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
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
May 10, 2024 • 9min
Ziya Tong: Microplastics are polluting your body - and they're everywhere!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former Daily Planet host Ziya Tong (co-director, "Plastic People") explains how microplastics are polluting everything in the environment, including our bodies. "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" makes it Canadian screening premiere at the DOXA Film Festival. Recorded: May 6, 2024
May 10, 2024 • 5min
Kyla Lee: Are more stoners getting behind the wheel?
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Kyla Lee about whether or not cannabis legalization increased impaired driving in Canada. Also, is CBD safe to take before operating a motor vehicle?Recorded: May 6, 2024
May 3, 2024 • 23min
#230 - Adam Zivo (National Post)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to National Post columnist Adam Zivo about British Columbia's toxic drug supply crisis which has killed over 14,000 people in B.C. over eight years: What is safe supply diversion and why does it matter? Has B.C.'s drug decriminalization project already failed?Recorded: April 29, 2024
