Full Episode: AI and elections, Taking a break from booze & Coping with the high cost of living in Vancouver

Seg 1: How will AI influence future elections around the globe?
Online robot accounts have made it easier to spread false information but were previously easy to identify due to poor grammar and spelling.
Guest: Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University.
Seg 2: View From Victoria: Happy Family Day
The beginning of the BC Family Day holiday was started by the Christy Clark government 11 years ago, although on a different day to begin with. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 3: What happens when you take a break from drinking?
Embarking on sobriety offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, driven by desires for control, well-being, and addressing alcohol-related issues.
Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin, Assistant professor of Psychology, Webster University
Seg 4: How Families are coping with Cost of living crisis
The cost of living crisis is affecting many families across greater Vancouver, but there are resources you can take advantage of in order to help build resilience.
Guest: Murray Baker, Manager of Financial Empowerment, family services of greater Vancouver.
Seg 5: Alexi Navalny’s wife has jumped in, to lead the fight against Putin.
Yulia Navalnaya has pledged to continue her husband’s fight against the Russian regime and accused the Russian President of orchestrating the death of Navalny in prison.
Guest: Dr. David Marples, Professor, Russian and Eastern European History, University of Alberta
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Seg 1: How will AI influence future elections around the globe?

Online robot accounts have made it easier to spread false information but were previously easy to identify due to poor grammar and spelling.

Guest: Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University.

Seg 2: View From Victoria: Happy Family Day

The beginning of the BC Family Day holiday was started by the Christy Clark government 11 years ago, although on a different day to begin with. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 3: What happens when you take a break from drinking?

Embarking on sobriety offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, driven by desires for control, well-being, and addressing alcohol-related issues.

Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin, Assistant professor of Psychology, Webster University

Seg 4: How Families are coping with Cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis is affecting many families across greater Vancouver, but there are resources you can take advantage of in order to help build resilience.

Guest: Murray Baker, Manager of Financial Empowerment, family services of greater Vancouver.

Seg 5: Alexi Navalny’s wife has jumped in, to lead the fight against Putin.

Yulia Navalnaya has pledged to continue her husband’s fight against the Russian regime and accused the Russian President of orchestrating the death of Navalny in prison.

Guest: Dr. David Marples, Professor, Russian and Eastern European History, University of Alberta

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