Mornings with Simi

Have you lost that loving feeling? There is a new trend to get away from the day of love and just focus on anything but feelings Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Seg 1: The most watched Superbowl The Lunar Landing saw 650 Million people watching world wide with an estimated 120-150 million Americans watching. Superbowl numbers came in around 123 million. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: View From Victoria:  The BC Government is going to start financing and building housing at below market prices for folks who can’t afford it. ...

In autumn 2020, a series of FBI raids unfolded across three states, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals and sending shockwaves through the nation. Guest: Jessica Garrison, Host of the Podcast “Chameleon” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report discusses ongoing investigations by CBSA and RCMP into allegations related to ArriveCan, such as inflated resumes and cozy ties between public servants and private consultants. Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor-General of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand.earth has accused Lululemon of "greenwashing," alleging that the company creates a false image of environmental responsibility while profiting from rising emissions. Guest: Lynda Grose, Professor of Fashion Design and Critical Studies at California’s College of the Arts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re one of the millions of Canadians who worked from home during 2023, you’ll need to take some extra time this tax filing season to claim a deduction for your home-office expenses and avoid getting audited. Guest: Jamie Golombek, Managing Director of Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Private Wealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all heard the old adage that Money doesn’t buy happiness.  But wouldn’t you like to try?  Well it turns out that old wisdom may be wrong. Guest: Kostadin Kushlev, Assistant professor at Georgetown University, Department of Psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Government is going to start financing and building housing at below market prices for folks who can’t afford it. 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 Lunar Landing saw 650 Million people watching world wide with an estimated 120-150 million Americans watching. Superbowl numbers came in around 123 million. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What would happen if you travelled faster than the speed of light? As we know, objects with mass, like spaceships, cannot travel faster than the speed of light. But what if they could? Where could we go? What would we see? How would that even work? Guest: Dr. Ethan Siegl, Astrophysicist and Author of "Starts with a Bang!" Seg 2: The best and the worst of the Superbowl From the actual game,...

In his memoir, Campbell refutes the notion of a singular Black experience in Canada. He stresses on the multiculturalism within the Black community and urges to recognize the various narratives and origins that together shape the wider concept of being Black in Canada. Guest: Morgan Campbell, Sports Broadcaster and Author of "My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines and the Battles that Made Us”...

Richmond City Council's recent decision to establish a supervised consumption site at Richmond Hospital has stirred strong reactions within the community. Guest: Kash Heed, Solicitor General of British Columbia and Richmond City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to ICBC, there were 6,156 catalytic converter thefts in British Columbia in 2022, with over 5,100 in the Lower Mainland area. Guest: Michael Rothe, President and CEO of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you were the victim of a crime? Thieves are using a device called a flipper zero which is like a hackers swiss army knife and costs under $200. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a trend on TikTok glorifying the idea of being a mob wife. These videos depict women as being incredibly fashionable and glamorous, but also as passive onlookers who are not affected by the serious issues of violence and illegal wealth associated with organized crime. Guest: Dr. Felia Allum, Professor of Comparative Organized Crime and Corruption at the University of Bath Learn more about...

It has been three weeks since Ottawa announced a 35% cut in international students. BC is still trying to work out what it means for 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

From the actual game, to the commercials and celebrity sightings, Scott and Simi break down their favourite parts of the Superbowl. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we know, objects with mass, like spaceships, cannot travel faster than the speed of light. But what if they could? Where could we go? What would we see? How would that even work? Guest: Dr. Ethan Siegl, Astrophysicist and Author of "Starts with a Bang!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What will it take for Meta to finally regulate its algorithms? New York, similar to BC, is addressing the complex challenges posed by social media's impact on minors. While BC's approach emphasizes financial recourse, New York's focus is on algorithmic restrictions and parental consent. Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter on Meta And Social-Media Platforms for The Wall Street Journa...

A survey conducted for The College of Family Physicians found that over 50% of respondents reported feeling "exhausted or burnt out" due to the shortage of primary care providers across Canada. Guest: Samia Madwar, Managing Editor for The Walrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anna Hall found Moira, a sub-adult loggerhead turtle weighing 38 kg, suffering from hypothermia in Pedder Bay – 500 nautical miles beyond her species' typical range in the Pacific. Guest: Dr. Anna Hall, Marine Mammal Zoologist who rescued Moira the Loggerhead Turtle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley lost the Nevada Republican primary, despite having no competition in the absence of Donald Trump. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember that public consultation on the Land Act where the government didn’t tell the public?  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

New York, similar to BC, is addressing the complex challenges posed by social media's impact on minors. While BC's approach emphasizes financial recourse, New York's focus is on algorithmic restrictions and parental consent. Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter on Meta And Social-Media Platforms for The Wall Street Journal and Author of “Broken Code: Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose...