Full Show: Improving Indigenous affairs, Shaping drug policy & Gig work exploding in Canada

Seg 1: What is consciousness? Science has increased the length and quality of our lives, and the technology commonplace in the modern world would have seemed like magic to our ancestors. Guest: Dr. Philip Goff, Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and Author of “Why? The Purpose of the Universe” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Is there a new James Bond? There is speculation that there has been a new James Bond named. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: A new report is showing the devastating results of safe supply, safe consumption sites and overdose prevention. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Can Ottawa improve the state of Indigenous affairs? The federal auditor-general, Karen Hogan, has drawn attention to the longstanding challenges facing Indigenous Peoples, pointing out a distressing pattern of failure in federal programs to support them. Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada Seg 5: ‘Gig work’ has exploded in Canada Have you ever done gig work? If so, you’re not alone! Turns out a whole lot of us have been doing it. Guest: Professor Thomas Sasso, Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph Seg 6: How opium shaped Canada's drug policies Two reports by British Columbia's auditor general reveal significant shortcomings in two vital initiatives: supervised consumption services and the prescribed safer-supply program. Guest: Dr. Dan Malleck, Medical Historian Who Specializes in Drug and Alcohol Regulation Policy and Author of “When Good Drugs Go Bad: Opium, Medicine, and the Origins of Canada’s Drug Laws” Seg 7: What does FIFA demand from its host cities? The City of Toronto's preparations for hosting the 2026 World Cup involve many commitments and obligations outlined in detailed agreements with FIFA, the global soccer governing body. These agreements, previously kept confidential but obtained through a freedom of information request, illuminate the extent of the contract. Guest: Ben Spurr, Reporter at the Toronto Star Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices