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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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Is B.C.'s carbon tax more expensive than the federal carbon tax? (Dr. Kathryn Harrison) 22.04.2024

Do British Columbians pay more of a carbon tax than Canadians who pay the federal carbon tax? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Dr. Kathryn Harrison (UBC) to unpack the carbon tax and whether or not it actually reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Recorded: April 15, 2024

Burnaby's Vigilante Garbage Man: Martin Kendell (Clean Up Burnaby) 20.04.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Martin Kendell (Clean Up Burnaby), who picks up garbage in public spaces every day and explains why you should too! Recorded: April 15, 2024

B.C. startup Edison Motors' Chace Barber is being courted by American governors! 19.04.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Edison Motors' CEO Chace Barber about his innovative, clean-tech company and why doing business in British Columbia is so frustrating! Recorded: April 15, 2024

Comedian Julie Kim's childhood above a convenience store 12.04.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Vancouver's Best Comedian in 2023 (as voted in The Georgia Straight) Julie Kim about the unique experience of growing up with immigrant parents, above a convenience store. Julie Kim brings her storytelling show, "No One Special", to the Vancouver Fringe Festival on April 26. Recorded: April 8, 2024

#228 - Adam Copeland (AEW) 12.04.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) TNT Champion Adam Copeland about the time Bret "The Hitman" Hart gave him advice, then apologized afterwards. Adam discusses his career move from WWE to AEW, CM Punk, and his advice for professional wrestlers starting their career. AEW makes its Vancouver debut on May 11 at Rogers Arena for an episode of Collision.  Recorded: April...

Hypothetically, is this a government grant grift? 12.04.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks you - the viewer - what you think about this "hypothetical" scenario involving government grants, an accounting firm, and a company applying for those government grants with the "help" of that accounting firm. This is all hypothetical!  Recorded: April 8, 2024

Canada's economy is in a productivity crisis! (Dr. Roslyn Kunin) 08.04.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Order of Canada recipient and economist Dr. Roslyn Kunin to understand Canada's "low productivity" crisis. Recorded: April 1, 2024

Ivan Decker complains about the carbon tax, traffic, and more! 06.04.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Netflix comedian (and Juno Award winner) Ivan Decker about his grievances regarding traffic in Vancouver and the carbon tax. Catch Ivan's new comedy special, "Popcorn", for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsF_7e6rukY   Recorded: April 1, 2024

What's a piescraper? The inventor explains! (Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin) 05.04.2024

What's a piescraper? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks its inventor, pie artist Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin to explain, with a special plea to Vancouver actor Ryan Reynolds. Recorded: April 1, 2024

#227 - Tania Tomaszewska / Dana Larsen / JJ McCullough 29.03.2024

B.C. Wine, Magic Mushrooms, & Nanaimo Bars Can you buy B.C. wine this year? Do magic mushrooms have any health benefits? Is the noble Nanaimo Bar celebrated outside of B.C.? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with wine professional Tania Tomaszewska to discuss how a cold snap in January has decimated B.C. wine production this year and what that means for B.C. wine lovers. Plus, drug policy r...

#226 - Garth Mullins & Jen St. Denis 22.03.2024

Eight years. 14,000 lives. Do B.C. politicians take this seriously? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Tyee's Jen St. Denis and Crackdown Podcast's Garth Mullins to discuss whether British Columbia's longest-lasting and still ongoing public health emergency - the toxic drug supply crisis - is being addressed seriously by the provincial government. Recorded: March 18, 2024

The reality of safe supply in B.C. 21.03.2024

"The reality of safe supply in B.C." A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

58 West Hastings will set a new standard for social housing in B.C. (Carol Lee) 18.03.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Chinatown Foundation's Carol Lee to discuss how a new, innovative social housing project in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will set the standard for social housing throughout British Columbia. The project is 58 West Hastings St (also known as Bob & Michael's Place). Recorded: March 11, 2024

"Parental rights" legislation explained by Lance (The Serfs) 15.03.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Lance from The Serfs (the largest Canadian political show on Twitch) to discuss the implications of "parental rights legislation" for LGBTQ youth in several provinces.  Recorded: March 11, 2024

This political argument is a loser 15.03.2024

"This political argument is a loser" A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

WWE's Chelsea Green defends B.C.'s honour! 10.03.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to WWE Superstar (and Victoria, B.C.'s own) Chelsea Green about how she got her job back at the world's largest professional wrestling promotion. Plus, Chelsea weighs in on who would win in a steel cage: B.C. Premier David Eby vs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis? Recorded: February 27, 2024

Are protests calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire "antisemitic"? (Anjali Appadurai) 08.03.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with disqualified BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai to discuss B.C. protests advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Recorded: February 27, 2024

Angela Valiant celebrates VANCOLOUR's 100th show on CHEK! 07.03.2024

Angela Valiant is the host of "The Angela Valiant Show" weekdays from 6am-10am on Sonic Radio (104.9FM Vancouver; 107.5FM Chilliwack; 92.5FM Abbotsford; online at sonicradio.ca).

The Crunch with JJ McCullough: Is B.C. a "conservative" province? 03.03.2024

JJ McCullough is a Canadian political commentator and a YouTube content creator with nearly a million subscribers.

#225 - John Rustad (Conservative Party of B.C.) 01.03.2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Conservative Party of British Columbia leader John Rustad to discuss what his party represents and his assessment of B.C.'s most recent budget.

Are nicotine pouches, like ZYN, actually good for you? (Dr. Michael Schwandt) 26.02.2024

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Medical Health Officer Dr. Michael Schwandt discusses British Columbia's recent restrictions on nicotine pouches (like ZYN). Plus, Dr. Schwandt explains the benefits and harms of these trendy nicotine products, popularized by social media influencers including Tucker Carlson. Recorded: February 19, 2024

The Low Road Report with Dino Archie: Are "diversity" initiatives missing the point? 23.02.2024

Comedian Dino Archie ("Toxic But Safe") discusses how the practice of diversity (including "diversity hires") may be defeating its purpose. Recorded: February 19, 2024

How to win friends and influence politics 23.02.2024

"How to win friends and influence politics" A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

#224 - Kim Bolan (The Vancouver Sun) 15.02.2024

Lethal Exports with Kim Bolan This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and legendary crime reporter Kim Bolan (The Vancouver Sun) discuss how rival B.C. gangs work cooperatively at the centre of a global drug trade which involves exploiting unpoliced shipping ports in Metro Vancouver.

#223 - Jennifer Robertson (Schitt's Creek) 09.02.2024

CBC and Netflix star Jennifer Robertson! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Canadian actress Jennifer Robertson (CBC's Schitt's Creek, Netflix's Ginny & Georgia) discuss Seth Rogen's hand-sculpted bong, the Grouse Grind, parenting child actors, The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down and a Schitt's Creek movie!

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