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Weekly episodes are played back each Sunday on 106.9 The X at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Fanshawe College journalism students bring you voices on a variety of topics in London, Ontario and beyond.
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Barbie in a New World
In this fun episode, we take a closer look into the Barbie Movie and Barbie the Doll to see if there's a relation to its impact on feminism and gender roles while showcasing a new perspective. Join Me, an Associate Professor of Sociology, and three lov...
Apr 08, 2024
Growing pains of gambling
With online gaming as prevalent as ever have they shifted their marketing strategies? and are teens and young adults at risk of being negatively affected? XFM's Matthew Smith speaks with Keely Murdock a youth outreach worker on how we can mitigate dang...
Apr 07, 2024
The story of Male Breast Cancer survivor
On this episode of Almost 107, host Tanvi soni interviews Brian Lynch a male breast cancer survivor and one of his close friends Lynn Griffth. Brian was diagnosed with a rare condition of Breast Cancer in 2021. Over the years he fought through the toug...
Apr 05, 2024
Pixels vs. Profits Gaming Through the Corporate Landscape
Join us on Pixels vs. Profits Gaming Through the Corporate Landscape as we delve into the intricate relationship between corporations and the video game industry. From the early days of gaming as a niche hobby to its status as a multi-billion-dollar ...
Apr 03, 2024
Traveling On A Budget What Are The Best Ways To Save?
On this episode of Almost 107, Narudeen Assaf a travel agent at Travel Genuine joins to talk about the best ways for people to save when planning a vacation. Narudeen talks about solo traveling, traveling on a budget, and visiting top destinations to ...
Mar 29, 2024
Euro Cup 2024 Predictions
Are you a soccer lover? Are you getting ready for the 2024 Euro Cup? Well, if so, this episode is for you. I'm joined by special guest Yannis Economopoulos, who is a soccer enthusiast and loves the game. Our predictions are just our thoughts, we are no...
Mar 24, 2024
Challenging Beauty Standards with inclusivity and acceptance
It is already known that beauty standards shape the projection of society's values and views in fashion. These rules determine who is viewed, who is honoured, and who is excluded. They have defined and reinvented what is attractive, desirable, and styl...
Mar 22, 2024
International Students Impact
Guests Adeeti, Kalana, and immigration consultant Earl Blaney of The Canada Network, discuss what international students face regarding international student visas and careers after graduating. The cap by our federal government could have a positive ...
Mar 20, 2024
Cricket in North America: The Present, Past and Future
Cricket has long roots in North America's history. The game was brought into the American states by the British and they continued developing it under their rule. It did become a popular sport during colonial times and the fact that the first-ever inte...
Mar 18, 2024
How Has Technology Changed The Game Of Baseball?
With technology being a part of our everyday lives what about sports? The game of baseball has evolved in many ways especially recently. We are joined by Kitchener Panthers field manager Bill Matetich of the Intercounty Baseball League a minor baseball...
Mar 15, 2024