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Is cancel culture on the decline in British Columbia? The Conservative Party of BC revived its identity on the rejection of cancel culture, but internal rifts within the party reveal that this core value is more complicated than it seems. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to the party's Executive Director Angelo Isidorou about recent controversies and the party's stance on cancel culture within...

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir reflects on how Trudeau Cabinet Minister Harjit Sajjan inadvertently raised greater awareness about food bank needs in Canada, thanks to Taylor Swift. Recorded: December 9, 2024

What is a vibecession? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with financial columnist Mark Ting (Foundation Wealth) to find out if there's any truth to Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's assessment of the economy. Will GST relief and a $250 rebate cheque help? Recorded: December 2, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with shopping guru Dawn Chubai to forecast how Canadian shoppers are feeling this holiday season. Will Canadians shell out the big bucks after sluggish retail sales last Christmas? Recorded: December 2, 2024

"The Forbes Report": As Vancouver hosts the end of The Eras Tour, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Fiona Forbes about the economic (and physical) impact that Taylor Swift will have on the city.  Recorded: December 2, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with former B.C. Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen to discuss why gender-based violence should be recognized as an epidemic. As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, Katrina co-signed a letter from the YWCA to B.C. Premier David Eby, urging the province to do so. Recorded: November 28, 2024

Kyla's Court: As requested by a viewer, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Kyla Lee to explain the potential legal issues surrounding "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" Facebook pages. Recorded: November 28, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with the CEO of Aeryon Wellness, Aeryon Ashlie, to explore why menopause is often referred to as a "silent epidemic". Is hormone therapy - which will soon be free in B.C. - safe for women? Recorded: November 28, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Donnie and Dhali's Don Taylor to reflect on Don's decades-long friendship with the 36th Premier of B.C. John Horgan. Recorded: November 18, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with investigative journalist Sam Cooper (The Bureau) to understand the extent of known foreign interference in British Columbia's electoral politics.    Recorded: November 18, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a bite out of a strange bug-eating conspiracy theory. Recorded: November 18, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, Bowinn Ma, who shares her first-hand experience about baby poop in the B.C. Legislature. Is this indicative of an increasingly inclusive and supportive environment for new parents in politics? How did Christy Clark, Jenny Kwan, and others pave the way? Recorded: November 11, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks broadcasting legend, Tamara Taggart, to explain how (her) teenagers are navigating and consuming news in today's digital age. Recorded: November 11, 2024

How did the political discourse get so toxic? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Canadian broadcasting legend Lynda Steele to explore how the rise of political toxicity has reshaped public discourse, both locally and globally.    Recorded: November 11, 2024

Is diversity really a strength? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Tyee's Christopher Cheung (Under the White Gaze) to discuss the value of diversity, specifically in Canadian newsrooms.  Recorded: November 4, 2024

Is multiculturalism in Canada... failing? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Rumneek Johal (PressProgress) whether or not the Canadian value of multiculturalism is truly living up to its promise.  Recorded: November 4, 2024

The Low-Road Report: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir invites comedian Dino Archie to share his latest conspiracy theory that is out of this world! How much of it is based on a general distrust of government? Plus, in the podcast exclusive part of the conversation, Dino details a recent racist incident he experienced involving a Kamala Harris supporter. Recorded: November 4, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with CBC's Stephen Quinn from The Early Edition. They dive into Stephen's decision to leave Twitter following Elon Musk's takeover, reflecting on the platform's evolution over the years. Recorded: October 28, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Canadian drag sensation Kendall Gender from Canada's Drag Race as she shares her essential tips for crafting the perfect Halloween costume—complete with must-avoid pitfalls.  Recorded: October 28, 2024

Introducing: "The Forbes Report"! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and local legend Fiona Forbes respond to Andrew Garfield's recent jab at a beloved Canadian snack. Discover what celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Seth Rogen, Whitney Cummings, and a bonafide "chip guru" have to say about ketchup potato chips! Recorded: October 28, 2024

Is the BC NDP too woke? Glen Clark weighs in! With the initial ballot results of British Columbia's 2024 provincial election, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former B.C. Premier Glen Clark: Is the BC NDP too woke? Did the BC Conservative miss an opportunity to form government by being too extreme? What is B.C. Premier David Eby's political brand now and how can it be improved? Also, what can t...

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, Brad West, Kareem Allam, and Angelo Isidorou to unpack what happened in British Columbia's 2024 provincial election. Brad West is the Mayor of Port Coquitlam. 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. Angelo Isid...

Worst election ever? Was the 2024 B.C. provincial election the "worst election ever"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Lance from The Serfs (the largest Canadian political show on Twitch) to discuss the influence of internet culture in B.C. politics. Plus, The Tyee's Jen St. Denis explains how candidate controversies throughout the election distracted from the larger issues facing Bri...

Government debt, B.C.'s sewage, and a billionaire's billboard This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former B.C. Finance Minister Carole Taylor (Carole Taylor's Journal) how government deficits and debt affect the day-to-day lives of British Columbians. Is money even real? Also, is B.C. in a poop crisis without a paddle? Conservative Party of BC Candidate for Vancouver-Little Mountain John Coupar dis...

Solving Emergency Room Closures in B.C. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former BC United candidate and obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Claudine Storness Bliss what can be done immediately to alleviate the constant closures of emergency rooms across British Columbia. Plus, the Duke of Data, City Planner Andy Yan dissects the BC NDP's "Opening Doors to Homeownership" plan. Will Premier Eby's polic...