Full Show: Why Roman architecture is still standing, What makes a serial killer & Are Grizzly bears gentle giants?
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Show Notes
Seg 1: The ancient Romans were skilled builders and engineers known for their impressive architectural structures, such as aqueducts and the Pantheon. Why have ancient Roman structures withstood the test of time?
Guest: Dr. Admir Masic, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT
Seg 2: Why has the ‘Barbie’ franchise lasted so long and how do they stay relevant as trends and culture change?
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria:
Mike Farnworth is set to announce the government's decision on policing in Surrey. The government hinted it could be a thumbs down on Surrey's plan to go back to RCMP. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 4: Serial killers as predatory individuals who hunt and ultimately murder. What motivated the Long Island Serial Killer?
Guest: Dr. Mary Ellen O’Toole, Former FBI Behavioural Profiler and Directing Professor of the Forensic Science Program at George Mason University
Seg 5: The misconception of grizzly bears as territorial killers originated from early expeditions in North America, where bears were shot at and wounded, leading to aggression.
Guest: Joy SpearChief-Morris, Indigenous Black Canadian Writer, Advocate and Athlete
Seg 6: What’s it really like to live in Foster Care?
Guest: Tom Watson, lived in 13 different foster homes. Tom is now an author, speaker, and founder of yourbetterlife.com, where he provides tools and teaching for youth on overcoming adversity.
Seg 7: A proposal suggests that the RCMP should shift its focus from front-line, day-to-day policing to national security, terrorism, financial crimes, cybercrime, and organized crime.
Guest: Dr. Scott Blandford, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Policing and Public Safety at Laurier University
Seg 8: Vancouver's park board is considering strategies to increase revenue for parks and recreation spaces without relying solely on taxpayers.
Guest: Marie-Claire Howard, ABC Park Board Commissioner
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