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
Sep 29, 2023 • 10min
MLA Bruce Banman: Are the BC Conservatives "fringe" or a "political awakening"?
Bruce Banman is the current MLA for Abbotsford South, as elected in 2020. Earlier this year, he crossed the floor from the BC Liberals/BC United to BC Conservative Party, which gave the BC Conservatives official party status in the BC Legislature.He also served as the Mayor of Abbotsford from 2011-2014.
Sep 29, 2023 • 3min
Dear Canada, please pay attention to B.C.
"Dear Canada, please pay attention to B.C."A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Sep 22, 2023 • 22min
#211 - Sean Orr / Papa & Christine Boyle / Alex Hemingway
Sean Orr is a former Vancouver City Council Candidate and a writer for Scout Magazine.Christine Boyle is a Vancouver City Councillor since 2018, representing OneCity Vancouver.Papa is a TikTok creator (@meltyheadpats).Alex Hemingway is a Senior Economist and Public Finance Policy Analyst for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Sep 18, 2023 • 8min
Tea Time with Tamara Taggart: Is Karen a slur?
Tea Time with TamaraThis is VANCOLOURThursdays at 9pmCHEK NewsTamara Taggart is an award-winning Canadian broadcasting icon. In 2021, she started Down Syndrome BC, where she sits as the President. She is also the host of the TELUS Talks podcast.
Sep 18, 2023 • 6min
"Politician Guys" by Angela Valiant (Sonic Radio)
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)
Sep 15, 2023 • 9min
J.J. McCullough: The "privatization" conversation in Canadian health care
Canadian political commentator, J.J. McCullough, discusses the "privatization" conversation in Canadian health care. Topics explored include the distinction between privatization and private delivery, the influence of anti-Americanism on Canadian identity, the perception of the American healthcare system in Canada, and secretive actions of the NDP government.
Sep 11, 2023 • 47min
#210 - Michelle Cyca
Michelle Cyca is a freelance journalist and contributing editor to Maclean’s magazine. Her work can also be found in The Walrus, The Tyee, and Canadian Business.
Sep 8, 2023 • 41min
#209 - Tzeporah Berman
Tzeporah Berman is the International Program Director for Stand.Earth.
Sep 8, 2023 • 2min
Vancouver's New Motto
"Vancouver's New Motto"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Jul 7, 2023 • 10min
Tamara Taggart and Kyla Lee: BC Politicians should stop gaslighting the public!
Tamara Taggart is a B.C. broadcasting legend and the President of Down Syndrome BC.Kyla Lee is a high-profile criminal defense lawyer representing Acumen Law, who just wrote her first children's book "Sit Still Jackson".
