
This is VANCOLOUR
This is Vancouver’s bona fide culture and politics podcast. Hosted by Mo Amir, parse through the relevant issues with the city’s most colourful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOUR
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2025 • 3min
Poilievre has only himself to blame
Is Pierre Poilievre blowing the federal election for the Conservative Party of Canada? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir explains how dramatic swings in the polls may be explained by Poilievre's unserious personality.Recorded: March 24, 2025

Mar 21, 2025 • 7min
What can Premier Eby actually do to boost B.C.'s economy? (Bridgitte Anderson)
What can B.C. Premier David Eby and the provincial government actually do to boost British Columbia's economy? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Bridgitte Anderson to explain the opportunities and limitations that the province faces.Recorded: March 17, 2025

Mar 21, 2025 • 9min
What was so hurtful about Dallas Brodie's residential school comments? (Wade Grant)
Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie was recently expelled from the Conservative Party of BC for her comments about residential school survivors. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Wade Grant of the Musqueam First Nation to explain what exactly was so hurtful about Brodie's comments and how such comments contribute to misinformation about Canada's history of residential schools.Recorded: March 17, 2025

Mar 21, 2025 • 7min
Are Canadians taking the "low road" against Americans? (Dino Archie)
The Low Road Report: Are Canadians taking the "low road" when they boo The Star Spangled Banner and boycott American booze? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Vancouver-based comedian (and American) Dino Archie about how Canada's vocal responses to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats looks like from the outside.Recorded: March 17, 2025

Mar 15, 2025 • 7min
Is 40 the new 30? (Katie-Ellen Humphries)
Are your 40s the new 30s? Not really, according to comedian Katie-Ellen Humphries who has life advice for the freshly-forty, like This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir.Recorded: March 10, 2025

Mar 14, 2025 • 8min
What should you do with your money in these uncertain times? (Mark Ting)
It's hot tips for the apocalypse! With everything that's happening in the world, how should you think about your money? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks financial columnist Mark Ting (Foundation Wealth) for personal finance advice in the world of Trump, tariffs, and impending doom!Recorded: March 10, 2025

Mar 14, 2025 • 8min
Marital advice from JACK FM's Christy and Fraser!
How do you cultivate a happy marriage? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks lovebirds - and 96.9 JACK FM radio co-hosts - Christy and Fraser for their secrets to achieving relationship success! Recorded: March 10, 2025

Mar 12, 2025 • 57min
BONUS: BC Political Panel with Angelo Isidorou and Kareem Allam
BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, Kareem Allam, and Angelo Isidorou unpack the 2025 B.C. Budget and the recent infighting within the Conservative Party of BC caucus.Kareem Allam is a Founding Partner of Richardson Strategy Group. He was the Campaign Manager for BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) leader Kevin Falcon's successful BC Liberal leadership campaign.Angelo Isidorou is the Executive Director for the Conservative Party of British Columbia.RECORDED: March 10, 2025

Mar 8, 2025 • 8min
Is pet care getting worse but costing more? (Rebeka Breder)
Is the corporate consolidation of veterinary clinics across Canada affecting the cost and quality of care for your furry family members? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks animal law lawyer and saint to your pets, Rebeka Breder about what's happening to pet care in Canada.Recorded: March 3, 2025

Mar 7, 2025 • 8min
Can your boss fire you for your opinions? What about free speech? (Hasan Alam)
Can your employer restrict what views and opinions you express? What about free speech? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks The President of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association Hasan Alam about the nature of Canada's freedom of expression and why it's a little more complicated in an employment setting. Recorded: March 3, 2025
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