Full Show: Airlines fight against passenger protection, Is RCMP planning for a revolt? & Fish farms affecting Humpback whales

Seg 1: What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens?
Betty and Barney Hill allegedly witnessed a UFO while driving home from Canada on September 19, 1961, experiencing missing time, strange physical evidence, and vivid dreams of being abducted.
Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London and Author of “The Science of Weird Sh*t: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal”
Seg 2: Is Hollywood out of Ideas?
Are there any new and terrific stories to be told in Hollywood Movies? If you check out any of the new trailers that are out, you might notice they are mostly just remakes and sequels.
Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria: 
Premier David Eby cried “baloney” when Pierre Poilievre called on him to hold the line on next week’s 23% increase in the carbon tax. But will the NDP change course and help BC deal with high gas prices?
 Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Will Canada lose its passenger protection laws?
The dispute surrounding Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations has reached the highest legal echelons. Major Canadian carriers like Air Canada and Porter Airlines, alongside global airlines, are now challenging the rules in the Supreme Court of Canada.
Guest: John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer And Academic Program Coordinator At McGill University, Heading Supply And Aviation Management
Seg 5: What is the solution to the ongoing issue of e-waste?
When was the last time you replaced your cell phone or laptop? Now, another question… Did you really need to? When you throw out an old tech device, you contribute to the e-waste that is being created around the world.
Guest: Komal Habib, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo & Paul Hope, Writer for Consumer Reports
Seg 6: Are fish farms harming the humpback whale population?
In the last 20 years, humpback whale activity has noticeably increased in British Columbia waters. This resurgence is attributed to a century-long recovery process following their near eradication by the whaling industry.
Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia
Seg 7: Is the RCMP secretly planning for a Canadian revolt?
The RCMP has produced a confidential report intended for the federal government, raising alarm about the possibility of civil unrest in Canada stemming from economic distress. This report, titled "Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends for Canada," sheds light on several critical issues that could exacerbate social tensions and instability within the country.
Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for The National Post
Seg 8: Why are people under 30 so unhappy?
The World Happiness Report is an annual publication that provides an overview of global happiness trends. Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country for seven years, with other Scandinavian countries also at the top. So where does Canada rank?
Guest: Dr. John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics and Lead Author of the World Happiness Report
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Seg 1: What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens?

Betty and Barney Hill allegedly witnessed a UFO while driving home from Canada on September 19, 1961, experiencing missing time, strange physical evidence, and vivid dreams of being abducted.

Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London and Author of “The Science of Weird Sh*t: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal”

Seg 2: Is Hollywood out of Ideas?

Are there any new and terrific stories to be told in Hollywood Movies? If you check out any of the new trailers that are out, you might notice they are mostly just remakes and sequels.

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

Seg 3: View From Victoria: 

Premier David Eby cried “baloney” when Pierre Poilievre called on him to hold the line on next week’s 23% increase in the carbon tax. But will the NDP change course and help BC deal with high gas prices?

 Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: Will Canada lose its passenger protection laws?

The dispute surrounding Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations has reached the highest legal echelons. Major Canadian carriers like Air Canada and Porter Airlines, alongside global airlines, are now challenging the rules in the Supreme Court of Canada.

Guest: John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer And Academic Program Coordinator At McGill University, Heading Supply And Aviation Management

Seg 5: What is the solution to the ongoing issue of e-waste?

When was the last time you replaced your cell phone or laptop? Now, another question… Did you really need to? When you throw out an old tech device, you contribute to the e-waste that is being created around the world.

Guest: Komal Habib, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo & Paul Hope, Writer for Consumer Reports

Seg 6: Are fish farms harming the humpback whale population?

In the last 20 years, humpback whale activity has noticeably increased in British Columbia waters. This resurgence is attributed to a century-long recovery process following their near eradication by the whaling industry.

Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia

Seg 7: Is the RCMP secretly planning for a Canadian revolt?

The RCMP has produced a confidential report intended for the federal government, raising alarm about the possibility of civil unrest in Canada stemming from economic distress. This report, titled "Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends for Canada," sheds light on several critical issues that could exacerbate social tensions and instability within the country.

Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for The National Post

Seg 8: Why are people under 30 so unhappy?

The World Happiness Report is an annual publication that provides an overview of global happiness trends. Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country for seven years, with other Scandinavian countries also at the top. So where does Canada rank?

Guest: Dr. John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics and Lead Author of the World Happiness Report

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