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Premier David Eby returns to work and will be faced with questions about healthcare in the province. 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

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you tell when someone is lying? Psychology research indicates people lie at least once a day, yet our ability to detect lies is only slightly better than chance, at 54%. Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University and Author of “Lies, Lying and Liars: A Psychological Analysis” Seg 2: View From Victoria:  We get a local look at the top political stories w...

Tom Riessner has successfully intercepted thousands of tonnes of usable items and materials, preventing them from being discarded in landfills. Guest: Tom Riessner, Founder and Executive Director of Urban Repurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current approach of drug prohibition has led to a toxic, unregulated drug supply that’s primarily controlled by organized crime. Could drug regulation be the best way out of the toxic drug crisis?  Guest: Dr. Kora DeBeck, Distinguished Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad...

It was a 45-28 win in Hamilton, in what is always a tough environment. Vernon Adams Jr. was solid once again with 383 passing yards while he threw for four touchdowns. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians are finding ways to save money while dining out as restaurant costs rise and new research is revealing that Canada leads globally in reduced tipping, with 25% tipping less. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is increasingly polluted with plastic, including tiny particles known as microplastics and nanoplastics, found everywhere from oceans to mountains. Guest: Dr. Michael Richardson, Professor of Animal Development at Leiden University in The Netherlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s being predicted to be an extremely active hurricane season with Hurricane Beryl setting records in the Caribbean with sustained winds of 165 mph and gusts of 200 mph, making it the strongest early-season Atlantic hurricane ever seen. Guest: Dr. Jenni Evans, Director of the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and Professor in the Department of Meteorology & Atmospheric Science at Pen...

We are finding out why BC United was slow to release their fundraising numbers. 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

Psychology research indicates people lie at least once a day, yet our ability to detect lies is only slightly better than chance, at 54%. Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University and Author of “Lies, Lying and Liars: A Psychological Analysis” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why do younger Canadians prefer hybrid work? While you might think that younger Canadians prefer doing their work online and in the comforts of their home, new research is suggesting that may not be the case. Guest: Ilona Doughtery, Managing Director, of the Youth & Innovation Project at the University of Waterloo Seg 2: View From Victoria: A rough race The election this year is shaping up...

Many young Canadians are facing challenges in starting families due to housing constraints and financial pressures. Guest: Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Psychologist, speaker, and author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with the Caps for Jul 05, 2024 Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greece has introduced a controversial 6-day work week, criticized by unions as "barbaric," under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government Guest: Dr. Constantin Colonescu, Associate Professor Of Economics at MacEwan University in Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 27-year-old from Lethbridge, Alberta, is documenting his journey of turning $100 into a home down payment by buying and selling used items from garage sales and thrift stores on tiktok. Guest: Billy Martin, Experienced thrifted item flipper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are calls for Joe Biden to step down and drop out of the presidential race.  What happens if he does or doesn’t? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The election this year is shaping up to be tight and rough and even with the polls showing the NDP in the lead, that might not be the same case once the ballots are cast. 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

While you might think that younger Canadians prefer doing their work online and in the comforts of their home, new research is suggesting that may not be the case. Guest: Ilona Doughtery, Managing Director, of the Youth & Innovation Project at the University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What’s the right way to protect your skin from the sun? Experts caution against misinformation claiming sunscreen causes cancer, highlighting its critical role in preventing melanoma. Guest: Doctor Harvey Lui, Professor of Dermatology and Skin Science at UBC and VGH AND Dermatologist with BC Cancer. Seg 2: One visitor’s experience from Covenant House Vancouver You’ve probably heard the name...

The federal government is looking at the options to purchase hotels as a solution to house asylum seekers. Guest: Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The B.C. government is launching a new online portal on July 18 aimed at combating fraudulent evictions by landlords falsely claiming "personal use" of properties to increase rents Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Housing Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melena Rounis is a dance choreographer who will be choreographing the opening ceremonies to the BC Summer Games along with her dancers. Guest: Melena Rounis, Dance Choreographer and Performer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A first of its kind care facility will open this weekend aiming to create a safe, community focused living environment for seniors. Guest: Mark Blandford President & CEO, Providence Living Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the summer weather brings in strong heat and heavy humidity, it’s not only important to make sure we are staying cool, hydrated, and in the shade - but for our pets as well. Guest: Eileen Drever, Senior Officer Protection and Stakeholder Relations At BC SPCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices