Weekends with Joanne Vrakas
Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.
Episodes
Jennifer Russell is a psychologist and she joined Sue Smith to talk about trauma.
Dr. Jennifer Russell joins Weekends With Joanne Vrakas every Sunday morning at 8:40am.
Raphaël Melançon joins Sue Smith, in for Joanne Vrakas, to preview this afternoon's CAQ leadership vote to determine Quebec's next Premier.
Raphaël Melançon is a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
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With the recent verdict holding Meta and Google accountable for online safety, what does that mean for your kids? Tamara Soles joined Sue Smith (filling in for Joanne Vrakas).
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explores the findings and explains how a father’s mental health can shape the wellbeing of the entire family.
Graham Dodds, Professor & Associate Chair in the Department of Political Science, Concordia University, joined Sue Smith, who was filling in for Joanne Vrakas.
Is Quebec maple syrup pure? Dr. Sylvain Charlebois spoke with Sue Smith, filling in for Joanne Vrakas.
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, better known as ‘The Food Professor’, is Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University. He joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Saturday at 7:10 a.m. to discuss everything from fluctuations in grocery prices to food...
More adults than ever are identifying with ADHD, but is the condition truly on the rise, or is social media shaping how we label everyday struggles?
Speaking with Joanne Vrakas is clinical psychologist Jennifer Russell breaks down what ADHD actually looks like in adults, the risks of self-diagnosis, and why getting a proper assessment matters.
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Rosé,your go-to glass might reveal more than your taste.
Speaking with Joanne Vrakas, wine expert Jon Cercone explores how choosing a wine is a small but very public decision, one that can hint at your personality, your mindset, and even how you want to be seen.
Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his win...
What do you do when a local cat keeps sneaking into your neighbourhood library?
If you’re Dorval librarian Amanda Judd, you turn a problem into a charming solution.
Is breast really best, or is the debate more complicated than we’ve been told?
As questions swirl around the baby formula industry, the long‑running breast milk vs. formula discussion is back in the spotlight.
Dr. Christopher Labos breaks down the science.
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.
Political analyst Sandy White weighs in and also looks to new polling suggesting franco voters may be leaning towards the Liberal Party.
Still wondering what to serve for Easter brunch?
Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco shares simple, seasonal ideas you can pull together at the last minute, without sacrificing flavor.From a spring‑ready frittata to fluffy carrot cake pancakes, there are crowd‑pleasing dishes that make hosting feel effortless.
New research is shedding light on paternal depression following childbirth.
How does depression in fathers differ from what mothers experience, and what are the consequences when it goes untreated?
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles explores the findings and explains how a father’s mental health can shape the wellbeing of the entire family.
What if protecting your brain started on your plate?
We’ve long heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but growing evidence suggests your diet doesn’t just shape your body, it may also influence your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joanne speaks with nutritionist Kim Arrey about the powerful connection between the gut and the brain, and how everyday food choices could help keep your mind sharper...
Is the seven year itch a real thing? Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Russell on when feelings actually change and why it's okay.
Does a wine list stress you out? Wine expert Jon Cercone has a step by step guide on how to ask for what you want at the restaurant.
In her new book, "A Montreal Cook," Lesley Chesterman writes a love letter to the city. Chesterman explores the city’s French-inspired food culture and what sets it apart.
Staged collisions are up 400% in Canada. Driving.ca’s Lorraine Sommerfeld on how would-be fraudsters are targeting you on the roads.
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Ozempic is set to be offered in pill form soon. But before GLP-1 medications, diet pills were once all the rage. Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 takes a look at what was in those pills. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.
Canada is set to increase its defence spending to 5% by 2035. Political analyst Sandy White says this is good news but it may take some creative accounting.
Put down the phones, grab some board games and go back to the 90s. Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles on why more and more parents are choosing to go analog with their kids.
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