Full Show: Is 'getting lost' genetic?, Concrete strike and the affect on BC & What is going on with the Kamloops mayor?

Seg 1: Why do some people always get lost? 
Factors such as cultural upbringing, outdoor exposure, and even video games all contribute factors to how humans get around!
Guest: Professor Hugo Spiers, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London
Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Delaying your morning coffee?
There is an online trend happening where people are delaying their morning coffee. Research has shown that waiting 90 minutes to 2 hours you’ll get a better boost from the coffee.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Conservative candidates get scrutinized
The Latest fundraising letter from BC United calls out extremist comments by Conservative candidates. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer
Seg 4: Is adding Ribbon Skirts to the RCMP uniform beneficial for reconciliation?
Recently the RCMP has introduced Ribbon Skirts to the uniform line up. A Traditional Indigenous garment.
Guest: RCMP Sergent Kelly Willis
Seg 5: Why Don’t young people care about driving?
Teens and young adults are way less interested in driving than they were in the 90s. What is causing this trend?
Guest: Scott Shantz and Aleigha Andres, CKNW Producers
Seg 6: How will another concrete strike affect Metro Vancouver’s infrastructure projects and the workers who build them?
In 2022, a five-week work stoppage depleted about a third of Metro Vancouver's concrete supply, resulting in cost increases and delays, notably impacting projects like the $2.8 billion Broadway subway line.
Guest: Breton Crellin, Carpenter (AKA ‘political tradesman’ on X/Twitter)
Seg 7: Why has Kamloops Mayor been stripped of a key responsibility? 
The Mayor of Kamloops, Reid Hamer-Jackson, has been removed as the official spokesperson for both the city council and the municipality. This decision came after a vote held during a closed-door council meeting, with council members citing communication challenges as a large contributing factor. 
Guest: Brett Mineer, Host of The NL Noon Report, on CHNL 610AM
Seg 8: TikTok users are more productive, and negative, when they use AI voice.
The introduction of AI voice on TikTok revolutionized content creation, enabling users to easily add clear voices to videos.
Guest: Gene Lee Moo, Associate Professor, Information Systems & Analytics
UBC Sauder School of Business
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