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the Show
Radio Active is an engaging, eye-opening and entertaining
slice of Edmonton that informs, discovers, delights,
provokes and entertains.
What happened today, what’s happening now, and
what’s going to happen tonight. The program brings
you up to date on the events of the day, reacts to breaking
news, and helps you get ready for the night and the
weekend.
Sports:
- Bill Roach's daily look at Sports, right after the
5:30 p.m. CBC 740 News.
- Bob Stauffer of the U of A has the latest in Varsity
sports, Thursday 4:20 p.m.
Business:
- Chuck Regehr of The Business Network with the days'
top stories at 4:15 p.m.
- David Noble of RBC Dominion Securities with the
closing market numbers right before the 5:30 p.m.
news.
- Debi Andrus reports on the major trends in business
and marketing.
Visual Arts and Culture:
- Gilbert Bouchard brings us his own unique take on
visual art, theatre, architecture, graphic novels
and more.
Science:
- Pat Senson of Quirks and Quarks brings us new, interesting
and sometimes very humourous stories from the world
of science. Wednesdays at 4:40 p.m.
Technology:
- Nora Young downloads the latest changes in the world
of everyday technology
Books:
- Laurie Greenwood with her pick for a great read,
Tuesdays at 4:45 p.m.
Contests:
- Hat Trick: if you answer the question correctly
you get a CBC T-Shirt, if the other contestants answer
correctly too you all get a CBC Travel Mug too.
Pop Culture:
- Jesse Wente as pop culture critc each Friday at
5:20 p.m.
Politics:
- The political panel weighs in on the week in provincial
and federal politics. Peter McCormick of the University
of Lethbridge and Keith Brownsey of Mount Royal College.
Tuesdays at 4:05 p.m.
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