Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s byelection ambitions and how it could fit in with the larger political picture. Plus, more on Canada-U.S. relations after President Trump spoke to the press today on the issue.

Listeners text in on the controversy surrounding departures from the BC Conservative caucus as Adam explores statements from party leadership today.

A second MLA defection from the BC Conservative caucus of the day & the party leader announces the resignation of her chief of staff. Adam explores the latest in B.C. politics and local municipal issues, along with community conversations about reconciliation.

Get caught up on political fallout in the provincial opposition and local development discourse, including in the West Shore. Plus, more on economic, energy and security issues in Canadian politics as he explores current events.  

Listeners weigh in on national and provincial economic issues as trade troubles loom. Adam responds to a range of perspectives shared via open lines and text.

Shout out to the cadets! Adam discusses current events and the state of political discourse as listeners call and text in their thoughts on issues of the day.

A spreadsheet error in B.C.’s budget? Adam explores comments from Premier Eby to the press today as listeners join the discussion on economic and community issues. Plus, some thoughts on politicians punching down.

Get in the loop on local developments in Langford & beyond, along with provincial issues as Premier Eby speaks to the press today. Plus, Lori Poppe calls in during open lines to weigh in on the latest communications from the SD61 board.

Listeners call and text in on current events and issues of the day, including the modern treaty process, the SD61 board’s latest statement and more. 

Explore how perspectives can evolve on municipal and community issues in the West Shore and beyond, as Adam discusses political priorities and the Te’mexw Treaty Association’s engagement in the treaty process. Listeners call and text. Former Metchosin Mayor John Ranns calls in to weigh in.

Find out what Adam says about why race to the bottom politics has become such a problem as he explores local current events in Victoria and beyond, including the latest statement from the SD61 (Greater Victoria) board. Plus, more on provincial political discourse, including local examples of the modern treaty process in action.

How hotly contested will the Abbotsford-Mission by-election be? Adam discusses B.C. political fallout and dynamics across party lines as yet another MLA left conservative caucus today.

Find out why Adam is less interested in discourse on artificial turf than other municipal issues in the capital region. Listeners call and text in their thoughts on the busy news week and B.C. politics.

What would it take to build a ferry dock at Royal Bay? Listeners text and call in their perspectives as Adam continues digging into development debates and municipal affairs in the capital region, including the West Shore.

Adam explores municipal affairs and development debates in Colwood and beyond, with discussion of key moments at a recent council meeting. Colwood Councillor Kim Jordison and Colwood Councillor Ian Ward each call in.

Did we pass the tipping point a few days ago? Adam discusses the latest in provincial politics after a sixth MLA left the BC Conservatives this month. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins to discuss more local issues of the week, including the latest on downtown community safety.

Find out why Adam says he finds it difficult to blame people who are traumatized after COVID-19. Plus, Adam explores more issues in B.C. politics and reacts to a press release from the BC Conservative caucus on MLA Harman Banghu’s petition to repeal DRIPA.

Listeners join Adam in reflecting on Canada’s relationship with the Trump administration after the latest executive order signed today. Plus, more on national and community issues lingering after the COVID pandemic.

Former Colwood Mayor Rob Martin has launched a mayor campaign once more, and he joins Adam to discuss. Plus, listeners add to the conversation on municipal, provincial and international political issues of the day.

Things just keep happening in the BC Conservative Party. Adam reads Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s latest social media post. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to re-name Lake Ontario to Lake America as local conversations on municipal politics continues ahead of fall elections. View Royal Councillor Don Brown calls in.

Listeners call and text in on community issues and political turmoil amid the developing BC Conservative news today, as MLA Brennan Day announces he is exiting the caucus. Plus, more takes on upcoming municipal elections.

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.