Dr. Jane Philpott’s vision for reforming the Canadian healthcare system emphasizes establishing a universally accessible "primary care home" model.

Guest: Dr. Jane Philpott, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Medicine at Queen’s University.

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The death of Alexandru Radita is a tragic story that has brought to light several systemic issues in child welfare across Canadian provinces.

Guest: Tracy Brady, Child Welfare Advocate

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Most of it has already been announced but the latest federal budget is set to be tabled later today in Parliament.

Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National

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Chrystia Freeland is set to release the federal budget later today, and as part of that its expected to announce a framework for something called open banking.

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

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We’ve all had a gut feeling – that visceral, stomach-churning sensation you get during a bout of anxiety, happiness, or even disgust. The relationship between the gut and emotions is not one-way.

Guest: Dr. Camilla Nord, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and Author of “The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health”

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The Health Minister said they would be establishing designated spaces for illicit drug use at BC Hospitals but now he is changing his mind?

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

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8:15am is the most stressful time of day. Now that you know, how can you best anticipate and manage your time to make your morning less stressful?

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

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Before Edward Snowden's infamous data breach, the largest theft of government secrets was committed by an ingenious traitor whose espionage scheme and complex coded messages were made even more baffling by his dyslexia.

Guest: Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Journalist and Author of “The Spy Who Couldn’t Spell”

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Seg 1: Can sleep deprivation make you happier?

Sleep is a vital component of human health, However, modern lifestyles often lead to sleep deprivation due to long working hours and social activities. New data suggests that lack of sleep might be a benefit?

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Goldschmied, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Author of the Study

Seg 2: Are we on the verge of losing customer service

From an airline that ‘extorted’ a tip out of a guest to a brunch that doesn’t serve tea! Has customer service gone completely insane?

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Marking a somber anniversary

THe NDP is marking the 8th anniversary of the declaration of a toxic drug crisis in BC and while their have been thousands of lives lost the message is stay the course.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: Is Canada capable of preventing crimes against Indigenous women?

The Indigenous Women Justice Plan report sheds light on the pressing need for better communication and collaboration to put an end to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.

Guest: Kory Wilson, Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council

Seg 5: The hype over a new movie that has people divided

The number one movie at the Box office over the weekend was CIVIL WAR, and it has people talking.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 6: Inside the efforts to save kʷiisaḥiʔis

In a dramatic rescue attempt in a remote British Columbia lagoon, kʷiisaḥiʔis, a highly intelligent orca calf, eluded capture despite efforts by a large rescue team equipped with boats, divers, nets, and advanced underwater detection tools.

Guest: Gord Kurbis, Videographer Covering Orca Rescue in Zeballos

Seg 7: Why did Iran launch an attack against Israel?

The long-standing shadow war between Iran and Israel, which traditionally avoided direct military confrontations, took a sharp turn towards a more open and dangerous phase.

Guest: Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan

Seg 8: How BC is helping make 5-star meals in space

The Deep Space Food Challenge is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to develop innovative solutions to sustain astronauts on long-duration space missions.

Guest: Dr. Saber Miresmailli, CEO of Ecoation

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The Deep Space Food Challenge is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to develop innovative solutions to sustain astronauts on long-duration space missions.

Guest: Dr. Saber Miresmailli, CEO of Ecoation

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