Seg 1: Why we should all start walking backwards
There is a new trend online promoting ‘backward walking’ for health benefits and Influencers claim it strengthens the body and brain.
Guest: Tom Holland, Exercise physiologist and author of the book ‘the micro work out plan’
Seg 2: Where in the world is the best airport food
When you get to an airport, do you seek out a really good restaurant? Well we have the top 10 airports to go to for a great meal.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Seattle backstepping on legalized drugs
The Oregon State governor signed a law re-criminalizing drugs which is a reversal of direction on a failed experiment.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Why do Canadian Soldiers need to rely on food donations?
Canadian Forces personnel sent to Ottawa for cyber training faced financial hardships due to lack of support and high cost of living with some soldiers relying on donated food.
Guest: David Pugliese, Award Winning Journalist covering issues in the Canadian Military.
Seg 5: Is music getting dumber?
A recent study published in Scientific Reports journal analyzed song lyrics over a 40 year period and found trends towards simplification in lyrics including vocabulary richness, readability, complexity, and repetition.
Guest: Robin James, Music Philosopher and critic.
Seg 6: The Premier talks about new protections for renters.
The BC government is changing rental laws to prevent bad-faith evictions and protect families but concerns are being raised by landlords as well.
Guest: David Eby, Premier of BC
Seg 7: An open letter to Canada’s political leaders calls for civility in public discourse.
Dozens of former politicians, academics, artists, religious leaders, and human-rights advocates call for improved civility in public discourse in Canada.
Guest: Lori Lukinuk, parliamentary procedure expert
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