1 hr 15 min

Full Show: The Angry AI GF, Getting BC Ferries ready for the summer & Offering services for free Mornings with Simi

    • Business News

Seg 1: Could angry AI girlfriends ignite people’s empathy?
The "AngryGF" app introduces a novel concept within the landscape of AI chatbots that simulate romantic relationships. But, unlike traditional chatbots which foster emotional connections, AngryGF offers the unique experience of getting yelled at via messages from a fake person.
Guest: Emilia Aviles, Co-Founder of AngryGF
Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Touring Venice for a price
It will cost you more to tour around Venice after the city imposed a fee to enter the city.
Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Public Safety the top concern
Public safety is at the top of the list for question period with White Rock stabbings being at the forefront of the conversation. The Community is fearful over two attacks, one death this week.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Will BC Ferries be ready for the busy summer season?
Last summer was a hard one for BC ferries, with crew shortages, broken vessels and multiple cancellations. So how are the ferries shaping up to handle this years upcoming busy season?
Guest: Nicolas Jimenez, CEO of BC Ferries
Seg 5: Can the US actually ban TikTok?
President Joe Biden recently signed a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a potential ban.
Guest: David Greene, Senior Staff Attorney and Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Seg 6: Should local businesses offer their services for free?
The food industry has faced numerous challenges recently, including inflation, labour shortages, and increased operational costs and now frustrations are mounting from receiving requests for free services in exchange for "exposure."
Guest: Sadaf Çakıcı, Owner and Operator of Charcuterie Vancouver
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 Deley, Sports Anchor for Global News
Seg 8: Should the RCMP be held accountable for the death of Jared Lowndes?
The decision by the BC Prosecution Service not to charge the RCMP officers involved in Jared Lowndes' death has sparked significant outrage among Indigenous communities and their advocates.
Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
Seg 9: How do you grow non-browning apples?
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, headquartered in Summerland, Canada, has recently gained approval to market its newest genetically modified apple, the Arctic Gala, in Canada.
Guest: Neal Carter, Founder and CEO of Okanagan Specialty Fruits
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Could angry AI girlfriends ignite people’s empathy?
The "AngryGF" app introduces a novel concept within the landscape of AI chatbots that simulate romantic relationships. But, unlike traditional chatbots which foster emotional connections, AngryGF offers the unique experience of getting yelled at via messages from a fake person.
Guest: Emilia Aviles, Co-Founder of AngryGF
Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Touring Venice for a price
It will cost you more to tour around Venice after the city imposed a fee to enter the city.
Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Public Safety the top concern
Public safety is at the top of the list for question period with White Rock stabbings being at the forefront of the conversation. The Community is fearful over two attacks, one death this week.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Will BC Ferries be ready for the busy summer season?
Last summer was a hard one for BC ferries, with crew shortages, broken vessels and multiple cancellations. So how are the ferries shaping up to handle this years upcoming busy season?
Guest: Nicolas Jimenez, CEO of BC Ferries
Seg 5: Can the US actually ban TikTok?
President Joe Biden recently signed a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a potential ban.
Guest: David Greene, Senior Staff Attorney and Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Seg 6: Should local businesses offer their services for free?
The food industry has faced numerous challenges recently, including inflation, labour shortages, and increased operational costs and now frustrations are mounting from receiving requests for free services in exchange for "exposure."
Guest: Sadaf Çakıcı, Owner and Operator of Charcuterie Vancouver
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 Deley, Sports Anchor for Global News
Seg 8: Should the RCMP be held accountable for the death of Jared Lowndes?
The decision by the BC Prosecution Service not to charge the RCMP officers involved in Jared Lowndes' death has sparked significant outrage among Indigenous communities and their advocates.
Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
Seg 9: How do you grow non-browning apples?
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, headquartered in Summerland, Canada, has recently gained approval to market its newest genetically modified apple, the Arctic Gala, in Canada.
Guest: Neal Carter, Founder and CEO of Okanagan Specialty Fruits
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 15 min

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