Seg 1: A civil war has erupted in the field of consciousness research, with over 100 researchers signing a letter criticizing the popular integrated information theory (IIT) as pseudoscience.

Guest: Dr. Philip Goff, Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and Host of the Podcast “MindChat”

Seg 2: View From Victoria:

Is there a way to make ‘question period’ more effective? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 3: Restoring a focus on national interests may prevent Canada from becoming embroiled in international news stories in the future.

Guest: David Polansky, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and Political Theorist who writes on Geopolitics and the History of Political Thought

Seg 4: Why are ride-hail drivers more likely to take risks on the road? A recent study investigated whether low income, inadequate rest, and few breaks contribute to unsafe behavior among drivers. 

Guest: Alexandra Lefcoe, PhD Candidate in Management of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at McMaster University

Seg 5: The trial of Cameron Ortis, a former senior official in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police intelligence, is set to begin, marking a precedent in Canada's legal history.

Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Seg 6: Scientists have used tree ring dating to uncover evidence of a massive earthquake, possibly two in succession, occurring around 1,100 years ago in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest.

Guest: Dr. Harold Tobin, Professor and Paros Endowed Chair in Seismology and Geohazards in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington

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Scientists have used tree ring dating to uncover evidence of a massive earthquake, possibly two in succession, occurring around 1,100 years ago in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest.

Guest: Dr. Harold Tobin, Professor and Paros Endowed Chair in Seismology and Geohazards in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington

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The trial of Cameron Ortis, a former senior official in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police intelligence, is set to begin, marking a precedent in Canada's legal history.

Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service

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Eight Members of Parliament are competing to become the new Speaker of the House of Commons after the resignation of Anthony Rota.

Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National

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Why are ride-hail drivers more likely to take risks on the road? A recent study investigated whether low income, inadequate rest, and few breaks contribute to unsafe behavior among drivers. 

Guest: Alexandra Lefcoe, PhD Candidate in Management of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at McMaster University

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Restoring a focus on national interests may prevent Canada from becoming embroiled in international news stories in the future.

Guest: David Polansky, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and Political Theorist who writes on Geopolitics and the History of Political Thought

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View From Victoria:

Is there a way to make ‘question period’ more effective? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

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A civil war has erupted in the field of consciousness research, with over 100 researchers signing a letter criticizing the popular integrated information theory (IIT) as pseudoscience.

Guest: Dr. Philip Goff, Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and Host of the Podcast “MindChat”

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Seg 1: In 1859, a mysterious stranger was found in the woods near Chipman, New Brunswick, on the brink of freezing to death. 

Guest: Craig Baird, Host of Podcast “Canadian History Ehx!”

Seg 2: View From Victoria:

Ravi Kahlon is not mixing his words when addressing the housing crisis and responding to questions about consultations on new housing targets for 10 naughty municipalities. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Seg 3: Researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia conducted a study exploring the phenomenon of face pareidolia, where individuals perceive faces in non-face objects. 

Guest: Dr. Robin Kramer, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln

Seg 4: The author, a microbiologist, discusses various food safety concerns and practices to avoid food poisoning.

Guest: Dr. Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester

Seg 5: Why is the Mayor of Merritt withholding taxes from the province?

Guest: Michael Goetz, Mayor of Merritt

Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterbacks

It was a 33-26 win over Saskatchewan to improve to 11-4 and clinch a home playoff game.

Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions

Seg 7: Where We Live: The forgotten history of False Creek

Guest: Aaron Chapman, Cultural Historian and Author of “Liquor, Lust, and the Law” and “Vancouver After Dark”

Seg 8: The Vancouver and District Labour Council, a major labor organization, has changed its political strategy by endorsing a single party, OneCity, in the upcoming municipal election, which is three years away.

Guest: Dan Fumano, Columnist for the Vancouver Sun

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The Vancouver and District Labour Council, a major labor organization, has changed its political strategy by endorsing a single party, OneCity, in the upcoming municipal election, which is three years away.

Guest: Dan Fumano, Columnist for the Vancouver Sun

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