Full Show: Faking the moon landing, Money laundering thriving in Canada & Are BC's Killer Whale's going extinct?

Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: Why do people believe the moon landing was faked?

Key points raised by theorists include the absence of stars in moon landing photos and the appearance of the flag flapping in the wind.

Guest: Dr. Jack Singal, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Richmond

Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier responds to Translink woes

Translink is painting a grim future for transit services around the lower mainland if funding isn’t secured, but as the Premier points out…It’s an election year and everyone wants their handout!

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Seg 3: Why money laundering schemes are thriving in Canada

Financial crime experts argue that this practice abuses Canada’s registration requirements meant to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Guest: Zak Vescera, Reporter for the Investigative Journalism Foundation

Seg 4: Are Southern Resident Killer Whales at risk of going extinct?

The southern resident killer whale, Tahlequah, gained global attention in 2018 for carrying her dead calf for over two weeks, highlighting the broader crisis facing her species.

Guest: Dr. Rob Williams, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Oceans Initiative and Lead Author of the Study

Seg 5: Will BC prevent TransLink from cutting its services?

The TransLink Mayors’ Council is seeking a permanent $3.4 billion annual fund from B.C.’s political parties to avoid a fiscal crisis starting in 2026. This fund is necessary to address a projected $600 million annual shortfall.

Guest: Rob Fleming, BC’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

Seg 6: Kickin it with the Whitecaps for Jul 26, 2024

Our Vancouver Whitecaps take on international superstars Wrexham FC tomorrow! All the action will be streaming live on cknw.com.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

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