Full Show: Exploring your mental dictionary, Resources on the 'black battalion' & Challenging public drug use

Seg 1: Despite its shared foundation with others who speak the same language, each individual's mental dictionary is intricately shaped by their unique life experiences, education, and cultural influences. Guest: Dr. Nichol Castro, Associate Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University of Buffalo Seg 2: View From Victoria: Nobody likes to point to Oregon as the model for decriminalization of drugs. It was a well intentioned effort to steer users into treatment but ended up being a total failure. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Studies show an unexpected connection between thunderstorms and respiratory issues, particularly asthma. The increasing frequency of severe weather events and the challenge this poses to public health systems in treating respiratory illnesses. Guest: Dr. Chris Worsham, Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Harvard University and Co-Author of “Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health” Seg 4: Serena noticed a significant gap in resources for younger students when she put together a Remembrance Day bulletin board a few years ago: there were few books addressing the contributions of Black Canadian soldiers during World War I. Guest: Serena Virk, Teacher at Sawmill Valley Public School and Author of "We Remember the Black Battalion" Seg 5: It was a 24-13 Western Final loss in Winnipeg for the Lions. The Offence struggled to get in rhythm most of the day. Now looking ahead to the offseason, when does the building for 2024 start? It’ll be a big season next year with another chance to take the next step with Vancouver hosting the Grey Cup. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 6: The Harm Reduction Nurses Association has initiated a legal challenge against the province and attorney general in the B.C. Supreme Court, questioning the constitutionality of the recently enacted Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act. Guest: Corey Ranger, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association Seg 7: While many war memorials focused on honouring individual combatants, a significant group received limited recognition: the millions of conscripted animals, particularly pigeons, who served alongside soldiers. Guest: Dr. Frank Blazich, Museum Curator of Political and Military History at The Smithsonian Institution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices