Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: Could quantum physics explain human behaviour? The mysteries of human behavior have sparked discussions about the role of probability in understanding the mind. Guest: Dr. Dorje Brody, Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Surrey Seg 2: The Oscar nomination list is out The list is out this morning for Oscar nominations. It’s time to kick back, watch some movies and...

Guest: Dylan Maranda, Filmmaker based in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An investigation into the complex world of transnational drug smuggling sheds light on the collaborative strategies employed by criminal organizations across borders, who use advanced technologies and creative concealment methods at major ports to import and transship. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced measures aimed at targeting "bad actors" within institutions and mitigating the impact of growing international student numbers on the housing market. Guest: Reuben Onyango, Thompson Rivers University World’s Associate Director of International Student Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about switching up your protein game? Bugs might be the next big thing! CKNW's Layla Khdir explores the ethics of eating insects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a landlord who has struggled with or is struggling to make sure that the tenants you invite into your properties are on the up and up? What if there was a place to go in order to screen potential tenants better? Guest: Varun Sriskanda, Member of the Board of Directors For SOLO, (Small Ownership Landlords Of Ontario) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an odd surprise to see Ellis Ross bolt from provincial politics to run at the federal level.  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 list is out this morning for Oscar nominations.  It’s time to kick back, watch some movies and get ready to fill out your oscar ballots with friends. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mysteries of human behavior have sparked discussions about the role of probability in understanding the mind. Guest: Dr. Dorje Brody, Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How will DeSantis’ drop out influence the 2024 election? Ron DeSantis ended his once-promising presidential campaign, marking a significant turn in what was initially seen as a firm bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 2: What does it mean to be a ‘fan’ How much of yourself do you give to your team of choice? Would you consider yourself a true fan? Guest:...

Undercover police in Burnaby allegedly employed covert tactics while investigating the murder of a 13-year-old by disguising themselves as tea marketers at a 2018 Kurdish New Year celebration while secretly collecting the attendants' DNA. Guest: Dr. Nicole Novroski, Assistant Professor and Forensic Geneticist at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Challenges at Dunsmuir House underscore wider concerns about preserving historical structures, maintaining affordable housing, and navigating Vancouver's evolving redevelopment landscape. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation.     This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes....

With a transit shutdown beginning this morning, don’t wait for government intervention. 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 much of yourself do you give to your team of choice? Would you consider yourself a true fan? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron DeSantis ended his once-promising presidential campaign, marking a significant turn in what was initially seen as a firm bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What are the origins of BC's first dog breed? Dogs were domesticated over 10,000 years ago as they accompanied the first people to reach North America from Eurasia. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Coast Salish people in the Pacific Northwest bred a unique type of dog known as “Woolly Dogs.” Guest: Dr. Audrey Lin, Paleogeneticist and Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's N...

Internal documents from Meta have been revealed in an unsealed legal filing, raising alarming allegations that approximately 100,000 children using these platforms experience online sexual harassment daily. Guest: Katie McQue, Investigative Journalist at The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's Competition Bureau has issued a warning to businesses regarding the use of employee-posted reviews without proper disclosure. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Justice Department's official report on the Uvalde elementary school shooting reveals "cascading failures". Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier of the province is acknowledging the shortage of fibre in the forest industry and is taking action. 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

Dogs were domesticated over 10,000 years ago as they accompanied the first people to reach North America from Eurasia. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Coast Salish people in the Pacific Northwest bred a unique type of dog known as “Woolly Dogs.” Guest: Dr. Audrey Lin, Paleogeneticist and Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Learn more about yo...

Seg 1: Are video games exploiting our children? Roblox introduced an in-game currency called Robux, allowing players to trade real-world money for virtual accessories and powers for their avatars but the game has faced debates about whether it teaches valuable skills or exploits Children to support a $30 billion company. Guest: Vass Bednar, executive Director of public Policy in digital society at...

In a recent Bank of Canada survey, small businesses and consumers remain skeptical of the economy and still face financial challenges post pandemic. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report indicates that millions of Canadians will be excluded from the federal government's new dental program because of high income earned in the family. Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Center for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices