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Full Show: Exploiting children through video games, Axing short-term rentals in Kelowna & Federal dental coverage leaving Canadians out
Mornings with Simi
English - January 18, 2024 17:09 - 57 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBusiness News News Society & Culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Seg 1: Are video games exploiting our children?
Roblox introduced an in-game currency called Robux, allowing players to trade real-world money for virtual accessories and powers for their avatars but the game has faced debates about whether it teaches valuable skills or exploits Children to support a $30 billion company.
Guest: Vass Bednar, executive Director of public Policy in digital society at McMaster University.
Seg 2: View From Victoria:
It is pretty clear why the province and the city of Surrey are still arguing about policing budget numbers. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 3: Why you should reveal your deep dark secrets
Is there a benefit to revealing to friends and family your deepest, darkest secrets?
Guest: Amit Kumar, professor of marketing and psychology
Seg 4: Could short term rentals be a thing of the past in Kelowna?
Kelowna city council has voted to eliminate most short-term rentals, including those on Airbnb.
Guest: Tom Dyas, Mayor of Kelowna
Seg 5: Not all Canadians will be covered under Federal Dental plan
A new report indicates that millions of Canadians will be excluded from the federal government's new dental program because of high income earned in the family.
Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Center for Policy Alternatives
Seg 6: Businesses are worried about the repayment of CEBA loans
In a recent Bank of Canada survey, small businesses and consumers remain skeptical of the economy and still face financial challenges post pandemic.
Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP
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Seg 1: Are video games exploiting our children?
Roblox introduced an in-game currency called Robux, allowing players to trade real-world money for virtual accessories and powers for their avatars but the game has faced debates about whether it teaches valuable skills or exploits Children to support a $30 billion company.
Guest: Vass Bednar, executive Director of public Policy in digital society at McMaster University.
Seg 2: View From Victoria:
It is pretty clear why the province and the city of Surrey are still arguing about policing budget numbers. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 3: Why you should reveal your deep dark secrets
Is there a benefit to revealing to friends and family your deepest, darkest secrets?
Guest: Amit Kumar, professor of marketing and psychology
Seg 4: Could short term rentals be a thing of the past in Kelowna?
Kelowna city council has voted to eliminate most short-term rentals, including those on Airbnb.
Guest: Tom Dyas, Mayor of Kelowna
Seg 5: Not all Canadians will be covered under Federal Dental plan
A new report indicates that millions of Canadians will be excluded from the federal government's new dental program because of high income earned in the family.
Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Center for Policy Alternatives
Seg 6: Businesses are worried about the repayment of CEBA loans
In a recent Bank of Canada survey, small businesses and consumers remain skeptical of the economy and still face financial challenges post pandemic.
Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices