Full Show: The threat of nuclear war, Building EV charging infrastructure in BC & Are police cameras an infringement of privacy

Seg 1: How does genetic genealogy work?
Traditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects.
Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets"
Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC Conservatives still have the momentum
Even with polls showing the NDP with a big head start going into the election the BC Conservatives are still gaining momentum with more candidates being announced. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 3: The threat of nuclear weapons in an unstable world
Although nuclear testing in the U.S. ceased in 1992, recent developments have sparked concerns that this could change.
Guest: Bill Hennigan, National Security Writer for The New York Times Opinion Section
Seg 4: Pet menus are a real thing
When you dine out at a restaurant, or stop by a local eatery for a quick snack do you ever order off the pet menu? Why are ‘eats’ for pets becoming so popular?
Guest: Lynn Switnowski, Founder of Pet Retail Helper
Seg 5: Should gas stations be penalized for not having EV charging stations?
Vancouver Council is considering delaying new rules that penalize gas stations and commercial parking lots without electric vehicle charging stations due to installation delays.
Guest: Michael Geller, Real Estate Consultant and Development Manager
Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 24, 2024
It was a 26-24 win over the Bluebombers in a big ‘swing’ game as the Lions now have a four-point lead on Winnipeg. Alexander Hollins had 215 receiving yards and two touchdowns and is a player with a great story as he came here in 2022 as an unknown looking to earn a spot on the team.
Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions
Seg 7: Are camera towers a violation of our privacy?
A Chinatown resident, Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, is suing the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver police chief to prevent the use of three-storey-high camera towers in her neighbourhood, claiming they violate her privacy rights.
Guest: Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, Concerned Citizen
Seg 8: Why is familial DNA testing for criminals banned in Canada?
Familial searching is currently banned in Canada. The Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs recently decided to continue this ban after a series of debates.
Guest: Wendy Gillis, Crime Reporter for the Toronto Star
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