Mornings with Simi

Embarking on sobriety offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, driven by desires for control, well-being, and addressing alcohol-related issues. Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin, Assistant professor of Psychology, Webster University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beginning of the BC Family Day holiday was started by the Christy Clark government 11 years ago, although on a different day to begin with. 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

Online robot accounts have made it easier to spread false information but were previously easy to identify due to poor grammar and spelling. Guest: Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? Guest: Beth Knobel, Former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief, and Professor of Journalism at Fordham University Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United has one upped the NDP on housing with an innovative program to boost the opportunity for first time home buyers. We get a local look at the top political stories with t...

Proposed amendments to British Columbia's Land Act have sparked a contentious debate, with critics fearing potential risks to private property, outdoor recreation, water access, and various industries. Guest: Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel with West Coast Environmental Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new bill is looking to criminalize coercive behaviour, like a partner withholding your finances, or not letting you leave the house. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families Children and Social Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Traditional Atlantic Diet" may just be the key to reducing your risk of heart disease. This noteworthy dietary pattern has gained recognition, particularly in the northern regions of Portugal and Spain. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump may face a $370 million fine and a lifetime ban from the New York real estate industry if found guilty of inflating asset values on government financial statements. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC United has one upped the NDP on housing with an innovative program to boost the opportunity for first time home buyers. 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

How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? Guest: Beth Knobel, Former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief, and Professor of Journalism at Fordham University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why is the moon getting smaller? The Moon is quietly shrinking due to its cooling process, gradually reducing in size by about 45 meters every few hundred million years. Guest: Dr. Tom Watters, Planetary Scientist at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air And Space Museum Seg 2: Is the ‘Return Grift’ coming to an end Several online shopping stores are starting to revamp their return polic...

After the BC Build announcement was heard, some are starting to raise questions about why the government completely ignored any potential funding for the people made most vulnerable by policy failures by the government. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phenomenon of younger employees recording and sharing videos of themselves being laid off on TikTok signifies a noteworthy trend in how individuals, particularly from Gen Z, utilize social media to express their experiences in the workplace. Guest: Jason Dorsey, Generational Researcher, Speaker, and Author of “Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business” Learn more about your ad choi...

Consumers are always the ones targeted to ‘go green’ and change the way they are living in order to help curb climate change, so how come suppliers aren’t pushed in the same direction? Guest: Ali Javidan, Ceo and Founder of Range Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday night the Richmond city council approved a safe injection site, and on Wednesday it is declared dead by the provincial health agency. 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

A shooting occurred in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one person dead and 21 wounded. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several online shopping stores are starting to revamp their return policies as people have been taking advantage of lax rules and generous guidelines. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Moon is quietly shrinking due to its cooling process, gradually reducing in size by about 45 meters every few hundred million years. Guest: Dr. Tom Watters, Planetary Scientist at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air And Space Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you learn to live to be 100? For centuries, people have been fascinated by how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Understanding how to live longer involves understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Guest: Karin Modig, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute Seg 2: Are you Anti-Valen...

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 Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital. Guest: “Kay” , Concerned Resident of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact. Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC’s Award for Future Health Professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 14th century, the bubonic plague killed nearly 200 million people in a few years. In essence, it eradicated 50% of Europe’s population. Although it is not entirely eradicated, human-to-human transmission of bubonic plague is rare.  Guest: Dr. Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

There has been a lot of media coverage on bed bugs and how prevalent they are in cities around the world. How do you prevent yourself from becoming infested. Guest: Dr. Richard Naylor, Entomologist specializing in Bed Bugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike De Jong is expected to announce he’s not running again after 30 years in the house, but he might also say whether he is running federally. 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