Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam reads off a few texts messages addressing the prices of COVID-19 tests. Open Lines are available for listeners to call in and chat with Adam about various topics throughout the show. Dr. Florian Gassner, Associate Professor, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, University of British Columbia joins the program to provide Adam and listeners a brief history of the relati...

 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 issues. D’Avignon talks about the how vital B.C. exports are to maintaining a healthy and rounded economy within B.C.  

Dr. Florian Gassner, Associate Professor, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, University of British Columbia joins the program to provide Adam and listeners a brief history of the relationship of Ukraine and Russia. Gassner also acknowledges the current conflict arising between the two nations, how that came about, and where it may be going.

Adam opens up the call in lines in which listeners are able to chat about various topics such as Donald Trump’s new social media platform, the spreading of misinformation. Pershing Sun, Senior Analyst, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) joins Adam speak about the housing crisis in B.C. Sun acknowledges the vacancy rates and how the markets is changing over the last few years. Aft...

Ellis Ross, Liberal MLA for Skeena and former Haisla Chief, Opposition Critic for Energy and LNG joins Adam to speak about the recent attack on a Coastal Gaslink work camp. Ross talks about how the indecent doesn’t surprise him based on past behaviours and the importance of the history of Indigenous rights. Open Lines wrap up the show with listeners sharing their opinions with Adam regarding...

Adam starts the show talking about the on-going conflicts in Ottawa, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, COVID-19 mandates, as well as the Ukraine/Russia crisis. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns to Adam regarding various topics covered throughout the show.

Pershing Sun, Senior Analyst, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) joins Adam speak about the housing crisis in B.C. Sun acknowledges the vacancy rates and how the markets is changing over the last few years.

Ellis Ross, Liberal MLA for Skeena and former Haisla Chief, Opposition Critic for Energy and LNG joins Adam to speak about the recent attack on a Coastal Gaslink work camp. Ross talks about how the indecent doesn’t surprise him based on past behaviours and the importance of the history of Indigenous rights. 

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment as they talk politics. Cheffins discusses his perspective of the Conservative Party and who might be their new leader. Cheffins also provides brief thoughts about the conduct occurring in Ottawa. Afterwards, Ry Moran, UVic Associate University Librarian chats with Adam about the recent Canadian R...

Adam starts the show by acknowledging the events transpiring within the Capital of Canada, in which police officers are in a showdown with Freedom Convoy Supporters and provides his thoughts on the situation. Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA joins Adam for a round table discussion about the conflict arising in Ottawa.

Open Lines are available to listeners to call in and debate their thoughts and opinions to Adam on topics covered such as  vaccine mandates, social conduct, protests, and federal governments.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment as they talk politics. Cheffins discusses his perspective of the Conservative Party and who might be their new leader. Cheffins also provides brief thoughts about the conduct occurring in Ottawa. 

Ry Moran, UVic Associate University Librarian chats with Adam about the recent Canadian Reconciliation Barometer project which looks at the relationships between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples. The show wraps up with Open Lines as listeners are able to talk to Adam about topics covered throughout the show. 

Dr. Farinaz Havaei, UBC, joins Adam to discuss a recent study that outlines the current conditions among B.C. nurses. Havaei notes that the study expresses various struggles that nurses are currently facing during the pandemic.  Afterwards Adam opens up the lines to chat with listeners about topics such as truth and misinformation. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence...

Paul Servos, The Flag Shop owner joins the program to talk to Adam about how the Canadian Flag is being improperly utilized and what Canadians can do to take back the meaning and intent of the flag. 

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their Legally Speaking segment as Mulligan shares interesting and relevant legal cases. Mulligan uses the Old Growth/Fairy Creek situation as an example to note on how groups are under prosecution for criminal contempt.  

Dr. Farinaz Havaei, UBC, joins Adam to discuss a recent study that outlines the current conditions among B.C. nurses. Havaei notes that the study expresses various struggles that nurses are currently facing during the pandemic.  

Adam starts the hour by acknowledging how donors to the Freedom Convoy protests may be subjected to legal consequences. Then Open Lines are available for listeners to chat with Adam about their concerns and opinions on the federal government and vaccine mandates. Paul Servos, The Flag Shop owner joins the program to talk to Adam about how the Canadian Flag is being improperly utilized and what Can...

Adam starts the show by examining clips of Freedom Convoy Organizers as they seem to imply something peculiar. Adam shares audio from today’s earlier broadcast from Al Ferraby’s interview with Health Officer Bonnie Henry. The hour finishes with Open Lines as callers are able to voice their thoughts and concerns to Adam about topics covered throughout the show.

The starts with Adam recapping and examining the new healthy and safety restrictions that are to be implemented soon. Open Lines are available for listeners to call in and chat with Adam regarding foreign influencers, mandates, and local government.

Open Lines continues as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns regarding COVID-19, federal government, and how foreign influencers may be affecting Canadians.  Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training and MLA for Langley joins the program to speak about the new legislation that has been introduced in B.C. to focus on supporting and training trades apprentic...

Stewart Prest, political science lecturer, SFU talks to Adam about Canada’s roll in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Prest notes on the importance of the Five Eye’s treaty in understanding the nature of the conflict and how Canadian’s contributions to Ukraine may seem bigger than it truly is. Afterwards Adam opens up the call in lines for the remainder of the show to chat with listen...

Stewart Prest, political science lecturer, SFU talks to Adam about Canada’s roll in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Prest notes on the importance of the Five Eye’s treaty in understanding the nature of the conflict and how Canadian’s contributions to Ukraine may seem bigger than it truly is. 

Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training and MLA for Langley joins the program to speak about the new legislation that has been introduced in B.C. to focus on supporting and training trades apprentices. Mercier also acknowledges how the training programs have changed and adapted to the pandemic. 

Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute joins Adam to speak about the recent research conducted and data about public opinion towards COVID-19 mandates and relevant protests to mandates. Korzinski notes that approximately 72% of Canadians are in favour of the Freedom Convoy going home as they have made their point. Adam opens up the call in lines allowing for listeners to chat and...