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Recent news of turbulent flights and mechanical failures have exacerbated a pervasive fear experienced by nervous flyers.  Guest: Dr. Robert Bor, Director of the Centre for Aviation Psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden once again came under fire for mixing up his words and appearing out of place during a press conference this week. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another BC United MLA is throwing in the towel.  Michael Lee, twice a candidate for party leadership, has decided not to run again.  We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concept of psychopathy is often associated with violent criminals, However, psychopathy exists on a spectrum, meaning individuals can exhibit mild to severe traits. Guest: Dr. Louise Wallace, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why are conspiracy theories so alluring? Looking at research that explores the psychological differences that make certain people more susceptible to believing and promoting conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab at the University of Cambridge Seg 2: View From Victoria: The cos...

Our guest has been documenting the consequences of the War on Drugs since 1988, initially reporting on the crack epidemic. Unlike previous drug epidemics, fentanyl’s introduction brought unprecedented challenges. Guest: Paul Solotaroff, Senior Writer at Rolling Stone (wrote ‘Gone in a Snap’) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC government and the City of Surrey have finalized an agreement to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force, with the province providing $250 million in funding. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ticketmaster has informed some Canadian customers about a recent security breach compromising their data. Guest: Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering at the Safety Software Business, Check Point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Project 2025 is a presidential transition initiative led by the conservative Heritage Foundation, aimed at overhauling the federal government for the next Republican administration. Guest: Dr. Philip A. Wallach, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP announced the latest price tag of $250 million which is what the province is paying out to cover costs of the government's insistence that Surrey proceed with transition from the RCMP to the SPS. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking at research that explores the psychological differences that make certain people more susceptible to believing and promoting conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab at the University of Cambridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Inside the ‘biohacking’ longevity movement Longevity practices often come with a high financial cost, which can be prohibitive and create a sense of elitism in health and distrust in traditional healthcare systems. Guest: Ann Hui, Demographics Reporter for The Globe and Mail Seg 2: View From Victoria: David Eby has a busy first day back The Premier was back with a big announcement of more m...

Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mayor of Merritt, Mike Goetz, is frustrated over the fifth emergency room closure at Nicola Valley Hospital this year. Goetz plans to bill the province for the costs incurred due to these closures. Guest: Michael Goetz, Mayor of Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two community groups in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, have launched a new initiative called Police Oversight with Evidence and Research (POWER). The project aims to document troubling interactions with law enforcement Guest: Molly Beatrice, Community Organizer and Research Assistant with POWER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled several plant-based drinks due to potential listeria contamination Guest: Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety and Professor of Food Sciences at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critics argue that church tax exemptions cost municipalities millions, which could address social issues like affordable housing. Guest: Dr. Hillary Kaell, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Religion at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier was back with a big announcement of more money for SFU medical school that is three years behind schedule and won’t graduate doctors until 2029. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longevity practices often come with a high financial cost, which can be prohibitive and create a sense of elitism in health and distrust in traditional healthcare systems. Guest: Ann Hui, Demographics Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why most people are right handed but left eyed Roughly 90% of humans are right-handed, and most people also use their left visual field (controlled by the right side of the brain) to recognize faces and emotions. These biases start in early childhood. Guest: Dr. Gillian Forrester, Professor of Comparative Cognition at the University of Sussex Seg 2: View From Victoria: Eby returns to work P...

Deputy Minister Gina Wilson of Indigenous Services Canada addressed the issue of Indigenous identity in the public service, urging honesty in self-identification in an internal blog. Guest: Robert Jago & Angel Ellis, Hosts of the Podcast “Pretendians” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Members of the Federal NDP called on the government to reduce grocery prices during an event in Vancouver. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the Liberals and Conservatives for voting against a plan proposed by the New Democrats to lower grocery prices, claiming this leaves Canadians struggling with high food costs while grocery CEOs profit significantly. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s...

With the growing need for clean energy, does it make sense to install solar panels on your house? Guest: Shaun Mayhew, President and Founder of Penfolds Roofing and Solar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Indigenous History website, launched in 2018 by seven established Indigenous scholars, serves to challenge dominant historical narratives that marginalize Indigenous perspectives and offers accessible reading lists, oral history podcasts, and profiles of Indigenous historians. Guest: Mary Jane McCallum, Professor of History and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous People, History and Archives at...

The Juneau Icefield, one of North America’s largest, is melting at an accelerated rate and nearing an irreversible tipping point, according to new research. Guest: Dr. Bethan Davies, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Newcastle University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices