Full Show: The fear of Friday the 13th, Protecting the Spotted Owl & Selling Hells Angels property

Seg 1: Our fear of Friday the 13th stems from a mixture of mythology and biblical events, which has only been exacerbated by pop-cultures fixation on its reputation.

Guest: Dr. Phillips Stevens Jr., Associate Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Buffalo

Seg 2: View From Victoria:

We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in

Representative Steve Scalise, the chosen Republican nominee for the next Speaker of The U.S. House of Representatives withdrew from the race due to party divisions. 

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 4: The Federal Minister of Environment’s delay in recommending an emergency order for the northern spotted owl's protection has triggered a legal challenge by the Wilderness Committee, represented by Ecojustice

Guest: Andhra Azevedo, Staff Lawyer for Ecojustice Canada

Seg 5: Hamas has orchestrated a hostage crisis by capturing around 150 individuals, including children, military personnel, and the elderly. This operation is a multi-faceted strategy intended to exert pressure on Israel and draw global attention to the dire conditions in Gaza.

Guest: Dr. James Forest, Professor and Director of Security Studies at the University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Criminology and Justice Studies

Seg 6: The Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision pertains to the Hells Angels' appeal against the forfeiture of three of their clubhouses. This decision is significant as it validates British Columbia's efforts to combat organized crime through asset forfeiture.

Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun

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