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The threat of nuclear weapons in an unstable world
bonusAlthough nuclear testing in the U.S. ceased in 1992, recent developments have sparked concerns that this could change. Guest: W.J. Hennigan, National Security Opinion Correspondent for The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC Conservatives still have the momentum
bonusEven with polls showing the NDP with a big head start going into the election the BC Conservatives are still gaining momentum with more candidates being announced. 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
How does genetic genealogy work?
bonusTraditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects. Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Using magic to understand animals, A letter to the Feds & Celebrating indigenous cooking
Seg 1: How magic can help us understand animal minds At Cambridge University’s Comparative Cognition Lab, researchers are pioneering the use of magic tricks as a method to study animal cognition. Guest: Dr. Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge Seg 2: View From Victoria: Letter to the Feds The letter Premier Eby sent to Trudeau has six specific demands for priority funding from Ottawa, so BC can be treated more fairly. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 7, 2024 Trump outraised Biden for the second month in a row and now Biden's cash advantage could be at risk. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Will new tips help the RCMP discover more victims of Gary Allen Srery? The RCMP in Alberta has been inundated with over 50 tips concerning serial killer Gary Allen Srery, suggesting potential links to additional victims in British Columbia and even in the United States. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant in charge of the Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Seg 5: Kickin’ It with the Whitecaps for Jun 7, 2024 The team is traveling to Portland for a rivalry game tomorrow night. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps Head Coach Seg 6: Celebrating Indigenous cooking traditions BC-produced food docuseries “Moosemeat & Marmalade” is currently in its seventh and final season on APTN. The farewell season is not just about food; it's about the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture. Guest: Art Napoleon, Former Chief of the Saulteau First Nation and Host and Co-Producer of APTN's Moosemeat & Marmalade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celebrating Indigenous cooking traditions
bonusBC-produced food docuseries “Moosemeat & Marmalade” is currently in its seventh and final season on APTN. The farewell season is not just about food; it's about the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture. Guest: Art Napoleon, Former Chief of the Saulteau First Nation and Host and Co-Producer of APTN's Moosemeat & Marmalade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ It with the Whitecaps for Jun 7, 2024
bonusThe team is traveling to Portland for a rivalry game tomorrow night. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will new tips help the RCMP discover more victims of Gary Allen Srery?
bonusThe RCMP in Alberta has been inundated with over 50 tips concerning serial killer Gary Allen Srery, suggesting potential links to additional victims in British Columbia and even in the United States. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant in charge of the Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 7, 2024
bonusTrump outraised Biden for the second month in a row and now Biden's cash advantage could be at risk. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Letter to the Feds
bonusThe letter Premier Eby sent to Trudeau has six specific demands for priority funding from Ottawa, so BC can be treated more fairly. 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
How magic can help us understand animal minds
bonusAt Cambridge University’s Comparative Cognition Lab, researchers are pioneering the use of magic tricks as a method to study animal cognition. Guest: Dr. Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is language necessary for thought, Rethinking the operation of Metro-Vancouver & Ending ppen-net salmon farming in BC
Seg 1: Do we need language to think? For centuries, philosophers have debated the purpose of language, with Plato positing it as crucial for thinking. Guest: Dr. Evelina Fedorenko, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Get out of the Bus Lane! BC Transit police are cracking down on unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians in Bus lanes around the city and we ask the question should EV’s be allowed to use the HOV lanes regardless of passenger numbers? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: John Rustad is speaking to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce in an effort to try and win over the business community. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Should cities regulate apartment temperatures? A new coalition in Toronto is advocating for a bylaw to set a maximum apartment temperature of 26°C, similar to mandatory heating requirements. Such a bylaw, unprecedented in Canada, would require building owners to provide and maintain cooling systems. Guest: Jacqueline Wilson, Counsel for the Canadian Environmental Law Association Seg 5: Are you ready for the Summer Sickness Season? As temperatures are warming up around the province, people will be getting out, getting together and getting sick! How can you best protect yourself from getting the summer sicknesses? Guest: Dr. Bill Sullivan, Infectious Disease Expert at Indiana University Seg 6: Have overdose-related brain injuries become an epidemic in Canada? Canada’s toxic drug crisis, the country’s longest-standing public health emergency, hides an underlying brain injury epidemic. During Brain Injury Awareness Month in June, researchers are highlighting the under-recognized consequence of drug toxicity. Guest: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria Seg 7: Is North Vancouver on board with the Wastewater Treatment Plant? The Mayor of North Vancouver has come out with a statement taking shots at major infrastructure projects that she says are getting too big, too expensive and consisting of funding models that are unsustainable for the region's taxpayers. Guest: Linda Buchanan, Mayor of North Vancouver Seg 8: How will the end of open-net salmon farming impact First Nations? The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship recognizes the federal government’s announcement of a 5-year re-issuance of salmon aquaculture licenses in their traditional territories. While the announcement does not fully meet their expectations, it allows for continued innovation and modernization of the sector, aiming to reduce interactions between wild and farmed salmon. Guest: Dallas Smith, Spokesperson for the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and Member of the Tlowitsis Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will the end of open-net salmon farming impact First Nations?
bonusThe Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship recognizes the federal government’s announcement of a 5-year re-issuance of salmon aquaculture licenses in their traditional territories. While the announcement does not fully meet their expectations, it allows for continued innovation and modernization of the sector, aiming to reduce interactions between wild and farmed salmon. Guest: Dallas Smith, Spokesperson for the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and Member of the Tlowitsis Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is North Vancouver on board with the Wastewater Treatment Plant?
bonusThe Mayor of North Vancouver has come out with a statement taking shots at major infrastructure projects that she says are getting too big, too expensive and consisting of funding models that are unsustainable for the region's taxpayers. Guest: Linda Buchanan, Mayor of North Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have overdose-related brain injuries become an epidemic in Canada?
bonusCanada’s toxic drug crisis, the country’s longest-standing public health emergency, hides an underlying brain injury epidemic. During Brain Injury Awareness Month in June, researchers are highlighting the under-recognized consequence of drug toxicity. Guest: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you ready for the Summer Sickness Season?
bonusAs temperatures are warming up around the province, people will be getting out, getting together and getting sick! How can you best protect yourself from getting the summer sicknesses? Guest: Dr. Bill Sullivan, Infectious Disease Expert at Indiana University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should cities regulate apartment temperatures?
bonusA new coalition in Toronto is advocating for a bylaw to set a maximum apartment temperature of 26°C, similar to mandatory heating requirements. Such a bylaw, unprecedented in Canada, would require building owners to provide and maintain cooling systems. Guest: Jacqueline Wilson, Counsel for the Canadian Environmental Law Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Rustad is workin' it!
bonusJohn Rustad is speaking to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce in an effort to try and win over the business community. 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
Scott’s Thoughts: Get out of the Bus Lane!
bonusBC Transit police are cracking down on unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians in Bus lanes around the city and we ask the question should EV’s be allowed to use the HOV lanes regardless of passenger numbers? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do we need language to think?
bonusFor centuries, philosophers have debated the purpose of language, with Plato positing it as crucial for thinking. Guest: Dr. Evelina Fedorenko, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: CleanBC rebate change could see EV slowdown, Naming MP's involved in foreign interference & Updates on a BC unsolved murder
Seg 1: Does the multiverse exist? The concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of possible strike WestJet is preparing for the worst and grounding flights ahead of possible strike action. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier David Eby announced an $80m renal ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital, flanked by all his Surrey MLAs. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Should we be alarmed by CleanBC’s rebate program changes? The Canadian automotive industry is alarmed by the BC government decision to significantly alter the CleanBC Go Electric Rebate Program. Guest: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Seg 5: Let’s learn about Juneteenth Today is Juneteenth. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year, but do you know what it actually means or the significance behind it? Guest: Tamisha Parris, Founder of Parris Consulting, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firm Seg 6: Should Ottawa unmask the MPs tied to foreign interference? NDP MP Jenny Kwan has called on the House of Commons to publicly name politicians identified in a secret report as being compromised by foreign states. Guest: Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East Seg 7: What happened to Jodi Henrickson? A 17-year-old from Squamish, BC, disappeared in 2009 on Bowen Island after attending a party with her ex-boyfriend. Today is the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, but authorities suspect foul play. Guest: Jenni Baynam, Film Producer at Studio BRB Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Cents of the Markets for Jun 19, 2024
bonusTime 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
What happened to Jodi Henrickson?
bonusA 17-year-old from Squamish, BC, disappeared in 2009 on Bowen Island after attending a party with her ex-boyfriend. Today is the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, but authorities suspect foul play. Guest: Jenni Baynam, Film Producer at Studio BRB Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Ottawa unmask the MPs tied to foreign interference?
bonusNDP MP Jenny Kwan has called on the House of Commons to publicly name politicians identified in a secret report as being compromised by foreign states. Guest: Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s learn about Juneteenth
bonusToday is Juneteenth. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year, but do you know what it actually means or the significance behind it? Guest: Tamisha Parris, Founder of Parris Consulting, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we be alarmed by CleanBC’s rebate program changes?
bonusThe Canadian automotive industry is alarmed by the BC government decision to significantly alter the CleanBC Go Electric Rebate Program. Guest: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: $80M for Surrey Memorial Hospital
bonusPremier David Eby announced an $80m renal ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital, flanked by all his Surrey MLAs. 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
Scott’s Thoughts: WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of possible strike
bonusWestJet is preparing for the worst and grounding flights ahead of possible strike action, which could leave travellers with few options to get where they are going. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the multiverse exist?
bonusThe concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Technology and immigration, Increasing fines for wildlife offences & The price tag for improving BC schools
Seg 1: Is culture changing too fast for evolution to catch up? The rapid advancement of technology and modernization has brought about numerous societal challenges, notably the increasing prevalence of mental health issues. Guest: Dr. Jose Yong, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northumbria University in Newcastle Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Social rules that should be abandoned Are there some social rules like eating the last donut in the box, or telling someone they have spinach in their teeth, that need to be done away with. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier not worried about Short-Term rental fight The fight between short-term rental owners and the BC government starts in court this week and Premier Eby doesn’t seem too concerned. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Are migration management technologies inhumane? The rapid integration of new technologies into immigration and refugee processing is transforming decision-making traditionally handled by human officials Guest: Dr. Petra Molnar, Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Seg 5: Do suicide barriers actually work? You’ve probably seen the fencing along the Burrard and Second Narrows bridges, designed to prevent suicides, but do they actual work? And if so, why aren’t they in more places? Guest: Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC Seg 6: What will it take to improve public schools in BC? A report from B.C.’s school trustees highlights that public schools in the province require nearly $9 billion in repairs and upgrades over the next five years. Guest: Carolyn Broady, President of the BC School Trustees Association Seg 7: Should BC increase fines for violating the Wildlife Act? Fines for offences that involve harming wildlife and fish in BC are increasing significantly under the Wildlife Act. The change is supported by stakeholders in natural resources and enforcement agencies like the Conservation Officer Service. Guest: Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation Seg 8: How can children's songs keep Indigenous languages alive? Kym Gouchie, a Lheidli T’enneh musician, is preserving First Nations languages by recording children’s songs. Guest: Kym Gouchie, Lheidli T'enneh Musician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can children's songs keep Indigenous languages alive?
bonusKym Gouchie, a Lheidli T’enneh musician, is preserving First Nations languages by recording children’s songs. Guest: Kym Gouchie, Lheidli T'enneh Musician Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should BC increase fines for violating the Wildlife Act?
bonusFines for offences that involve harming wildlife and fish in BC are increasing significantly under the Wildlife Act. The change is supported by stakeholders in natural resources and enforcement agencies like the Conservation Officer Service. Guest: Jesse Zeman, Executive Director of the BC Wildlife Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What will it take to improve public schools in BC?
bonusA report from B.C.’s school trustees highlights that public schools in the province require nearly $9 billion in repairs and upgrades over the next five years. Guest: Carolyn Broady, President of the BC School Trustees Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do suicide barriers actually work?
bonusYou’ve probably seen the fencing along the Burrard and Second Narrows bridges, designed to prevent suicides, but do they actual work? And if so, why aren’t they in more places? Guest: Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are migration management technologies inhumane?
bonusThe rapid integration of new technologies into immigration and refugee processing is transforming decision-making traditionally handled by human officials Guest: Dr. Petra Molnar, Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Premier not worried about Short-Term rental fight
bonusThe fight between short-term rental owners and the BC government starts in court this week and Premier Eby doesn’t seem too concerned. 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
Scott’s Thoughts: Social rules that should be abandoned
bonusAre there some social rules like eating the last donut in the box, or telling someone they have spinach in their teeth, that need to be done away with. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is culture changing too fast for evolution to catch up?
bonusThe rapid advancement of technology and modernization has brought about numerous societal challenges, notably the increasing prevalence of mental health issues. Guest: Dr. Jose Yong, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northumbria University in Newcastle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Calling elephants by name, Are 'eye witnesses' reliable? & How concerned should Canada be about foreign interference
Seg 1: Do elephants call each other by name? A recent study suggests that elephants may address each other by individual names, demonstrating a new aspect of their intelligence. Guest: Dr. Mickey Pardo, Post-Doctoral Fellow and Behavioural Ecologist at Colorado State University Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Do you “PRE-crastinate”? We all know how bad it can be to procrastinate, but do you know what it is to PRE-Crastinate? It could be just as bad, or worse! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Where will ICBC go now? Getting a preview of the ICBC announcement with the premier and transportation minister this morning and taking a look back at ICBC's decision to leave the North Vancouver headquarters building. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Are ‘eye witnesses’ reliable? Researchers have found that witnesses who are confident in their identification, particularly when making quick decisions, tend to be more accurate. Guest: Dr. Gary Wells, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Iowa State University and Scholar in Eyewitness Memory Research Seg 5: How can travel companies insure against weather? We love to talk about how our data is constantly being collected online, and how that is usually a bad thing, but the power of Data Collection can be used to improve our quality of life. Guest: Nick Cavanaugh, CEO of Sensible Weather Seg 6: What would happen if two satellites collided? An American NASA spacecraft and a defunct Russian surveillance satellite nearly collided while orbiting Earth. But what happens if space debris actually does make an impact? Guest: Dr. Darren McKnight, Senior Technical Fellow for LeoLabs Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 17, 2024 It was a 26-17 win over Calgary but the coach says “always room for improvement.” The BC Lions did not allow any quarterback sacks or commit any turnovers during the game. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Is the Federal Government concerned about foreign interference? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns about the findings of a foreign interference report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), though he did not specify the concerns. Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Seg 9: How does alcohol impact your mortality risk? New research has revealed that many studies involving alcohol and health risks, had misleading variables, such as including ex-drinkers in the abstainer category, which falsely suggested that moderate drinking was beneficial. Guest: Dr. Tim Stockwell, Scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does alcohol impact your mortality risk?
bonusNew research has revealed that many studies involving alcohol and health risks, had misleading variables, such as including ex-drinkers in the abstainer category, which falsely suggested that moderate drinking was beneficial. Guest: Dr. Tim Stockwell, Scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the Federal Government concerned about foreign interference?
bonusPrime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concerns about the findings of a foreign interference report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), though he did not specify the concerns. Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 17, 2024
bonusIt was a 26-17 win over Calgary but the coach says “always room for improvement.” The BC Lions did not allow any quarterback sacks or commit any turnovers during the game. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What would happen if two satellites collided?
bonusAn American NASA spacecraft and a defunct Russian surveillance satellite nearly collided while orbiting Earth. But what happens if space debris actually does make an impact? Guest: Dr. Darren McKnight, Senior Technical Fellow for LeoLabs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can travel companies insure against weather?
bonusWe love to talk about how our data is constantly being collected online, and how that is usually a bad thing, but the power of Data Collection can be used to improve our quality of life. Guest: Nick Cavanaugh, CEO of Sensible Weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are ‘eye-witnesses’ reliable?
bonusResearchers have found that witnesses who are confident in their identification, particularly when making quick decisions, tend to be more accurate. Guest: Dr. Gary Wells, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Iowa State University and Scholar in Eyewitness Memory Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Where will ICBC go now?
bonusGetting a preview of the ICBC announcement with the premier and transportation minister this morning and taking a look back at ICBC's decision to leave the North Vancouver headquarters building. 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
Scott’s Thoughts: Do you “PRE-crastinate”?
bonusWe all know how bad it can be to procrastinate, but do you know what it is to PRE-Crastinate? It could be just as bad, or worse! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do elephants call each other by name?
bonusA recent study suggests that elephants may address each other by individual names, demonstrating a new aspect of their intelligence. Guest: Dr. Mickey Pardo, Post-Doctoral Fellow and Behavioural Ecologist at Colorado State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Slowing down time, Coercive control laws in Canada & Restricting phone access for students
Seg 1: Can you make time slow down? A team of neuroscientists have found that impactful images can distort time perception, making moments seem longer. The brain may elongate time to absorb more details in significant events. Guest: Dr. Martin Wiener, Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at George Mason University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier Eby’s bizarre list of grievances David Eby is picking a bizarre fight with Ottawa over equalization payments with the premier of Newfoundland. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 14, 2024 Donald Trump summons the GOP in DC as a test of unity and loyalty. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Are there negative consequences for restricting phones in schools? Restrictions on cell phones are now coming to Vancouver schools. UNESCO released a report in 2023 addressing technology challenges in education, emphasizing corporate responsibility and enhanced literacy curricula. Guest: Dr. Lana Parker, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Windsor Seg 5: How does Canada plan on putting an end to coercive control? Members of Parliament have unanimously voted to criminalize coercive control, a pattern of behaviour contributing to domestic abuse. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families, Children and Social Development Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps for Jun 14, 2024 The team is off to New England to play tomorrow after a week off getting recharged and reset, now they’re ready to go for a busy part of the schedule. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Why cocaine trafficking is threatening critical bird habitats Researchers from US universities examined how enforcement policies influence cocaine traffickers and their effect on Central American forest habitats for birds. Guest: Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why cocaine trafficking is threatening critical bird habitats
bonusResearchers from US universities examined how enforcement policies influence cocaine traffickers and their effect on Central American forest habitats for birds. Guest: Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin it with the Caps for Jun 14, 2024
bonusThe team is off to New England to play tomorrow after a week off getting recharged and reset, now they’re ready to go for a busy part of the schedule. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices