EPISODE · Jun 14, 2024 · 58 MIN
Full Show: Slowing down time, Coercive control laws in Canada & Restricting phone access for students
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
Seg 1: Can you make time slow down? A team of neuroscientists have found that impactful images can distort time perception, making moments seem longer. The brain may elongate time to absorb more details in significant events. Guest: Dr. Martin Wiener, Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at George Mason University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier Eby’s bizarre list of grievances David Eby is picking a bizarre fight with Ottawa over equalization payments with the premier of Newfoundland. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 14, 2024 Donald Trump summons the GOP in DC as a test of unity and loyalty. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Are there negative consequences for restricting phones in schools? Restrictions on cell phones are now coming to Vancouver schools. UNESCO released a report in 2023 addressing technology challenges in education, emphasizing corporate responsibility and enhanced literacy curricula. Guest: Dr. Lana Parker, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Windsor Seg 5: How does Canada plan on putting an end to coercive control? Members of Parliament have unanimously voted to criminalize coercive control, a pattern of behaviour contributing to domestic abuse. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families, Children and Social Development Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps for Jun 14, 2024 The team is off to New England to play tomorrow after a week off getting recharged and reset, now they’re ready to go for a busy part of the schedule. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Why cocaine trafficking is threatening critical bird habitats Researchers from US universities examined how enforcement policies influence cocaine traffickers and their effect on Central American forest habitats for birds. Guest: Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Seg 1: Can you make time slow down? A team of neuroscientists have found that impactful images can distort time perception, making moments seem longer. The brain may elongate time to absorb more details in significant events. Guest: Dr. Martin Wiener, Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at George Mason University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier Eby’s bizarre list of grievances David Eby is picking a bizarre fight with Ottawa over equalization payments with the premier of Newfoundland. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 14, 2024 Donald Trump summons the GOP in DC as a test of unity and loyalty. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Are there negative consequences for restricting phones in schools? Restrictions on cell phones are now coming to Vancouver schools. UNESCO released a report in 2023 addressing technology challenges in education, emphasizing corporate responsibility and enhanced literacy curricula. Guest: Dr. Lana Parker, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Windsor Seg 5: How does Canada plan on putting an end to coercive control? Members of Parliament have unanimously voted to criminalize coercive control, a pattern of behaviour contributing to domestic abuse. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families, Children and Social Development Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps for Jun 14, 2024 The team is off to New England to play tomorrow after a week off getting recharged and reset, now they’re ready to go for a busy part of the schedule. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Why cocaine trafficking is threatening critical bird habitats Researchers from US universities examined how enforcement policies influence cocaine traffickers and their effect on Central American forest habitats for birds. Guest: Dr. Amanda Rodewald, Garvin Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University and Senior Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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