Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses the government announcement in which small amounts of illicit drugs will soon become decriminalized. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. We hear some peoples personal experiences with opioids.

COVID-19 deaths vs Excess deaths Adam speaks with Dr. Kimberlyn McGrail, professor in UBC’s school of population of public health. Dr. Kimberlyn McGrail examined all “excess deaths” across Canadian provinces during the first 19 months of the pandemic, and how many of those were attributed specifically to COVID-19. During open lines callers discuss, clover point, problems with fed...

Listeners weigh in on the clover point issue, and voice their concerns on how city council has approached accessibility to the beloved viewpoint. Canadians may see interest rate hike this week Adam speaks with guest Kumutha Ramanathan, Financial Markets Reporter at BNN Bloomberg. Adam and Kumutha discuss interest rate hikes that Canadians are expected to see. Adam closes the hour with more open li...

With Go By Bike Week underway, Adam investigates the curious case of Clover Point, and asks whether the ongoing controversy to repurpose the lookout to an outdoor festival and event space can be better understood as an attempt to create an unbroken waterfront corridor for Victoria's cycling network? Listeners are invited to challenge the theory as Adam presents the known facts and evidence, and as...

Adam speaks with Dr. Kimberlyn McGrail, professor in UBC’s school of population of public health. Dr. Kimberlyn McGrail examined all “excess deaths” across Canadian provinces during the first 19 months of the pandemic, and how many of those were attributed specifically to COVID-19.

Adam speaks with guest Kumutha Ramanathan, Financial Markets Reporter at BNN Bloomberg. Adam and Kumutha discuss interest rate hikes that Canadians are expected to see.  

Adam speaks with Monika Wieland-Shields, Orca Institute. We hear all about the new female orca calf, as full pod returns to B.C. waters. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Monika Wieland-Shields, Orca Institute. We hear all about the new female orca calf, as full pod returns to B.C. waters.

Adam speaks with guest Jason Allsopp, Vice President, Leger Vancouver office. They discuss the doctor shortage, and according to a survey the shortage deters British Columbians from seeking care.

Adam speaks with guest Jason Allsopp, Vice President, Leger Vancouver office. They discuss the doctor shortage, and according to a survey the shortage deters British Columbians from seeking care. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. We hear listener’s thoughts on protests, the doctor shortage, crime, lack of housing,  

Adam speaks about a tweet from VIcPD that went viral this weekend. Discussions on the protester that will turn himself in after manure was dumped at John Hogan’s community office, we also revisit past protests in our city.  Have their past methods hurt their chances at discussions with our political leaders? Adam speaks with listeners during open lines  

Political Analysis with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science. Ron discusses the Ontario Election.

Political Analysis with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science. He discusses the Ontario Election Adam reads texts from listeners, we hear opinions on Clover Point, aka “Picnic Point”

More discussions on the missing middle housing initiative During open lines callers discuss housing. We get a pop culture update from Ron.

An update about the incident at the Victoria international airport, in which someone tried to bring inert hand grenades through security. Adam discusses the missing middle housing initiative following a city council meeting. And what exactly is a “house plex”? Friday Round Table Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca weighs in on the council's talks regarding the missing middle housing initi...

Adam speaks with our guest Geoff Dickson, president and CEO, Victoria International Airport. Geoff tells us about the sequence of events at the Victoria International Airport, in which a passenger tried to bring 2 inert grenades through security.

Legally Speaking Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers Michael tells us about a case in which a man appealed his case because he wasn’t originally given the option to have his trial in French (his preferred language) Michael also tells us more about the BC Legislature "Spending Scandal"

Adam speaks with our guest Geoff Dickson, president and CEO, Victoria International Airport. Geoff tells us about the sequence of events at the Victoria International Airport, in which a passenger tried to bring 2 inert grenades through security.   Open Lines Callers wonder why so much money is being invested in the Museum redevelopment when there is such a huge lack of GP’s The inciden...

Adam Olsen Open lines listeners’ reminisce about former Victoria tourist hot spots Legally Speaking Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers Michael tells us about a case in which a man appealed his case because he wasn’t originally given the option to have his trial in French (his preferred language) Michael also tells us more about the BC Legislature "Spe...

Adam recaps some recent events in our city Discussions about the incident at the Victoria airport the other day, in which a man tried to bring 2 inert grenades through airport security The Council meeting in which they proposed making royal athletic park free and open to anyone. Redevelopment of the museum, Museum Redevelopment Concept Plan, the missing indicative design. Adam speaks with listener...

Adam speaks with Adam Olsen, Green MLA, Saanich North and the Islands. We hear Adam Olson's thoughts on The Royal BC Museum's business plan.  

Adam read texts from listeners, Topics discussed include flight restrictions on the unvaccinated, the trucker convoy and the effect they’ve had on political parties. One listener tells us about the divide between him and a childhood friend, because of conspiracy theories and misinformation. Another caller discusses misinformation, and trying to make sense of all the contradictory information...

Adam speaks with guest Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reis Institute. A new study finds out if Canadians want higher interest rates in order to help inflation. 

Continued discussions on airport security. We also discuss gun control following the terrible school shooting in Texas. Adam speaks with guest Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reis Institute. A new study finds out if Canadians want higher interest rates in order to help inflation.  Callers weigh in on topics discussed today

Adam discusses yesterdays bomb scare at The Victoria International Airport. We are reminded of other bomb threats and incidents in Victoria from the past. Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers discuss wether or not we should have a bomb squad here in Victoria