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Full Show: Mary Queen of Scots, Highway collisions & a new star named "Janus"

Full Show: Mary Queen of Scots, Highway collisions & a new star named "Janus"

Mornings with Simi

July 21, 20231h 3mbonus

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Show Notes

Seg 1: During her 19 years in captivity, Mary Queen of Scots exchanged thousands of letters with ambassadors, government officials,and conspirators.

Guest: Dr. George Lasry, a Computer Scientist in Israel and member of DECRYPT

Seg 2: The successful launch of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission and the involvement of countries like the United States, China, Russia, Japan, and others in robotic and crewed missions to the moon indicate a new era of lunar exploration.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Not a good time for BC Ferries

The problems at BC Ferries are continuing as an important date is marked at the company.

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:

A federal judge has ordered that the trial in the classified documents case, brought against former President Donald Trump by special counsel Jack Smith, will start in mid-May 2024. 

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 5: We’ve heard a lot lately about Hidden Cameras, specifically in Airbnb and rental units, but it turns out that there might be another place where you should be a bit more careful what you say and do.

Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with Steven Parker, CEO of TAPSWEET Counter Security

Seg 6: On Tuesday, a large truck collided with an overpass on Highway 99 in Delta, resulting in substantial damage to both the truck and the overpass. Are fines enough to stop trucks from striking overpasses?

Guest: Rob Fleming, BC’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

Seg 7: Kickin’ it with The Caps

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

Seg 9: Astronomers have identified a unique star that they call "Janus," named after the two-faced Roman god of transition.

Guest: Dr. Jeremy Heyl, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of British Columbia and Canada Research Chair of Black Holes and Neutron Stars

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