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On today's Woodford Show we begin discussing civic politics and this week's Kamloops council meeting with Mayor Ken Christian. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by B.C.'s Forests Minister Doug Donaldson to discuss a brutal week for sawmill closures, curtailment, and suspensions. We continue the sawmill discussion next with opposition critic John Rustad. Then Heather Shtuka joins us to discuss an effort to help families with missing loved ones as she still seeks answers in the disappearance of her son Ryan from Sun Peaks almost a year and a half ago.

Today's Woodoford Show begins discussing local education issues with School District 73 Board Chair Kathleen Karpuk. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by B.C.'s energy and Mines Minister Michelle Mungall to discuss electric vehicles, the infrastructure, and Trans Mountain. Then we turn our attention to a global study on cardiovascular health with SFU Professor Scott Lear. We finish the show discussing American politics with TRU lecturer and lawyer Jeffrey Meyers.

On today's Woodford Show we begin with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee who is discussing what she calls heavy handed changes to ICBC optional insurance rates. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell to discuss the impact of Canfor shutting down its Vavenby sawmill. We then get a bargaining update from BCTF President Glen Hansman ahead of a self imposed end of June deadline to get a deal done. We finish the show discussing tonight's huge Raptors game as they stand on the brink of capturing the NBA title.

On today's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey, The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, and BC Today's Shannon Waters to discuss some breaking news on the provincial government's court challenge of the Trans Mountain pipeline, the BCUC probe into gas prices, Massey tunnel news, soaring highway one expansion costs, the Surrey RCMP fight, and even more. Then Housing minister Selina Robinson is in studio to discuss a new Kamloops housing initiative, homelessness, and the wait by local governments for a revenue sharing deal on legal cannabis.

On today's Woodford Show we begin with the Kamloops SCPCA's Deirdre Campbell. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford discusses gender equity in the business world with success coach Nafissa Shireen. We then turn our attention to gangs with the CFSEU's Sgt. Brenda Winpenny to discuss a new initiative aimed at pulling the veil back on the violent criminal activities of organized biker gangs. We finish the show discussing the annual BC Chamber of Commerce AGm with Kamloops Chamber President Joshua Knaak.

On today's Woodford Show we are joined by Kamloops Thompson Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod as the local ballot in this fall's federal election begins to take shape. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Karl de Bruijn to discuss the B.C. Special Olympics and a call for local help. We then turn our attention to plant based food with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. We finish the show hearing from Patrice Gordon who is just back from a month in Mozambique working with the Red Cross on disaster recovery efforts after the devastation of Cylcone Idai.

On today's Woodford Show we kick off the short work week with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee discussing impaired driving and legal cannabis in the workplace. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by UBC doctoral student Hossein Montazerian to discuss a breakthrough on 'smart' clothing and what it means. Then B.C.'s Privacy and Information Commissioner Michael McEvoy joins us to discuss his demand for legislative changes after findings himself in what he calls an "absurd" situation. We finish the show with Terry Lake ahead of his acclamation as the Liberal candidate for the Kamloops Thompson Cariboo in this fall's federal election.

On today's Inside #bcpoli Radio NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss the McLachlin Report's findings in the legislature expense scandal, Allegations of Citizens Services Minister Jinny Sims skirting FOI laws, the public inquiry into money laundering, and bargaining with teachers suddenly running into big trouble.

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On today's Woodford Show we largely focus on the public inquiry into money laundering beginning with former trial lawyer and columnist for the National Observer Sandy Garossino. Then NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Green Party leader Andrew Weaver for his reaction. We then hear from a former Attorney General and Commissioner of his own inquiry into missing women Wally Oppal. We finish the show by getting the skinny on the TRU Generator program for young entrepreneurs with the university's Lincoln Smith.