Full Show: The female pirates that sailed the seas, Using 3D printing for shipbuilding & Rebuilding after devastating wildfires

Seg 1: Women were part of pirate history, alongside feared, revered, and loathed male counterparts.

Guest: Laura Duncombe, Author of “Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas”

Seg 2: View From Victoria:

Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in on a public inquiry into the pandemic experience. 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:

The Hawaii death toll is increasing as wildfires continue across the Island.  

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 4: Traditional ship repairs have always faced delays and disruptions due to the need for spare parts and repairs. But researchers at the University of New Brunswick are working on a solution.

Guest: Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick and Canada Research Chair in Marine Additive Manufacturing

Seg 5: The Chilliwack Ugliest Lawn Contest is a unique and engaging city-wide competition designed to promote water conservation while embracing the concept of having the "ugliest" lawn.

Guest: Ken Popove, Mayor of Chilliwack

Seg 6: Following Leagues Cup, where the team went undefeated in regulation play - a win and two shootout defeats (to two of top four teams in Concacaf), Whitecaps will have the weekend without a game to prepare for San Jose at BC Place on Sunday, August 20.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

Seg 7: Our guest was operating his business out of his home, which was burnt to the ground during the fire. As of now, he no longer has a business. All he has is the clothes on his back, his dog, and his car.

Guest: Cole Millington, Lahaina Local (and Owner of Honolua Hot Sauce)

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