Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Did Ford turn it down a bit? Adam explores the latest on the trade war, including local reaction and new comments from Canadian premiers. Listeners call and text in.  

Listeners share hot takes and questions on timely issues as listener call and text in. Including discussion of B.C. politics, the trade war, U.S. president Donald Trump and more.

What is happening in the BC Conservative party? Adam explores local and provincial current events after yet another MLA announced their departure from caucus this morning with reflections on the difficulties of cooperation. Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s statement announcing the termination of the Director of Operations for the B.C. Conservative Caucus.  Listeners call and text in.

Find out what Adam says about the levels of pettiness in political messaging as he discusses Premier Eby’s comments to the press on the trade war, and planned supports for B.C. industry.  

Did the U.S. administration actually target French language and culture? Adam responds to listener texts who share their questions and perspectives on the developing trade war news. Plus, more local conversations including bike-share in Victoria.

Find out what Adam says about messaging from Canadian and provincial leaders today as he explores the latest on trade troubles, along with domestic political & economic fall-out. Listeners text in their takes and questions about the rapidly developing situation, including consumer costs.

What does the escalating trade war mean for you? Adam explores the latest on U.S tariffs and Canada’s retaliation, along with political dynamics ahead of the U.S. midterms. Plus, questions about the supports for industry and workers.

JD Vance lumps Canada in with China? Adam talks more trade dispute fallout including the latest signals from American politicians and Premier Eby. Plus, more on local politics as Ryan Painter joins to talk his campaign for View Royal Mayor.

Adam continues combing through the comments of political leaders on Canada’s trade dispute as they developed throughout the weekend and today, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford taking the gloves off. Listeners share contrasting takes via open lines and text.

What will the costs be? Find out what Adam says about the political implications of the human impulse to push back when bullied—even at a heavy price—as he explores the sharpening tone of trade war messaging from Premier Eby and more Canadian political leaders.

Adam discusses the bizarre amount of late-summer current events happening now, from MLA Ian Paton saying he is leaving the BC Conservative caucus with the intention of forming a new party with MLA Peter Milobar, to the steep escalation in Canada’s trade troubles with the U.S. and goings-on in local municipal politics. Plus, Adam discusses U.S. president Donald Trump’s latest post on Ca...

“One of my nightmares come true:” local fire officials shared their experiences with the Bald Range Wildfire on a Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen livestream, which Adam explores key moments from as he continues today’s discussion on current issues. 

The curious case of North Saanich: Adam discusses local current affairs and highlights from council meetings as listeners call and text in. Including contrasting perspectives on rail, bikeshare in Victoria and more.  

Explore transportation debates in the capital region with Adam as listeners share their thoughts on train discourse, traffic infrastructure and more current issues. Including discussion of municipal affairs in Colwood. 

When municipalities try to learn from each other, sometimes they learn the wrong things from each other: Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins for his weekly catch up on local issues. Adam explores issues involving the costs of climate change and how they stack up against the economic benefits of fossil fuel projects. Plus, more on wildfires, evacuations and the emergency response to the Bald Range...

Find out why Adam says David Eby’s future is looking brighter than it has in a long time, as he explores provincial political dynamic. Plus, listeners weigh in on local issues and upcoming municipal elections.

A text-in about the news poll (“Have you ever attempted to keep a wild animal as pet?”) inspires Adam to learn more about European wall lizard. Listeners call and text in their thoughts on the issue.  

Listeners share their thoughts and questions on community issues with Adam via open lines and text. Plus, Michael Mulligan joins for this week’s edition of Legally Speaking.  

Why did everyone miss the errors in the text? Explore municipal affairs in the capital region with Adam as he explores current events in Langford, View Royal, Saanich and beyond. Plus, discussion of AI technology and community issues as listeners call and text in their takes.  

Could it even be possible for Langford to miss its provincial housing targets? Adam discusses housing market issues and explores recent municipal council moments addressing these issues.

Are you sure you want to be a municipal politician? Saanich development debates heat up on open lines, as Adam explores listener perspectives ahead of the local elections this fall. Mayor candidate for Saanich Rishi Sharma calls in.

Find out why housing type matters in debates about development, housing affordability & access as Adam responds to listeners weighing in on development discourse in Saanich and municipalities up the peninsula. Candidate for Saanich Council Hollis Hodson calls in during open lines.

The most monstrous development ever? Explore local current events in the capital region, including recent development debates in Saanich, and goat-involved wildfire mitigation in Langford. Including discussion of (sometimes harmless, sometimes de-railing) examples of errors in bylaws.

Adam explores issues involving wildfires as he discusses key moments from provincial officials speaking to the press today. Plus, development discourse in North Saanich and beyond.

Today’s discussion on community issues and regional dynamics continues as Adam responds to listener texts and explores issues involving the mental health system, the justice system and more.