Mornings with Simi Curiouscast

The Civilian Director of the IIO has voiced concerns over the low rate of prosecutions against police officers involved in violent incidents.
Guest: Ron MacDonald, Chief Civilian Director of the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia
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This weekend marks a BIG milestone for the Vancouver Whitecaps!
Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps
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President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of maintaining order during student protests on U.S. college campuses regarding the war in Gaza, stating that while dissent is crucial for democracy, it must not lead to disorder.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
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The Premier is speaking on decriminalization saying the province has responded promptly to Ottawa's request for more information and says change is needed urgently.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
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Why researchers are reinvestigating the murder of Giacomo Matteotti
Guest: Dr. Andrea Pisauro, Psychology Lecturer at the University of Plymouth
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Seg 1: How do we know anything for certain?
Scientific knowledge is highly reliable due to its self-correcting nature but some groups, like anti-evolutionists, climate denialists, and anti-vaxxers, challenge well-established scientific facts without empirical evidence.
Guest: Kevin McCain, professor of philosophy, University of alabama
Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: World password day!
When was the last time you updated your password? Today is world password day and there are ways to protect your information better.
Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Request for restrictions on open drug use
The Province has released a letter of request to Ottawa that was sent last week asking for more restrictions on open drug use.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Real Estate is not always a good investment
Investors caught up with real estate development projects say these types of investment projects need better regulation to protect investors.
Guest: Bethany Lindsay, Reporter, Investigative Journalism Foundation
Seg 5: Facebook facing a Class Action Lawsuit by Canadians
Facebook users in B.C. and three other provinces are part of a $51-million class-action settlement due to alleged privacy breaches by the social-media giant.
Guest: Aimee Morisson, Assistant professor, dept of language and literature, University of waterloo
Seg 6: How did Loblaw’s became the face of high food prices?
There is global interest in the "Loblaw phenomenon," despite Galen Weston's absence from public view, social media is filled with criticism toward Loblaw, though its stock remains strong.
Guest: Grant Packard, program director at the Shulich school of business, York University
Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report:
It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup!
Guest: Barry Delay, Sports Anchor for Global News
Seg 8: Is our policy on drugs failing? 
Retired Justice Thomas Gove has written an op-ed saying we are failing those with substance use addictions by not providing them with enough treatment options.
Guest: Thomas Gove, Retired Justice
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