Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed the upcoming BC election.

Sidney rockers Randy and son Tal Bachman launch a concert series at the Mary Winspear Centre tonight. They joined Al this morning to chat about their concert series and how they’re changing how they do live performances to keep fans safe.

David Black, associate professor of communication and culture, Royal Roads University, joined the program to discuss false information about COVID-19 and what he calls “post-truth”. He also discusses the upcoming provincial election.

In this hour, Adam closes out the show by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, the BC Federation of Students is pushing for more young people to vote in this snap election. Tanysha Klassen, chair, British Columbia Federation of Students, joined Adam to discuss how the BC Federation of Students is helping students and young voters become informed on issues important to them and have their voice heard.

In this hour, in the first eight months of the year, there were 1,068 overdose deaths – which is already more than in all of 2019. Leslie McBain, co-founder, Moms Stop the Harm, spoke with Adam about the latest overdose statistics, and what Moms Stop the Harm is doing to combat overdose deaths. Later, Colin Bailey, PhD candidate and lead researcher on study for Simon Fraser University’...

The BC Federation of Students is pushing for more young people to vote in this snap election. Tanysha Klassen, chair, British Columbia Federation of Students, joined Adam to discuss how the BC Federation of Students is helping students and young voters become informed on issues important to them and have their voice heard.

In this hour, David Black, associate professor of communication and culture, Royal Roads University, joined the program to discuss false information about COVID-19 and what he calls “post-truth”. He also discusses the upcoming provincial election.

In the first eight months of the year, there were 1,068 overdose deaths – which is already more than in all of 2019. Leslie McBain, co-founder, Moms Stop the Harm, spoke with Adam about the latest overdose statistics, and what Moms Stop the Harm is doing to combat overdose deaths.

Colin Bailey, PhD candidate and lead researcher on study for Simon Fraser University’s Salmon Watershed Lab, joined Adam to talk about his research that has found that high numbers of salmon laying eggs helps smaller less dominant fish – who eat the eggs.

In this hour, Gerald Baier, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, UBC, joined the program to discuss today’s throne speech in Ottawa. Adam closes out the show by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam talks about the upcoming provincial election and a significant correction to B.C.’s COVID-19 statistics.

In this hour, Kimberly Poffenroth, chief electoral officer, Elections New Brunswick, joined the program to discuss New Brunswick’s recent provincial and what B.C. can learn from them in order to have a safe election.

Gerald Baier, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, UBC, joined the program to discuss today’s throne speech in Ottawa.

Adam was joined by Andrew Wilkinson, leader, BC Liberals, to discuss the upcoming provincial elections and the issues that are important here in Victoria.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Andrew Wilkinson, leader, BC Liberals, to discuss the upcoming provincial elections and the issues that are important here in Victoria. Later, Today is the first rain of the season, which means the roads will be slicker than usual. Chris Foord, member of the CRD's Traffic Safety Commission, joined Adam to talk about what drivers should keep in mind to stay safe whi...

Today is the first rain of the season, which means the roads will be slicker than usual. Chris Foord, member of the CRD's Traffic Safety Commission, joined Adam to talk about what drivers should keep in mind to stay safe while driving.

Kimberly Poffenroth, chief electoral officer, Elections New Brunswick, joined the program to discuss New Brunswick’s recent provincial and what B.C. can learn from them in order to have a safe election.

In this hour, starting on September 28, 2020 the attorney general is amending the Rules of Civil Court to temporarily suspend all civil jury trials for a period of one year. Craig Ferris, president, Law Society of British Columbia, spoke with Adam about the suspension of civil jury trials and what impacts it may have on the legal system.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Alex Shiff, senior consultant at Navigator Ltd, about if having an election during the pandemic will put British Columbians at greater risk of catching COVID-19. Later, Premier John Horgan has called an election for October 24. Allan Tupper, Professor, Department of Political Science, UBC, spoke with Adam about the early outlooks for this election.

Premier John Horgan has called an election for October 24. Allan Tupper, Professor, Department of Political Science, UBC, spoke with Adam about the early outlooks for this election.

Starting on September 28, 2020 the attorney general is amending the Rules of Civil Court to temporarily suspend all civil jury trials for a period of one year. Craig Ferris, president, Law Society of British Columbia, spoke with Adam about the suspension of civil jury trials and what impacts it may have on the legal system.

In this hour, it’s national forestry week so Adam checked in with Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works, about the forestry industry in BC and what is going on to ensure a sustainable future in the industry. Later, the BC SPCA is celebrating their 125th anniversary. Adam spoke with Craig Daniell, CEO of the BC SPCA, about the history of the organization and some of the outstandi...

It’s national forestry week so Adam checked in with Stewart Muir, Executive Director of Resource Works, about the forestry industry in BC and what is going on to ensure a sustainable future in the industry.

Adam spoke with Alex Shiff, senior consultant at Navigator Ltd, about if having an election during the pandemic will put British Columbians at greater risk of catching COVID-19.