Laura Miller, Director & Head of Public Policy with Uber Canada, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how Canadians utilize car-sharing services like Uber and how they are graded by the drivers that get them around town.

Dr. Greg German, physician, microbiologist, clinician, and investigator, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how scientists are using this new technology to fight diseases like E. coli.

Calissa Ngozi, a mental health expert, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how artificial intelligence is helping in ways that we haven't experienced before.  Is it time to acknowledge the benefits of AI in a sector that desperately needs help?

Brianne Kent, an Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair (II) in Translational Neuroscience and Dementia, joins Rob to talk about research on Alzheimer's and how blood thinners might slow some of the disease's characteristics.

Music historian Aaron Chapman joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss the deeply-rooted history of Vancouver's music scene and talk about using the city as a starting point for a North American tour, the legend of some local venues, and more!  Aired August 22, 2026.

Vince Barletta from Harvest Manitoba joins Rob Fai to discuss the challenges and successes that come with operating a food bank in Canada.

National Weekends host Rob Fai is joined by Vel Omazic, from Canada's Music Incubator to discuss the business of streaming and how those who do try to make a go of it. (Aired August 30, 2026).

Richard Nimijean is an Associate Professor of Canadian Studies at Carleton University and joins host Rob Fai to discuss if Canada is battling internally with patriotism vs. politics during this current trade war with the United States. Aired August 30, 2026.

Marika Olynyk understands the world of butterflies more than most and joins Rob Fai to explain why monarch butterflies are taking over the Prairies.

Jock Finlayson is one of Canada's top voices on the economy and joins Rob Fai to discuss in plain terms how Canada might be able to replace the U.S. market or at least weather this trade war storm. Aired August 29, 2026.

Dr. Andrew Wister joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss how we can protect our seniors and those with disabilities from feeling isolated.

Dr. Samuel Roscoe, from the University of British Columbia, joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss the challenges Canada would face should its supply chain break down during the current trade war with the United States. Aired August 29, 2026.

Dr. Saibal Ray joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to discuss whether Canada's decision to go back at the United States on tariffs, dollar-for-dollar, will end up hurting Canadians. Aired August 29, 2026.

Rob McMahon joins National Weekends host Rob Fai to shine light on just one of many challenges facing those who live in Northern Canada.  Segment aired August 30, 2026.

We look into the challenges that many newcomers face when they arrive in Canada, hoping to continue working in their field, only to find several hurdles that can stunt their growth within our country.  Dr. Rupa Banerjee has a fantastic perspective on this topic and joined us on August 29th to discuss the challenges and opportunities that can come from this discussion.