Context beyond the headline.

WJ Talks is an audio-first show offering direct commentary and analysis on the local, national and international issues shaping our lives.

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WJ Talks — Conversations That Matter — Audio commentary from The Waterloo Journal.

About the show

Beyond the headline.

Most episodes of WJ Talks will be straightforward audio commentary: one voice working through the stories, decisions and debates that deserve more attention than a headline can provide.

The show will begin with Waterloo Region, then connect local events to the wider forces shaping Ontario, Canada and the world. Interviews will appear occasionally when a guest can bring useful expertise, lived experience or a perspective listeners should hear.

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A wider view.

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Solo commentary

Clear analysis of local, national and international issues from The Waterloo Journal.

Occasional interviews

Selected guests will join the show when their expertise or experience adds essential context.

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Occasional guests

Have perspective that can deepen the story?

WJ Talks is primarily a commentary show, but some subjects are best understood through the people who know them first-hand. We welcome thoughtful interview suggestions.

A clear connection to an issue, community or story
First-hand experience or relevant expertise
A perspective that can help listeners understand something new

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Introduce yourself.

Email us with a short introduction, your connection to the subject and the perspective you could bring to an occasional WJ Talks interview.

hello@waterloojournal.caInterviews will be occasional. We review every message, but cannot guarantee an interview or response.