Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: New antibiotic nearly eliminates the chance of superbugs evolving Researchers have combined the bacteria-killing actions of two classes of antibiotics into one, demonstrating that their new dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance (almost) an impossibility. Guest: Alexander Mankin, Distinguished University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) Professor, Center for Biomolecular Sciences Seg 2: Why is a $1 bill famous in BC? Earl Brown has spent the last 50 years getting the autograph's of every Premier of BC on a $1 bill. Guest: Earl Brown, $1 bill owner Seg 3: View From Victoria: Who does bail protect? The Premier is seeking answers on what happened in court with the accused repeat offender, in the Dunn murder case. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Canada Soccer Drone Controversy A Canada Soccer employee has been accused of using a drone to spy on an opposing team. Guest: Ben Steiner, freelance journalist covering the Olympics Seg 5: North Van Firefighters heading to Ukraine Guest: CJ Summers, Firefighter Seg 6: Vancouver’s First Seniors' Housing Strategy Vancouver city council unanimously approved a comprehensive strategy Tuesday that aims at ensuring that seniors can access affordable housing and support across Vancouver. Guest: Michael Volker, Executive Director, 411 Seniors Centre Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver city council unanimously approved a comprehensive strategy Tuesday that aims at ensuring that seniors can access affordable housing and support across Vancouver. Guest: Michael Volker, Executive Director, 411 Seniors Centre Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: CJ Summers, Firefighter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Canada Soccer employee has been accused of using a drone to spy on an opposing team. Guest: Ben Steiner, freelance journalist covering the Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier is seeking answers on what happened in court with the accused repeat offender, in the Dunn murder case. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earl Brown has spent the last 50 years getting the autograph's of every Premier of BC on a $1 bill. Guest: Earl Brown, $1 bill owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers have combined the bacteria-killing actions of two classes of antibiotics into one, demonstrating that their new dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance (almost) an impossibility. Guest: Alexander Mankin, Distinguished University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) Professor, Center for Biomolecular Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Could humans live in caves on the moon? Scientists have discovered evidence of a large cave system near the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, potentially valuable for future lunar settlements. Guest: Dr. Christopher Pattison, Researcher at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth Seg 2: View From Victoria: Promises by the Premier yet to be realized The Premier promised both an audit of the north shore $3 billion overrun and a review of regional government structure, so where are they? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: What are the security threats facing the 2024 Olympics? The Paris Summer Olympics are expected to attract millions of visitors and thousands of athletes. However, the risk of protests, terrorism, and cyberattacks remains a significant concern. Guest: Dale Buckner, CEO of the Security Firm “Global Guardian” Seg 4: Should Surrey get its own Charter? Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is advocating for the City of Surrey to have its own standalone provincial legislation, similar to the Vancouver Charter, which governs the City of Vancouver. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Seg 5: Metro Vancouver spending is out of control Metro Vancouver CEO got a 20% raise in the last year plus thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on an expensive boozy party for Metro Vancouver employees. Guest: Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Anchor and Reporter Seg 6: What’s causing BC’s impending child welfare crisis? A new report by the Representative for Children and Youth reveals that over 80% of social workers in the child welfare system cannot adequately perform their jobs due to high caseloads. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth 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

A new report by the Representative for Children and Youth reveals that over 80% of social workers in the child welfare system cannot adequately perform their jobs due to high caseloads. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver CEO got a 20% raise in the last year plus thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on an expensive boozy party for Metro Vancouver employees. Guest: Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Anchor and Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is advocating for the City of Surrey to have its own standalone provincial legislation, similar to the Vancouver Charter, which governs the City of Vancouver. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paris Summer Olympics are expected to attract millions of visitors and thousands of athletes. However, the risk of protests, terrorism, and cyberattacks remains a significant concern. Guest: Dale Buckner, CEO of the Security Firm “Global Guardian” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier promised both an audit of the north shore $3 billion overrun and a review of regional government structure, so where are they? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have discovered evidence of a large cave system near the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, potentially valuable for future lunar settlements. Guest: Dr. Christopher Pattison, Researcher at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Watching Karaoke to find out why we blush A team of researchers conducted a study at an Amsterdam laboratory to explore the phenomenon of blushing and its neurological underpinnings. Guest: Dr. Milica Nikolić, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Amsterdam Seg 2: View From Victoria: Green Hydrogen plan gets put on the back burner A Green Hydrogen project planned for BC is being put on standby as the Australian Billionaire who brought forward the plan has put his ambitious plan on hold due to the high price of power. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: How a second Trump presidency would impact Canada Polls indicate former president Donald Trump is well-positioned to win the presidency this November, which could significantly impact Canada. Guest: Dr. Laura Dawson, Canada-U.S. Relations Expert and Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition Seg 4: Rising Sea Levels has caused the first US based extinction According to a paper published earlier this month in the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, a type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys, known as the Key Largo tree cactus, has become the first species in U.S. history to go extinct due to rising sea levels. Guest: James Lange, Research Botanist at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami and Co-Author of the Study Seg 5: What’s it like having to evacuate from a wildfire? The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) issued an evacuation order on Sunday due to the rapid growth of the Antler Creek wildfire in British Columbia’s central Interior. Guest: Ed Coleman, Mayor of the District of Wells Seg 6: BC’s accounting regulator fails to account for member misconduct Despite praise from the Minister for CPABC’s regulatory efforts, U.S. and Canadian regulators have been heavily penalizing accounting firms that are auditing public companies for various violations. Guest: Graeme Woods, Reporter for Glacier Media Seg 7: How risky should you let your kids be this summer? During summer, outdoor play is a vital aspect of children’s health and overall development and the importance of “risky outdoor play,” involves engaging in thrilling and uncertain activities that carry some risk of physical injury Guest: Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During summer, outdoor play is a vital aspect of children’s health and overall development and the importance of “risky outdoor play,” involves engaging in thrilling and uncertain activities that carry some risk of physical injury Guest: Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite praise from the Minister for CPABC’s regulatory efforts, U.S. and Canadian regulators have been heavily penalizing accounting firms that are auditing public companies for various violations. Guest: Graeme Woods, Reporter for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) issued an evacuation order on Sunday due to the rapid growth of the Antler Creek wildfire in British Columbia’s central Interior. Guest: Ed Coleman, Mayor of the District of Wells Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a paper published earlier this month in the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, a type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys, known as the Key Largo tree cactus, has become the first species in U.S. history to go extinct due to rising sea levels. Guest: James Lange, Research Botanist at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami and Co-Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polls indicate former president Donald Trump is well-positioned to win the presidency this November, which could significantly impact Canada. Guest: Dr. Laura Dawson, Canada-U.S. Relations Expert and Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Green Hydrogen project planned for BC is being put on standby as the Australian Billionaire who brought forward the plan has put his ambitious plan on hold due to the high price of power. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A team of researchers conducted a study at an Amsterdam laboratory to explore the phenomenon of blushing and its neurological underpinnings. Guest: Dr. Milica Nikolić, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Amsterdam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a First Lady secretly became president William Hazelgrove, National Bestselling Author of Over 20 Books including “Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson View From Victoria w/ Vaughn Palmer The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist President Biden’s decision to withdraw from his re-election campaign has reverberated across the political landscape, prompted by concerns over his debate performance and fitness to lead. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News What have we learned from the Microsoft IT outage? Dr. Richard Forno, Principal Lecturer in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland Two people recently died from listeriosis after consuming plant-based milk alternatives from Danone, echoing a similar outbreak in 2008 involving Maple Leaf Foods. Dr. Keith Warriner, Professor of Food Science at Guelph University Monday Morning Quarterback for Jul 22, 2024 Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions How will the Democrats choose their next presidential nominee? Dr. Philip Klinkner, James S. Sherman Professor of Government at Hamilton College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race and his endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, the focus now shifts to the Democratic National Convention delegates, who will determine the party’s new standard-bearer. Dr. Philip Klinkner, James S. Sherman Professor of Government at Hamilton College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a 25-24 loss in Calgary. Came down to the wire with turnovers making a difference. The Lions now have a 5-2 record heading into first bye week; still a solid position to be in with plenty of football to be played. GUEST: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two people recently died from listeriosis after consuming plant-based milk alternatives from Danone, echoing a similar outbreak in 2008 involving Maple Leaf Foods. Dr. Keith Warriner, Professor of Food Science at Guelph University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The global information technology outage on July 19 disrupted a wide range of organizations, including airlines, hospitals, and even the Olympic Games, highlighting the critical vulnerabilities in our interconnected digital infrastructure. Dr. Richard Forno, Principal Lecturer in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s decision to withdraw from his re-election campaign has reverberated across the political landscape, prompted by concerns over his debate performance and fitness to lead. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 2, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke that left him partially paralyzed on his left side, with impaired vision and significant cognitive issues. After the stroke, First Lady Edith Wilson and the president’s physician decided to keep the severity of Wilson’s condition a secret. Instead, she stepped in to manage the daily operations of the executive branch. William Hazelgrove, National Bestselling Author of Over 20 Books including “Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toxic levels of Arsenic and Lead found in tampons study shows Dr. Kathrin Schilling - Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health The Weekly Cecchini Check-in - Biden’s covid diagnosis, and the growing calls for him to step down Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News What can you expect from the Canada Child Benefit increase? Jenna Sudds, Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Global It outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and everyone who uses Microsoft. What’s going on!? Andy Baryer - Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com How has the assassination attempt on Trump affected how we’re operating in Canada? Michele Paradis, RCMP assistant commissioner in charge of protective policing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has the assassination attempt on Trump affected how we’re operating in Canada? Michele Paradis, RCMP assistant commissioner in charge of protective policing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global It outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and everyone who uses Microsoft. What’s going on!? Andy Baryer - Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can you expect from the Canada Child Benefit increase? Jenna Sudds, Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for July 19th, 2024 Biden’s covid diagnosis, and the growing calls for him to step down Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toxic levels of arsenic and Lead found in tampons study shows Dr. Kathrin Schilling - Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What’s it like being a real storm chaser? Storm-chasing for scientific purposes is both thrilling and essential for understanding tornado formation and behaviour. Guest: Dr. Yvette Richardson, Professor of Meteorology and Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at the Pennsylvania State University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Getting involved with equalization David Eby tries to give the impression that BC is 100% joining Newfoundland’s challenge to equalization. Unfortunately he almost immediately began with qualifications. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: How scientists are bringing a butterfly back from extinction A pioneering experiment in San Francisco is looking to restore the Xerces blue butterfly, a species that went extinct over eight decades ago. Guest: Dr. Durrell D. Kapan, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability Seg 4: Gone Country ending its epic run A major country music festival in the Fraser Valley is coming to an end and we’ll hear from the headline performer of the’ Gone Country’ Music Festival. Guest: Dallas Smith, Musician Seg 5: How is Canada protecting its valuable biodiversity The Canadian government is prioritizing conservation and restoration of nature to capture greenhouse gas emissions and protect biodiversity. Guest: Steven Guilbeault, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Seg 6: Can we protect students from toxic drug overdoses on campus? In response to the January death of a University of Victoria student from a fentanyl overdose, the B.C. government is developing new safety measures to protect university students from overdoses. Guest: Minister Lisa Beare, BC’s Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Seg 7: Can BC improve its Ministry of Children and Family Development? The government is adopting a new approach to child welfare in response to the “Don’t Look Away” investigation, which highlighted systemic issues leading to the abuse and death of an Indigenous boy. Guest: Grace Lore, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government is adopting a new approach to child welfare in response to the “Don’t Look Away” investigation, which highlighted systemic issues leading to the abuse and death of an Indigenous boy. Guest: Grace Lore, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In response to the January death of a University of Victoria student from a fentanyl overdose, the B.C. government is developing new safety measures to protect university students from overdoses. Guest: Minister Lisa Beare, BC’s Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian government is prioritizing conservation and restoration of nature to capture greenhouse gas emissions and protect biodiversity. Guest: Steven Guilbeault, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A major country music festival in the Fraser Valley is coming to an end and we’ll hear from the headline performer of the’ Gone Country’ Music Festival. Guest: Dallas Smith, Musician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pioneering experiment in San Francisco is looking to restore the Xerces blue butterfly, a species that went extinct over eight decades ago. Guest: Dr. Durrell D. Kapan, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby tries to give the impression that BC is 100% joining Newfoundland’s challenge to equalization. Unfortunately he almost immediately began with qualifications. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storm-chasing for scientific purposes is both thrilling and essential for understanding tornado formation and behaviour. Guest: Dr. Yvette Richardson, Professor of Meteorology and Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at the Pennsylvania State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why are more sharks heading to Canada? Climate change is driving sharks northward into Canadian waters, including great white, tiger, and blacktip sharks, leading to increased sightings and interactions along the coast. Guest: Dr. Stephen M Kajiura, Professor of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University who specializes in shark behaviour Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Would you freeze yourself? If you are the type of person that would cryogenically freeze yourself, are you also the type of person that would plan for the day when you become unfrozen? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Massive failure by the system and ministry Talking about the House of horrors case, involving the torture and eventual death of 11 year old Colby which was entirely avoidable says child and youth representative. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: How Elon Musk and SpaceX plan to colonize Mars For over two decades, Elon Musk has aimed to reach Mars with SpaceX. Recently, he’s intensified efforts to establish a Martian city. Guest: Kirsten Grind, Investigative Business Reporter for the New York Times Seg 5: Are presale condos still a good investment? Pre-sale condos have long been an easy way to generate wealth here in BC, but are the risks starting to outweigh the benefits? Guest: Clay Jarvis, Real Estate Financial Expert from Nerdwallet.ca Seg 6: Why isn’t the Mayor of Kamloops stepping down? Reid Hamer-Jackson, the mayor of Kamloops, announced on Monday that he will remain in his position and plans to run for re-election, despite city council members previously asking him to resign. Guest: Reid Hamer-Jackson, Mayor of Kamloops Seg 7: The failures which led to BC’s “house of horrors” case A recent report by Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.‘s children’s representative, highlights a significant failure by the Ministry of Children and Family Development that resulted in the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth 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 Guest: Marko Ferenc, Senior Investment Advisor and Associate Portfolio Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent report by Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.‘s children’s representative, highlights a significant failure by the Ministry of Children and Family Development that resulted in the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Hamer-Jackson, the mayor of Kamloops, announced on Monday that he will remain in his position and plans to run for re-election, despite city council members previously asking him to resign. Guest: Reid Hamer-Jackson, Mayor of Kamloops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices