Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam reflects on yesterday’s historic Artemis ll mission moments including a question posed to the astronauts by U.S. President Donald Trump and the spectrum of reactions to the president’s most recent threat directed at Iran. Adam explains the economics of oil and what affects prices at the pump. Listeners text in to share their thoughts.

 Adam shifts focus to provincial issues as he recaps how B.C. zero-emission vehicle mandates have changed to better align with federal policies, the recent issues faced by B.C. Ferries, and the merits of various party leaders in different levels of government in Canada. Listeners call and text in. 

Adam continues today’s conversation with comments on the Artemis ll crew naming a new-found crater on the moon after Mission Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll. U.S. President Donald Trump doubles down on a “leaker” during his press conference who he alleges gave away information that there were downed members of the U.S. military somewhere across enemy lines in Ir...

Adam delves into provincial politics by reacting to B.C. Premier David Eby’s statement that private property is not part of the ongoing DRIPA amendment discussions. Plus, more updates on the major events of the day including the Artemis ll flyby and U.S. President Donald Trump sharing the alleged details of the rescue missions that took place in Iran to retrieve two members of the U.S. milit...

Adam tunes into U.S President Donald Trump’s Easter address where he gives updates on the latest developments of the war in Iran and affordability. Plus, more on last week’s historic Artemis ll launch as the astronauts onboard complete a lunar flyby setting a record for the furthest distance humans have travelled into outer space. 

Adam discusses political dynamics locally and nationally, including analysis of recent key moments at Colwood Council.

Adam discusses Canadian politics in a changing world, including discourse on China and human rights issues. Plus. more on U.S. President Trump’s comments involving the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran this week, with analysis of economic consequences of the conflict. Listeners text in their takes. 

Adam discusses current local debates in Victoria and beyond, including AI regulation issues. Plus, more exploration of the Artemis II mission which launched this week! Michael Mulligan joins the show to share this week’s edition of Legally Speaking.

Adam discusses current events in provincial politics, including the B.C. government’s announcement today which involves proposing a mandatory code of conduct for municipal and regional district elected officials. Plus, more discussion of current debates at local council tables in Victoria and beyond, including regulatory issues with AI technology.

Adam discusses community issues, including an update in the developing story involving a Scottish midwife’s work permit denial. Listeners call and text in their thoughts. Plus, Adam explores Premier Eby responding to questions from the press today.

Adam discusses local current events, including key Colwood Council moments this week. Listeners call and text in their thoughts. Colwood Councillor Kim Jordison calls in during open lines.

Adam explores economic issues and current events, including the BCGEU’s recent asks involving work from home and support for workers who have to travel as part of their jobs. Plus, more on current events including Premier Eby and the province’s health minister speaking to the press today. Listeners text and call in their takes.

Adam discusses current events including the lead-up to the planned Artemis II launch today and questions about the status of the NATO alliance ahead of U.S. President Trump’s expected comments on his war with Iran today. Adam explores signs of economic fallout and political messaging from leaders in some of Canada’s closest allies.

Adam discusses local and provincial current events, including discourse on community safety at Langford Council this week.

Adam discusses current issues in the capital region, including E-Comm 9-1-1 cost concerns in local municipalities and the developing story of the playground fire at Stadacona Park. Plus, Adam checks in on MLAs at the BC Legislature today.

Adam discusses current events in the BC Legislature and beyond, including recent meetings school district 61 as it considers budget cuts. Adam, explores more current issues in Victoria, Central Saanich and beyond, including budget deliberations, public access to meetings and discourse on provincial downloading of costs to municipalities

Adam discusses key moments from the BC Legislature yesterday, including comments from B.C.’s forestry minister Ravi Parmar on his concerns with BC Green leadership’s social media rhetoric. Plus, Adam discusses issues involving energy prices and the latest on the U.S.’s latest messaging on the American-Israeli war with Iran. 

Adam analyzes key moments in question period today, including the Premier’s comments involving DRIPA legislation. Listeners call and text in their takes on current and community issues.

The BC Legislature is back from break! Adam discusses key moments from MLA’s first day back, including exploration of issues involving water, farming and accountability mechanisms. Plus, Adam shares some additional thoughts on the possible scale of humanitarian costs arising from the U.S. and Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran, along with analysis of Cuba’s energy crisis. Listen...

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to weigh in on Bill-9 and freedom of information issues in the province. Plus, Adam digs into economic turmoil linked with energy supply issues, and some of the effects both here and in other jurisdictions, including Cuba.  

Adam discusses current events including the Junos, the latest on economic turmoil linked with the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the federal NDP’s selection of a new leader. 

Adam discusses provincial and global issues, including the latest on U.S. President Trump’s messaging on the Iran war.

Adam discusses local current events and explores the developing story of a Scottish midwife in Victoria who’s been denied a work permit for the second time.

Adam discusses municipal current affairs in Sooke and beyond as councils contend with budget deliberations and resourcing pressures. Listeners weigh in via open lines and text. View Royal Councillor Don Brown, a former police officer who previously oversaw the Sooke RCMP police detachment, calls in during open lines.

Adam discusses current events, including the latest on the global economic fallout and energy access destabilization from the U.S.-Israeli Iran war and highlights at local municipal councils this week. Plus, Adam explores some initial thoughts and questions he has about the developing story this week of a local Scottish midwife’s second work permit denial. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified...