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Making Cents of the Markets for Oct 25, 2023 with guest Harel Tal
bonusMaking Cents of the Market: 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 fame and religion around Taylor Swift
bonusEveryday seems to bring a new story about Taylor Swift and it feels like she has transcended the realms of pop star into something even bigger and possibly even religious. Guest: Dr. Kathleen Riddell, Independent Researcher on Celebrity and Religion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Installing cameras at high collision intersections
bonusVision Zero Vancouver whole-heartedly supports Christine Boyle’s proposal to install more than 100 additional safety cameras at intersections where over 100 collisions causing injury or death occurred between 2018 and 2022. Guest: Lucy Maloney, Traffic Safety Advocate at Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza strip
bonusThe ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel has escalated, resulting in a significant loss of life and destruction. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Holistic care in emergency rooms
bonusA pilot project in British Columbia aims to provide comprehensive emotional support in emergency rooms, where lives can be drastically affected in moments. Their multifaceted role includes addressing various aspects of holistic care in the emergency department. Guest: Don Cowie, Spiritual Health Practitioner at Surrey Memorial Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Pushback from BoC to the Eby letter
bonusView From Victoria: Ahead of the announcement from the Bank of Canada, the BC Premier is confirming the pushback from the Bank after the letter Eby sent urging a hold on interest rates. 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 NHL reverses its decision on rainbow hockey tape
bonusThe NHL has tucked its tail and reversed its decision about the use of rainbow coloured hockey tape, after one player stood up to the league. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Using celebrities as spies
bonusDuring World War II, several well-known celebrities and figures from the entertainment industry were secretly involved in espionage activities, using their fame, charm, and unique talents to gather intelligence and contribute to the war effort. Guest: Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Missing body in the Caribbean, What is wrong with Pizza boxes & Activism on campuses
Seg 1: A mystery has haunted a Caribbean nation for 40 years, What happened to the body of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop? Guest: Martine Powers, Podcast Host for the Washington Post’s "The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop" Seg 2: According to Google Canada search trends, Halloween costumes this year are all about paying homage to beloved characters and pop culture icons. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The Premier is clarifying his government's position on the Surrey policing controversy saying there is no more money for the city and that $150 million in transition funding is it. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Will Langley reinstate its funding for Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Seg 5: What is wrong with pizza boxes? The primary problem is the detrimental impact of traditional pizza boxes on the quality of delivered pizza. Guest: Scott Wiener, a Pizza-Tour Guide in New York and Author of “Viva la Pizza!: The Art of the Pizza Box” Seg 6: Can BC’s Ministry of Children and Family Development improve under the same leadership? Guest: Mitzi Dean, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Seg 7: Do you know, or have you ever met a sex worker? You might actually be surprised! It’s a huge, complicated, and evolving industry. Guest: Halena Seiferling, Executive Director of Living in Community Seg 8: University campuses have a long history as centers of political activism, where young individuals form their own opinions, often leading to passionate advocacy for causes they believe in. Guest: Dr Leonie Fleischmann, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Human Rights at the City, University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Student activism and the causes they believe in
bonusUniversity campuses have a long history as centers of political activism, where young individuals form their own opinions, often leading to passionate advocacy for causes they believe in. Guest: Dr. Leonie Fleischmann, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Human Rights at the City, University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sex work is work
bonusDo you know, or have you ever met a sex worker? You might actually be surprised! It’s a huge, complicated, and evolving industry. Guest: Halena Seiferling, Executive Director of Living in Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will BC's Minister of Children and Family development resign?
bonusCan BC’s Ministry of Children and Family Development improve under the same leadership? Guest: Mitzi Dean, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is wrong with pizza boxes?
bonusWhat is wrong with pizza boxes? The primary problem is the detrimental impact of traditional pizza boxes on the quality of delivered pizza. Guest: Scott Wiener, a Pizza-Tour Guide in New York and Author of “Viva la Pizza!: The Art of the Pizza Box” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Langley reinstate its funding for Christmas in Williams Park?
bonusWill Langley reinstate its funding for Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Eby clarifies on Surrey policing
bonusView From Victoria: The Premier is clarifying his government's position on the Surrey policing controversy saying there is no more money for the city and that $150 million in transition funding is it. 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 to stand out this Halloween
bonusAccording to Google Canada search trends, Halloween costumes this year are all about paying homage to beloved characters and pop culture icons. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where is the body of Maurice Bishop?
bonusA mystery has haunted a Caribbean nation for 40 years, What happened to the body of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop? Guest: Martine Powers, Podcast Host for the Washington Post’s "The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Well known but unknown, Data breach affecting more than just clients & Calling for Minister to resign
Seg 1: Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese Christian from a predominantly Muslim country, wrote "The Prophet" using Christian and Islamic elements to, ironically, discourage rigid religious teachings that lead to conflict. Guest: Gus Mitchell, Freelance Writer and Contributor for JSTOR Daily Seg 2: There are some common household food staples that are costing you more than the gas in your car! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Looking at the legislation today to fast track the recognition of credentials for international professionals, and it's not just doctors and nurses. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: On October 6, it was revealed that 23andMe, a company collecting genetic data for ancestry and health tests, experienced a significant data breach. Guest: Ignacio Cofone, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence Law & Data Governance at McGill University Seg 5: Israel says its soldiers carried out a limited raid inside Gaza overnight to find out more about where hostages are being held by Hamas. The Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued too, as reports say a third aid convoy has entered the besieged Palestinian enclave. Guest: Redmond Shannon, European Correspondent for Global News Seg 6: Let’s talk Seasonal affective Disorder, or SAD! Guest: Dr Michael Mak, psychiatrist and sleep disorder specialist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Seg 7: Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Minister of Child and Family Development, Mitzi Dean, following a damning audit that exposed consistent failures in protecting children in foster care. Guest: Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North Seg 8: The archaeological work in the fire-ravaged Village of Lytton faces criticism from frustrated residents who feel the reconstruction process is moving too slowly. Guest: Peter Martell, Executive Director of Operations at AEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The delay in rebuilding Lytton after wildfire burns village
bonusThe archaeological work in the fire-ravaged Village of Lytton faces criticism from frustrated residents who feel the reconstruction process is moving too slowly. Guest: Peter Martell, Executive Director of Operations at AEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why should Minister Mitzi Dean resign?
bonusOpposition parties are demanding the resignation of Minister of Child and Family Development, Mitzi Dean, following a damning audit that exposed consistent failures in protecting children in foster care. Guest: Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?
bonusLet’s talk Seasonal affective Disorder, or SAD! Guest: Dr Michael Mak, psychiatrist and sleep disorder specialist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bombing continues in the Middle East
bonusIsrael says its soldiers carried out a limited raid inside Gaza overnight to find out more about where hostages are being held by Hamas. The Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued too, as reports say a third aid convoy has entered the besieged Palestinian enclave. Guest: Redmond Shannon, European Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Repercussions of the 23 and Me data breach
bonusOn October 6, it was revealed that 23andMe, a company collecting genetic data for ancestry and health tests, experienced a significant data breach. Guest: Ignacio Cofone, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence Law & Data Governance at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Recognizing professional credentials
bonusView From Victoria: Looking at the legislation today to fast track the recognition of credentials for international professionals, and it's not just doctors and nurses. 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 household staples are more expensive than gas
bonusThere are some common household food staples that are costing you more than the gas in your car! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most well-known and unknown poet
bonusKahlil Gibran, a Lebanese Christian from a predominantly Muslim country, wrote "The Prophet" using Christian and Islamic elements to, ironically, discourage rigid religious teachings that lead to conflict. Guest: Gus Mitchell, Freelance Writer and Contributor for JSTOR Daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do noises produce colour? How does one become a famous cellist & Airbnb restrictions
Do noises emit colour? Noise colours, which are defined by their different frequencies, can affect people's mental and physical well-being in a variety of ways Guest: Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, Cowan Professor of Auditory Neuroscience and Director of the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University View from Victoria: Delays in rebuilding Lytton The auditor general is reviewing the two and a half year delay in rebuilding Lytton. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist The weekly Cecchini check-in During Biden’s Oval Office address, he vowed to ask US Congress for billions of dollars in funding for Israel and Ukraine, saying abandoning the US allies was "just not worth it." Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News How do you become a famous cellist? Sheku Kanneh-Mason was introduced to the cello at the age of six when he saw an orchestra perform Guest: Sheku Kanneh-Mason, celebrated British cellist What are the disadvantages of B.C.’s Airbnb restrictions? John says that B.C.’s new STR legislation will make a significant change in Airbnb owners’ rental plans Guest: John Ritchie, local developer and Airbnb owner Kickin’ it with the Whitecaps Saturday is the last game of the regular season against LAFC – sold out home game Playoffs start next week Christine Sinclair to retire from Canada’s women’s soccer team at year’s end Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps The failures of B.C.’s Ministry of Childcare and Family Development The Tyee obtained a second audit revealing more troubling findings about the East Fraser service delivery area Guest: Katie Hyslop, education and youth issues reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The failures of B.C.’s Ministry of Childcare and Family Development
bonusThe Tyee obtained a second audit revealing more troubling findings about the East Fraser service delivery area Guest: Katie Hyslop, education and youth issues reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with the Whitecaps
bonusSaturday is the last game of the regular season against LAFC – sold out home game Playoffs start next week Christine Sinclair to retire from Canada’s women’s soccer team at year’s end Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the disadvantages of B.C.’s Airbnb restrictions?
bonusJohn says that B.C.’s new STR legislation will make a significant change in Airbnb owners’ rental plans Guest: John Ritchie, local developer and Airbnb owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weekly Cecchini check-in
bonusDuring Biden’s Oval Office address, he vowed to ask US Congress for billions of dollars in funding for Israel and Ukraine, saying abandoning the US allies was "just not worth it." Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you become a famous cellist?
bonusSheku Kanneh-Mason was introduced to the cello at the age of six when he saw an orchestra perform Guest: Sheku Kanneh-Mason, celebrated British cellist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria: Delays in rebuilding Lytton
bonusThe auditor general is reviewing the two and a half year delay in rebuilding Lytton. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do noises emit colour?
bonusNoise colours, which are defined by their different frequencies, can affect people's mental and physical well-being in a variety of ways Guest: Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, Cowan Professor of Auditory Neuroscience and Director of the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The limits of AI, History of the Israel-Palestine conflict & Scramble crosswalks in Vancouver
Seg 1: The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced transformative possibilities in text analysis. However, when AI encounters intricate and perplexing text, it confronts a unique set of challenges, proving the algorithm’s limitations. Guest: Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Science Communicator for JILA at the University of Colorado and the Editor-in-Chief of Light & Matter Seg 2: New research is out and it is showing that hitting the snooze button in the morning might actually make waking up easier. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simii Seg 3: View From Victoria: The town of Lytton is seeing delays in rebuilding after wildfires destroyed the town. Now it's dealing with delays due to bureaucracy and government inaction. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Delving into the intricate history and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular emphasis on the Oslo Accords and their evolution over the past three decades. Guest: Dr. Amnon Aran, Professor of International Politics of the Middle East at the City University of London Seg 5: Canada's National Ballet School is embarking on its annual National Audition Tour, looking for exceptionally talented and passionate young dancers to join its esteemed Professional Ballet-Academic Program in the vibrant city of Toronto. Guest: Elizabeth, Local Grade 9 Student Attending the National Ballet School’s Professional Program Seg 6: Why did Langley defund Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Eric Woodward, Mayor of Langley Seg 7: The concept of pedestrian scramble or "all walk" crossings, where pedestrians can cross from any corner of an intersection to any other corner, and examines the challenges and considerations associated with their implementation. Guest: John Turecki, Founder of Step One Mobility and Former Manager of Transportation Design for the City of Vancouver Seg 8: Luke Farritor, a 21-year-old computer science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became part of a global effort to translate ancient Roman scrolls that had been severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Guest: Luke Farritor, 21-year-old Computer Science Major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Translating damaged roman scrolls
bonusLuke Farritor, a 21-year-old computer science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became part of a global effort to translate ancient Roman scrolls that had been severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Guest: Luke Farritor, 21-year-old Computer Science Major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Vancouver deal with scramble crosswalks
bonusThe concept of pedestrian scramble or "all walk" crossings, where pedestrians can cross from any corner of an intersection to any other corner, and examines the challenges and considerations associated with their implementation. Guest: John Turecki, Founder of Step One Mobility and Former Manager of Transportation Design for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did Langley defund Christmas in Williams Park?
bonusWhy did Langley defund Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Eric Woodward, Mayor of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it take to become a ballet dancer?
bonusCanada's National Ballet School is embarking on its annual National Audition Tour, looking for exceptionally talented and passionate young dancers to join its esteemed Professional Ballet-Academic Program in the vibrant city of Toronto. Guest: Elizabeth, Local Grade 9 Student Attending the National Ballet School’s Professional Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
bonusDelving into the intricate history and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular emphasis on the Oslo Accords and their evolution over the past three decades. Guest: Dr. Amnon Aran, Professor of International Politics of the Middle East at the City University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Delays in Lytton
bonusView From Victoria: The town of Lytton is seeing delays in rebuilding after wildfires destroyed the town. Now it's dealing with delays due to bureaucracy and government inaction. 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
Is it OK to push the snooze button
bonusNew research is out and it is showing that hitting the snooze button in the morning might actually make waking up easier. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The limitations of AI text algorithms
bonusThe rise of artificial intelligence has introduced transformative possibilities in text analysis. However, when AI encounters intricate and perplexing text, it confronts a unique set of challenges, proving the algorithm’s limitations. Guest: Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Science Communicator for JILA at the University of Colorado and the Editor-in-Chief of Light & Matter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Spending this holiday season, The willingness to quit a job & Does the welfare system work?
Seg 1: When it comes to the holiday season, Deloitte Canada is forecasting spending to be down about 11 per cent from last year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Premier is going bad cop/good cop on Surrey saying the fight is over and not to waste any money on a court challenge because the City of Surrey will lose. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The organizers of the annual Christmas in Williams Park display in the Township of Langley received a letter in mid-September from the municipality stating that they would no longer support the event. Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Seg 4: U-S President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel, for some high stakes diplomacy. Biden met earlier with the Israeli Prime Minister and Israel’s war cabinet. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Seg 5: Why are over a ⅓ of us willing to change jobs in the next year? Guest: Darryl Wright, People Advisory Services and Talent and Future of Work at Ernst & Young Canada Seg 6: A once-per-month income assistance payment system significantly impacts drug-related deaths and the overall well-being of people living in poverty in BC. This policy has been in place for decades, leading to several concerning outcomes. Guest: Dr. Lindsey Richardson, Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Cents of the Markets for Oct 18, 2023
bonusMaking Cents of the Market: 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
Income assistance and its impact on drug-related deaths
bonusA once-per-month income assistance payment system significantly impacts drug-related deaths and the overall well-being of people living in poverty in BC. This policy has been in place for decades, leading to several concerning outcomes. Guest: Dr. Lindsey Richardson, Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why people are willing to leave their job
bonusWhy are over a ⅓ of us willing to change jobs in the next year? Guest: Darryl Wright, People Advisory Services and Talent and Future of Work at Ernst & Young Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden heads to Israel for high stakes diplomacy
bonusU-S President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel, for some high stakes diplomacy. Biden met earlier with the Israeli Prime Minister and Israel’s war cabinet. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saving a Christmas tradition in Williams Park
bonusThe organizers of the annual Christmas in Williams Park display in the Township of Langley received a letter in mid-September from the municipality stating that they would no longer support the event. Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The Premier gets tough and soft on Surrey
bonusView From Victoria: The Premier is going bad cop/good cop on Surrey saying the fight is over and not to waste any money on a court challenge because the City of Surrey will lose. 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