Mornings with Simi

The Oregon State governor signed a law re-criminalizing drugs which is a reversal of direction on a failed experiment. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you get to an airport, do you seek out a really good restaurant? Well we have the top 10 airports to go to for a great meal. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a new trend online promoting ‘backward walking’ for health benefits and Influencers claim it strengthens the body and brain. Guest: Tom Holland, Exercise physiologist and author of the book ‘the micro work out plan’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How mind-reading technology is helping the paralyzed walk As researchers continue to explore the frontiers of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, profound ethical questions arise regarding the implications of mind-reading technology. Guest: Dr. Paul Bentley, Professor of Computer Science at University College London Seg 2: Where are the germiest places in your office? Are you a germap...

While eclipses are relatively common in the universe, the specific type of solar eclipse that captivates observers, characterized by the emergence of a blood-red ring and shimmering corona surrounding a blackened sun, is considered an extraordinary occurrence. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

The "Pedestrian Brick Crossing System" was introduced due to ongoing safety concerns at the Granville Island crosswalk in Vancouver. Despite being a bustling area, pedestrians often face danger due to drivers failing to yield. Guest: Lucy Maloney, Traffic Safety Advocate at Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A letter has been sent to the Liberals calling for them to get the Competition Bureau to launch an investigation into oil and gas profits. They will also summon oil/gas CEOs to parliament to testify on gas prices. Guest: Peter Julian, NDP MP for Burnaby – New Westminster and NDP House Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From gas prices, to carbon taxes to the ‘free Palestine’ protests that are being seen across Canada, how much do politicians actually listen to protests in this country? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From gunfire in downtown Vancouver, to repeated ER closures and open drug use and overdose deaths, the NDP government is frustrated, shocked and disgusted, but will they change the way they have been governing for the last 7 years? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a germaphobe? If you are, there are a few places at your place of work that you may want to avoid! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As researchers continue to explore the frontiers of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, profound ethical questions arise regarding the implications of mind-reading technology. Guest: Dr. Paul Bentley, Professor of Computer Science at University College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The untold history of Paldi, British Columbia Paldi, situated in the Cowichan Valley of British Columbia, is significant in the history of Sikh immigration to Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Beyonce's new album has dropped and it is a blend of R&B with country influence and a lot of people have opinions of it. Where do you put it...

The City of Chilliwack is making a groundbreaking decision to transform its Canada Day celebrations by replacing traditional fireworks with a choreographed drone show. This move positions Chilliwack as the first region in the Lower Mainland to embrace drones as an alternative to fireworks. Guest: Ken Popove, Mayor of Chilliwack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In "The Best Place: Addiction, Intervention, and Living and Dying Young in Vancouver," Danya Fast chronicles the lives of 20 young individuals battling substance use. Half of them tragically succumb to fatal overdoses, reflecting the severity of British Columbia's drug crisis. Guest: Dr. Danya Fast, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Researc...

The federal price on carbon increases today, but not in B.C. as we have a carbon pricing regime controlled entirely by provincial governments because those governments are in line with the federal standard on carbon pricing.  Guest: David Akin, Global National Chief Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver is getting its first store dedicated to alcohol free drinks. Is it a good idea? Guest: Angela Hansen, Owner Operator of Mocktails, Vancouver's first exclusively alcohol free liquor store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four major Canadian school boards have collectively filed multibillion-dollar lawsuits against social media giants accusing the companies of negligently designing products which they claim have a detrimental impact on student learning, behavior, and mental health. Guest: Colin R. McCormick, PhD Student in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University Learn more about your a...

The carbon tax fight comes to B.C. Pierre Poilievre is rallying in Nanaimo today with 2 big themes. The carbon tax and the provincial NDP government. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyonce's new album has dropped and it is a blend of R&B with country influence and a lot of people have opinions of it. Where do you put it on the music spectrum? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paldi, situated in the Cowichan Valley of British Columbia, is significant in the history of Sikh immigration to Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you physically worry yourself sick? The term hypochondriasis for a state of disease without real cause reflected the ancient belief that the viscera of the hypochondria were the seat of melancholy and sources of the mist that caused morbid feelings. Guest: Caroline Crampton, Author of “A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria” Seg 2: View From Victoria: You will be payin...

The impending subtraction of a second from global timekeeping is a phenomenon driven by the Earth's changing rotation speed and is influenced by natural and anthropogenic factors.  Guest: Duncan Agnew, Professor of Geophysics at the University of California San Diego and Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have made a strong start to the season, accumulating seven points in their first three matches, placing them third in the Western Conference.  Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democracy Watch, represented by Ross & McBride LLP, has submitted a list of 10 key witnesses and approximately 140 questions to the Hogue Inquiry on Foreign Interference in Canadian Politics. Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ongoing debate regarding whether adults should incorporate milk into their diets hinges on the delicate balance between its nutritional benefits and potential drawbacks, particularly related to digestive issues. Guest: Sara Langnas, Registered Dietitian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices