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Perogies, green onion cakes and Alberta beef all make the list for top Edmonton foods — but with a food scene that is more and more diverse, what is the most Edmonton dish you can eat? Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with food writers Phil Wilson and Sharon Yeo to talk about the ins and outs of Edmonton’s food culture.

The city is looking at making downtown more fun. New reports are looking at how to improve our night time economy, and plans are in place to create a formal ‘Entertainment District’ on Rice Howard Way. Host Clare Bonnyman goes to check out the proposed district, and hear from the city and business owners about the difference this new space could make.

Edmonton’s relationship with electronic dance music hasn’t always been a good one. Host Clare Bonnyman with DJ David Stone dive into Edmonton’s EDM history, and what the community looks like today.

In neighbourhoods all over Edmonton you can see the growth of the craft beer industry. 
So what is our craft beer identity? Host Clare Bonnyman grabs a pint with beer educator Jason Foster and brewer Chelsea Tessier to learn about how these (mostly) small businesses are navigating a challenging landscape.

This week we’re taking spring break, and sharing an episode about coyotes from our colleagues at This Is Calgary. Coyotes are a problem we know well in Edmonton, and as we enter pup-raising season it’s a good reminder to take care around our scruffy neighbours. Calgary podcast host Anis Heydari speaks to an Alberta coyote expert about how we can coexist more peacefully.

Edmonton has a long history of creating high-quality art, music, television and literature for kids. But what does it actually take to make content that resonates with fans of all ages? And what makes Edmontonians so good at it? Host Clare Bonnyman sits down with two experts in the matter — Juno-nominated musician Beppie and playwright and author Marty Chan — to talk about the magic of entertaining children and the power of nostalgia.