Mornings with Simi

Vice President Kamala Harris has gained significant voter enthusiasm as she heads into the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, which runs from Monday through Thursday. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Conservatives are doing the back and forth between good news and bad news. 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

Around 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth, leading to one of the most devastating extinction events in the planet’s history. Guest: Dr. Hans Sues, Senior Research Geologist and Curator of Fossil Vertebrates in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The conspiracies surrounding New Brunswick’s mystery illness The clash between science and politics in New Brunswick has broader implications, as the link between environmental factors and neurological disorders continues to be a growing concern. Guest: Greg Donahue, Writer Based In New York who Covers Crime, Corruption, and Politics Seg 2: View From Victoria: Rustad joins Jordan Peterson Conservative leader John Rustad goes on Jordan Peterson's podcast in what some are calling a risky move. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Aug 16, 2024 Kamala Harris is holding a rally in North Carolina and could finally unveil her economic policy Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: What can tourists expect when North Korea reopens its borders? North Korea plans to reopen the northern city of Samjiyon to foreign tourists in December 2024, marking the first such reopening since the country closed its borders at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Guest: Simon Cockerell, General Manager of Koryo Tours Seg 5: What’s causing the problems in BC’s agriculture sector? BC’s agriculture sector has been dealt a lot of blows recently, and it doesn’t seem like any of the services the province is offering is enough to help. Guest: Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley Seg 6: Kickin’ it with the Caps for Aug 16, 2024 The focus is on training and collecting their strength in order to start the end of the season stretch strong. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: What can we expect from the PNE this year? The 2024 PNE features a blend of new and traditional attractions, with the Thundervolt, an electric launch coaster from Italy, as its latest highlight. Guest: Shelley Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer of the PNE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 PNE features a blend of new and traditional attractions, with the Thundervolt, an electric launch coaster from Italy, as its latest highlight. Guest: Shelley Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer of the PNE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The focus is on training and collecting their strength in order to start the end of the season stretch strong. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC’s agriculture sector has been dealt a lot of blows recently, and it doesn’t seem like any of the services the province is offering is enough to help. Guest: Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea plans to reopen the northern city of Samjiyon to foreign tourists in December 2024, marking the first such reopening since the country closed its borders at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Guest: Simon Cockerell, General Manager of Koryo Tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamala Harris is holding a rally in North Carolina and could finally unveil her economic policy Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative leader John Rustad goes on Jordan Peterson's podcast in what some are calling a risky move. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The clash between science and politics in New Brunswick has broader implications, as the link between environmental factors and neurological disorders continues to be a growing concern. Guest: Greg Donahue, Writer Based In New York who Covers Crime, Corruption, and Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How does space travel impact human biology? Boeing's plagued Starliner is still stranded at the International Space Station. Now, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the space station two months ago, may have to stay in space for an additional eight months. Guest: Dr. Susan Bailey, Professor of Radiation Cancer Biology and Oncology at Colorado State University Seg 2: Why is mpox a global health emergency? Amid a surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared the outbreak a continental public health emergency. Guest: Dr. Cheryl Walter, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Hull Seg 3: View From Victoria: Lawsuit filed over safe supply and addicted teens A New class action lawsuit alleges the BC and Federal governments created a new drug market with 'safe supply' and caused two teenage girls to get addicted. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 4: How does Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers program impact businesses? The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is arguing that Temporary Foreign Workers are indispensable to sustaining Canada’s agricultural sector. Guest: Francesca Basta, Research Analyst at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Seg 5: CKNW Celebrates its 80th Anniversary with Gord Macdonald What is Gord Macdonald’s favourite memory from CKNW? Guest: Gord Macdonald, Former CKNW News Anchor Seg 6: Should schools have classes about the opioid crisis? According to Dr. Charlotte Waddell, school-based prevention programs are crucial for addressing the opioid crisis by targeting children before they start experimenting with substances. Guest: Dr. Charlotte Waddell, Director of the Children's Health Policy Centre and Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Seg 7: How is Premier Eby addressing the issues plaguing BC? Premier David Eby joins the show to discuss a bunch of different issues ahead of the election. He also fields questions you, the listener, have about what is affecting you in your day to day life. Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Seg 8: CKNW Celebrates its 80th Anniversary with Neetu Garcha What is Neetu Garcha’s favourite memory from CKNW? Guest: Neetu Garcha, Anchor and Reporter for Global National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Neetu Garcha, Anchor and Reporter for Global National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby joins the show to discuss a bunch of different issues ahead of the election. He also fields questions you, the listener, have about what is affecting you in your day to day life. Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Dr. Charlotte Waddell, school-based prevention programs are crucial for addressing the opioid crisis by targeting children before they start experimenting with substances. Guest: Dr. Charlotte Waddell, Director of the Children's Health Policy Centre and Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Gord Macdonald’s favourite memory from CKNW? Guest: Gord Macdonald, Former CKNW News Anchor & host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is arguing that Temporary Foreign Workers are indispensable to sustaining Canada’s agricultural sector. Guest: Francesca Basta, Research Analyst at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New class action lawsuit alleges the BC and Federal governments created a new drug market with 'safe supply' and caused two teenage girls to get addicted. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid a surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared the outbreak a continental public health emergency. Guest: Dr. Cheryl Walter, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Hull Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boeing's plagued Starliner is still stranded at the International Space Station. Now, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived at the space station two months ago, may have to stay in space for an additional eight months. Guest: Dr. Susan Bailey, Professor of Radiation Cancer Biology and Oncology at Colorado State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How conspiracies shaped the lives of Medieval queens The 15th century in England was a time marked by significant social and political upheaval, including popular unrest and civil wars, which created fertile ground for the spread of rumours and conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at Winchester University Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United promises big things BC United is swinging big with a personal income tax elimination for 60% of the population, but it also might seem desperate. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: Should Canada Soccer coaches testify before Parliament? NDP MP Niki Ashton has proposed a motion for the federal heritage committee to investigate allegations that Canada Soccer’s national teams have been involved in spying on opposing teams’ closed practices, a practice that may have been ongoing since at least 2016. Guest: Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba Seg 4: How a BC charity is helping pet owners who go to rehab The rising number of opioid-related overdoses in British Columbia has led to an overwhelming demand for pet foster care from people seeking treatment, but resources are limited. Guest: Kathy Powelson, Executive Director of Paws for Hope Animal Foundation Seg 5: Is BC’s LNG project impacting our healthcare? Over 300 health professionals have issued an open letter raising concerns about the impact of British Columbia’s LNG industry on the province’s healthcare crisis. Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Seg 6: Is new funding enough to save the livelihood of farmers? BC has announced support measures for farmers affected by the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, which is seeking creditor protection due to a liquidity crisis exacerbated by weather damage to crops. Guest: Deep Brar, Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

BC has announced support measures for farmers affected by the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, which is seeking creditor protection due to a liquidity crisis exacerbated by weather damage to crops. Guest: Deep Brar, Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 300 health professionals have issued an open letter raising concerns about the impact of British Columbia’s LNG industry on the province’s healthcare crisis. Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rising number of opioid-related overdoses in British Columbia has led to an overwhelming demand for pet foster care from people seeking treatment, but resources are limited. Guest: Kathy Powelson, Executive Director of Paws for Hope Animal Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP MP Niki Ashton has proposed a motion for the federal heritage committee to investigate allegations that Canada Soccer’s national teams have been involved in spying on opposing teams’ closed practices, a practice that may have been ongoing since at least 2016. Guest: Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC United is swinging big with a personal income tax elimination for 60% of the population, but it also might seem desperate. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 15th century in England was a time marked by significant social and political upheaval, including popular unrest and civil wars, which created fertile ground for the spread of rumours and conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at Winchester University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How to get your kids excited about going back to school What are some of the best books to get your kids excited about the new school year and ready to learn? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Seg 2: View From Victoria: Can we stop doing polls? Leger has a new poll out on BC politics. It shows the NDP at 42% and the Conservative Party of BC on their heels with 39%. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: Could Ukraine’s invasion of Russia bring a quicker end to the war? Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Seg 4: Are we living in a “sober-curious” era? Over the past two years, there has been a significant cultural shift where non-alcoholic drinks have become more accepted and even trendy. Guest: David Silverberg, Freelance Journalist and Writing Coach in Toronto who Contributes to The Globe and Mail Seg 5: How is BC responding to the death of an infant in care? An investigation is underway regarding the death of a five-week-old baby, Valentino Baker, who was under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Guest: Grace Lore, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Seg 6: What does BC’s new chief coroner need to change? A lawyer who frequently defends individuals charged with homicide, expressed hope that the appointment of Dr. Jatinder Baidwan as the new chief coroner will bring much-needed changes to the BC Coroners Service, particularly concerning its notably low autopsy rate. Guest: Richard Fowler, Criminal Defence Lawyer Based in Vancouver Seg 7: What were sandwiches like back in 200 B.C.? Barry Enderwick is the creator of the social media channel “Sandwiches of History,” where he explores and recreates vintage sandwich recipes from old cookbooks. Guest: Barry Enderwick, Host of “Sandwiches of History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Enderwick is the creator of the social media channel “Sandwiches of History,” where he explores and recreates vintage sandwich recipes from old cookbooks. Guest: Barry Enderwick, Host of “Sandwiches of History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lawyer who frequently defends individuals charged with homicide, expressed hope that the appointment of Dr. Jatinder Baidwan as the new chief coroner will bring much-needed changes to the BC Coroners Service, particularly concerning its notably low autopsy rate. Guest: Richard Fowler, Criminal Defence Lawyer Based in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An investigation is underway regarding the death of a five-week-old baby, Valentino Baker, who was under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Guest: Grace Lore, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past two years, there has been a significant cultural shift where non-alcoholic drinks have become more accepted and even trendy. Guest: David Silverberg, Freelance Journalist and Writing Coach in Toronto who Contributes to The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leger has a new poll out on BC politics. It shows the NDP at 42% and the Conservative Party of BC on their heels with 39%. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are some of the best books to get your kids excited about the new school year and ready to learn? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How sensor-wearing seals are helping track the changing climate Researchers have developed an innovative technique to study changes in Earth’s oceans by tagging seals. Guest: Dr. Lilian Dove, Postdoctoral Fellow of Oceanography at Brown University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier has a mess to clean up Premier David Eby returns to work after two weeks off and word is that he's immediately booked a trip to the Interior to sort out the Fruit Growers cooperative mess. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: Inside the consulting firms telling Ottawa what to do Over the past decade, McKinsey & Company has become a key player in the Canadian government’s operations, securing numerous high-value contracts to assist with various initiatives Guest: Justin Ling, Freelance Investigative Journalist Seg 4: How changing seasons shift our morals A new study from UBChas identified regular seasonal shifts in people’s moral values, which could have significant implications for politics, law, health, and social relations. Guest: Ian Hohm, Doctoral Student in the Psychology Department at UBC and First Author of the Study Seg 5: Should Canada investigate the bot posts about Poilievre’s rally? NDP MP Charlie Angus has requested an investigation by the Commissioner of Canada Elections into possible foreign interference through social media posts following a rally held by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Guest: Charlie Angus, NDP MP for Timmins—James Bay in Ontario Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterback with Coach Rick Campbell It was a 33-16 loss at Edmonton that extended the losing streak to three games for the Lions. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 7: Why did the RCMP hire private spies to monitor Fairy Creek activists? The RCMP’s Community-Industry Response Group (C-IRG) hired Human-Intelligence Services Ltd., a private firm, to monitor the online activities of Fairy Creek activists. Guest: Jimmy Thomson, Managing Editor at Canada's National Observer Seg 8: How the genetics of your peers can impact your health A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals that the genetic traits of high school friends can influence an individual’s risk of developing mental health issues and substance use disorders. Guest: Dr. Jessica Salvatore, Associate Professor & Director of the Genes, Environments, and Neurodevelopment in Addictions Program at Rutgers University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals that the genetic traits of high school friends can influence an individual’s risk of developing mental health issues and substance use disorders. Guest: Dr. Jessica Salvatore, Associate Professor & Director of the Genes, Environments, and Neurodevelopment in Addictions Program at Rutgers University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RCMP’s Community-Industry Response Group hired Human-Intelligence Services Ltd., a private firm, to monitor the online activities of Fairy Creek activists. Guest: Jimmy Thomson, Managing Editor at Canada's National Observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a 33-16 loss at Edmonton that extended the losing streak to three games for the Lions. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP MP Charlie Angus has requested an investigation by the Commissioner of Canada Elections into possible foreign interference through social media posts following a rally held by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Guest: Charlie Angus, NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay in Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study from UBC has identified regular seasonal shifts in people’s moral values, which could have significant implications for politics, law, health, and social relations. Guest: Ian Hohm, Doctoral Student in the Psychology Department at UBC and First Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past decade, McKinsey & Company has become a key player in the Canadian government’s operations, securing numerous high-value contracts to assist with various initiatives Guest: Justin Ling, Freelance Investigative Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby returns to work after two weeks off and word is that he's immediately booked a trip to the Interior to sort out the Fruit Growers cooperative mess. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers have developed an innovative technique to study changes in Earth’s oceans by tagging seals. Guest: Dr. Lilian Dove, Postdoctoral Fellow of Oceanography at Brown University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What do psychedelics do to your brain? Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine conducted a study on psilocybin, the compound in “magic mushrooms,” using functional MRI scans to observe brain activity. The colourful heat maps they produced highlight significant changes in brain activity, with red, orange, and yellow hues showing abnormal patterns and blues and greens indicating normal activity. Guest: Dr. Joshua Siegel, Instructor and Co-director of the Program of Psychedelics Research at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis Seg 2: View from Victoria: Two ministers emerge to defend the government on two recent controversies. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: How a prehistoric tooth from a BC playground altered our historical timeline A piece of mammoth tooth found in a playground on Vancouver Island has provided new insights into the timeline of these prehistoric animals’ presence on the island. In a study led by Laura Termes, researchers analyzed over 30 mammoth samples and discovered that mammoths roamed Vancouver Island much longer than previously believed. Guest: Laura Termes, PhD Candidate in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University Seg 5: The dramatic evolution of crime in Canada Professor Boyd has had a 50-year career in criminology, beginning with a fascination for crime in the 1970s and culminating in retirement as a professor emeritus in 2022. Over these decades, he’s noticed that crime in Canada has evolved significantly, particularly in the areas of homicide, property crimes, and drug control. Professor Boyd advocates for a balanced approach to drug policy, emphasizing prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement to address the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities. Guest: 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 Seg 6: BC’s Minister of Agriculture breaks her silence on BC Tree Fruits Minister Pam Alexis has been notably absent during the collapse of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, a significant issue for local farmers as apple season begins without essential packing and storage services. Farmers are in distress, with some shedding tears in meetings. Alexis has only issued impersonal statements through her communication team, leading to uncertainty about whether she is working or on holiday. Guest: Pam Alexis, BC’s Minister of Agriculture Seg 7: Kickin’ It with The Caps Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minister Pam Alexis has been notably absent during the collapse of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, a significant issue for local farmers as apple season begins without essential packing and storage services. Farmers are in distress, with some shedding tears in meetings. Alexis has only issued impersonal statements through her communication team, leading to uncertainty about whether she is working or on holiday. Guest: Pam Alexis, BC’s Minister of Agriculture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Boyd has had a 50-year career in criminology, beginning with a fascination for crime in the 1970s and culminating in retirement as a professor emeritus in 2022. Over these decades, he’s noticed that crime in Canada has evolved significantly, particularly in the areas of homicide, property crimes, and drug control. Professor Boyd advocates for a balanced approach to drug policy, emphasizing prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement to address the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities. Guest: 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

A piece of mammoth tooth found in a playground on Vancouver Island has provided new insights into the timeline of these prehistoric animals’ presence on the island. In a study led by Laura Termes, researchers analyzed over 30 mammoth samples and discovered that mammoths roamed Vancouver Island much longer than previously believed. Guest: Laura Termes, PhD Candidate in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices