Full Show: Using magic to understand animals, A letter to the Feds & Celebrating indigenous cooking

Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: How magic can help us understand animal minds

At Cambridge University’s Comparative Cognition Lab, researchers are pioneering the use of magic tricks as a method to study animal cognition.

Guest: Dr. Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge

Seg 2: View From Victoria: Letter to the Feds

The letter Premier Eby sent to Trudeau has six specific demands for priority funding from Ottawa, so BC can be treated more fairly.

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 7, 2024

Trump outraised Biden for the second month in a row and now Biden's cash advantage could be at risk.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Seg 4: Will new tips help the RCMP discover more victims of Gary Allen Srery?

The RCMP in Alberta has been inundated with over 50 tips concerning serial killer Gary Allen Srery, suggesting potential links to additional victims in British Columbia and even in the United States.

Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant in charge of the Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit

Seg 5: Kickin’ It with the Whitecaps for Jun 7, 2024

The team is traveling to Portland for a rivalry game tomorrow night.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps Head Coach

Seg 6: Celebrating Indigenous cooking traditions

BC-produced food docuseries “Moosemeat & Marmalade” is currently in its seventh and final season on APTN. The farewell season is not just about food; it's about the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture.

Guest: Art Napoleon, Former Chief of the Saulteau First Nation and Host and Co-Producer of APTN's Moosemeat & Marmalade

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