The BC Conservatives are doing the back and forth between good news and bad news. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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Around 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth, leading to one of the most devastating extinction events in the planet’s history.

Guest: Dr. Hans Sues, Senior Research Geologist and Curator of Fossil Vertebrates in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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Seg 1: The conspiracies surrounding New Brunswick’s mystery illness

The clash between science and politics in New Brunswick has broader implications, as the link between environmental factors and neurological disorders continues to be a growing concern.

Guest: Greg Donahue, Writer Based In New York who Covers Crime, Corruption, and Politics

Seg 2: View From Victoria: Rustad joins Jordan Peterson

Conservative leader John Rustad goes on Jordan Peterson's podcast in what some are calling a risky move.

Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News

Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Aug 16, 2024

Kamala Harris is holding a rally in North Carolina and could finally unveil her economic policy

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 4: What can tourists expect when North Korea reopens its borders?

North Korea plans to reopen the northern city of Samjiyon to foreign tourists in December 2024, marking the first such reopening since the country closed its borders at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

Guest: Simon Cockerell, General Manager of Koryo Tours

Seg 5: What’s causing the problems in BC’s agriculture sector?

BC’s agriculture sector has been dealt a lot of blows recently, and it doesn’t seem like any of the services the province is offering is enough to help.

Guest: Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley

Seg 6: Kickin’ it with the Caps for Aug 16, 2024

The focus is on training and collecting their strength in order to start the end of the season stretch strong.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

Seg 7: What can we expect from the PNE this year?

The 2024 PNE features a blend of new and traditional attractions, with the Thundervolt, an electric launch coaster from Italy, as its latest highlight.

Guest: Shelley Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer of the PNE

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The 2024 PNE features a blend of new and traditional attractions, with the Thundervolt, an electric launch coaster from Italy, as its latest highlight.

Guest: Shelley Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer of the PNE

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The focus is on training and collecting their strength in order to start the end of the season stretch strong.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

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BC’s agriculture sector has been dealt a lot of blows recently, and it doesn’t seem like any of the services the province is offering is enough to help.

Guest: Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley

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North Korea plans to reopen the northern city of Samjiyon to foreign tourists in December 2024, marking the first such reopening since the country closed its borders at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

Guest: Simon Cockerell, General Manager of Koryo Tours

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Kamala Harris is holding a rally in North Carolina and could finally unveil her economic policy

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

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Conservative leader John Rustad goes on Jordan Peterson's podcast in what some are calling a risky move.

Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News

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The clash between science and politics in New Brunswick has broader implications, as the link between environmental factors and neurological disorders continues to be a growing concern.

Guest: Greg Donahue, Writer Based In New York who Covers Crime, Corruption, and Politics

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