Live from St. John’s, a city where the people make the place

Matt Galloway visited St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador to talk about the hurdles the province faces, and the conditions there that have produced great artists of all kinds, from authors to comedians. In this special edition of The Current, Galloway heard from some of the people that make the city one of a kind in front of a live audience at The Majestic Theatre. Authors Michael Crummey and Holly Hogan, who are also a married couple, talk about competing for the same literary prizes and what it means to get “Newfoundland on paper.” CBC host Jane Adey explains what it’s like wrapping up the sixtieth season of the iconic show, Land and Sea – a program Newfoundlanders have fought to keep on air for decades. Premier John Hogan talks about taking on the job after the last premier suddenly stepped down, and why he believes that Newfoundland will endure through the tariff threat presented by U.S. president Donald Trump. And Hogan argues Newfoundland’s oil and gas sector has a place, even during a green transition. Opera singer Deantha Edmunds explains how the natural world inspires her music and the shock that came along with her recent Juno win.  Comedians Matt Wright, Andy Jones, Bree Parsons discuss one of the province’s most famous exports — laughter.  Plus, we’ll hear music from homegrown singer-songwriter Tim Baker — and the stories that inspire his songs.