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Where do kids belong?Should babies be welcome in bars? Is childhood content for social media? When can kids legally be left home alone?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks with Vancouver Magazine Editor-in-Chief Stacey McLachlan about parental isolation, why social spaces that welcome children are important for parents' well-being, and how bringing babies to bars could help parents reclaim their social lives. Plus, Mom Uncharted creator and TIME100 Creators honouree Sarah Adams discusses the dangers of turning childhood into content, the difference between sharing and exploitation, and whether an entire generation of children will grow up resenting their parents for "sharenting" their childhoods. And finallly, Acumen Law's Kyla Lee explains what B.C. law actually says about leaving children unsupervised, whether age and duration matter, and what consequences parents could face for leaving their kids home alone.Recorded: November 3, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Naomi Klein joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to discuss End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World, her new book co-written with Astra Taylor. Klein explains "End Times Fascism" and the unlikely alliance of religious fundamentalists, tech billionaires, and ethno-nationalists amidst humanity's enduring obsession with the end of the world. Why are some of the world's wealthiest people preparing for global catastrophe instead of trying to prevent it? Plus, how can we resist despair when the future looks increasingly bleak?Recorded: October 26, 2026

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and 2026 Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam unpack the aftermath of British Columbia's 2026 provincial election.RECORDED: October 26, 2026

Former Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to reflect on her tumultuous two years in B.C. politics. Boultbee candidly discusses her journey from BC Conservative to independent to New Democrat, her clashes with John Rustad, sexism at the B.C. Legislature, her treatment by the media, and whether the personal cost of politics was worth it. Plus, why is she now backing the very Premier and government that she campaigned to defeat just two years ago?Recorded: October 19, 2026

Conservative MP Aaron Gunn joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to discuss B.C.’s provincial election and the political movement he helped revive. Gunn makes the case that the BC Conservatives are ready to govern, addresses whether they’re still the party he helped build, and reflects on his decision not to pursue the provincial leadership. Plus, what could the BC Conservative experiment mean for Pierre Poilievre and the future of conservatism in Canada?Recorded: October 9, 2026

Rick “The Temp” unmasked: MuchMusic, addiction, and regretCanadian media icon Rick “The Temp” Campanelli joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir for a candid conversation about MuchMusic, fame, addiction, regret and the secrets behind his wholesome public image. He also shares stories about interviewing Donald Trump and Sarah McLachlan. Rick’s bestselling memoir, TEMPTED: My Story, is available now at bookstores everywhere.Recorded: October 3, 2026

Are fertility clinics overselling women on egg freezing? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks investigative journalist Lori Culbert. Plus, The Tyee’s Jen St. Denis discusses the impact of overlapping municipal and provincial elections in B.C.Recorded: September 28, 2026

How did British Columbia’s Official Opposition go from the brink of government to political chaos? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA A’aliya Warbus, the former BC Conservative House Leader, to unpack the collapse of Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership. Plus, Warbus discusses her approach to Reconciliation, her position on repealing B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and what should replace it. Finally, after witnessing an ugly and cynical side of provincial politics, what gives her hope — and why is she still here?*** At the time of this interview, Warbus was a member of CentreBC; she returned to the BC Conservative caucus the following day. Recorded: September 21, 2026

Are Canadians bad at patriotism?Is B.C. Premier David Eby’s new U.S. border sign patriotic… or just cringe? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks with political commentator and YouTuber J.J. McCullough about performative Canadian patriotism amid the trade war with the U.S. Plus, are B.C. cities and towns actually getting louder or are we just getting whinier? Pollster Mario Canseco (Research Co.) and comedian Dino Archie unpack what’s driving British Columbians crazy about noise. Finally, why does AI-generated food look so gross? Comedian Alannah Brittany discusses the rise of AI-generated restaurant ads, menus and “food slop” — and why consumers hate them.Recorded: September 14, 2026

Can you trust Loblaw when you “Buy Canadian”?  Can Canadians trust grocery-store labels when they’re trying to “Buy Canadian”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir discusses Loblaw’s country-of-origin labelling controversy and “maplewashing” with Finch Media principal Kylie McMullan. Plus, the kids are back in school! As AI becomes an increasingly powerful tool for students, how should parents set boundaries — and could kids become too dependent on it? Broadcaster Charis Hogg talks parenting in the age of artificial intelligence. Finally, criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) and Now You Know BC host BC Bob Kronbauer debate whether Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses — a.k.a. “pervert glasses” — have ruined sunglasses for everyone.Recorded: September 7, 2026