Danielle Smith

Today's full show includes interviews about Fukushima, oil wells, and The Red Pill. 

The anniversary of Fukushima is tomorrow; what’s the lasting fallout? 

The guests for this topic were, Dr. Jonathan Cobb, senior communication manager at the World Nuclear Association, and Tim Takaro, associate dean of research and a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, at the Simon Fraser University. 

Yvette d'Entremont, chemist and founder at scibabe.com, says some plants carry less residue, but they all have so little by the time it hits market that no consumer is at risk whether they eat the "dirty dozen" or "clean fifteen."

Controversy erupted earlier this week tied to a planned screening in Calgary of the 2016 documentary The Red Pill. However, the film — like the men's rights movement itself — has been condemned by many as antifeminist and anti-women. Cassie Jaye, director/producer of the controversial men’s rights movie, The Red Pill, joins the show. 

Parks Canada rejects movie after learning First Nations in storyline. The main guest here is Cowboy Smithx, filmmaker and curator of REDx Talks, but others weigh in as well. 

Today's show includes interviews about school calendars, opioids, and about the Springbank dam. 

Mary Moran, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, talks about her trips to Silicon Valley to recruit companies, and about the next steps following the Downtown Economic Summit. 

The Tsuut'ina Nation is opposed to the Springbank dry dam. They say their consent is required. Brenda Leeds Binder, co-president, Calgary River Communities Action Group, and Ryan Robinson, spokesman for www.dontdamnspringbank.org both weigh in. 

Amy Graves, president and founder of Get Prescription Drugs off the Street Society, talks about changes in Alberta opioid prescribing practices. 

Elizabeth Gregory, director of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, and a professor of English at the University of Houston, joins the show. She talks about overhauling the school calendar.