrian Sutherland a Juno Nominated roots rocker from Attawapiskat First Nation. Adrian speaks on Northern life in James Bay, the challenges and nuances of merging contemporary sound with traditional Cree lyrics through music on his sophomore album Precious Diamonds (2024). And we are fortunate to gather an inside glimpse of a new publication due to launch later this year.  Precious Diamonds is a blended composition of Aboriginal lore, language, spirituality, land and legacy empowering Travellers “to be good humans, neighbours and community members” - Adrian Sutherland.

Visit adriansutherlandmusic.com

Host: Kejo Buchanan
Artist: Adrian Sutherland

Artist Review  | Adrian Sutherland

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Gene Gabriel. 

https://www.genegabriel.com/resume.html
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1214463/

Interview: Gene Gabriel

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews rapper and R&B artist Kidd Griffey.

https://www.youtube.com/@Iamkiddgriffey/playlists

Artist Interview: Kidd Griffey

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor DeLance Minefee. He has made appearances in “Blue Bloods”, “The Blacklist”, “Shades Of Blue”, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”, and more! 

https://www.delance.me/

Interview: DeLance Minefee

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