Full Show: Are you a 'sell out'?, New tech helping to save the whales & Lawyers unhappy about proposed legislation

Seg 1: How did “selling out” become an insult?
The term "sellout" is commonly used in various domains, such as politics, sports, Hollywood, and the arts, to criticize individuals perceived to have compromised their principles for personal gain.
Guest: Dr. Ian Afflerbach, Associate Professor of American Literature at the University of North Georgia
Seg 2: Revisiting old laws that never get taken off the books
Arizona’s conservative Supreme Court revived a near-total ban on abortion on Tuesday by invoking a 160-year-old law from 1864. What other laws exist out there that are outdated.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Doing away with protests at schools
The Premier of the province has announced legislation to protect schools from disruptive protests.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Why fans shouldn't be used during heatwaves
Recent guidance suggests that electric fans are helpful during heatwaves. According to these guides, fans help cool the body in air temperatures up to 40°C due to their promotion of sweat evaporation. But a research group says that may not be the case.
Guest: Dr. Robert Meade, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit at the University of Ottawa
Seg 5: Should we get rid of ‘shift’ work?
Is there a reason we should do away with ‘shift work’? How healthy is it to work long shifts that constantly change?
Guest: Dr. Wen-Jui Han, professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work
Seg 6: How new technology is helping saves the whales
Ocean Wise, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has initiated the deployment of advanced underwater technology in the form of hydrophones to enhance whale detection capabilities in B.C. waters.
Guest: Jessica Scott, Senior Manager of the Ocean Wise Whales Initiative
Seg 7: Why are trial lawyers unhappy with BC’s new legislation? 
BC has introduced legislation for a single regulator for the legal profession. It will lump lawyers together with notaries and paralegals. The Law Society of BC is worried it will stifle independence.
Guest: Michael Elliott, President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.
Seg 8: Why is BC developing new strains of shellfish?
Oyster farming in BC faces challenges from ocean acidification and marine heatwaves, but researchers at Vancouver Island University are working to develop resilient new shellfish strains through a pedigree breeding program to create a fast growing, high surviving oyster environment in the province.
Guest: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics
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Seg 1: How did “selling out” become an insult?

The term "sellout" is commonly used in various domains, such as politics, sports, Hollywood, and the arts, to criticize individuals perceived to have compromised their principles for personal gain.

Guest: Dr. Ian Afflerbach, Associate Professor of American Literature at the University of North Georgia

Seg 2: Revisiting old laws that never get taken off the books

Arizona’s conservative Supreme Court revived a near-total ban on abortion on Tuesday by invoking a 160-year-old law from 1864. What other laws exist out there that are outdated.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Doing away with protests at schools

The Premier of the province has announced legislation to protect schools from disruptive protests.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: Why fans shouldn't be used during heatwaves

Recent guidance suggests that electric fans are helpful during heatwaves. According to these guides, fans help cool the body in air temperatures up to 40°C due to their promotion of sweat evaporation. But a research group says that may not be the case.

Guest: Dr. Robert Meade, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit at the University of Ottawa

Seg 5: Should we get rid of ‘shift’ work?

Is there a reason we should do away with ‘shift work’? How healthy is it to work long shifts that constantly change?

Guest: Dr. Wen-Jui Han, professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work

Seg 6: How new technology is helping saves the whales

Ocean Wise, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has initiated the deployment of advanced underwater technology in the form of hydrophones to enhance whale detection capabilities in B.C. waters.

Guest: Jessica Scott, Senior Manager of the Ocean Wise Whales Initiative

Seg 7: Why are trial lawyers unhappy with BC’s new legislation? 

BC has introduced legislation for a single regulator for the legal profession. It will lump lawyers together with notaries and paralegals. The Law Society of BC is worried it will stifle independence.

Guest: Michael Elliott, President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.

Seg 8: Why is BC developing new strains of shellfish?

Oyster farming in BC faces challenges from ocean acidification and marine heatwaves, but researchers at Vancouver Island University are working to develop resilient new shellfish strains through a pedigree breeding program to create a fast growing, high surviving oyster environment in the province.

Guest: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics

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