Conversion therapy is officially banned in Canada, closing a chapter in a long fight for the LGBTQ2 community and their advocates. Today, we talk to Michael Kwag, the director of Knowledge Exchange and Policy Development at the Community-Based Research Centre, also known as (CBRC). They’ve been big advocates of the conversion therapy ban. We're going to hear from Kwang all about the fight to get this bill passed and what it means for the queer community going forward

Canada's conversion therapy ban

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

Friday, October 3, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty gives an overview of the situation at TMSU: Fall elections will be held after a postponement motion fails, while an external report believes outside interference is likely. After the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Kinza Zafar covers a conversation hosted by the Canadian Freelance Union on how art drives resistance, amplifies the plights of Indigenous communities and builds solidarity.

TMSU holding fall elections, outside interference likely: report

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Darrain Felton. You can watch him in the horror film “Urban Flesh Eaters”.

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9378609/?fbclid=PAb21jcANQCphleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpyeH3D14lHRIbyGLVbb_W1GsL4aLI5GLf4lShGZu0Je7tyQT_HiwP5-j_Bj4_aem_zqHDNlClwFlw8LMxHu30EA

Interview: Darrain Felton (2025)

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews stand up comedian David Reuben. 

https://www.thecomedygreenroom.com/

Interview: David Reuben (2025)

Friday, October 10, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on the latest evictions at the Dufferin Grove Park homeless encampment. Also, a protest against suspending school trustees at the opening of a new TDSB school. Kinza Zafar covers how Toronto's controversial bubble zone bylaw could change protesting as we know it at universities, in an interview with TMU criminology professor Dan Horner. Portley Ghartey-Johnson has this week's news roundup.

Toronto's Bubble Zone Bylaw could Change University Protests

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews rapper James Bright.

https://jamesbright.ca/

Interview: James Bright

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Jennifer Donati. She is known for her role on “Little House On The Prairie” playing “Baby” Rose. Jennifer has a book, "More Than Just The Prairie", out now.

https://www.amazon.ca/More-Than-Prairie-JEnnifer-Donati/dp/B0CXBH5GQD

Interview: Jennifer Donati

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews comedian Connor King. He will be in Toronto on October 24th and 25th. 

https://www.youtube.com/@connorkingme

Interview: Connor King

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews former actor from “Little House on The Prairie”,  David Friedman. He will be appearing with the cast for the reunion special this December. 

https://www.instagram.com/officialdavidfriedman/?hl=en

Interview: David Friedman

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Pamela Roylance. She is known for her role as Sarah Reed Carter in “Little House On The Prairie”. 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0747398/

Interview: Pamela Roylance

Friday, October 24, 2025 — In this episode, Met Radio's coverage on Bill 33 that is drawing criticism from various groups. It proposes more government control over various levels of education. Host Gabriel Hilty speaks with chairperson of the Canadian Students Federation Ontario on the impact the bill will have in post-secondary education. Kinza Zafar reports from a rally against the potential impacts at public school boards, like a return of police to schools. Manju Boopathiraj has this week's news roundup.

'Unnecessary, a distraction from underfunding': Student groups slam Bill 33

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews director and producer Nik Tizekker. He is the director of "Butch Cassidy's Forgotten Outlaw" which is out now.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4427413/

Interview: Nik Tizekker (2025)

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and artist Travis Turner. His artist name is Little T, he has a new project out now. 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3281984/

Artist Interview: Travis Turner/Little T

Friday, November 7, 2025 — In this LIVE episode, host Gabriel Hilty breaks down the 2025 federal budget introduced Tuesday. Economics professor Lars Osberg explains how the budget contains tax breaks for businesses but few affordability measures for daily life. Kinza Zafar reports on TMU community members speaking out, after students were assaulted by a former Israeli soldier at a Wednesday event hosted by a TMU student group. Manju Boopathiraj has this week's news roundup.

Federal budget 2025 sparse on affordability, targets 'business community'

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist Gxbby. Her single Down The Street features rapper Joey Rose. 

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/down-the-street-feat-joey-rose-single/1843287663

Artist Interview: Gxbby

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress and opera singer Molly Flanagan. 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8788205/

Interview: Molly Flanagan

Friday, November 14, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines covering a new TMU student residence, Toronto allowing neighourhood retail again and increases to TTC service. Kinza Zafar follows the story of Toronto city housing and senior workers voting for a strike mandate amid feeling a 'sense of despair'. Gabriel Hilty reports on homelessness in Toronto including the upcoming winter plan from the city and talking to local artist Richard Todd who is raising awareness through a song.

Toronto housing, senior workers vote for strike mandate amid 'sense of despair'

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews fitness trainer Nsauni Baffoe. His gym Ferris 360 is located in Toronto.

https://ferris360.com/

Interview: Nsauni Baffoe (2025)

Join Calan Pittis as he walks us through a haunted Toronto tour. With stops at a number of familiar downtown landmarks, listeners are presented with stories of their paranormal history. Produced for Hallowe'en 2025.

Haunted Toronto Tour

Friday, November 21, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty has the breaking report from the Friday candidate forum for the upcoming Students' Union election at Toronto Metropolitan University. Only a few candidates attended, and students were largely absent. Kinza reports on the fallout of Ontario's controversial Bill 33, with director Andrea Vásquez Jiménez of Policing Free Schools. Gabriel also looks at the creation of guidelines for artificial intelligence use in healthcare with Dr. Alexander Caudarella, CEO of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. Portley Ghartey-Johnson has this week's headline roundup.

TMSU heads into by-election: Do students know?

Join Manju Boopathiraj for an interview with comedian and wellness speaker Dena Jackson on her recently published debut book, 'Self Help Me: The Book'.

Interview: Dena Jackson

Friday, November 28, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on the controversial housing law Bill 60 passed Monday by the Ontario government amid protest in the chamber In the interview, housing advocate Diana Chan McNally explains how the law rolls back protections and further burdens tenants. She was one of the people kicked out of the public gallery while protesting the bill. Kinza reports on an upcoming Toronto rally against wage theft in an interview with Deena Ladd, executive director at the Toronto Workers' Action Centre. Harsh Kumar has this week's headline roundup.

More balance? Advocates say Bill 60 rolls back rights, burdens tenants

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi actor Quasheem D. Herring. He has appeared in indie films “The Follower” and “My Man”. He will be starring in the upcoming thriller “Just Can't Leave You Alone” which will be out in 2026.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10882927/?ref_=nmvg_ov_bk

Interview: Quasheem D. Herring (2025)

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and dancer Ihar Yakimau. He is set to appear in the movie “Short Fuse”.

https://www.iharyakimau.com/

Interview: Ihar Yakimau (2025)

Met Radio's Donovan interviews Alexander Whitfield, founder of WhitMedia Studios and the podcast Hustle Over Everything. WhitMedia Studios is located in Oshawa, Ontario. Hustle Over Everything talks about business trends and entrepreneurship.

Interview: Alexander Whitfield (2025)

Join Liliana Perez for an interview at Versatile Barbershop on St. Clair Ave W. to hear about the craft of barbering and how the shop has evolved through its decades of operation in Toronto.

Interview with Versatile Barbershop

Met Radio's Rojhin Taebi interviews Hamilton-based band Superstar Crush.

Artist Interview: Superstar Crush

Friday, December 12, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to introduce fare capping on the TTC meaning riders won't pay after a number of rides per month. It is planned to be set at 47 rides in 2026, and lower to 40 in 2027. Post-secondary students are set to be left out of the changes, advocacy group TTCRiders explains the impacts and shortcomings of the plan. Kinza Zafar reports from a panel of local activists on International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, to hear about current pressing issues. Gabriel Hilty has this week's headline roundup.

TTC to give free rides with 2026 fare cap plan, post-secondary students left out

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and dancer Andre Bellos. 

https://www.andrebellos.com/media-kit

Interview: Andre Bellos (2025)

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Rafiq Omair. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafiqomair/?originalSubdomain=ca
https://thevarsity.ca/2024/09/29/spotlight-engineering-student-rafiq-omair-on-the-dream-lab/

Interview: Rafiq Omair

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Jeff A. Smith.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9652032/

Interview: Jeff A. Smith (2025)

Friday, December 19, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on breaking updates from the Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union TMSU, which has an independent investigator looking at whether two student groups violated their policies. It follows a Nov. 5 off-campus event where the Students Supporting Israel group hosted an Israeli soldier, who physically confronted protesters. Kinza Zafar reports from court where Treaty Nine First Nations are suing Ontario over Bill 5, which aims to speed up land development. The province has asked the court to throw out the case before arguments are heard. Manju Boopathiraj has this week's headline roundup.

Treaty 9 First Nations sue province over land use and Bill 5, Ontario wants case thrown out

Friday, December 26, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on the Allan Gardens food bank as part of Met Radio's holiday programming. Food bank usage has spiked since 2019, and the food bank has served over 63 thousand in 2025. Due to a redevelopment of the property, it will be forced to close in 2026 and doesn't yet have a place to go.

Allan Gardens food bank threatened by redevelopment: 'We don't have anywhere to go'

Met Radio's Donovan Interviews actress and lifecoach Jennifer Rosario. 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0741042/

Interview: Jennifer Rosario

Friday, January 2, 2026 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty is joined by the Local Journalism Initiative's journalist at Met Radio Mia Johnson, along with host of the Intersection Kinza Zafar. Met Radio's news team discusses news in 2025, and what they've learned reporting for community radio in Toronto.

The Met Radio news team discusses news in 2025, and reporting in Toronto

Song Talk Episode 116 - Chord-Substitutions (April 5, 2016)

This week on FemRadio we are talking all things Venus Fest!  The upcoming music festival is slated as artistic celebration in the spirit of intersectional feminism.  
Stacey sat down with The creator of Venus Fest, Aerin Fogel (aka Queen of Swords) as well as festival headliners Lido Pimienta. and Carmen Elle of Diana, to discuss why in 2017, a feminist music festival still causes controversy, and how Venus Fest is long overdue in our Canadian music scene.
And Emily, Stacey and Sam have your Canadian Feminist News Headlines, Toronto events, and stuff we're digging this week. 
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