Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam weighs the merits of a successful potential mayoral candidate in Victoria. Listener conversations center around oil, policing, and municipal governance.  

Adam delves into the logistics of creating an oil refinery in B.C as he continues his reaction to today’s press conference. Plus, more on controversial trade with India, resource independence, and upcoming trade missions.  

Adam recaps Premier David Eby’s first press conference of the year as B.C’s energy future is discussed. Then, Adam compares the oil industry of Canada and Venezuela while listeners share questions and opinions via text.

During Hour 2, Adam Stirling engages with live listeners while discussing municipal issues affecting Victoria and the surrounding region.

Adam provides a preview of the week to come as the Victoria City Council returns to the council chambers.

In the final hour, Adam opens the lines and engages with listeners on the issues that matter most to them.

Adam looks ahead to the year to come, including discussion of the upcoming Victoria municipal election.

Adam discusses a downtown Victoria incident that went viral, involving a man arrested and transported to VicPD HQ in a U-Haul on New Year’s Eve after allegedly damaging its contents. He responds to listener questions on the week’s issues and covers who plans to run in the 2026 Victoria municipal election and their approaches to addressing this year’s challenges.

FRIDAY ROUND TABLE: Adam Stirling and Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca discuss the top issues of the week.

In the final hour, Adam opens the lines to discuss the top stories of the year

Adam connects with Vancouver Islanders on the issues that matter most to them, responding to listener questions and perspectives throughout the hour.

Adam responds to listener questions, including a call from Colwood Councillor Kim Jordison on improving care for people affected by the opioid crisis. He is also joined by Elenore Sturko, MLA (Independent), Surrey-Cloverdale, who discusses her opposition to renewing decriminalization and the government’s handling of the issue.

Adam discusses the year’s top stories affecting British Columbians, including provincial politics, the opioid crisis, mental health, decriminalization, and the B.C. paramedics’ union warning of a possible strike over staffing, pay, and benefits.

Adam discusses the issues and challenges facing British Columbians, responding to listener inquiries throughout the hour.

As Adam winds down 2025, he covers the year’s top stories and looks ahead to the year to come. He discusses local politics, economics, and municipal taxes, while responding to listener questions.

Continuing the conversation into the second hour, Adam reflects on major stories from the year and discusses philanthropy and charity. He’s joined by Adam Richards, CEO of the Cridge Centre for the Family, to talk about the organization’s work and its impact in the community.

Adam discusses issues affecting British Columbians, offering an overview of major stories from 2025. He reflects on local politics, wildfires, government, and school board policies, while responding to listener questions about the year’s most significant events.

Adam discusses the future of the regional water supply and addresses a bizarre incident involving the theft of a horse’s tail.

Adam responds to listeners' questions over issues relating to the Regional Water Supply Commission’s debate over the development of a new water treatment plant.

Adam continues the conversation from Hour 1, discussing the CRD Regional Water Supply Commission’s debate over postponing a new water treatment plant, the strategic plan moving forward, and some members’ suggestions to pause for further discussions with First Nations. He also looks ahead to issues affecting British Columbians in the coming year, including associated costs.

Adam discusses the CRD Regional Water Supply Commission as they debate over a new water treatment plant.

Adan discusses some discourse in the province involving property rights and reconciliation issues. Listeners text in.  

Adam reacts to Premier Eby’s Christmas message and explores several cranberry-focused recipes featured on B-C-cranberries-DOT-com. Plus, Adam engages with perspectives on provincial issues as listeners call and text in.

Adam expresses gratitude and discusses the messages he has for people navigating the trials and joys of the Christmas season. Listeners join in on the conversation via call and text.  

Adam discusses provincial current events, including North Island-Powell River MP Aaron Gunn announcing he will not attempt to lead the Conservative Party of BC. Plus, Adam shares some holiday messages, thank-yous to everyone who is working throughout the next few days and explains why you shouldn’t feel abnormal if Christmas is tough for you.