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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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#235 - Premier David Eby (BC NDP)
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 -
#234 - Stu McNish / Bridgitte Anderson
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 -
Is Canada Broken?
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if Canada is truly "broken".
Recorded: June 10, 2024 -
#233 - John Rustad (Conservative Party of Canada)
BC Conservative leader John Rustad on Kevin Falcon, health care, and homophobia
After their popular interview in February, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes back Conservative Party of British Columbia leader John Rustad to discuss his relationship with BC United leader Kevin Falcon; a variety of issues pertaining to health care in B.C.; and accusations that homophobia and anti-LGBTQ sentiment runs throughout the BC Conservatives.
Recorded: June 3, 2024 -
CHEK's Tchadas Leo shares his story and sacrifice
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with CHEK's own Tchadas Leo (Our Native Land) to discuss the motivation and sacrifice that led to Tchadas becoming an award-winning broadcaster.
Recorded: May 27, 2024 -
Can this world champion magician read your mind? (Shawn Farquhar)
He's fooled Penn & Teller (twice). He mesmerized Ellen DeGenerous. But can Grand Prix World Champion of Magic Shawn Farquhar (Hidden Wonders) "trick" This is VANCOLOUR host?
Recorded: May 27, 2024