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Which party has a better public safety plan? Guest: Dr. Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will proposed housing plans solve the housing crisis? Guest: Alex Hemingway, Economist and Public Finance Policy Analyst with Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you start inviting yourself to parties? Guest: Dr. Julian Givi, Associate Professor of Marketing at West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics and Lead Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the manosphere is shaping young voters Guest: Olivia Bowden, Freelance Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Another day of horror stories Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is purple a real colour? Guest: Elizabeth Rayne, Freelance Science Journalist and Contributor to Popular Mechanics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are political tensions making people reconsider parenthood? Guest: Zachary Neal, Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University Will the gun buyback program be revived? Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Could there be life on Venus? Guest: Sara Seager, Ast...

Could there be life on Venus? Guest: Sara Seager, Astrophysicist and Professor of Physics, Planetary Science, and Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who should be the MP for Port Moody–Coquitlam? Guest: Bonita Zarillo, NDP Candidate for Port Moody–Coquitlam Guest: Zoe Royer, Liberal Candidate for Port Moody–Coquitlam Guest: Paul Lambert, Conservative Candidate for Port Moody–Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the gun buyback program be revived? Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are political tensions making people reconsider parenthood? Guest: Zachary Neal, Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How RFK Jr.’s policies can impact Canada Guest: Taylor Noakes, Independent Journalist and Public Historian from Montreal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Where will the money come from? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a mouse watching the Matrix improved our knowledge of the brain Guest: Dr. Forrest Collman, Associate Director of Informatics at the Allen Institute for Brain Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian territories have long been aware of the importance of Canada's Arctic sovereignty and security. Now the rest of the country is starting to pay attention, too. Dawna Friesen reports from Whitehorse on how Russia and China's increased Arctic presence, as well as the unreliability of the U.S., has thrust Canada's North into the geopolitical spotlight. She also speaks with Yukon Premier R...

Have scientists discovered evidence of string theory? Guest: Michael Kavic, Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the State University of New York at Old Westbury and Co-Author of the Study Weekly Cecchini Check-In for Apr 11, 2025 Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News How researchers are creating non-hallucinogenic psychedelics Guest: Dr. David Olson, Professor in the D...

Who should be the MP for Richmond East—Steveston? Guest: Parm Bains, Liberal Candidate for Richmond East—Steveston Guest: Keefer Pelech, NDP Candidate for Richmond East—Steveston Guest: Zach Segal, Conservative Candidate for Richmond East—Steveston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin It with the Caps for Apr 11, 2025 Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is BC urging the government to scrap US contracts? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, and Chair of BC’s Tariff Response Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How researchers are creating non-hallucinogenic psychedelics Guest: Dr. David Olson, Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at UC Davis, Director of the UC Davis Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics, and Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Delix Therapeutics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weekly Cecchini Check-In for Apr 11, 2025 Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Cutting ties with US Business Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have scientists discovered evidence of string theory? Guest: Michael Kavic, Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the State University of New York at Old Westbury and Co-Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we remember, and why do we forget? Guest: Dr. Ciara Greene, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology and Head of the Attention and Memory Laboratory at the University College London, and Co-Author of “Memory Lane” How is the trade war impacting cross border travel? Guest: Becky Mandelbaum, Communications Manager for Visit Bellingham Whatcom County Should you grow more plants native...

Should you grow more plants native to BC? Guest: Tamara Dinter, Professional Agrologist and General Manager of Dinter Nursery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices