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
Apr 18, 2025 • 22min
Steve Saretsky / Ron Butler / Kyla Lee
Who keeps home values so high in British Columbia: Baby boomers or politicians? Maybe both? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks the Angry Mortgage Podcast's Ron Butler about the entrenched, political interests that keep housing expensive throughout Canada. Plus, is Vancouver sowing the seeds for the next housing supply shortage in a few years? Real estate analyst Steve Saretsky points to some concerning trends in real estate development and construction. Finally, if you're a renter, under what circumstances can your landlord evict you legally? What recourse do renters have to make sure evictions are by the book? Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) explains the legal basics when it comes to evictions in British Columbia.Recorded: April 8, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 • 22min
Dr. Jen Gunter / Rachel Gilmore / Fiona Forbes
Does Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre give women "the ick"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks world-famous, Canadian gynecologist Dr. Jenn Gunter to explain some of the recent outrage over Poilievre's comments about women's "biological clocks". Plus, did CTV cave to a bad-faith harassment campaign when they pulled an independent journalist off the air? Rachel Gilmore speaks to the seemingly coordinated campaign she faced from political operatives, media personalities, and online trolls. Lastly, celebrities usually fawn over Vancouver. But Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz's recent trip to Vancouver didn't start off so hot. Fiona Forbes reports on other celebrities who weren't super fond of Vancouver, either.Recorded: April 7, 2025
Apr 4, 2025 • 7min
Will "alternative media" surpass "mainstream media" in Canada's election? (J.J. McCullough)
The Crunch with J.J. McCullough: American content creators - like Joe Rogan, Logan Paul, Adin Ross - had a huge influence on the U.S. Presidential Election. But will Canadian content creators have the same impact in Canada? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and YouTuber J.J. McCullough discuss!Recorded: March 31, 2025
Apr 4, 2025 • 12min
Why did Conservatives reject this B.C. Cabinet Minister? (Mike de Jong)
As an experienced B.C. Cabinet Minister - including being Minister of Finance with five consecutive balanced budgets to his name - Mike de Jong was poised to be a star candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada. So why did Pierre Poilievre's inner circle reportedly deem him "unqualified" as they rejected his nomination bid in Abbotsford-South Langley? Mike sits down with This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to explain what happened. Recorded: March 31, 2025
Apr 4, 2025 • 3min
Mark Carney's Little Slice of Haven
With the Canadian federal election in full swing, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if Prime Minister Mark Carney has more to explain about Brookfield Asset Management's investment funds in Bermuda, a known tax haven. Recorded: March 31, 2025
Mar 28, 2025 • 8min
Do political signs even work? (Tamara Taggart)
Tea-Time with Tamara: Canada's 2025 federal election campaign has begun! All the parties have begun to roll out the lofty promises, mud-slinging, and signs! But do campaign signs actually have an impact on elections? Tamara Taggart - a former political candidate herself - spills the tea with This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir. Recorded: March 24, 2025
Mar 28, 2025 • 11min
CBC's Justin McElroy reflects on his year away from British Columbia
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes home CBC Vancouver's Justin McElroy, who has returned home to British Columbia after spending a year travelling the world! In all that time, what did Justin learn about B.C... by being away from B.C.? Recorded: March 24, 2025
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
