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Full Show: The rumour clinics of misinformation, Selina Robinson departs the NDP & Pet Week Kicks off on MWS

Mornings with Simi

English - March 08, 2024 17:17 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Seg 1: How 'Rumor Clinics' fought misinformation in WWII
During World War II, North America faced external adversaries in the Axis powers and a formidable domestic challenge – the spread of rumours that threatened to undermine morale, sow distrust, and foster division among its citizens.
Guest: Greg Daugherty, Frequent Contributor to Smithsonian Magazine and Author of “You Can Write for Magazines”
Seg 2: View From Victoria: Push back over Robinson departure
The Premier held a lengthy old-fashioned scrum and answered questions about the departure of Selina Robinson and pushed back in a few ways.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in:
A protest movement in Georgia, a swing state won by Biden in 2020, is pressuring him over his support for Israel. Following a similar effort in Michigan, the Listen to Georgia Coalition launched the Leave It Blank campaign, urging voters to submit blank ballots.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
Seg 4: How is BC protecting small businesses?
The province of British Columbia has recently revamped its Securing Small Business Rebate Program in response to concerns raised by the business community. 
Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation
Seg 5: Pet Week: Is there a proper way to train your dog?
Is there a right way to train your dog? With countless YouTube video’, books and resources about dog training, how do you know your dog is getting the proper training? What are some tips and tricks to getting your dog trained up?
Guest: Brad Pattison, Pet Behaviourist and trainer at Hustle Up Dog Training
Seg 6: Kickin’ it with the Caps: 
The Caps leave tomorrow for San Jose where they play their first away game of the season.
Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps
Seg 7: Selina Robinson speaks about her departure from the NDP
Guest: Selina Robinson, Former Post-Secondary Education Minister of BC and Independent MLA representing Coquitlam-Maillardville
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Seg 1: How 'Rumor Clinics' fought misinformation in WWII

During World War II, North America faced external adversaries in the Axis powers and a formidable domestic challenge – the spread of rumours that threatened to undermine morale, sow distrust, and foster division among its citizens.

Guest: Greg Daugherty, Frequent Contributor to Smithsonian Magazine and Author of “You Can Write for Magazines”

Seg 2: View From Victoria: Push back over Robinson departure

The Premier held a lengthy old-fashioned scrum and answered questions about the departure of Selina Robinson and pushed back in a few ways.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in:

A protest movement in Georgia, a swing state won by Biden in 2020, is pressuring him over his support for Israel. Following a similar effort in Michigan, the Listen to Georgia Coalition launched the Leave It Blank campaign, urging voters to submit blank ballots.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 4: How is BC protecting small businesses?

The province of British Columbia has recently revamped its Securing Small Business Rebate Program in response to concerns raised by the business community. 

Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation

Seg 5: Pet Week: Is there a proper way to train your dog?

Is there a right way to train your dog? With countless YouTube video’, books and resources about dog training, how do you know your dog is getting the proper training? What are some tips and tricks to getting your dog trained up?

Guest: Brad Pattison, Pet Behaviourist and trainer at Hustle Up Dog Training

Seg 6: Kickin’ it with the Caps: 

The Caps leave tomorrow for San Jose where they play their first away game of the season.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

Seg 7: Selina Robinson speaks about her departure from the NDP

Guest: Selina Robinson, Former Post-Secondary Education Minister of BC and Independent MLA representing Coquitlam-Maillardville

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