Mineral, dry or full bodied wines- what does any of it mean? Wine expert Jon Cercone explains them all ahead of your next dinner party.

Jon Cercone is a sommelier at Taverne Sur Le Square in Westmount. He can be heard regularly on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas sharing his wine recommendations.

What makes some men violent towards women and what does society do with them next. Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Russell explores some of the root causes and early signs of domestic violence.

Dr. Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Local groups have come together to help change the way people collect cans. The Dignity Bag is changing how urban recyclers work and we see them.

Canadian Elizabeth Hosking just won the World Cup snowboarding championship in Calgary. The Longueuil native spoke with Joanne Vrakas ahead of her upcoming winter Games.

Tech forward LEGOs and beauty supplies. Tech journalist Kris Abel has the latest from the Consumer Electronics Show.

Ozempic goes generic and becomes a lot cheaper. Dr Christopher Labos on what Canadians can expect at the doctor’s office.

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

How will Mark Carney strengthen Canada’s position on the world stage moving forward. Political analyst Sandy White explores the option of a mandatory military service and more.

Political commentator Sandy White was an advisor to the Conservative Party during the Stephen Harper administration. He can be heard every Sunday at 8:10 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas with his take on the latest from the world of politics.

Tensions abroad and civil unrest on the rise. American turmoil is bubbling over leaving many wondering what comes next? Former Quebec delegate to NYC and Washington John Parisella on what Trump may be planning next.

John Parisella is a special advisor for National Public Relations and a fellow in International Relations at the University of Montreal.