



Dealing with tough news during the holidays
Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

The fallout of the US capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by John Parisella, formerly Robert Bourassa’s Chief of Staff, former Quebec’s delegate in New York City, Senior Advisor of Business Outreach at National’s Montreal office. Image: Matias Delacroix/AP Photo

Good of bad cholesterol? Dr. Chris Labos explains
Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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.

Canada's 2026 political forecast
Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.

Dr. Soles: Are New Year's resolutions really helpful for kids?
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

The latest on the US military operation in Venezuela
Roger Hilton is a non-resident fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Vienna. Roger joined Jay Farrar to talk about the US military operation in Venezuela.

Your end of year psychological assessment
Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Your picture now being taken by border agents when travelling to the United States
Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Steve Waterhouse, cybersecurity expert.

Curing the hangover from holiday drinking
Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by 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.

Dr. Soles: Emotional exhaustion during the holidays
Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.