To start the episode, we speak with Pedro Antunes, Chief economist of the Conference Board of Canada. He voices concerns about the impact on B.C. exports if a looming rail strike goes ahead. Canada's two main rail operators said they would start locking out union workers early Thursday after contract talks broke down. On the second half of the show, a doctor explains the mainstream appeal of psychedelic — or “magic” — mushrooms for clinical use. We take your calls and emails live on both of today's topics.