Mornings with Simi Curiouscast

Seg 1: How different was beer in the 16th century?
Many myths surround the reason why people in the 16th century consumed more beer than they do today. There have also been a lot of questions surrounding what these modern brews tasted like.
Guest: Dr. Susan Flavin, Associate Professor of History at Trinity College Dublin
Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: What can you do on Earth Day.
When people try to change their habits for Earth Day, some don’t know where to start. Scott has some easy suggestions to get you green on Earth Day.
Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Ending decriminalization
The Decriminalization experiment is in trouble as councillors in New West, Surrey and Richmond are calling for an end to what they categorize as a “deadly experiment with decriminalization.”
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Would a Canadian Grocery Code lower the cost of food?
The proposed Canadian grocery code aims to establish fair trading practices between grocery retailers and suppliers. Its objective is to ensure a more equitable distribution of power within the grocery supply chain, thereby preventing larger retailers from imposing unfair conditions on smaller suppliers.
Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph
Seg 5: Why are people interested in making their car louder?
Do you like the sound of a loud car or motorcycle? If you answered yes, you might have psychopathic tendencies.
Guest: Julie Aitken Schermer, Professor of Psychology at Western University
Seg 6: Is incarceration the best way to tackle crime?
Canadians are concerned about crime, but increasing incarceration may not be the most effective solution. A study by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities suggests that a significant reduction in violent crime is possible within the next five years by adopting a "smart on crime" approach instead of being "tough on crime."
Guest: Dr. Irvin Waller, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Author of “Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime”
Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report:
Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News
Seg 8: Should parks in Metro Vancouver have designated silent trails?
Recognizing the negative impact of urban noise on the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature, A Vancouver resident is proposing the development of specific trails within Metro Vancouver's parks that would be designated as quiet zones.
Guest: Tara Brown, PhD Candidate in the Department of Forestry at the University of British Columbia
Seg 9: How important is wine to the restaurant industry?
Guest: Vikram Vij, Owner of Vij’s
Seg 10: Why did Vancouver close Sunset Beach on 4/20?
Organizers of the 420 event were not happy when they were met with a fenced off Sunset Beach.
Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner for the Vancouver Greens
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Organizers of the 420 event were not happy when they were met with a fenced off Sunset Beach.
Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner for the Vancouver Greens
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Guest: Vikram Vij, Owner of Vij’s
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Recognizing the negative impact of urban noise on the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature, A Vancouver resident is proposing the development of specific trails within Metro Vancouver's parks that would be designated as quiet zones.
Guest: Tara Brown, PhD Candidate in the Department of Forestry at the University of British Columbia
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Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News
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Canadians are concerned about crime, but increasing incarceration may not be the most effective solution. A study by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities suggests that a significant reduction in violent crime is possible within the next five years by adopting a "smart on crime" approach instead of being "tough on crime."
Guest: Dr. Irvin Waller, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Author of “Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime”
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