Full Show: Utilizing space in BC, The ethics of DNA genealogy & Speaking to others like you speak to yourself

Seg 1: How will DeSantis’ drop out influence the 2024 election?

Ron DeSantis ended his once-promising presidential campaign, marking a significant turn in what was initially seen as a firm bid.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New

Seg 2: What does it mean to be a ‘fan’

How much of yourself do you give to your team of choice? Would you consider yourself a true fan?

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Government won’t intervene

With a transit shutdown beginning this morning, don’t wait for government intervention. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 4: Health Series: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

Our country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation.    

This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes.

Seg 5: Why isn’t BC utilizing its housing space?

Challenges at Dunsmuir House underscore wider concerns about preserving historical structures, maintaining affordable housing, and navigating Vancouver's evolving redevelopment landscape.

Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee

Seg 6: How ethical is forensic genealogy?

Undercover police in Burnaby allegedly employed covert tactics while investigating the murder of a 13-year-old by disguising themselves as tea marketers at a 2018 Kurdish New Year celebration while secretly collecting the attendants' DNA.

Guest: Dr. Nicole Novroski, Assistant Professor and Forensic Geneticist at the University of Toronto

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