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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
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Jun 21, 2024 • 23min
#235 - Premier David Eby (BC NDP)
B.C. Premier David Eby on the BC Conservatives, healthcare, and more!Continuing an annual tradition, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes back B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss nurses who have yet to be re-hired after not complying with vaccine mandates; healthcare privatization; the safe supply of illicit drugs; money laundering; and the threat that Premier Eby claims is posed by the Conservative Party of British Columbia and their leader John Rustad.Recorded: June 17, 2024

Jun 14, 2024 • 22min
#234 - Stu McNish / Bridgitte Anderson
Are we as good as we think we are?Is Canada broken? Is British Columbia a good place to do business? Is Vancouver truly a "world class city"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Stu McNish (Conversations That Matter) about the challenges faced by B.C. entrepreneurs. Plus, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Bridgitte Anderson explains how Vancouver measures up as a "world class city". Finally, Mo Amir tries to figure out if Canada is actually broken.Recorded: June 10, 2024

Jun 14, 2024 • 3min
Is Canada Broken?
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if Canada is truly "broken".Recorded: June 10, 2024

Jun 7, 2024 • 23min
#233 - John Rustad (Conservative Party of Canada)
BC Conservative leader John Rustad on Kevin Falcon, health care, and homophobiaAfter their popular interview in February, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes back Conservative Party of British Columbia leader John Rustad to discuss his relationship with BC United leader Kevin Falcon; a variety of issues pertaining to health care in B.C.; and accusations that homophobia and anti-LGBTQ sentiment runs throughout the BC Conservatives.Recorded: June 3, 2024

Jun 3, 2024 • 6min
CHEK's Tchadas Leo shares his story and sacrifice
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with CHEK's own Tchadas Leo (Our Native Land) to discuss the motivation and sacrifice that led to Tchadas becoming an award-winning broadcaster. Recorded: May 27, 2024

Jun 1, 2024 • 7min
Can this world champion magician read your mind? (Shawn Farquhar)
He's fooled Penn & Teller (twice). He mesmerized Ellen DeGenerous. But can Grand Prix World Champion of Magic Shawn Farquhar (Hidden Wonders) "trick" This is VANCOLOUR host?Recorded: May 27, 2024

May 31, 2024 • 9min
Why are British Columbians leaving the province? (Steve Saretsky)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with real estate analyst Steve Saretsky to understand why so many British Columbians are leaving the province. Why are so many of Mo's friends leaving B.C.?Recorded: May 27, 2024

May 24, 2024 • 23min
#232 - Frances Haugen / Amanda Wawryk / Dino Archie
May 23: Social Media MalaiseThis is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen if there is any evidence that Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp) sells or shares your private, direct messages to other companies. Plus, is there any end in sight for Meta's ban on news content in Canada? The Daily Hive's Amanda Wawryk discusses how struggling newsrooms have been impacted. Lastly, comedian Dino Archie explains why so many people take the low road on social media.Recorded: May 20, 2024

May 17, 2024 • 22min
#231 - Eric Wickham / Liz McDowell / J.J. McCullough
Loblaw & Lululemon; Boycotts & GreenwashingThis is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Hoser's Eric Wickham to understand why some Canadians are specifically boycotting Loblaw Companies Ltd in May and whether or not the boycott is effective. Plus, as Canada's Competition Bureau launches an investigation into Lululemon, Stand.earth's Liz McDowell explains how the Vancouver-based apparel company has been "greenwashing" its consumers. And, lastly, is consumerism evil? J.J. McCullough defends consumerism!Recorded: May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024 • 10min
Avi Lewis: The risks of the Trans Mountain Pipeline
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with former MuchMusic host and current UBC Geography professor Avi Lewis about the environmental risks of the newly completed Trans Mountain Pipeline.Recorded: May 6, 2024