Crimes in your sleep; is the RCMP going away? How to define charisma?
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Show Notes
Can you commit crimes in your sleep?
Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann leads Sleep Forensics Associates (SFA), a firm that examines cases involving parasomnias—unwanted behaviours during sleep
Guest: Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann, Lead Investigator for the Sleep Forensics Associates
View from Victoria: Premier at Year's End
This year in history. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Is it time to say goodbye to the RCMP?
Recommendations from various commissions and reports emphasize the necessity for systemic changes within the RCMP
Guest: Ryan Tumilty, Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post
What is charisma?
In exploring the evolution of charisma – from Max Weber's foundational theories to contemporary attempts at its mechanization – we see the elusive nature of genuine charisma through peoples’ ongoing pursuit to harness it
Guest: Adrienne Matei, Culture-Oriented Journalist and Editor for The Atlantic
Was 2023 the year of nature’s revenge?
The internet cheered this year for animals that seemed to rebel against humans
Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Whitehall, Professor of political theory at Acadia University
Why cell phones shouldn't be banned in B.C. schools
B.C. is very different than Ontario and Quebec.
Guest: Dave McCristall, President of Computer Using Educators of B.C.
Is building Lego cathartic?
Guest: Stephen Joo, Calgary Firefighter and Runner-Up in Lego Masters Season 3
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