Full Show: Is Nuclear energy the way forward for BC?, How to plan for random acts of violence & Restricting name change for criminals

Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: Why do parrots talk?

Guest: Dr. Irene Pepperberg, Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University

Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: How do you get a job these days?

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Speculation about a Federal and Provincial election year

We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 4: Why nuclear energy is not the answer

Guest: Dr. M.V. Ramana, Professor and Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security at UBC and Author of “Nuclear Is Not The Solution”

Seg 5: Why does it feel like every labour union is striking?

Guest: Simon Black, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Labour Studies at Brock University

Seg 6: How is Vancouver planning to prevent future random violent attacks?

Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver

Seg 7: Why did the NDP end its deal with the Liberals?

Guest: Peter Julian, NDP House Leader

Seg 8: Will restricting criminals from changing their names keep BC safe?

Guest: Adrian Dix, BC’s Minister of Health

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