Mornings with Simi

It was a 35-20 win over Saskatchewan to take over first place in the Western division. Vernon Adams Jr. was solid again with 451 passing yards; on pace for over 6,000 yards this season which hasn’t been done in this league since 2004. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a rally on Saturday night, causing him to duck behind the podium as gunfire erupted. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How quickly would things deteriorate if charity groups stopped cleaning up on the DTES? Guest: Wally Wargolet, Executive Director of the Gastown Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Efforts are underway to combat the growing rat populations in two of Ontario’s largest cities. The primary factors contributing to this issue include a sharp increase in construction projects, such as transit developments and housing construction, which disrupt rat habitats underground and force them into open spaces. Guest: Karen Wickerson, Rat and Pest Program Specialist for the Government of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier is reacting and blasting an NDP former ally, Andrew Weaver. Ebay Mocked the idea that Weaver would throw in with Conservatives. 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

When you go overseas, the history of Canada's involvement in WW2 is apparent. Why isn’t more done here to educate Canadians on history? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Survival often depends on quick thinking more than just fast movement. The brain plays a key role in deciding what to do when a predator is near, such as whether to run, freeze, or hide. Guest: Dr. Tiago Branco, Professor of Neuroscience and Behaviour at the University College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can psychopathy make you more successful? The concept of psychopathy is often associated with violent criminals, However, psychopathy exists on a spectrum, meaning individuals can exhibit mild to severe traits. Guest: Dr. Louise Wallace, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester Seg 2: View From Victoria: Throwing in the towel Another BC United MLA is throwing in the towel. Michael Lee, twice a candidate for party leadership, has decided not to run again. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jul 12, 2024 President Biden once again came under fire for mixing up his words and appearing out of place during a press conference this week. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 4: Should we be scared of flying? Recent news of turbulent flights and mechanical failures have exacerbated a pervasive fear experienced by nervous flyers. Guest: Dr. Robert Bor, Director of the Centre for Aviation Psychology Seg 5: What was the final verdict in the Jeremy Skibicki trial? Jeremy Skibicki has been convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of four women in Winnipeg. He faces a life sentence with no parole for 25 years. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Seg 6: Kickin’ it with the Caps for Jul 12, 2024 Off to St. Louis will play there tomorrow. It’s the last game away from a long stretch of consecutive away games. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Should BC expand its safer supply program? Dr. Bonnie Henry’s report presents a stark critique of current drug policies in British Columbia, particularly in light of their role in exacerbating the overdose crisis. Guest: Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bonnie Henry’s report presents a stark critique of current drug policies in British Columbia, particularly in light of their role in exacerbating the overdose crisis. Guest: Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Off to St. Louis will play there tomorrow. It’s the last game away from a long stretch of consecutive away games. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Skibicki has been convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of four women in Winnipeg. He faces a life sentence with no parole for 25 years. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent news of turbulent flights and mechanical failures have exacerbated a pervasive fear experienced by nervous flyers. Guest: Dr. Robert Bor, Director of the Centre for Aviation Psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden once again came under fire for mixing up his words and appearing out of place during a press conference this week. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another BC United MLA is throwing in the towel. Michael Lee, twice a candidate for party leadership, has decided not to run again. 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 concept of psychopathy is often associated with violent criminals, However, psychopathy exists on a spectrum, meaning individuals can exhibit mild to severe traits. Guest: Dr. Louise Wallace, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why are conspiracy theories so alluring? Looking at research that explores the psychological differences that make certain people more susceptible to believing and promoting conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab at the University of Cambridge Seg 2: View From Victoria: The cost of transition in Surrey The NDP announced the latest price tag of $250 million which is what the province is paying out to cover costs of the government's insistence that Surrey proceed with transition from the RCMP to the SPS. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: What is Project 2025? Project 2025 is a presidential transition initiative led by the conservative Heritage Foundation, aimed at overhauling the federal government for the next Republican administration. Guest: Dr. Philip A. Wallach, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Seg 4: Why is there a 'disturbingly' high level of fiberglass in oysters and mussels? For the first time, a new study has discovered high levels of fiberglass contamination in oysters and mussels for the first time. Guest: Dr. Corina Ciocan, Principal Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Brighton and Lead Author of the Study Seg 5: How detrimental was the Ticketmaster data breach? Ticketmaster has informed some Canadian customers about a recent security breach compromising their data. Guest: Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering at the Safety Software Business, Check Point Seg 6: Is the Surrey police debacle finally over? The BC government and the City of Surrey have finalized an agreement to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force, with the province providing $250 million in funding. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia Seg 7: Is Snapchat fuelling a teen opioid crisis? Our guest has been documenting the consequences of the War on Drugs since 1988, initially reporting on the crack epidemic. Unlike previous drug epidemics, fentanyl’s introduction brought unprecedented challenges. Guest: Paul Solotaroff, Senior Writer at Rolling Stone (wrote ‘Gone in a Snap’) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest has been documenting the consequences of the War on Drugs since 1988, initially reporting on the crack epidemic. Unlike previous drug epidemics, fentanyl’s introduction brought unprecedented challenges. Guest: Paul Solotaroff, Senior Writer at Rolling Stone (wrote ‘Gone in a Snap’) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC government and the City of Surrey have finalized an agreement to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force, with the province providing $250 million in funding. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ticketmaster has informed some Canadian customers about a recent security breach compromising their data. Guest: Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering at the Safety Software Business, Check Point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Project 2025 is a presidential transition initiative led by the conservative Heritage Foundation, aimed at overhauling the federal government for the next Republican administration. Guest: Dr. Philip A. Wallach, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP announced the latest price tag of $250 million which is what the province is paying out to cover costs of the government's insistence that Surrey proceed with transition from the RCMP to the SPS. 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

Looking at research that explores the psychological differences that make certain people more susceptible to believing and promoting conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab at the University of Cambridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Inside the ‘biohacking’ longevity movement Longevity practices often come with a high financial cost, which can be prohibitive and create a sense of elitism in health and distrust in traditional healthcare systems. Guest: Ann Hui, Demographics Reporter for The Globe and Mail Seg 2: View From Victoria: David Eby has a busy first day back The Premier was back with a big announcement of more money for SFU medical school that is three years behind schedule and won’t graduate doctors until 2029. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Should churches still be exempt from paying taxes? Critics argue that church tax exemptions cost municipalities millions, which could address social issues like affordable housing. Guest: Dr. Hillary Kaell, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Religion at McGill University Seg 4: What causes Listeria outbreaks? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled several plant-based drinks due to potential listeria contamination Guest: Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety and Professor of Food Sciences at the University of Guelph Seg 5: Does the Vancouver Police Department need community oversight? Two community groups in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, have launched a new initiative called Police Oversight with Evidence and Research (POWER). The project aims to document troubling interactions with law enforcement Guest: Molly Beatrice, Community Organizer and Research Assistant with POWER Seg 6: Should cities bill the province for ER closures? The mayor of Merritt, Mike Goetz, is frustrated over the fifth emergency room closure at Nicola Valley Hospital this year. Goetz plans to bill the province for the costs incurred due to these closures. Guest: Michael Goetz, Mayor of Merritt 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

The mayor of Merritt, Mike Goetz, is frustrated over the fifth emergency room closure at Nicola Valley Hospital this year. Goetz plans to bill the province for the costs incurred due to these closures. Guest: Michael Goetz, Mayor of Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two community groups in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, have launched a new initiative called Police Oversight with Evidence and Research (POWER). The project aims to document troubling interactions with law enforcement Guest: Molly Beatrice, Community Organizer and Research Assistant with POWER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled several plant-based drinks due to potential listeria contamination Guest: Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety and Professor of Food Sciences at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critics argue that church tax exemptions cost municipalities millions, which could address social issues like affordable housing. Guest: Dr. Hillary Kaell, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Religion at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier was back with a big announcement of more money for SFU medical school that is three years behind schedule and won’t graduate doctors until 2029. 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

Longevity practices often come with a high financial cost, which can be prohibitive and create a sense of elitism in health and distrust in traditional healthcare systems. Guest: Ann Hui, Demographics Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why most people are right handed but left eyed Roughly 90% of humans are right-handed, and most people also use their left visual field (controlled by the right side of the brain) to recognize faces and emotions. These biases start in early childhood. Guest: Dr. Gillian Forrester, Professor of Comparative Cognition at the University of Sussex Seg 2: View From Victoria: Eby returns to work Premier David Eby returns to work and will be faced with questions about healthcare in the province. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Is North America’s largest icefield about to hit an irreversible tipping point? The Juneau Icefield, one of North America’s largest, is melting at an accelerated rate and nearing an irreversible tipping point, according to new research. Guest: Dr. Bethan Davies, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Newcastle University Seg 4: Should we reframe Canadian history? An Indigenous History website, launched in 2018 by seven established Indigenous scholars, serves to challenge dominant historical narratives that marginalize Indigenous perspectives and offers accessible reading lists, oral history podcasts, and profiles of Indigenous historians. Guest: Dr. Mary Jane Logan McCallum, Professor of History and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous People, History and Archives at the University of Winnipeg Seg 5: Are solar panel roofs worth the investment? With the growing need for clean energy, does it make sense to install solar panels on your house? Guest: Shaun Mayhew, President and Founder of Penfolds Roofing and Solar Seg 6: Is Canada politically lost and in need of a correction? On Monday, Members of the Federal NDP called on the government to reduce grocery prices during an event in Vancouver. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the Liberals and Conservatives for voting against a plan proposed by the New Democrats to lower grocery prices, claiming this leaves Canadians struggling with high food costs while grocery CEOs profit significantly. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party Seg 7: The problem of people self identifying as indigenous Deputy Minister Gina Wilson of Indigenous Services Canada addressed the issue of Indigenous identity in the public service, urging honesty in self-identification in an internal blog. Guest: Robert Jago & Angel Ellis, Hosts of the Podcast “Pretendians” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deputy Minister Gina Wilson of Indigenous Services Canada addressed the issue of Indigenous identity in the public service, urging honesty in self-identification in an internal blog. Guest: Robert Jago & Angel Ellis, Hosts of the Podcast “Pretendians” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Members of the Federal NDP called on the government to reduce grocery prices during an event in Vancouver. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the Liberals and Conservatives for voting against a plan proposed by the New Democrats to lower grocery prices, claiming this leaves Canadians struggling with high food costs while grocery CEOs profit significantly. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the growing need for clean energy, does it make sense to install solar panels on your house? Guest: Shaun Mayhew, President and Founder of Penfolds Roofing and Solar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Indigenous History website, launched in 2018 by seven established Indigenous scholars, serves to challenge dominant historical narratives that marginalize Indigenous perspectives and offers accessible reading lists, oral history podcasts, and profiles of Indigenous historians. Guest: Mary Jane McCallum, Professor of History and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous People, History and Archives at the University of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Juneau Icefield, one of North America’s largest, is melting at an accelerated rate and nearing an irreversible tipping point, according to new research. Guest: Dr. Bethan Davies, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Newcastle University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby returns to work and will be faced with questions about healthcare in 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

Roughly 90% of humans are right-handed, and most people also use their left visual field (controlled by the right side of the brain) to recognize faces and emotions. These biases start in early childhood. Guest: Dr. Gillian Forrester, Professor of Comparative Cognition at the University of Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you tell when someone is lying? Psychology research indicates people lie at least once a day, yet our ability to detect lies is only slightly better than chance, at 54%. Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University and Author of “Lies, Lying and Liars: A Psychological Analysis” Seg 2: View From Victoria: We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Are mega hurricanes the new normal? It’s being predicted to be an extremely active hurricane season with Hurricane Beryl setting records in the Caribbean with sustained winds of 165 mph and gusts of 200 mph, making it the strongest early-season Atlantic hurricane ever seen. Guest: Dr. Jenni Evans, Director of the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and Professor in the Department of Meteorology & Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University Seg 4: Should we be worried about microplastics being found in the human body? The world is increasingly polluted with plastic, including tiny particles known as microplastics and nanoplastics, found everywhere from oceans to mountains. Guest: Dr. Michael Richardson, Professor of Animal Development at Leiden University in The Netherlands Seg 5: Is it okay to skip the tip option at restaurants? Canadians are finding ways to save money while dining out as restaurant costs rise and new research is revealing that Canada leads globally in reduced tipping, with 25% tipping less. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterback for Jul 8, 2024 It was a 45-28 win in Hamilton, in what is always a tough environment. Vernon Adams Jr. was solid once again with 383 passing yards while he threw for four touchdowns. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 7: Should illicit drugs become a regulated substance? The current approach of drug prohibition has led to a toxic, unregulated drug supply that’s primarily controlled by organized crime. Could drug regulation be the best way out of the toxic drug crisis? Guest: Dr. Kora DeBeck, Distinguished Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use Seg 8: How to make your trash another person's treasure Tom Riessner has successfully intercepted thousands of tonnes of usable items and materials, preventing them from being discarded in landfills. Guest: Tom Riessner, Founder and Executive Director of Urban Repurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Riessner has successfully intercepted thousands of tonnes of usable items and materials, preventing them from being discarded in landfills. Guest: Tom Riessner, Founder and Executive Director of Urban Repurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current approach of drug prohibition has led to a toxic, unregulated drug supply that’s primarily controlled by organized crime. Could drug regulation be the best way out of the toxic drug crisis? Guest: Dr. Kora DeBeck, Distinguished Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a 45-28 win in Hamilton, in what is always a tough environment. Vernon Adams Jr. was solid once again with 383 passing yards while he threw for four touchdowns. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians are finding ways to save money while dining out as restaurant costs rise and new research is revealing that Canada leads globally in reduced tipping, with 25% tipping less. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is increasingly polluted with plastic, including tiny particles known as microplastics and nanoplastics, found everywhere from oceans to mountains. Guest: Dr. Michael Richardson, Professor of Animal Development at Leiden University in The Netherlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s being predicted to be an extremely active hurricane season with Hurricane Beryl setting records in the Caribbean with sustained winds of 165 mph and gusts of 200 mph, making it the strongest early-season Atlantic hurricane ever seen. Guest: Dr. Jenni Evans, Director of the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and Professor in the Department of Meteorology & Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are finding out why BC United was slow to release their fundraising numbers. 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

Psychology research indicates people lie at least once a day, yet our ability to detect lies is only slightly better than chance, at 54%. Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University and Author of “Lies, Lying and Liars: A Psychological Analysis” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why do younger Canadians prefer hybrid work? While you might think that younger Canadians prefer doing their work online and in the comforts of their home, new research is suggesting that may not be the case. Guest: Ilona Doughtery, Managing Director, of the Youth & Innovation Project at the University of Waterloo Seg 2: View From Victoria: A rough race The election this year is shaping up to be tight and rough and even with the polls showing the NDP in the lead, that might not be the same case once the ballots are cast. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jul 5, 2024 There are calls for Joe Biden to step down and drop out of the presidential race. What happens if he does or doesn’t? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 4: Flipping thrifted finds to buy house A 27-year-old from Lethbridge, Alberta, is documenting his journey of turning $100 into a home down payment by buying and selling used items from garage sales and thrift stores on tiktok. Guest: Billy Martin, Experienced thrifted item flipper Seg 5: Could a 6 day work week work in Canada? Greece has introduced a controversial 6-day work week, criticized by unions as "barbaric," under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government Guest: Dr. Constantin Colonescu, Associate Professor Of Economics at MacEwan University in Edmonton Seg 6: Kickin’ it with the Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: How is financial stress impacting young Canadians wanting to raise a family? Many young Canadians are facing challenges in starting families due to housing constraints and financial pressures. Guest: Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Psychologist, speaker, and author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many young Canadians are facing challenges in starting families due to housing constraints and financial pressures. Guest: Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Psychologist, speaker, and author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with the Caps for Jul 05, 2024 Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices