Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam starts the show off by examining the influx of misinformation being created and utilized by Russian entities from several years. Afterwards Adam quickly provides updates on Freedom Convoy organizers court processes, potential B.C. COVID-19 mandated restrictions being changed, how a few individuals from Canada are intent on going to Ukraine to offer in-person support, Russian attacks on civili...

Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria joins the program to talk to Adam about how the pandemic has affected the tourism industry in Victoria. Nursey also emphasizes how determined the industry is to come back this travel season and how they plan to reach their goals of fostering a booming travel season.  

Open Lines continue as listeners discuss their thoughts and perspectives on topics such as foreign influence, international conflict, local government, and conspiracy theories. Marcus Kolga, founder of DisinfoWatch.org, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad share his insight with the program about the history of Russia and mis...

Adam kicks off the show by playing a compilation of audio clips from the recent weeks and speculates how they all may be intertwined together in various ways. Kevin Falcon, BC Liberals Leader joins the program to talk to Adam about B.C. involvement in the Russia/Ukraine conflict and what the people of B.C. can do to support the Ukraine people. Falcon also acknowledges that the B.C. Government is h...

Werner Antweiler, director of the Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets at the UBC joins the program to chat with Adam about the economic impacts on both Russia and Ukraine on a local and global scale. Antweiler talks about how the Russian economy will have significant challenges still to come and what economic changes the Russian people will notice due to the on-going conflict. Adam opens...

Kevin Falcon, BC Liberals Leader joins the program to talk to Adam about B.C. involvement in the Russia/Ukraine conflict and what the people of B.C. can do to support the Ukraine people. Falcon also acknowledges that the B.C. Government is having conversations about what they are able to continue to show solidarity with Ukraine. 

Marcus Kolga, founder of DisinfoWatch.org, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad share his insight with the program about the history of Russia and misinformation. Kolga also notes upon how Russia has been pushing vaccine hesitancy for several years including prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Werner Antweiler, director of the Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets at the UBC joins the program to chat with Adam about the economic impacts on both Russia and Ukraine on a local and global scale. Antweiler talks about how the Russian economy will have significant challenges still to come and what economic changes the Russian people will notice due to the on-going conflict. 

Dr. Allen Sens, Professor of Teaching, Department of Political Science joins the program to share his insight into the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Sens notes on particular aspects in which the world should be watching for as signs which may allude to further and more sever conflicts. Sens also acknowledges the global efforts that countries like Canada are making to attempt to cripple Russia’s m...

The hour kicks off with Adam noting that there seems to be a significantly decrease of misinformation bots along social media sites. Afterwards, we tune into an U.N. address given by Ambassador Bob Rae as he speaks to the on-going conflict between the Ukraine and Russia. Open Lines continue to be utilized by listeners to speak to Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including the...

Adam starts the show by acknowledging the address from former U.S. President Donald Trump in which Trump makes statements pertaining to the Canadian Trucker Convoy. Adam spends sometime going over Victoria City Council’s decision to make amendments to allow for VicPD officers to issue tickets against individuals who were using excessive honking during the weekend’s Trucker Convoy Prote...

Dr. Allen Sens, Professor of Teaching, Department of Political Science joins the program to share his insight into the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Sens notes on particular aspects in which the world should be watching for as signs which may allude to further and more sever conflicts. Sens also acknowledges the global efforts that countries like Canada are making to attempt to cripple Russia’s m...

John Alexander, Cox Taylor joins the program to talk to Adam about the court’s decision pertaining to the safety of Beacon Hill Park and individuals sheltering outdoors in the park. Alexander notes upon how resilient and determined the Friends Of Beacon Hill Park were in seeking justice for the park and surrounding area. Adam opens up the call in lines allowing for listeners to voice their t...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment in which together, they discuss various aspects of politics. Cheffins provides a brief history of the Canadian Conservative Party and shares his thoughts on who may take the leadership for the current party. Afterwards Adam continues with Open Lines in which listeners are able to share their opin...

Adam starts the show by recapping parts of Victoria City Council’s meeting yesterday, notably the decisions made regarding Beacon Hill Park and a new homeless support position. Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA joins Adam for their roundtable segment in which they examine and speculate on City Council’s intentions.

John Alexander, Cox Taylor joins the program to talk to Adam about the court’s decision pertaining to the safety of Beacon Hill Park and individuals sheltering outdoors in the park. Alexander notes upon how resilient and determined the Friends Of Beacon Hill Park were in seeking justice for the park and surrounding area. 

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment in which together, they discuss various aspects of politics. Cheffins provides a brief history of the Canadian Conservative Party and shares his thoughts on who may take the leadership for the current party. 

We tune into the live address from the Prime Minister and various other government officials about the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Afterwards Adam shares his thoughts and theories regarding the invasion of Ukraine and the role that Russia has really been playing. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their weekly segment in which together, they exa...

The show starts with Adam acknowledging the sudden ending to the Emergencies Act as well as examining the Prime Minister address for this announcement. Adam speculates on a line a questioning by a French-Canadian reporter to the Prime Minister about confidential information.  Open lines are available towards the end of the hour allowing for listeners to chat with Adam about misinformation, th...

Adam breaks the new about the new chapter in the saga of Beacon Hill park and the Judge’s ruling regarding the safety of the area. Troy Clifford​, president, Ambulance Paramedics of BC chats with Adam about the optimism among ambulance first responders due to the B.C. budget providing more resources to help combat challenges faced by these first responders. Afterwards, Adam opens up the call...

Stephen Whipp, investement advisor, Leede Jones Gable inc speaks to Adam about the rise in property tax deferrals and how this system could benefit home owners. 

Troy Clifford​, president, Ambulance Paramedics of BC chats with Adam about the optimism among ambulance first responders due to the B.C. budget providing more resources to help combat challenges faced by these first responders.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their weekly segment in which together, they examine legal cases of interest in B.C. Mulligan shares a case in which a mother was murdered by her son and how the victim’s will was dealt with in regards to handing down inheritance and a case where ICBC claims that a translator has committed fraud by helping p...

Adam starts the show by recounting an incident in which the Parksville M.P had their offices vandalised. Adam then acknowledges the crisis between Ukraine and Russia and hypothesizes how that conflict may be involved with the on-going protests and discontent among Canadians. Adam provides a bit of an update on what is happening with convoy organizers. Adam also talks about various pieces of misinf...

Adam opens up the call in lines which allow for listeners to talk to Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including Canadian reputation, federal politics, as well as prices of COVID-19 tests. Greg D’Avignon, President and CEO, Business Council of B.C. joins Adam to discuss the B.C. labour plan in which has fallen short for a lot of people in terms of addressing necessary iss...