Michael Holden, an assistant professor in the faculty of education at the University of Winnipeg, speaks to host Marcy Markusa about the pros and cons of AI in schools.

And Aaron Benarroch, the director of recruitment and International Education with the Winnipeg School Division, talks with guest host Marjorie Dowhos about a surge in international K-12 students this year, including the impact of shifting political relations with the U.S., the challenges of finding homestay families, and how the program benefits both local students and the community.

As activism drops off, a panel of three university students weigh in. Finance student River Inan, political science student Victoria Romero and business student Kyler Zaenali share their thoughts on the future, politics and what needs to change.

From cries of "Get off your phone!" to "Why are you making offensive comments?" multi-generational conversations can stall pretty quickly ... how to keep talking with your family and friends this summer. Writer and professor Randy Boyagoda speaks with host Marcy Markusa.

Anna Moar and Kadin McCron speak with host Marcy Markusa about their move into drug-free transitional housing in St. Boniface after living on a Winnipeg riverbank. They share how they connected with St. Boniface Street Links, their struggles with addiction and homelessness, and their hopes for a new start.

Also on the podcast today: Avrom Charach, spokesperson for the Manitoba Professional Property Managers Association, talks about how landlords could help ease Winnipeg’s homelessness crisis. He talks about why wraparound supports are essential, what landlords need before opening up units, and how Housing First programs can succeed — with the right help.