Full Show: Writing a love song with AI, The need to improve animal welfare in BC & Is there a dark side to the shrimp you're eating

Seg 1: Can A.I. compose a love song? In the early summer days in New England, Grigori lies to his fiancé, claiming to go to the office each morning while secretly pursuing a passion for composing music. Guest: Grigori Guitchounts, Neuroscientist, AI Researcher, and Writer Seg 2: View From Victoria: NDP gives some relief for Short Term Rental tax Parksville and other communities are getting an exemption from the new Short Term Rental tax. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: How damaging are sports betting ads? Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital, has released a comprehensive document titled "Gambling Policy Framework," advocating for national regulations to curb gambling advertising and promotion. Guest: Dr. Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus of Sports and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Seg 4: What do kids want for Easter? Parents always strive to create magical holiday experiences for their children, and Easter is no exception. However, the pressure to buy the latest tech gadgets or trendy toys is increasing. Guest: Julia Cho, Director of Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier Seg 5: Should BC improve its standard of care for farm animals? In 2023, the BC SPCA collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to assess and enhance the welfare framework for farmed animals in British Columbia. Guest: Marcie Moriarty, Chief Protection and Outreach Services with the BC SPCA Seg 6: The dark side of the global shrimp trade A 45-year-old American, hired as general manager at a large seafood processing plant in India, became alarmed by the plant's operations now being accused of violating labor laws and food regulations.  Guest: Joshua Farinella, Former General Manager of Choice Canning Seg 7: Did the cargo company in the Baltimore bridge crash know the ship was unsafe? In the aftermath of a cargo ship accident that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, it was revealed that the company chartering the ship, Maersk Line Limited, had been previously sanctioned for violating whistleblower protection laws. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices