Mornings with Simi

Canada Post faces significant financial challenges, and risks collapse if it doesn’t find a competitive edge against private postal operators. Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor of Management at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all like to think of our country as safe, inclusive, and progressive, Is that actually the case though? Guest: Sanyam Sethi, Ipsos Public Affairs Specialist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 19, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi went missing. Initial reports indicated nine passengers, but only eight bodies were found when the wreckage was discovered. Guest: Kay Armin Serjoie, Iranian Journalist and Reporter for TIME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout continues from Friday's defection of BC United MLA Lorne Doerkson. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Edmonton Oilers get ready to be the Canadian team in the Stanley Cup Finals…Can Canadians as a whole get behind the team? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keish, born in 1855 in Tagish and later known as Skookum Jim Mason, was a significant figure in the Klondike Gold Rush.  Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can your personality determine your risk of developing dementia? According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, a condition affecting memory and cognition, especially in later life. Guest: Dr. Emorie Beck, Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of California Seg 2: View From Victoria: Taxpayers need to brace themselves...

The Supreme Court of Canada has chosen not to review a Quebec ruling that prevents people in Canada from suing the U.S. government over brainwashing experiments at Montreal’s Allan Memorial Institute. Guest: Tom O’Neill, Investigative Journalist and Author of “Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At around 9:30 p.m. last night, an incendiary device was thrown at the front doors of Schara Tzedeck synagogue on Oak Street, causing minor damage but no injuries. Guest: Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt, Senior Rabbi at the Congregation Schara Tzedeck Synagogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Caps won in Kansas city and are home to play Colorado in their last home game for a little while. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experiencing workplace stress is common, and sharing these feelings with colleagues can sometimes be a relief. However, consistently boasting about stress, or “stress bragging,” can make coworkers view you as less likable and less competent Guest: Dr. Jessica Rodell, Distinguished Chaired Professor in the Management Department at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business Learn more abo...

A New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, marking the first criminal conviction of a former U.S. president. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Metro Vancouver board meeting is today to decide who gets stuck with the bill for a $3 billion overrun on the new North Shore waste treatment plant. 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

According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, a condition affecting memory and cognition, especially in later life. Guest: Dr. Emorie Beck, Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why do some people always get lost?  Factors such as cultural upbringing, outdoor exposure, and even video games all contribute factors to how humans get around! Guest: Professor Hugo Spiers, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Delaying your morning coffee? There is an online trend happening where people are delaying their morning coffee....

The introduction of AI voice on TikTok revolutionized content creation, enabling users to easily add clear voices to videos. Guest: Gene Lee Moo, Associate Professor, Information Systems & Analytics UBC Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mayor of Kamloops, Reid Hamer-Jackson, has been removed as the official spokesperson for both the city council and the municipality. This decision came after a vote held during a closed-door council meeting, with council members citing communication challenges as a large contributing factor.  Guest: Brett Mineer, Host of The NL Noon Report, on CHNL 610AM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In 2022, a five-week work stoppage depleted about a third of Metro Vancouver's concrete supply, resulting in cost increases and delays, notably impacting projects like the $2.8 billion Broadway subway line. Guest: Breton Crellin, Carpenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teens and young adults are way less interested in driving than they were in the 90s.  What is causing this trend? Guest: Scott Shantz and Aleigha Andres, CKNW Producers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently the RCMP has introduced Ribbon Skirts to the uniform line up. A Traditional Indigenous garment. Guest: RCMP Sergent Kelly Willis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Latest fundraising letter from BC United calls out extremist comments by Conservative candidates. 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

There is an online trend happening where people are delaying their morning coffee. Research has shown that waiting 90 minutes to 2 hours you’ll get a better boost from the coffee. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Factors such as cultural upbringing, outdoor exposure, and even video games all contribute factors to how humans get around! Guest: Professor Hugo Spiers, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How a decoded letter solved a 300-year-old pirate mystery Henry Avery, known as the “Pirate King,” was infamous for committing the most lucrative act of piracy in history before vanishing mysteriously. Recent research suggests that Avery did not disappear with his stolen wealth but instead became involved in state-sponsored espionage.  Guest: Dr. Sean Kingsley, Marine Archaeologist and Co-A...

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