Full Show: Dinosaurs of today, Are bananas going extinct? & Is BC's transit system broken?

Seg 1: Do dinosaurs still exist? Around 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth, leading to one of the most devastating extinction events in the planet’s history. Guest: Dr. Hans Sues, Senior Research Geologist and Curator of Fossil Vertebrates in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Good News Bad News cycle The BC Conservatives are doing the back and forth between good news and bad news. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: What can we expect from the 2024 Democratic Convention? Vice President Kamala Harris has gained significant voter enthusiasm as she heads into the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, which runs from Monday through Thursday. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Can we save bananas from going extinct? Did you know the bananas we eat today aren’t the same as the ones people enjoyed a few generations ago? These days, most of us eat Cavendish bananas, but up until the 1950s, the go-to banana was the Gros Michel. Guest: Dr. Li-Jun Ma, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMass Amherst Seg 5: Is BC’s transit system broken? The recent revelation that the cost of the Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain extension has increased by 50% highlights a broader trend of cost overruns in large infrastructure projects across Canada. A new analysis warns that Canada’s major cities are facing significant financial challenges in maintaining their public transit systems. Guest: David Cooper, Principal at Leading Mobility Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Aug 19, 2024 It was a 20-11 loss to Winnipeg that extended the Lions losing streak to four games. Nathan Rourke owned his mistakes in the loss and apologized to fans/teammates. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 7: Should BC be allowed to keep seized gang money? The B.C. government has initiated a legal action through a civil forfeiture lawsuit aimed at seizing more than $150,000 from a group of individuals alleged to be drug traffickers operating in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Seg 8: How should you prepare your garden for fall? As the temperature starts to cool, what is the best way to keep your garden looking great and prepare it for the winter? Guest: Brian Minter, Minter Country Garden Store in Chilliwack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices