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The Dr. Joe Show

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Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years.

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Science

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www.cjad800.com

Latest episode

Oct 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Dr. Joe Show: Measles and Vitamin A 09.03.2025

Note: Dr. Joe's "Science Demystified" event will be on March 17th at the Cote Saint-Luc Library at 2pm and not March 8th as mentioned in this episode.  

The Dr. Joe Show: The vaccine situation in the U.S. with McGill Science Communicator Jonathan Jarry 02.03.2025

The Dr. Joe Show: The vaccine situation in the U.S. with McGill Science Communicator Jonathan Jarry

The Right Chemistry: Why some plastic straws are safer than paper straws 25.02.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800 and director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

The Dr. Joe Show: Betel nuts 23.02.2025
The Right Chemistry: Wellness influencers 18.02.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800, director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

The Dr. Joe Show: The space race 16.02.2025
The Right Chemistry: How to dress for really cold weather 11.02.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarcz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800, director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

The Dr. Joe Show: The folly of Dr. Abrams 09.02.2025
The Right Chemistry: Blue zones… where people have amazing longevity.. Maybe 04.02.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Societ

The Dr. Joe Show: Why does lettuce turn brown? 02.02.2025
The Right Chemistry: Why we need minerals in our diet, and how much 28.01.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800 and director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

The Dr. Joe Show: Vitamin C 26.01.2025
The Dr. Joe Show: Red Dye No.3 19.01.2025
The Right Chemistry: Bryan Johnson’s attempt to live forever 14.01.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800 and director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

The Dr. Joe Show: Calcium and Colon Cancer 12.01.2025

Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years. E-mail him at  joe.schwarcz@mcgill.ca.

The Dr. Joe Show: Monosodium glutamate 05.01.2025
The Dr. Joe Show: Champagne 29.12.2024
The Dr. Joe Show: PVC-free rubber duckies 22.12.2024

The Dr. Joe Show: PVC-free rubber duckies

CJAD 800's Dr. Joe Schwarcz named to the Order of Canada 18.12.2024

Dr. Joe Schwarcz, host of the Dr. Joe Show on CJAD 800 will be receiving the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is a Canadian state honour that recognizes outstanding achievements and service by Canadians and non-Canadians. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

The Right Chemistry: Can eating just one hot dog affect your health? 17.12.2024

Dr. Joe Schwarz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800, director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

The Dr. Joe Show: Lactose Intolerance 15.12.2024

Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years. E-mail him at  joe.schwarcz@mcgill.ca.

The Dr. Joe Show: Ultra-processed foods 08.12.2024
The Dr. Joe Show: The history of ether 01.12.2024
Montreal has voted to stop water fluoridation in the West Island. Why is it so controversial? 25.11.2024

Montreal has voted to stop adding fluoride to tap water in six demerged West Island cities by 2025, a decision that has ignited backlash from local mayors and health experts. But, what exactly is fluoride? Do we really need it in our water? Dr. Joe Schwarcz, host of the Dr. Joe Show on CJAD 800 and Director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society, spoke with Andrew Carter.

The Dr. Joe Show: Alan Turing 24.11.2024

Debunking myths and answering questions about the science of everyday life. That's what Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been doing for 30+ years. E-mail him at  joe.schwarcz@mcgill.ca.

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