What is anger? Gambling epidemic & why do Vancouver police officers need a raise?
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Show Notes
Dec. 14, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara
What is anger?
The essay aims to deconstruct the widely held assumption of a universally accepted and unchanging definition of 'anger'
Guest: Dr. Thomas Dixon, Director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and Host of the Podcast “The Sound of Anger”
Scott's thoughts: Beer and wine in convenience stores?
Vancouver City Council voted Wednesday on changes to liquor policy in the city, which includes lifting of moratorium formally in place
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
View from Victoria: Over to you, Premier Eby
Ken Sim’s council gives him what he wants on the park board. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
How gambling addictions are turning into a student epidemic
The prevalence of mobile sports betting among college students has raised significant concerns due to the emergence of a troubling trend—gambling addiction
Guest: Oliver Staley, Writer of Health and Technology and Editor at TIME
Why do Vancouver police officers need a raise?
Guest: Ralph Kaisers, President of the Vancouver Police Union
Scott: Why we all constantly need workplace validation, and how to change it
Guest: Melody Wilding, author of “Trust yourself - Stop overthinking and channel your emotions for success at work.”
Should B.C. order a referendum on Ken Sim's actions?
John Rustad asserts that the elected Park Board commissioners play a vital role and deserve a say in deciding the Board's future
Guest: John Rustad, Leader of the B.C. Conservative Party
The meteor shower that convinced people the world was ending
The Geminid meteor shower, known as the year’s most spectacular celestial event, will peak on the night of Dec. 13-14
Guest: Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post
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