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Weekly episodes are played back each Sunday on 106.9 The X at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Fanshawe College journalism students bring you voices on a variety of topics in London, Ontario, Canada, and beyond.
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Shouldn't people be happy about graduating?
Graduating any form of education is supposed to be a huge milestone. It marks new stages of life, and supposed to be a celebration of all the hard work you've done to get to that point. However, there are communities across the internet that talk about life after graduation and the hardships that come with it. The inte...
Apr 05, 2026
Reviving 'third places' in a socially isolating society
In an age where our daily dose of interaction can be satisfied through a screen, the need for 'third spaces', also called 'third places', has become a rising concern amongst young people. Third places are spaces outside of work and home, or for many students, outside of school and home. The term was coined by sociologi...
Mar 29, 2026
Exploring animal rehabilitation with Salthaven
In this episode of almost 107, we'll be going to Salthaven, an animal rehabilitation center based in mount brydges. Here we'll learn about what goes into owning a rehabilitation center and some struggles that go into it, along with meeting some cute an...
Mar 29, 2026
Bring Back Third Spaces
In this episode of Almost 107, host Naomi uncovers the history behind third spaces, why they're so important to community members, and maintaining human connection at a time of social isolation. They talk to a local organization founder, Cassidy Pelace...
Mar 29, 2026
The Politics of Feminism and Fibre Arts
This episode of Almost 107, hosted by Margaret Laver, examines how fibre arts such as knitting, crochet, and sewing are often undervalued as art forms. It explores how these practices shifted from recognized skilled trades to work associated with the d...
Mar 29, 2026
My Chemical Romance's The Black Parade Still Marches (Feat. Alan Cross)
In this episode, Margaret Laver explores the legacy of The Black Parade, the 2006 album by My Chemical Romance. The episode looks at the album's concept, its theatrical influences, and how it fits into the tradition of rock concept albums. Music journa...
Mar 22, 2026
How are live service games affecting the gaming industry?
Mar 22, 2026
How are live service games affecting the gaming industry?
XFMs Jayden Davis and Josh Chen sit down with Video Game Theory professor Robert Muhlbrock and Video Game Design student Graeme Miller. We discuss the affect live service games have on the industry, the players, and the ongoing trends for Online games.
Mar 22, 2026
The newer and smaller political parties in Canada
2025 was a busy year in terms of elections across the country of Canada. The most notable being the snap federal election in April of 2025, but there were also provincial elections in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon and Nunavut. With these federal elections we see these independent fringe parties on the ballo...
Mar 08, 2026
To risk nothing is to risk everything
Every turning point begins the same way-with someone deciding that playing safe costs more than taking a chance. Risk is a terrifying yet often rewarding attribute of life, shaping people in ways comfort never could. That truth often comes alive in the quieter moments in life, in times where reflection interrupts the n...
Mar 01, 2026
