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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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Mar 15, 2024 • 10min
"Parental rights" legislation explained by Lance (The Serfs)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Lance from The Serfs (the largest Canadian political show on Twitch) to discuss the implications of "parental rights legislation" for LGBTQ youth in several provinces. Recorded: March 11, 2024
Mar 15, 2024 • 2min
This political argument is a loser
"This political argument is a loser"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Mar 10, 2024 • 8min
WWE's Chelsea Green defends B.C.'s honour!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to WWE Superstar (and Victoria, B.C.'s own) Chelsea Green about how she got her job back at the world's largest professional wrestling promotion. Plus, Chelsea weighs in on who would win in a steel cage: B.C. Premier David Eby vs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis? Recorded: February 27, 2024
Mar 8, 2024 • 9min
Are protests calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire "antisemitic"? (Anjali Appadurai)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with disqualified BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai to discuss B.C. protests advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.Recorded: February 27, 2024
Mar 7, 2024 • 5min
Angela Valiant celebrates VANCOLOUR's 100th show on CHEK!
Angela Valiant is the host of "The Angela Valiant Show" weekdays from 6am-10am on Sonic Radio (104.9FM Vancouver; 107.5FM Chilliwack; 92.5FM Abbotsford; online at sonicradio.ca).
Mar 3, 2024 • 7min
The Crunch with JJ McCullough: Is B.C. a "conservative" province?
JJ McCullough is a Canadian political commentator and a YouTube content creator with nearly a million subscribers.
Mar 1, 2024 • 16min
#225 - John Rustad (Conservative Party of B.C.)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Conservative Party of British Columbia leader John Rustad to discuss what his party represents and his assessment of B.C.'s most recent budget.
Feb 26, 2024 • 11min
Are nicotine pouches, like ZYN, actually good for you? (Dr. Michael Schwandt)
Dr. Michael Schwandt, a Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health, dives into the recent restrictions on nicotine pouches in British Columbia. He examines the allure of these products among youth and their connection to social media influencers. The discussion also unpacks the mechanics of nicotine addiction and compares the health risks of nicotine pouches with traditional smoking and vaping. Dr. Schwandt emphasizes the need for responsible access while addressing the potential of these pouches as tools for smoking cessation and the importance of informed choices for young users.
Feb 23, 2024 • 7min
The Low Road Report with Dino Archie: Are "diversity" initiatives missing the point?
Comedian Dino Archie ("Toxic But Safe") discusses how the practice of diversity (including "diversity hires") may be defeating its purpose.Recorded: February 19, 2024
Feb 23, 2024 • 2min
How to win friends and influence politics
"How to win friends and influence politics"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
