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Is the B.C. Election "American-ized"?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with political strategist Kareem Allam (Fairview Strategy) about the "importation of US-style politics" into British Columbia's provincial election campaign: The BC NDP blame the Conservative Party of BC, but the BC NDP is also invoking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump! Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) also delves into the various potential and real lawsuits surrounding B.C.'s election. Plus, This is VANCOLOUR kicks off its #bcpoli Candidate Series with BC Greens West Vancouver-Sea to Sky candidate Jeremy Valeriote to discuss the public health risks of liquified natural gas (LNG) production in B.C. Recorded: September 16, 2024

Should hospitals distribute free crack pipes? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with harm reduction and recovery expert Guy Felicella to discuss the controversy surrounding Vancouver Island hospitals distributing free crack pipes, cocaine snorting kits, and other harm reduction supplies. Plus, BC United MLA Karin Kirkpatrick discusses how the suspension of BC United's election campaign has deepened political polarization in British Columbia. Lastly, Mo asks whether or not the Conservative Party of BC has a plan for the province's escalating homelessness crisis.Recorded: September 9, 2024

September 5: Will Jordan Peterson influence the B.C. election?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Narwhal's Michelle Cyca about BC Conservative leader John Rustad's recent comments on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast about proposed changes to the B.C. Land Act being an "assault" on property rights. YouTuber J.J. McCullough weighs in on whether Rustad's appearance on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast will influence the upcoming provincial election in British Columbia. Plus, pollster Mario Canseco (Research Co.) pushes back against the idea that "the only poll that matters is the one on Election Day".Recorded: September 2, 2024

BC legends Tamara Taggart and Shushma Datt It's This is VANCOLOUR's season three finale! Host Mo Amir talks to "the first lady of Canadian radio" Shushma Datt (Spice Radio) about the importance of diversity in Canadian media. Plus, beloved B.C. broadcaster Tamara Taggart explains why 2024 is the "Summer of George" (but it has nothing to do with Seinfeld).Recorded: June 25, 2024

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, Angelo Isidorou, and Kareem Allam discuss the political culture and various political strategies that have set the stage for British Columbia ahead of its provincial election in October 2024.Angelo Isidorou is the Executive Director for the Conservative Party of British Columbia.Kareem Allam is a Partner of Fairview Strategy. He was the Campaign Manager for BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) leader Kevin Falcon's successful BC Liberal leadership campaign.RECORDED: June 25, 2024

SOGI, Reconciliation, and equity in British ColumbiaThis is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Annie Ohana, an internationally-recognized educator in Surrey, B.C,about the misconceptions of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) resources in British Columbia's schools. Plus, Wade Grant of the Musqueam First Nation raises concerns related to misinformation around Reconciliation and the denial of classifying residential schools as a "genocide" in B.C. Mo Amir also defends equity and inclusion efforts in Canada.Recorded: June 24, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir defends equity and inclusion initiatives in Canada.Recorded: June 24, 2024

B.C. Premier David Eby on the BC Conservatives, healthcare, and more!Continuing an annual tradition, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes back B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss nurses who have yet to be re-hired after not complying with vaccine mandates; healthcare privatization; the safe supply of illicit drugs; money laundering; and the threat that Premier Eby claims is posed by the Conservative Party of British Columbia and their leader John Rustad.Recorded: June 17, 2024

Are we as good as we think we are?Is Canada broken? Is British Columbia a good place to do business? Is Vancouver truly a "world class city"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Stu McNish (Conversations That Matter) about the challenges faced by B.C. entrepreneurs. Plus, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade CEO Bridgitte Anderson explains how Vancouver measures up as a "world class city". Finally, Mo Amir tries to figure out if Canada is actually broken.Recorded: June 10, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if Canada is truly "broken".Recorded: June 10, 2024