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New York Times bestselling author Naomi Klein joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to discuss End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World, her new book co-written with Astra Taylor. Klein explains "End Times Fascism" and the unlikely alliance of religious fundamentalists, tech billionaires, and ethno-nationalists amidst humanity's enduring obsession with the end of the world. Why are som...

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and 2026 Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam unpack the aftermath of British Columbia's 2026 provincial election. RECORDED: October 26, 2026

Former Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to reflect on her tumultuous two years in B.C. politics. Boultbee candidly discusses her journey from BC Conservative to independent to New Democrat, her clashes with John Rustad, sexism at the B.C. Legislature, her treatment by the media, and whether the personal cost of politics was worth it. Plus, why is she no...

Conservative MP Aaron Gunn joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to discuss B.C.’s provincial election and the political movement he helped revive. Gunn makes the case that the BC Conservatives are ready to govern, addresses whether they’re still the party he helped build, and reflects on his decision not to pursue the provincial leadership. Plus, what could the BC Conservative experiment mean for...

Rick “The Temp” unmasked: MuchMusic, addiction, and regret Canadian media icon Rick “The Temp” Campanelli joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir for a candid conversation about MuchMusic, fame, addiction, regret and the secrets behind his wholesome public image. He also shares stories about interviewing Donald Trump and Sarah McLachlan. Rick’s bestselling memoir, TEMPTED: My Story, is available now...

Are fertility clinics overselling women on egg freezing? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks investigative journalist Lori Culbert. Plus, The Tyee’s Jen St. Denis discusses the impact of overlapping municipal and provincial elections in B.C. Recorded: September 28, 2026

How did British Columbia’s Official Opposition go from the brink of government to political chaos? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA A’aliya Warbus, the former BC Conservative House Leader, to unpack the collapse of Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership. Plus, Warbus discusses her approach to Reconciliation, her position on repealing B.C.’s Declaration on the Righ...

Are Canadians bad at patriotism? Is B.C. Premier David Eby’s new U.S. border sign patriotic… or just cringe? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks with political commentator and YouTuber J.J. McCullough about performative Canadian patriotism amid the trade war with the U.S. Plus, are B.C. cities and towns actually getting louder or are we just getting whinier? Pollster Mario Canseco (Research Co.)...

Can you trust Loblaw when you “Buy Canadian”?   Can Canadians trust grocery-store labels when they’re trying to “Buy Canadian”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir discusses Loblaw’s country-of-origin labelling controversy and “maplewashing” with Finch Media principal Kylie McMullan. Plus, the kids are back in school! As AI becomes an increasingly powerful tool for students, how should parents set boun...

KYLA'S COURT: What are the most common ways British Columbians accidentally break the law during the summer? This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) about the surprisingly common summer activities that can lead to fines, tickets, or even criminal charges. From beaches and parks to roads and waterways, are ordinary British Columbians unknowingly breaking t...

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Vancouver! But who really benefits? Is Vancouver even excited to be one of the sixteen host cities? This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir discusses FIFA’s potential impact on Vancouver with SFU City Program director Andy Yan and First United executive director Amanda Burrows. Will the World Cup leave behind meaningful infrastructure, civic pride, and economic benefits… or...

British Columbia’s government says it’s “fast-tracking” urgent projects. But where are the results? This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir takes a MOment on Premier David Eby and the BC NDP’s obsession with “fast-tracking” infrastructure, housing, and energy projects while British Columbians continue waiting for hospitals, transit projects, supportive housing, and other major construction. Is the governm...

Is the Internet making us less human? This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir explores three questions about technology, addiction and modern discourse in the internet age. First, Vancouver communications strategist Kylie McMullan (Finch Media) breaks down the “dead internet theory”. Is this once-fringe conspiracy theory becoming reality? Plus, comedian Dino Archie and pollster Mario Canseco hit the Low R...

Flight cancellations. Jet fuel shortages. Rising baggage fees. Global instability. Hantavirus!  Is travelling becoming more stressful than enjoyable?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks travel expert Claire Newell, founder and president of Travel Best Bets, about the chaos facing travellers in summer 2026. Should you still book that European vacation? What can you do to protect yourself? Does tr...

For younger Canadians, retirement is starting to feel like a fantasy. With housing costs, inflation and everyday expenses continuing to soar in British Columbia, can millennials and Gen Z realistically expect to retire by age 65?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks financial columnist and Foundation Wealth partner Mark Ting about the harsh financial realities facing younger generations and the o...

THE FORBES REPORT: Did Vancouver’s greatest moment happen forty years ago?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks local legend Fiona Forbes to fire up the time machine back to Expo ’86. From SkyTrain and BC Place to Expo Ernie, McBarge, The Unicorn, The Royal Family, and even a then-unknown Tony Hawk, Expo helped transform Vancouver into a “world-class city.” Just how big of a deal was Expo ’86? Ca...

Canada has two official languages: English and French. But outside Quebec, relatively few people can actually speak French. So who is bilingualism really for? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with political commentator and YouTuber J.J. McCullough about his controversial argument that official bilingualism is out of sync with reality. What are the consequences if it has failed? Is it time to...

Psychedelic drugs (hallucinogens) are getting a lot of attention — from podcasts to politics — with growing pressure to fast-track them as treatments for addiction, including high-profile voices like Joe Rogan urging U.S. President Donald Trump to speed up research. But is this a real medical breakthrough, or is the hype getting ahead of the science? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with fami...

Sorry, Southsiders! The Vancouver Whitecaps may be on their way to Las Vegas. After an investor group submitted a formal bid to relocate the team, is this the final whistle for Major League Soccer in Vancouver? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir presses Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam (Vancouver Liberals) on whether the team can actually be saved. What would it take? Does Vancouver even have...

For the first time since the 1800s, British Columbia’s population is shrinking — and some of the people leaving just got here. What’s driving newcomers out? And, what does it mean for the province’s future?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with SFU City Program director Andy Yan about affordability, job opportunities, and whether B.C. is failing the very people it depends on to grow. If imm...

A majority of British Columbians now say reconciliation has gone “too far.” Is reconciliation the problem or how it’s being talked about?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee about the growing backlash to DRIPA, the Cowichan land controversy, and separating political spin from legal realities. As B.C. Premier David Eby faces criticis...

Home ownership in British Columbia feels straight-forward. But what if the foundation it’s built on isn’t so simple?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir takes a closer look at private property rights in B.C., the legal reality of unceded land, and why the province’s real estate system rests on a history that many would rather ignore. From the Royal Proclamation to Supreme Court rulings on Aboriginal...

KYLA'S COURT:  AI-generated deepfakes are exploding — using real people’s faces, voices, and likeness without consent. But is it actually illegal in Canada?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks legal expert Kyla Lee what rights Canadians really have when it comes to their image. From deepfake pornography to viral impersonations, why hasn’t “Mr. Deepfakes” been charged? What can you do if it happe...

Ten years after British Columbia declared a toxic drug emergency, more than 18,000 people have died. The crisis isn’t slowing down. This is  VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir speaks with harm reduction advocate and addiction educator Guy Felicella about what’s gone wrong and what’s still missing. From naloxone distribution to safe supply and decriminalization rollbacks, has government policy helped or made...

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to bring Major League Baseball to the 604. Is it a home run or just a field of dreams?  This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks CBC Vancouver municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy whether or not Vancouver can realistically land an MLB expansion team. From billion-dollar stadiums to investor interest to pushback from Seattle and Toronto, what (and how money money) wou...