On Friday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

What kind of research on Type 1 and 2 diabetes is being done here at Children’s Hospital?  Dr. Bruce Verchere, head of the Diabetes Research Program at Children’s Hospital joins us.

Anne Janowicz, mother of John Janowicz share with us John’s story and how Children’s Hospital is helping.

Dr. Neil Pollock of the Pollock Clinics gives us the pros and cons of circumcision.

Jennifer Schneider, mother of Hanna, a two-year-old cardiac patient, tells us how Children’s Hospital is helping.

What are the ethics of refusing medical care for children or refusing to get vaccines – where is the line drawn?  Do children’s rights outweigh everything else?  Dr. Margaret Somerville, founding Director of McGill Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law explains.

Dr. Steve Miller, with neurology research at Children’s Hospital tells us about what the neonatal neurology research group is doing to better understand brain development and injury in newborns.

Kerry Harding, mother of Kailen a 2 1/2-year-old cardiac, neonatal and neurology patient, shares how Children’s Hospital is helping.

Rosella Jefferson, and ICU nurse with Children’s Hospital explains the role of nurses at Children’s Hospital.

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On Thursday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

Should the police re-open its investigation into the death of Robert Dziekanski?  Zygmunt Riddle, member of the Polish community and a member of the Policing Committee of the BC Civil Liberties Assocation joins us.  We then take your calls.

Ron Broda, President of BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils comments on whether or not teachers should undergo regular criminal record checks.

Raj Chouhan, NDP MLA for Burnaby Edmonds is with us and says the move by the Provincial Government to ask Metro Vancouver’s mayors to come up with a location for the new pre-trial facility is a politicial stunt.  If not Burnaby, then where should the jail go?

We hear how one man’s obsession with runaway sneakers and rubber ducks revolutionized ocean sciences. Curtis Ebbesmeyer, oceanographer and author of “Flotsametrics and the Floating World” joins us.

Uncomfortable Question of the Day – the last name debate, should you change your name if you get married?  Why do women traditionally change their name but not men?  Do you regret changing your name?  We want to hear from you.

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On Wednesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

If the Remand Centre proposed for Burnaby goes by the wayside, then where should it go?  BC’s Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety, John Van Dongen joins us then we take your calls on the open line.

Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson says he’s planning legislation to limit the “two-for-one” credit often given to convicted criminals for time spent in pre-trial custody.  Good move?  Bad move?  What would this mean for the justice system?

Late night talk show host, David Letterman tied the knot with his girlfriend and mother of his child after 23 years of dating.  What’s the point of marriage?  Why get married?  We take your calls.

Sherry Torkos, pharmacist and author of “The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine” joins us to focus on women’s health (menopause, low libido, nutrition, etc.).

Parental alienation – what is it and what happens during a custody dispute?  What about the children who are left in the middle?  Georgialee Lang, a family law lawyer, shares his insight.

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On Tuesday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

We get reaction from Greg Lyle, Managing Director with Innovative Research Group on the latest Ipsos Reid poll showing the BC Liberals with an 11 point lead over the NDP.

Former Vancouver City Manager, Judy Rogers got a package worth $572,000 to leave.  Former Vancouver Chief Financial Officer, Estelle Lo got a package worth $450,000 in compensation after leaving.  What is fair compensation and how does this jive with what is available in the private sector?  Don Prior, Managing Partner with Caldwell Partners International explains.

We follow-up on the Fox News brouhaha.  What is our miltary’s roles REALLY like in Afghanistan?  Sunil Ram, and international defense and security analyst shares his insight.

Dog People vs Cat People – which one are you and why?  Do you really have to pick a side?  Dr. Stanley Coren, psychologist and author of many books about dogs and Michael O’Sullivan, President of the Humane Society of Canada (and a cat person) join us.

We learn about the secret world of germ warfare with Bob Coen, former war correspondent and Director of the documentary “Anthrax War”.

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On Monday’s “Christy Clark Show”…

CKNW Reporter Marcella Bernardo gives us the latest on the public inquiry into the taser related death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski.

We take your phone calls – what do you think about taser use?  How about this public inquiry?

Vancouver is considering purchasing $2.5 million in street cameras for Olympic surveillance.  What are the privacy issues with this?  What is they remain after the Games?  Should you give up your cell phone or camera to the police if you are on scene at a crime?  David Loukidelis, BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner joins us.

Burnaby’s Mayor, Derek Corrigan discusses why his City Council is considering rezoning land to block the proposed new jail.

From the new super cheap, super small Nano car to the talks between Chrysler and the CAW as the laon deadline looms, to deals to be had if you’re in the market to buy a car – Zack Spencer, host of “Driving with Zack Spencer” shares his insights.

Open line – A Fox News host is apologizing to Canadians in the face of widespread outrage over comments he and his guests made on a late-night talk show (see video below).  The Canadian Government demanded – and got an apology.  Should we have dignified this with a response in the first place?  Does this reflect the lack of understanding / knowledge some Americans have about Canada?

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