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Interview: Dr. Mahtab Sarvmaili (UNB Responsible AI Lab)

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AI went from a scifi concept and limited research projects to daily life incredibly fast, but to we have to take a moment to understand it better?

My guest today is Dr. Mahtab Sarvmaili, the director of the new Responsible AI Lab at UNB. She joins me to talk about the goals and mandate for this new lab, including some of the varied issues that fall under the its purview: everything from ethic uses, explainable generated output, and subtle changes to embedded training data.

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This Week in Fredericton: August 8-14, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we chat with Francie Morgan, a program coordinator for the non-profit organization Nature NB, about monarch butterflies and helping pollinators.

This Week in Fredericton is a weekly news show dedicated to bringing Fredericton residents news about their community and the people that shape it. It’s hosted by journalist Zachary Roman.

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Homemade Jams || 2026-08-07

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Artist – Track || Album
1.) Goofetroope – 2Hot || single
2.) Motherhood – Kyle Hangs Ten || single
3.) Kitsch – Jazz Chords || single
4.) Alpacas – Settle Up || single
5.) The Town Heroes – Super Bowl || single
6.) Absolute Losers – Your Colours || In The Crowd
7.) Gizmo – Pantone 312 || single
8.) Jon McKiel – Rosemary || single
9.) Kill Chicago – Through The Walls || The Next
10.) Doctor Mother Father – On & Off || single
11.) Too Bad Jim – Devil’s Highway || single
12.) Plush Torpedo – Plush Torpedo || Woof It Up
12.) Monteith – Blow Your Mind In Real Time || single
13.) Honey Gut – Buried Alive || Hunter-Gatherer
14.) Mike Bern – The Belt || single
15.) Evan Cooper – Run Away With Me || single
16.) Roblo’s Rock – Fell in love last night || Off The Floor

Mornings Are Hard || 2026-08-07

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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-08-07
Artist – Track || Album
1.) Plush Torpedo – Rock n’ Rollaids || Woof It Up
2.) Sook-Yin Lee – Resting Heart || 72RHR
3.) Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Sacrilege || Mosquito (Deluxe)
4.) Flowshine – Overdue for a Win || single
6.) Tame Impala – Let It Happen || Currents
7.) Marc McLaughlin – Phoebe Song || single
8.) Growing Pains – Crush || single
9.) SAULT – Why Why Why Why Why || 5
10.) Bayone – Oxygen || single
11.) Mind Bath, Beverly Glenn-Copeland || Dear Friend, Queer Friend || single
12.) Angela Autumn – Heavy Tobacco || single
13.) Spencer Burton – Cabin in the Woods || single
14.) Colin Fowlie – Passerby || East of Nowhere

This Week in Fredericton: August 1-7, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we sit down for a chat with Dr. Yang Qu, associate professor of chemistry at the University of New Brunswick, to discuss an exciting scientific discovery he and other researchers made.

This Week in Fredericton is a weekly news show dedicated to bringing Fredericton residents news about their community and the people that shape it. It’s hosted by journalist Zachary Roman.

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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-08-06

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Mornings Are Hard || 2026-08-06
Artist – Track || Album
1.) BA Johnston – Going to See The Mothman || I Don’t Know Who Needs To Hear This Right Now But They Are Never Coming Back and You Will Die Alone
2.) Rick White + Julie Doiron – In The Way || Together
3.) Mock Media – Straight Line || Rat Bastard
4.) La Sécurité – Nah Nah || Bingo!
5.) Earth Tongue – Dungeon Vision || Dungeon Vision
6.) Family Man – Death Has A Face || And So It Ends
7.) Kill Chicago – Race To The Bottom || The Next
8.) Kill Chicago – Wake Up At Noon || The Next
9.) Very Old Morris – That’s No Way To Act || single
10.) Holy Wave – dewy’s dirge || I’m DADA
11.) Pearla – You Didn’t Do Anything Wrong, You Just Broke My Heart || Song Room
12.) Body Type – Mulberry || Tally
13.) Butchie – Alabaster || single
14.) Protomartyr – Sounds We Cannot Hear || single

Mornings Are Hard || 2026-08-05

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Mornings Are Hard 2026-08-05
Artist – Track || Album
1.) Djo – Potion || The Crux
2.) THAO – Fossils || single
3.) The Beaches – Desdemona || The Professional
4.) HONEYMOAN – Low Blow || Body
5.) Radiator – Stray Cat || single
6.) Imperial Teen – Overdrive || single
7.) Dad Patrol – Sweet Thing || single
8.) Diary – Drive It || single
9.) Graham Hunt – Waiting For You To Come Home || Getting Older
10.) Port City Junk – Excuses, I’ve Got None || single
11.) The Sadies – Tell Her What I Said || Darker Circles
12.) Charlotte Cornfield, FEIST – Living With It || Hurts Like Hell
13.) Ora Cogan – Honey || Hard Hearted Woman
14.) BIG|BRAVE – a shape of shame || in grief or in hope

People Need Music: July 30, 2026

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Let’s celebrate New Brunswick artists through music for New Brunswick Day 2026!

Playlist

Jeremy Dutcher – Mehcinut

Julie Aubé – Nouveau-Brunswick

Julie Doiron – Nice To Come Home

David Myles – Don’t Drive Through

Mike Bern – The Belt

The Olympic Symphonium – Seize The Day

Jon McKiel – Rosemary

Marian – K-Leigh

qwinn – Sudden Stop

Lisa LeBlanc – Whole Lotta Talkin’

Kylie Fox – Bachelorette

Les Hay Babies – Fil de téléphone

Grand Theft Bus – Never Can Tell

Wolf Castle – Gravity / Levity

This Week in Fredericton: July 25-31, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we talk to the people behind a unique marketing campaign created in response to construction that could impact downtown businesses; and, Dr. Mary Louise McCarthy, who’s part of the team putting on this weekend’s inaugural Still Here: Emancipation Celebration festival.

This Week in Fredericton is a weekly news show dedicated to bringing Fredericton residents news about their community and the people that shape it. It’s hosted by journalist Zachary Roman.

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This Week in Fredericton: July 18-24, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we talk to the team behind a company creating a unique soil product with seaweed; and, an associate professor at the University of New Brunswick that led a team in creating a course for health care professionals about addressing barriers to reproductive healthcare in correctional settings.

This Week in Fredericton is a weekly news show dedicated to bringing Fredericton residents news about their community and the people that shape it. It’s hosted by journalist Zachary Roman.

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This Week in Fredericton: July 11-17, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we talk to the people fighting for a new pool in Fredericton and visit the Charlotte Street Arts Centre for a celebration of the talent of local youth.

This Week in Fredericton is a weekly news show dedicated to bringing Fredericton residents news about their community and the people that shape it. It’s hosted by journalist Zachary Roman.

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This Week in Fredericton: July 4-10, 2026

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In this week’s episode, we talk to the current artist in residence at the Fredericton Botanic Garden, recap last weekend’s Animaritime convention, and preview a new literary festival that’s coming to our city this Fall.

This Week in Fredericton is a weekly news show dedicated to bringing Fredericton residents news about their community and the people that shape it. It’s hosted by journalist Zachary Roman.

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Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jul-28

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Episode 51

As today is the national day of commemoration for the Grand Dérangement1, music from New Brunswick Acadian artists has been sprinkled into the mix.

  1. The Great Upheaval, Acadian Deportation of 1755-1763.
Playlist
ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
Chloé BreaultQui GagneraPlage des Morons2020Canada
Legendary Pink DotsDouble DoubleAngel In the Detail2019England / Netherlands
Bibi ClubLes VaguesAmaro2026Canada
Rachel SermanniBlack CurrentLive in Dawson City2014Scotland
Caroline SavoieDans Mon DosRom-Com2025Canada
FlunkBlue MondayBlue Monday [Single]2002Norway
Elton JohnGoodbyeMadman Across The Water1971England
La Famille LeBlancSaulniervillePerdrais-je mon temps…2023Canada
La PatenteLe Dernier des TroubadoursLe Cirque des Mal-Aimés2024Canada
Vernon Reid, Márta Sebestyén, Karl WallingerRiversBig Blue Ball [Compilation]2008Various
Hubert CormierJe Serais LàSous Mon Parapluie2024Canada
BaieLalalaLa Tête a Ses Raisons2026Canada
Cocteau TwinsSummerheadFour-Calendar Café1993Scotland

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The Lunchbox Interview: Notable Acts 2026: Outdoor Shows

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Doing plays outside creates a certain amount of challenge and opportunity in equal measure.

My guests today are all involved with the numerous outdoor shows for the Taking It To The Streets portion of the 2026 Notable Acts Theatre Festival. Len Falkenstein, festival artistic director and co-director of The Rural Gap and The Anchor; Brandon Hicks, playwright for The Rural Gap; Hannah Crothers, playwright of Roped In; Goesta Struve-Dencher, director of Prom Prep and Demons; and Mimi Martin, who is again serving as technical coordinator for all the outdoor shows.

The join me to discuss the particular goals they had in mind for this year’s plays, how they can fit together on a single stage, and how to embrace the opportunity.

The Notable Acts Theatre Festival runs from July 22 to August 1, and the Taking It To The Streets shows are running nightly at 7:30pm at the courtyard of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery from July 26 through July 29.

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The Lunchbox Interview: Notable Acts 2026 One Acts and Readings

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What does it take to make a play? Ideas, patience and writing, although coaching and support go far.

My guests today are all involved in elements of the one-act plays, readings and production from this year’s Notable Acts Theatre Festival. Len Falkenstein is the Festival Artistic Director; Monika Rennick is the playwright of Detective Richard; Kat Hall is an actor in Marvin the Man; and Jill Connell is the festival dramaturg, and is presenting her work-in-progress DENNIS at the reading.

They join me to talk about this year’s productions, the role and approach of a dramaturg, and the incredible legacy of 25 years of the festival.

The Notable Acts Theatre Festival runs from July 22 to August 1 in various locations around Fredericton.

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The Lunchbox Interview: Notable Acts presents “The Dog Dies”

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Sometimes, a celebration of life comes from an entire musical…

My guests today are all part of the Notable Acts 2026 mainstage production of The Dog Dies, a comedy-musical-drama production about the life and eventual death of a beloved pooch, Steve. Hannah McKellar is a multi-hyphenate playwright and performer (and vet!), who wrote the musical and stars as “Human”; Naomi McGowan performs as “The Vet”; and Acasha Knowles plays as Human’s bestie. (All three take their own turns portraying “Steve”, the dog at the centre of the story.)

They join me to talk about where this idea came from, Hannah’s experience as a vet and comedian, and how the sad tale of Steve Buscemi (the dog) is funny, heartwarming and a little tear-jerking.

The Dog Dies opened July 23 and ran through July 25 nightly at Memorial Hall.

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People Need Music: July 23, 2026

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Irish Millie called into People Need Music to chat with host, Tonya Price, about her East Coast tour and her new album (found on BandCamp now), which will be released on all streaming platforms in the coming weeks.
Irish Millie performs on Saturday, July 25th at Nomad Coffee on Queen St. $10

Tonya also played music from artists performing at the Highland Games this weekend and new tracks from local faves Kylie Fox, Dad Patrol and Evan Cooper!

Playlist

Lisa LeBlanc – Whole Lotta Talkin’

Irish Millie – Allison

Irish Millie – Boy At My Funeral

Irish Millie – Joel’s Tune (w/Gustavo Fofoa)

The Stanfields – Rocket Surgery

Joel Plaskett Emergency – Nowhere With You

Kylie Fox – Bachelorette

Evan Cooper – Prom King

Dad Patrol – Sweet Thing

Zach Pelletier – Bones

Les Louanges – Correct

Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jul-14

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Episode 50

Music, history and the skies.

Music Playlist
ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
Orbital w/ David GrayIlluminateThe Altogether2001England
ElisapieSinnatuumait (Dreams)Inuktitut2023Canada
The Jesus and Mary ChainThe Hardest WalkPsychocandy1985Scotland
Run The Red LightSong For HopeRun The Red Light2010Canada
Honey GutSober StonedHunter-Gatherer2022Canada
The English BeatClick ClickI Just Can’t Stop It1980England
Feist1234The Reminder2007Canada
sea oleenato holdShallow2014Canada
Pony GirlCome GoodLaff It Off2023Canada
The BeatlesGlass OnionThe Beatles (White Album)1968England
MotherhoodHallwayDear Bongo2019Canada
David BowieIt’s No GameScary Monsters (And Super Creeps)1980England
Rage Against the MachineRenegades of FunkRenegades2000USA
Dead Can DanceOur Day Will ComeOur Day Will Come [Single]2026England

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Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jun-30

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Episode 48

Music, with history highlights such as tightroping over Niagara Falls.

Music Playlist
ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
Lead Into GoldFaster Than LightAge Of Reason1990USA
WireIn the Art of StoppingRead & Burn 012002England
Neil Young & Crazy HorseLoose ChangeBroken Arrow1996USA
MetricFront RowFantasies2009Canada
Blood, Sweat & TearsLucretia Mac EvilBlood, Sweat & Tears 31970USA
SoftcultNot SorryWhen A Flower Doesn’t Grow2026Canada
Siouxsie & The BansheesSwimming HorsesHyaena1984England
PayolasI’ll Find Another (Who Can Do It Right)Hammer on a Drum1983Canada
Jenn GrantLion’s ManeChampagne Problems2023Canada
The HeartsNarrow MindTraces2024Canada
KaleemaRitualConfluencias II: Montaña [Compilation]2016Argentina
Patrick HollandRat In A Business SuitSimstim2020Canada

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Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jun-23

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Episode 47

Music Playlist
ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
The Tear GardenOpheliaTired Eyes Slowly Burning1987Canada/England
Laurie AndersonWalking & FallingBig Science1982USA
The Weather StationIrreversible DamageHumanhood2025Canada
BaieQuand le Soleil Frappe à la PorteLa Tête a Ses Raisons2026Canada
BlurThis Is a LowParklife1994England
Georgia HarmerSlow DownEye of the Storm2025Canada
Three Dog NightOut in the CountryIt Ain’t Easy1970USA
SamiteKako KoloDiscover A Whole World Of Music [Compilation]1991Uganda
Surprise PinkShining StarShining Star [Single]2024Canada
Rose CousinsChainsNatural Conclusion2017Canada
Celtic CrossDarshannonHicksville2003England
Cesium 137DaybreakElemental2004USA

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People Need Music: June 18, 2026

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This week on People Need Music, host Tonya Price, hear Indigenous Excellence through music in celebration of National Indigenous History Month.

Playlist

Wyatt C. Louis – Dancing With Sue

nêhiyawak – Somnambulist

Cris Derkson – Treaties

Quantum Tangle – Love Is Love Pt.1

Willie Mitchell – Call Of The Moose

The Hello Crows – Warbler

Mike Bern – Reverberation

William Prince – Further From The Country

The Halluci Nation – Loosie

Margan Toney – Ko’jua

Jeremy Dutcher – Ultestakon

Silla and Rise – Soft (Aqittut)

Snotty Nose Rez Kids – Boogie Natives

Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jun-16

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Episode 46

Music Playlist
ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
The Alan Parsons ProjectDream Within a Dream (Instrumental)Tales of Mystery and Imagination1975England
Jungle HighSamuraiFuturhythms [Compilation]1993England
iVardensphereRaptureHesitation2017Canada
The CarsYou Can’t Hold On Too LongCandy-O1979USA
The Paul McKenna BandTipping PointPaths That Wind2016Scotland
CreamBlue ConditionDisraeli Gears1967England
Finger ElevenThousand Mile WishFinger Eleven2003Canada
Broken Social SceneThis Briefest KissRemember The Humans2026Canada
Astrocolor w/ Lindsay BryanMoonglowMoonglow2024Canada
Prepare My GliderSmokesong 2Wave after Wave [EP]2015Canada
Bill PritchardJe N’aime Que ToiThree Months, Three Weeks & Two Days1989England
The Tea PartySamsaraTRIPtych2000Canada

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The Lunchbox Interview: BitB: “Love’s Labour Lost”

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It’s summertime, when thoughts go to steady work, rock and roll, and inevitable distractions.

My guests today are Len Falkenstein (director), Jake Martin (co-director), Mary Walker (Princess of France) and Alex Macallister (Prince of Navarre), all involved in one of the summer Shakespeare plays being staged by Bard In The Barracks, Love’s Labour Lost. They discuss the 70s prog band overly of the Men of Navarre, the clash of sexes and music, and the staging of one of The Bard’s early plays.

The entire Bard in the Barracks season runs June 18 through July 5. The preview performance of Love’s Labour Lost is on June 20, with the opening on June 21, and it will run on Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm. The play will be staged in five locations around Christ Church Cathedral.

See their website for full details.

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The Lunchbox Interview: BitB: “The Winter’s Tale”

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A case of mistaken jealousy, potential redemption and… a bear? What’s not to like?

My guests today are John Ball (Director), Shannon Munn (Hermione) and Scott Shannon (Leontes) from the Bard in the Barracks production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. They join me to talk about the emotional arc and weight of this play, whether or not they saw anyone else perform it before, and why John loves this production so much. Oh, and a bear to watch out for.

The entire Bard in the Barracks season runs June 18 through July 5. The preview performance of The Winter’s Tale is on June 18, with the opening on June 19, and it will run on Thursday, Friday and Monday nights at 7:30pm. The play will be staged in a singular location in Odell Park.

See their website for full details.

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Nothing in Particular: 2026-Jun-09

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Episode 45 – At least one song from every decade from the 1960s to the 2020s, today in history, and the skies.

Music Playlist
ArtistSongAlbumYearCountry
Aiboforcen w/ Noemi Aurora & NorderneyCycle Of LifeCycle Of Life2024Belgium
Alex & Tokyo RoseAfflictionAkuma II2019Scotland
LeathersHighriseUltraviolet2024Canada
The FixxRunningReach The Beach1983England
Mae MooreDeep WaterThe Hanging Garden Soundtrack1997Canada
Les Charbonniers de l’EnferLe Galant NoyéChansons a cappella1996Canada
Earth, Wind & FireAfricanoThat’s the Way of the World1975USA
Gaye DelormeLompa Prison BluesDelorme2002Canada
k.d. lang and the ReclinesTurn Me AroundAngel with a Lariat2006Canada
The ByrdsMr. SpacemanFifth Dimension1966USA
Katie TupperDannyTowards The End2022Canada
Arling & CameronVoulez-vous?Euro Lounge [Compilation]2003Netherlands
Le DucBahumCélébration2000France

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