Playlist from Exploring AI Music_April 7, 2026

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Four years ago, a Google engineer named Blake Lemoine went public with a strange claim: he thought the large language model he’d been working on had become sentient. At the time, virtually no one took him seriously. (Including, it would seem, Google, who promptly fired him). But lately, it’s started to seem like Lemoine might have been on to something.

When I interviewed Geoffrey Hinton last year, he was pretty confident that artificial intelligence was already exhibiting signs of sentience. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has said that he can’t be sure that his chatbot, Claude, isn’t conscious.

But what exactly does that mean? A chatbot may be intelligent, but does it have a sense of self? And what would happen if it did?

These are the kinds of strange, mind-bending questions Michael Pollan wrestles with in his new book, A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness.

It’s the kind of book that raises more questions than it answers. But as Silicon Valley continues to flirt with the idea of building artificial consciousness – of designing machines that don’t just think, but feel – these are the kinds of questions we should probably start asking.

A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness, by Michael Pollan

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What’s up, y’all? First up, as always, here is what I’ve added to Libretime since last week:

Here is tonight’s Horizon Broadening Hour:

Tracklist:

Alexandre Guilbault – Coralie
Janice Lacy – Beside You
Michael Whalen – A Life I Almost Missed
Shugorei – Boku
Takeshi Nishimoto – Slow Snow
Alicia Lazaro – There Is No End To Anything Round [acceptance]
Radio Duo – LUZ DO AMOR
MEGAFAUNA – YOUR BONES ARE ALWAYS WET
How to See Know and Fall – Catharsius Gorilla
Tanya Tagaq – Expensive Plane Tickets
Bentley Anderson – Approach and Avoidance
Andrew Spice – Sometimes Lukewarm
Dylan Hennessy – Just Slow Down
Ethan Cray – Dublin Sundial
Grey Divorce – urine
Lewis Turner – Cinnamon Days
Imaginary Expedition – Winter Lullaby
The Legendary Ten Seconds – Such Strange Times
Steven Marriott – Fishin’ For Memories
Taze Kozak – Kings n’ Queens
Tim & the Glory Boys – If I Go Missin’
027 – CABBAGEHEAD
LILAC – MonkFruit
josy and the mind readers – can u hear me
Zuffalo – Digging a Hole
The Sensational Country Blues Wonders – Time Isn’t Real
Heavy Metal Chess Club – Discrete Math
Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy – Entombed Within the Infinite Panopticon
The McKenzies – I Wanna Eat Sardines (With Yer Mother)
BUNS – Strange Taste
Emir Cello – The Fall of a Confused Empire

See y’all next time!

Download: Synthetronic 80s – Episode #18 (MP3, 80 MB, 58m00s)

Synthetronic 80s airs on CKMS-FM 102.7 on Saturdays from 8pm to 9pm, with a replay Mondays from 12am to 1am.

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Owing money to the CRA can feel urgent, and taking out a loan might seem like the fastest way to fix it. But in many cases, it can make your situation worse.

Doug Hoyes and Ted Michalos break down when borrowing to pay off tax debt might work, and when it creates bigger financial risk. From self-employed Canadians stuck in a cycle of owing taxes every year, to homeowners refinancing and increasing long-term pressure, this conversation walks through the real consequences of using a loan to solve CRA debt.

You'll also learn:

• Why CRA debt feels more serious than other debt
• What steps to take before considering a loan
• How CRA payment plans work
• When a consumer proposal may be the better option

If your tax bill feels overwhelming, this will help you understand your options and avoid common mistakes.

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01:30 Why people end up owing tax debt 03:00 How to avoid tax debt (pay-as-you-go strategies) 04:30 Why CRA debt feels more urgent than other debt 07:00 CRA's collection powers explained 09:00 3 steps before considering a loan 12:00 CRA payment plans – how they work 14:30 When borrowing might make sense 19:00 When borrowing makes things worse 21:30 Refinancing your home to pay CRA 26:00 Loan vs consumer proposal – how to decide 28:00 Final checklist before borrowing

10 Tips for Dealing with CRA and Tax Debt Problems CRA Property Liens and Your Home – What Are Your Options? Debt Free Digest Monthly E-Newsletter Debt Repayment & Consumer Proposal Calculator Hoyes Michalos YouTube Channel – Reliable Canadian Debt Answers by Experts

Disclaimer: The information provided in the Debt Free in 30 Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended as personal financial advice. Individual financial situations vary and may require personal guidance from a financial professional. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, or any other affiliated organizations. We do not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of any specific financial institutions, strategies, or digital tools/apps discussed.

Happy Easter everyone! Tonight’s show definitely has nothing to do with Easter. Instead I’ve got avant-garde Brazilian pop, industrial metal, and different flavours of jazz-funk, including from the great anime Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, pictured above.

• Jeff Beck — “Rollin’ and Tumblin'” (2001)
• Miles Davis — “Maiysha” (1974)
• Ryota Kozuka — “Infernal Tokyo – Underground District” (2013)
• Strapping Young Lad — “All Hail the New Flesh” (1997)
• Yoko Kanno — “Ride on Technology” (2004)
• Cibo Matto — “Flowers” (1999)
• Yukihiro Takahashi — “Connection” (1981)
• Tom Zé — “Identificaçao” (1984)
• Underworld — “Dark Train” (1994)
• Robyn — “Honey” (2018)

♦Moments of Hope is centred on encouragement, reflection, and hope for everyday life. The goal is to create a calm and uplifting space, something positive and accessible to people from all walks of life. The content is rooted in faith, while remaining welcoming and respectful to a broad community audience.

Moments of Hope is hosted by Clinton Martins and airs on CKMS-FM on Sunday from 7:00am to 7:30am.

What’s up, y’all? Tonight marks seven years of The Clean Up Hour! Thank you to those of you who tune in, and to CKMS for not giving me the boot so far. Gonna keep steaming forward, so help me [insert deity/universe/laws of physics].

Tracklist:

Drake – Free Smoke
Earl Sweatshirt – EAST
Lil Jon & LMFAO – Shots
Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, & Juicy J – M.I.L.F
Machine Gun Kelly & Waka Flocka Flame – Wild Boy
Machine Gun Kelly, Steve-O, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Yo Gotti, French Montana & Mystikal – Wild Boy (Remix)
Young Buck, TI, & Ludacris – Stomp
Lloyd Banks – Playboy
Lloyd Banks – Playboy 2
Jay-Z – Show Me What You Got
Lil Wayne – Dough Is What I Got
Redman – Oh My
R. Kelly & T-Pain – Same Girl (Triple Up Remix)
Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E.
Sixtoo, J-Mart, Kunga219, Sole, JD Walker, Knowself, & Pip Skid – L.F.T.F.C.G.B
Edan – Run That S**t!
Childish Gambino – All Y’all
People Under the Stairs – Freestyle 101 (G4TV Segment)
Juice & Molemen – Reign
Buck 65 – Talking Dog
Juice & Molemen – Sincerely
The Streets & Robert Harvey – Soldiers
Big K.R.I.T – I-20
The Game & Dion – Ol’ English
50 Cent – 50 For President
Mobb Deep & 50 Cent – Pearly Gates
Sixtoo – Simulated Snow
Shintaro Sakamoto – Sad Errand
Cibo Matto – Stone
Buck 65 – Highway 101
The Tragically Hip – Bobcaygeon
Carla White – Can’t Say Goodbye To Yesterday
Cam’Ron – I Hate My Job

See y’all next time!

A combined April’s Fools Day and Trans Day of Visibility playlist tonight! Bringing you the best from all over music to celebrate

• The Fool – Neutral Milk Hotel
• I Was a Fool – Tegan and Sara
• Only A Fool Would Say That – Steely Dan
• Fool’s Errand – Fleet Foxes
• 2122 – Geese
• Vyzee – SOPHIE
• Janie – Ethel Cain
• Doritos & Fritos – 100 gecs
• 514-415 – Bells Larsen

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In this episode of Mystic Soundwaves, we explore the beating heart     of independent and underground music. Joined by Vanessa Silberman – musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and founder of the label A Diamond Heart Production, with whom we previously shared the making-of of the track Shine in the episode Inside Shine: The Sonic Journey – we discover how the indie philosophy continues to thrive today, through tours, independent productions, and the challenges posed by modern digital algorithms.

Listeners are taken on a journey that begins in 1970s and ’80s New York, through alleys, small clubs, and college radio, all the way to Seattle and the birth of grunge with bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. The episode shows how independent music has never been just an alternative to the mainstream, but a true cultural engine, giving a voice to often overlooked realities.

From the DIY scene of the first underground clubs to today’s digital landscape, indie music remains a symbol of creative freedom and authentic passion. Vanessa shares her experience and love for this world, offering a unique perspective on the present and future of independent music.

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Last year, in our deep dive into the research available, Lanesa Mahon (PhD candidate/cosmetic scientist) came to the conclusion that exosomes are quack science. In this episode, Ryan Kudla PhD will try to change our minds. We covered a lot of ground in this episode - from what exosomes are, the different types in beauty, how they're made, and the research to support them. Why is so much of that research behind corporate doors, and are we meant to just trust companies? I really enjoyed this podcast format, props to Ryan for agreeing to literally be grilled by Lanesa and I. Now the question to our audience - after you listen to the episode, let us know if Ryan changed your mind!

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Playlist from Exploring AI Music_March 31, 2026

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Kitchener Synth Duo R&D Perform Live! from The Adventurer’s Guild on Ontario St. every second Monday night.

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What’s up, y’all? First up, as always, here is what I’ve added to Libretime since last week:

Here is tonight’s Horizon Broadening Hour:

Tracklist:

Finely Tuned Elephant – Thievius Raccoonus
Mango Street Trio – The Lovers
Mike Bruzzese – Blues 975
Lukas Ligeti – Uncommon Notion
Chloe Lebon – Bad Guy
Tara Formosa – Peace Not Problems
Cherokee Social – Calling Catalina
Lay-Far Dance Orchestra – Head in the Clouds
DRAEMUS – Dreams Like These
Thanos – Even When (Night Is Calling)
Electric City Underground – Bass Pop
Ellie Heath – Pushing Forty
Allegories – Horrible Wonder
Nemnogo Nervno – Cradle Song
JC & the Tree – Outrun the Sun
Cédric Dind-Lavoie – Chrysalide
Benny Bleu – When I Am A Fossil
Em Spel – Mourning Time
Monette – Le vieux corbeau, l’ourse noir et moi
Nikamu Mamuitun – Yatie’
J Mau and the Kiss Off – Poison
Can You Not? – Thanks, Homie!
Stimmerman – Comedy Gold
Black Dog Otis – Grown A** Man
Karmian – Libido et mors
Kpec3 arrival – got the freedom
Camino Sound – Snowstorm

See y’all next time!

Download: Synthetronic 80s – Episode #17 (MP3, 80 MB, 58m00s)

Synthetronic 80s airs on CKMS-FM 102.7 on Saturdays from 8pm to 9pm.

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Installment loans are often marketed as a safer alternative to payday loans because payments are predictable and structured. However, fixed payments do not always mean lower cost or less financial risk.

Learn the warning signs of high-cost borrowing, common misconceptions about structured payments, and practical ways to evaluate whether an installment loan helps or makes debt harder to manage. Risks of Buy Now, Pay Later Common Factors Affecting Credit Scores Debt Relief in Ontario Start Here Debt Repayment Calculator Debt Free Digest – a free monthly e-newsletter Hoyes Michalos YouTube Channel – Reliable Canadian Debt Answers by Experts 01:30 What is an installment loan 04:00 How installment loans are structured 07:00 Why lenders promote installment loans 10:30 Common misconceptions about predictable payments 14:00 When installment loans can create long-term debt pressure 18:00 Warning signs the loan may not be affordable 22:00 Comparing installment loans to other borrowing options 26:00 Installment loans vs overall financial health 28:30 Practical advice before applying

Disclaimer: The information provided in the Debt Free in 30 Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended as personal financial advice. Individual financial situations vary and may require personal guidance from a financial professional. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, or any other affiliated organizations. We do not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of any specific financial institutions, strategies, or digital tools/apps discussed.

On this episode, PhD candidate Ana Visan talks to Dr. Sean Sithole, who is an academic researcher and research fellow. His recent research work includes being a Balsillie Scholar with the Technology Governance Initiative at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) in Canada, focusing on the fusion of financial technology (fintech), digital remittances and financial inclusion.

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What’s up, y’all? Here is tonight’s mix; as part of the usual “transitioning into April tradition,” it is the show’s 8th dedication mix to the late Nipsey Hussle. Time flies, even when you’re not having fun. RIP Nip — the marathon continues.

Tracklist

Dre Jackin For Beats
***** I’m Good (feat. June Summers)
Top Floor
Judas Closet (The Game & Nipsey Hussle)
Question #1 (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Ride With Me (YG, RJ, & Nipsey Hussle)
We Gangbangin (feat. Coby Supreme, Jay Rock, & Glasses Malone)
Grinding All My Life
Making Them Swerves
Chocolate Thai (Blanco, Nipsey Hussle, Dorrough, & Lucky Luciano)
My Side To Your Side (feat. Slauson Boyz)
That’s Hot It Go (Nipsey Hussle & Bino Rideaux)
Bullets RMX (feat. The Game)
Speak My Language (feat. Lloyd Banks, Cory Gunz, & June Summers)
Grams and Goldchains
Blue Dream (Blanco, Nipsey Hussle, & Stevie Joe)
She Said Stop (feat. Sean Kingston)
I Run (Remix) [Slim Thug, Nipsey Hussle, Yo Gotti, E-40, & Brisco]
Husslas State Of Mind
Rich Roll (feat. Taslema)
Karma (Cap 1, Yung Berg, Nipsey Hussle, & Question)
If U Were Mine (feat. Sade & James Fauntleroy)
It’s Hard Out Here
Dream Supplier
Something From Nothing
The Weather (feat. Rick Ross & Cuzzy Capone)
The Best Rapper
Never Gonna Change
Fly Away
All Money In (feat. June Summers)
Thug Life (feat. Young Thug)
Change Tomorrow
Count Up That Loot

See y’all next week!

Julie Lalonde is an author, public educator, and a survivor of domestic violence and stalking. 

In this episode, we talk to Julie about the realities of the evolving technological landscape and the risk technology can pose to survivors of gender-based violence. We also talk about consent culture in relation to AI, the Canadian Anti-Stalking Association and how to make bystander intervention more accessible.  

Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.

In this episode, the Mikes reflect on 2026 kicking our butts with the sudden, unexpected, and heartbreaking loss of three giants of the film industry: Rob Reiner, Catherin O'Hara, and Robert Duvall. We talk about the impact these three careers have had one the two of us, diving into some of our favourite films and performances from their filmographies, and generally pay tribute to titans.

Newsletter: midcreditscene.substack.com/.
Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com
Show theme: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Logo design: Jon Johnson

Kitchener Synth Duo R&D Perform Live! from The Adventurer’s Guild on Ontario St. every second Monday night.

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Playlist from Exploring AI Music_March 24, 2026

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Just a few years ago, it seemed like all anyone in AI wanted to talk about was existential risk – this idea that an artificial super intelligence could eventually break containment and destroy humanity. More than 30,000 experts signed an open letter demanding a pause on AI development; bills were drafted that would constrain the most powerful new models; and the “godfathers” of AI were travelling around the world, warning anyone who would listen that we were hurtling toward our extinction.

And then: we moved on. We started using AI for work, and school, and to plan our kids’ birthday parties. Collectively, we just stopped talking about the end of the world.

But Nate Soares didn’t move on. Last year, the artificial intelligence researcher wrote a book with Eliezer Yudkowsky called If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies. As you can probably tell from the title, the book is unequivocal: If we keep going down the path we’re on, it will almost certainly lead to the end of our species.

Now, not everyone is convinced of the arguments Soares makes. But if there’s even a chance he’s right, I think we need to hear him out.

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies, by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares

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Episode XXVIII of Reader’s Delight features authors Danila Botha, Jason Allen, and Paul Edward Costa.

Danila Botha tells us about her new graphic novel Vidal (At Bay Press, 2026) and discusses some of the inspiration behind her latest novel A Place For People Like Us (Guernica Editions, 2025), then reads from the opening chapter of A Place For People Like Us.
Social Media:
Bluesky – @danilabotha.bsky.social
Facebook – Danila Botha
Instagram – @danilabotha
Website – www.danilabotha.com
Books – Vidal, A Place For People Like Us

Jason Allen joins us to talk about his debut non-fiction collection of essays, 52 Things To Do In Hamilton: An Insider’s Guide To Fun In The Hammer. We talk about why he wrote the book, the wide variety of activities and events that Hamilton has to offer, and then he reads selections from the collection.
Social Media:
Website: jasonallen.ca
Book: 52 Things To Do In Hamilton

Paul Edward Costa makes an appearance and discusses his writing process, the style and themes that inspired his poetry collections Vigils of the Night Office (DarkWinter Press, 2025 ) and Some Half-Human Creature Thing (Mosaic Press, 2025), and the art of spoken word performance before he reads selections from his works, including his upcoming collection Black Pasture Insurgent (DarkWinter Press, 2027).
Social Media:
Instagram – @paul.edward.costa
Facebook – Paul Edward Costa
Books: Vigils of the Night Office, Some Half-Human Creature Thing

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This episode digs deep into hair growth and scalp care - specifically, the dodgy advice online VS the science. What actually works, what doesn't, why so much dodgy advice, and what's the greater issue with it. This episode features Dr Leona Yip MD PhD, dermatologist and alopecia specialist. If you are someone struggling with hair thinning or loss, this episode is a must listen. Big thanks to my Patreon audience who submitted so many amazing questions for this episode!

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♦The First Sixteen is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada‘s podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada’s agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you!.

The First Sixteen is syndicated from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and hosted by Kirk Finken and Sara Boivin-Chabot. It returns to the CKMS-FM schedule alternate Wednesdays starting 1 April 2026 for 38 episodes.

The First Sixteen podcast from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is copyright by the Government of Canada and used under the Terms and Conditions permitting non-commercial reproduction.

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The ♦HYOS: Norine Braun Special is One Hour Showcasing A Hero In The Wind New Album.

HYOS: Norine Braun is a Host Your Own Show special hosted by Norine Braun and airs on CKMS-FM on Sunday 5 April 2026 from 10:00pm to 11:00pm.

♦Eagles on Air is a weekly radio show featuring students from St. Mary’s High School. Students talk about every day student life and things happening in our Kitchener community.

Eagles on Air is hosted by students from St. Mary’s High School and airs on CKMS-FM on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 2:30pm.

What’s up, y’all? As always, first up, here is what I have added to Libretime since last week:

Here is tonight’s Horizon Broadening Hour:

Tracklist:

Scandinavian Cello School – Hymne à l’amour
Joseph Marchand – 60 rue Maude
Jazzlab Orchestra – Night Bus
John Sweenie – When You’re Gone (We Sing Of You)
Alexander IV – Bop
AySay – Amed
Prolific Tricks – Cherry Red Lips
Mapea & Raawly – End of Time
Nikko Baby – Won’t Be Long
Greazy G – Low Lights
OTHEOSE – Dreaming Myself Away (Radio Edit)
Monotronic – Miracles
Jordan Whitlock, Memory Spells – A Flower Blooming for No One
JAIYN – 2Lefts
City Builders – Learning To Miss You
Sophia Bouvier – Poison Apple
Jacquie Daniels – Taxman
Johnny Beachit – Groundhog Day
Adam Bailie – I Found God
Empty Melon – Hoping to Find
Allen Dobb – Lone Tree Of Your Heart
Ryan Chambers – Green Crack
Jonathon Goldie – The Party
Christopher Mazzei – Starlight
Such a Daze – The Race
Trouble with Normal – I’m Not Sure
Psychlo – Reflections
Lethal Limits – Along the Way
Danny Webster – Second Life
The R.E.S.E.A.R.C.H – Fast Forward
Fingerless – Hell Is Othering People
5th PROJEKT – The Labyrinth (Live)
latecomber – keeping up (arthur russell)

See y’all next time!

Ecco l’elenco della musica del programma di oggi. Grazie per il vostro ascolto.

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