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Full Show: Jellyfish time machines, Groceries and inflation don't line up & Deepfake technology and reality television

Full Show: Jellyfish time machines, Groceries and inflation don't line up & Deepfake technology and reality television

Mornings with Simi

July 31, 202356m 4s

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Show Notes

Seg 1: There's a fascinating type of jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii, also known as the immortal jellyfish that can reverse its aging process and essentially become young again. Could this jellyfish unlock immortality in humans?

Guest: Maria Pia Miglietta, Associate Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University and Principal Investigator at the Miglietta Lab

Seg 2: View From Victoria:

The Premier has had words with BC Ferries brass, and has told them its current issues are unacceptable and changes needed.

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Seg 3: Despite Canada’s inflation rate falling to its lowest point in two years at 2.8%, food prices remain persistently high, experiencing a significant increase of 8.3% compared to the previous year.

Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph

Seg 4: Netflix's Deep Fake Love is a reality dating show that incorporates deepfake technology.

Guest: Jeff Hancock, Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication at Stanford University and Founding Director of the Stanford Social Media Lab

Seg 5: A new report is diving into the idea of allowing cell phones in schools as a way to emphasize and enhance classroom learning.

Guest: Dr. Lana Parker, Associate Professor of Education at Windsor University

Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterbacks

27-0 shutout win over Edmonton which is the second time the Lions have shut out the Elks this season.

Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions

Seg 7: The B.C. port strike continues as workers have rejected a mediated contract offer, potentially leading to further job action at some of Canada's busiest ports.

Guest: Mark Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at UBC’s Sauder School of Business

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