Full Show: Hitting an irreversible tipping point, Reframing Canadian history & Fighting to afford groceries

Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: Why most people are right handed but left eyed

Roughly 90% of humans are right-handed, and most people also use their left visual field (controlled by the right side of the brain) to recognize faces and emotions. These biases start in early childhood.

Guest: Dr. Gillian Forrester, Professor of Comparative Cognition at the University of Sussex

Seg 2: View From Victoria: Eby returns to work

Premier David Eby returns to work and will be faced with questions about healthcare in the province. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 3: Is North America’s largest icefield about to hit an irreversible tipping point?

The Juneau Icefield, one of North America’s largest, is melting at an accelerated rate and nearing an irreversible tipping point, according to new research.

Guest: Dr. Bethan Davies, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at Newcastle University

Seg 4: Should we reframe Canadian history?

An Indigenous History website, launched in 2018 by seven established Indigenous scholars, serves to challenge dominant historical narratives that marginalize Indigenous perspectives and offers accessible reading lists, oral history podcasts, and profiles of Indigenous historians.

Guest: Dr. Mary Jane Logan McCallum, Professor of History and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous People, History and Archives at the University of Winnipeg

Seg 5: Are solar panel roofs worth the investment?

With the growing need for clean energy, does it make sense to install solar panels on your house?

Guest: Shaun Mayhew, President and Founder of Penfolds Roofing and Solar

Seg 6: Is Canada politically lost and in need of a correction?

On Monday, Members of the Federal NDP called on the government to reduce grocery prices during an event in Vancouver. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the Liberals and Conservatives for voting against a plan proposed by the New Democrats to lower grocery prices, claiming this leaves Canadians struggling with high food costs while grocery CEOs profit significantly.

Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party

Seg 7: The problem of people self identifying as indigenous

Deputy Minister Gina Wilson of Indigenous Services Canada addressed the issue of Indigenous identity in the public service, urging honesty in self-identification in an internal blog.

Guest: Robert Jago & Angel Ellis, Hosts of the Podcast “Pretendians”

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