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May 13, 2024 71 mins
Seg 1: Why was Apple’s ‘Crush’ iPad Pro commercial such a bust? Apple recently released a new advertisement called 'Crush', showing various items related to creative pursuits being smashed to make way for their new iPad Pro. Guest: Dr. Kim Watts, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bath Seg 2: View From Victoria: Last call for Politics! This week marks the last sitting of the legislature before the election due to the NDP shortened it by two weeks. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: Police find DNA of 12 additional women at confessed killer’s apartment In a disturbing and comprehensive court hearing in Winnipeg, forensic evidence linked Jeremy Skibicki to the murders of four Indigenous women. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Seg 4: The world of loopholes Following the stories out of Nunavut about loopholes in the Canada Post system, what are some other common loopholes that people take advantage of? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 5: How much land is BC planning to give back to First Nations? Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, and the provincial government have reached a significant reconciliation milestone with the signing of an agreement that facilitates the return of a 312-hectare land parcel in the Cowichan River valley Guest: Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Seg 6: CKNW Playoff Report: It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 7: Should Vancouver have more open spaces for dogs? Residents have expressed concerns regarding the school district's allocation of funds towards additional fencing to keep dogs out of school fields rather than enhancing educational resources. Guest: Trina Atchison, Concerned Dog Mom Seg 8: How does pregnancy impact the brain? Dr. Liz Chrastil, a cognitive neuroscientist, embarked on a unique research project during her pregnancy, turning it into an extensive study of brain changes across gestation. Guest: Dr. Liz Chrastil, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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