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Full Show: Can money actually buy happiness, Are companies 'greenwashing' you? & What went wrong with the ArriveCAN app?

Mornings with Simi

English - February 13, 2024 17:10 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Seg 1: The most watched Superbowl
The Lunar Landing saw 650 Million people watching world wide with an estimated 120-150 million Americans watching. Superbowl numbers came in around 123 million.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 2: View From Victoria: 
The BC Government is going to start financing and building housing at below market prices for folks who can’t afford it. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 3: Can money actually buy you happiness?
We’ve all heard the old adage that Money doesn’t buy happiness. But wouldn’t you like to try? Well it turns out that old wisdom may be wrong.
Guest: Kostadin Kushlev, Assistant professor at Georgetown University, Department of Psychology
Seg 4: How to navigate the CRA’s new home office requirements
If you’re one of the millions of Canadians who worked from home during 2023, you’ll need to take some extra time this tax filing season to claim a deduction for your home-office expenses and avoid getting audited.
Guest: Jamie Golombek, Managing Director of Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Private Wealth
Seg 5: Are the claims against Lululemon’s ‘greenwashing’ justified?
Stand.earth has accused Lululemon of "greenwashing," alleging that the company creates a false image of environmental responsibility while profiting from rising emissions.
Guest: Lynda Grose, Professor of Fashion Design and Critical Studies at California’s College of the Arts
Seg 6: What went wrong with the ArriveCan app?
A new report discusses ongoing investigations by CBSA and RCMP into allegations related to ArriveCan, such as inflated resumes and cozy ties between public servants and private consultants.
Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor-General of Canada
Seg 7: What ignited the FBI’s anti-terror raids of 2020?
In autumn 2020, a series of FBI raids unfolded across three states, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals and sending shockwaves through the nation.
Guest: Jessica Garrison, Host of the Podcast “Chameleon”
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Seg 1: The most watched Superbowl

The Lunar Landing saw 650 Million people watching world wide with an estimated 120-150 million Americans watching. Superbowl numbers came in around 123 million.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 2: View From Victoria: 

The BC Government is going to start financing and building housing at below market prices for folks who can’t afford it. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 3: Can money actually buy you happiness?

We’ve all heard the old adage that Money doesn’t buy happiness. But wouldn’t you like to try? Well it turns out that old wisdom may be wrong.

Guest: Kostadin Kushlev, Assistant professor at Georgetown University, Department of Psychology

Seg 4: How to navigate the CRA’s new home office requirements

If you’re one of the millions of Canadians who worked from home during 2023, you’ll need to take some extra time this tax filing season to claim a deduction for your home-office expenses and avoid getting audited.

Guest: Jamie Golombek, Managing Director of Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Private Wealth

Seg 5: Are the claims against Lululemon’s ‘greenwashing’ justified?

Stand.earth has accused Lululemon of "greenwashing," alleging that the company creates a false image of environmental responsibility while profiting from rising emissions.

Guest: Lynda Grose, Professor of Fashion Design and Critical Studies at California’s College of the Arts

Seg 6: What went wrong with the ArriveCan app?

A new report discusses ongoing investigations by CBSA and RCMP into allegations related to ArriveCan, such as inflated resumes and cozy ties between public servants and private consultants.

Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor-General of Canada

Seg 7: What ignited the FBI’s anti-terror raids of 2020?

In autumn 2020, a series of FBI raids unfolded across three states, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals and sending shockwaves through the nation.

Guest: Jessica Garrison, Host of the Podcast “Chameleon”

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