Full Show: Shaping the universe with sound, More complex medical issues in hospitals & Heating your home with sewage

Seg 1: How has sound shaped the universe? Our guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself. Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises” Seg 2: Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University In a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Encouraging Economics for BC NDP There is some encouraging economic news for the New Democrats as the BC Construction outlook is surprisingly robust, says a news release from ICBA. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Why drinking bottled water is more dangerous than we thought Researchers conducted a study revealing the presence of significantly higher amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water than previously estimated. Guest: Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Leading Researcher in Freshwater Plastic Pollution and Director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend College Seg 5: Turning office space into homes? In Calgary, there is a development incentive to turn unused office space into residential apartments, which is a unique venture in North America. Guest: Walsh Mannas, Principal at Avison Young Seg 6: Why are medical issues getting more complex? Patients admitted to hospitals in BC were notably older and more likely to be 75 years or older. This demographic shift signifies a growing elderly population requiring more comprehensive healthcare. Guest: Dr. John Staples, Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia Seg 7: How bad will BC’s transit strike get? Formal negotiations to renew or revise the terms of the contract did not start until October 2023. Numerous pressing concerns remained unaddressed. Guest: Liam O’Neill, Servicing Representative of CUPE 4500 Seg 8: Why does False Creek use sewage as a heat source? Utilizing sewage wastewater for heating purposes is an innovative approach that False Creek in Vancouver embraced. Guest: Derek Pope, Manager of Neighbourhood Energy for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices