Full Show: Is ADHD an advantage, Ending the decriminalization project in BC & Green buildings in Vancouver

Seg 1: Is ADHD an evolutionary advantage?
ADHD is a condition where people often act impulsively, are disorganized, and have trouble focusing. Traditionally seen as negative, these traits are now being looked at from an evolutionary perspective.
Guest: Dr. David Barack, Neuroscientist and Philosopher at the University of Pennsylvania and Lead Author of the Study
Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Reclining on airlines could soon be coming to an end
Are you the type of person who gets on an airplane and immediately wants to recline the seat and relax? Well you may not have the option for too much longer.
Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Getting away from the Legislature
The legislature returns for a quick and final sitting before the government moves to an election footing and yesterday was a prime example of why governments can’t wait to get away from the place.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: How many guns does 42 Million dollars buy you?
The Canadian Government has invested $42 million dollars in their gun-buy-back program but apparently no guns have actually been bought back. So where is the money going and even IF guns were bought back, will it curb gun crime in any way?
Guest: Tracey Wilson, Vice President of Communication for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights
Seg 5: Is the city playing its part in supporting restaurants during the playoffs?
Vancouver Canucks fans flocked to local pubs and restaurants for game #1 of the Canucks playoff run and those establishments are hoping the winning for the Hockey team means winning for their businesses.
Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of B.C.'s Alliance of Beverage Licensees
Seg 6: How will Vancouver’s new bylaw reshape local buildings?
Vancouver has introduced a groundbreaking bylaw aimed at reducing building emissions, becoming the first Canadian jurisdiction to do so.
Guest: Sean Pander, Manager of Green and Resilient Buildings
Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report:
It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup!
Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News
Seg 8: Should BC continue its decriminalization pilot?
The decriminalization initiative in BC faced significant resistance during a recent question period in the B.C. legislature.
Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of BC United
Seg 9: Why do we forget everyday information?
Forgetting is a natural function of memory, allowing us to prioritize new information by filtering out less pertinent details.
Guest: Dr. Alex Easton, Professor of Psychology at Durham University
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Seg 1: Is ADHD an evolutionary advantage?

ADHD is a condition where people often act impulsively, are disorganized, and have trouble focusing. Traditionally seen as negative, these traits are now being looked at from an evolutionary perspective.

Guest: Dr. David Barack, Neuroscientist and Philosopher at the University of Pennsylvania and Lead Author of the Study

Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Reclining on airlines could soon be coming to an end

Are you the type of person who gets on an airplane and immediately wants to recline the seat and relax? Well you may not have the option for too much longer.

Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Getting away from the Legislature

The legislature returns for a quick and final sitting before the government moves to an election footing and yesterday was a prime example of why governments can’t wait to get away from the place.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: How many guns does 42 Million dollars buy you?

The Canadian Government has invested $42 million dollars in their gun-buy-back program but apparently no guns have actually been bought back. So where is the money going and even IF guns were bought back, will it curb gun crime in any way?

Guest: Tracey Wilson, Vice President of Communication for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights

Seg 5: Is the city playing its part in supporting restaurants during the playoffs?

Vancouver Canucks fans flocked to local pubs and restaurants for game #1 of the Canucks playoff run and those establishments are hoping the winning for the Hockey team means winning for their businesses.

Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of B.C.'s Alliance of Beverage Licensees

Seg 6: How will Vancouver’s new bylaw reshape local buildings?

Vancouver has introduced a groundbreaking bylaw aimed at reducing building emissions, becoming the first Canadian jurisdiction to do so.

Guest: Sean Pander, Manager of Green and Resilient Buildings

Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report:

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup!

Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News

Seg 8: Should BC continue its decriminalization pilot?

The decriminalization initiative in BC faced significant resistance during a recent question period in the B.C. legislature.

Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of BC United

Seg 9: Why do we forget everyday information?

Forgetting is a natural function of memory, allowing us to prioritize new information by filtering out less pertinent details.

Guest: Dr. Alex Easton, Professor of Psychology at Durham University

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