Full Episode: Using human brains to control machines, The Hollywood strike & Minister responds to calls for her termination

Seg 1: Can the human brain be trained to control mechanical machines? Brain-machine interface (BMI) is an alternative way of interacting with the world by using brain activity or thoughts to control things in the real world.

Guest: Dr. Tom Carlson, Professor of Assistive Robotics and Vice Dean for the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University College of London

Seg 2: The Strike in Hollywood is set to have big implications, including here at home, Hollywood North. How will our local film industry be affected?

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: 

The Federal labour minister gets it right on the port dispute being patient and calling on the mediator to recommend a settlement at the right moment. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 4: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in

The Secret Service has ended the Probe of Cocaine Found at White House Without a Suspect  

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 5: There’s been a lot of talk lately about Mark Zuckerberg… He recently launched his new app threads, which competes directly with Twitter, and many people are excited about what seems to be a better, less contentious version of a microblogging site.

Guest: Steven Scheeler, Former CEO of Facebook Australia and New Zealand

Seg 6: Can BC improve its foster care system? Premier David Eby is facing calls for the removal of Minister Mitzi Dean from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Guest: Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development

Seg 7: Kickin’ it with The Caps

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

Seg 8: What long will it last and what can we expect from the Hollywood strike?

Guest: Jonathan Handel, Entertainment Lawyer

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