The Island Dew - The Exchange 2.0, Community Call-in, Ideas Podcast +

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Sean Doke to discuss Truth and Reconciliation and what it means for Islanders beyond September 30. We explore Mi’kmaq history on Prince Edward Island, Peace and Friendship Treaties, Indigenous rights and governance, the legacy of residential schools, and the importance of understanding the hist...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this episode, we welcome special guest Shawn Murphy, former Member of Parliament for Charlottetown. Shawn reflects on his experience in federal politics and shares his perspective on issues facing PEI and Canada, including Canada–U.S. relations, PEI’s growing deb...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this episode, we welcome special guest Dan Kutcher, incoming leader of the PEI Liberal Party. Dan shares his journey to making PEI his home, reflects on his experience as Mayor of Summerside, and discusses his vision for the province’s future. He talks about bala...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this episode, we welcome special guest  Albert Kays, co-owner of Island Homes PEI Real Estate , for a conversation about PEI’s real estate market, local business, and community life. Albert shares his family’s Lebanese immigration story and the history of Kays Br...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this episode, we welcome special guest Corryn Clemence, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI), for an engaging conversation about PEI’s growing tourism industry, the challenges facing local operators, and the opportunities for s...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this episode, Amir Zuccolo, candidate for Mayor of Charlottetown, and Anne Forrester Van Donkersgoed, candidate for Mayor of Three Rivers, join us for a conversation about their communities, why they chose to run, and some of the key issues facing municipalities...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this special encore episode, John Jeffery and Ian Petrie join us to discuss Canada’s changing relationship with the United States, growing ties with Europe, trade and tariffs, and what it could all mean for Prince Edward Island. Join the conversation and bring yo...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this special encore episode, we welcome back Allan Dale as he reflects on more than 40 years of service in the Canadian Navy and discusses opportunities in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the Reserves, education and training, career options, and ways Islande...

John Jeffrey, former CBC PEI political journalist, explores interesting ideas and the people behind them. In this episode, John sits down with Shawn Driscoll—an Islander, Ottawa lobbyist and consultant, and former political staffer—to discuss Prince Edward Island’s economic future and the challenges facing the province. They discuss economic growth, government spending and debt, healthcare, popula...

Welcome back to The Island Dew Community Call-in! In this episode, we take a look at some of the key issues making headlines across PEI, including the debate over private healthcare, challenges facing the Island’s oyster industry, childcare funding, rising fuel and heating costs, the Summerside solar battery fire, and infrastructure priorities. We’re LIVE on both Facebook and YouTube, giving Islan...

Welcome to The Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices, stories, and perspectives. In this episode, we welcome back special guest Allan Dale for a wide-ranging conversation about Prince Edward Island’s growing role in Canada’s defence sector, the opportunities ahead for Island businesses and industries, and the importance of regional collaboration...

Welcome back to The Island Dew Community Call-in! After a summer break, we’re excited to return for our first live broadcast of the fall. In this episode, we catch up on what’s happening across PEI, including politics, healthcare, the economy, energy, and upcoming municipal elections. We’re also now LIVE on both Facebook and YouTube, giving Islanders more ways to join the conversation and share th...

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by Jason Lund and Darren Gallant, local paranormal investigators exploring unexplained activity across Prince Edward Island. We discuss how they got started, the equipment and techniques they use, and some of their most memorable investigations. The conversation also explores PEI’s historic mysteries, reportedl...

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Zane Nicholson, NDP candidate for District 11, Charlottetown–Belvedere. Zane brings a frontline perspective to politics through his work in healthcare and his involvement in community programming.e discuss the NDP’s rebuilding efforts, the possibility of a provincial election, and what it w...

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Campbell Webster to discuss the future of squash on Prince Edward Island and the proposed removal of the squash courts at UPEI. We explore the growing squash community, the importance of these facilities to youth and athletes, the Canada Games legacy, and the proposed High Performance Centr...

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Matt MacFarlane, Leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island and MLA for Borden-Kinkora. Matt discusses the Green Party’s recent momentum, the possibility of a provincial election, and his perspective on the issues that matter most to Islanders. We explore affordability, healthcare, energ...

John Jeffrey, former CBC PEI political journalist, explores interesting ideas and the people behind them. In this episode, John Jeffrey sits down with Tim Banks—prominent Prince Edward Island businessman, real estate developer, and CEO of APM—to discuss his vision for Blackbush Beach Resort, the future of tourism and development on Prince Edward Island, and the balance between economic growth, lan...

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by Ethan Malcom and Ryan Casey and to talk about the growth of lacrosse in Prince Edward Island and the story behind the Island Oaks. From coaching and youth development to the Oaks’ championship-winning first season, Ryan and Ethan share their experiences, the importance of community support, and their hop...

Welcome to this special Island Dew Community Call-in — a space where Islanders come together to share their voices and perspectives. In this episode, special guests Ian Petrie and John Jeffery join us to discuss Canada–U.S. trade relations, tariffs, and the ongoing CUSMA negotiations. The conversation explores what a changing trade relationship could mean for Prince Edward Island, from dairy, pota...

John Jeffrey, former CBC PEI political journalist, explores interesting ideas and the people behind them. In this episode, John Jeffrey sits down with Jamie Fox—former interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island, former MLA and longtime political figure—to discuss his time leading the party through a period of uncertainty, the changing political landscape in Prince...

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by special guest  Dan Kutcher, Mayor of Summerside, lawyer, entrepreneur, and community leader . Dan reflects on his decision not to seek another term and shares insights from his journey in politics, business, and public service. We explore Summerside’s growth, housing, downtown revitalization, energy security...

The Exchange Podcast  is brought to you by  The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by special guest  Phil Gallant  for a conversation about mental health, addiction, resilience, and the importance of human connection. Together, we explore the impact of social media, the challenges facing our communities, and why building stronger support systems starts with compassion, understanding, and me...

In this episode, we're joined by special guest Michael Byrne, Co-Founder & CEO of BIA Neurosciencem, as he shares the journey of building a connected hardware and software startup and taking an idea from 0 to 1.

John Jeffrey , former CBC PEI political journalist, explores interesting ideas and the people behind them. In this episode, John Jeffrey sits down with  Mark Ledwell —lawyer, business leader, and former Progressive Conservative leadership candidate—to discuss his unexpected leadership campaign, his vision for Prince Edward Island, the future of the Conservative Party, and the issues facing Islande...

The Exchange Podcast is brought to you by The Island Dew. In this episode, we're joined by special guest  Mike Hughes , professional wrestler, entrepreneur, and founder of  Red Rock Wrestling . Mike takes us through his extraordinary journey from Prince Edward Island to wrestling around the globe, sharing stories of perseverance, personal challenges, leadership, and giving back to the communit...