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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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Feb 13, 2023 • 52min
#191 - J.J. McCullough
JJ McCullough is a Canadian political commentator, professional YouTuber, and columnist for The Washington Post.He previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #161 in June 2022.
Feb 10, 2023 • 34min
#190 - Danika Thibault
Danika Thibault is a comedian based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Clips of her comedy have been viewed (literally) millions of times over on social media platforms, such as TikTok and Twitter.
Feb 10, 2023 • 6min
Beat it, Jesse Brown! These Vancouver novels are awesome!
Outraged by a comment made by Canadaland's Jesse Brown, one local Vancouver-based journalist went viral by celebrating novels set in Vancouver.Michelle Cyca is a contributing editor to Maclean’s magazine and a freelance journalist whose work you can find in The Walrus, The Tyee, and Canadian Business.
Feb 6, 2023 • 50min
#189 - Joel McHale
Joel McHale (Talk Soup, Community, Animal Control) is an American actor, comedian, television host, and guest panelist on reality TV competition shows. His mother is from New Westminister, British Columbia.
Jan 27, 2023 • 23min
#188 - Dr. Michael Schwandt / Tea Time with Tamara Taggart
Let's talk about Canada's new alcohol consumption guidelines!Dr. Michael Schwandt is a researcher, public health physician, and Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer.Tamara 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.
Jan 27, 2023 • 3min
Decriminalization doesn't affect your drinking
"Decriminalization doesn't affect your drinking"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Jan 20, 2023 • 22min
#187 - Jen St. Denis (The Tyee) / Kyla's Court (Kyla Lee)
The curious case of Tyler Nielsen's apparent harassment by police begs the question: Who polices the police?Jen St. Denis is a Vancouver-based journalist for The Tyee, covering housing and city issues with a focus on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.Kyla's Court features prominent criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective on issues that need clarity.
Jan 20, 2023 • 3min
Rein in the Vancouver Police!
"Rein in the VPD!"A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Jan 16, 2023 • 30min
#186 - Mario Canseco (Research Co.)
Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver.
Jan 13, 2023 • 9min
January 19th is "Quitters Day" but it doesn't have to be (Jill Sinclair)
Jill Sinclair is an executive coach, author, and keynote speaker in the business of changing lives, who knows why less than 10% of people are unable to achieve their New Year resolutions!
