Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Today’s discussion of trade issues, technology and the economy continues as Adam engages with listener perspectives shared via open lines and text. Plus, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association economist Jock Finlayson joins the show to share the latest B.C. Construction Monitor report.

Adam discusses economic and social issues involving living with climate change, along with technology and transportation issues. Plus, more discussion on issues involving EVs, wildfires, tariffs and more.

Adam discusses current events, including the latest on Canadian trade with the U.S. Plus, Adam explores more on energy, the environment and the economy. Adam also discusses issues involving this wildfire season and how it has impacted communities on Vancouver Island.

Adam discusses issues of the day as listeners share their perspectives via open lines and text.

Adam explores political issues of the day as listeners text in their thoughts. Plus, Angus Reid Research Associate Jon Roe joins the show to share the latest polling on opposition leader Pierre Poilievre.

Adam discusses Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s comments to the press after Canada removed many retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. Adam reacts to listener text-ins on issues of the day.

Adam discusses current events, including developing news that Canada is removing some counter-tariffs on the U.S. He analyzes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments to the press on trade issues. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to talk issues of the week.  

Adam explores community issues as listeners weigh in via open lines and text, including discussion of safety issues. Plus, Adam discusses more recent notable moments at Saanich council.

Adam discusses local issues in Saanich and beyond as listeners weigh in via open lines and text.  

Adam discusses issues of the day in the West Shore as listeners weigh in via open lines and text. Plus, Adam analyzes notable recent moments at Saanich council and explores questions involving the end of B.C.’s carbon tax. 

Adam discusses community issues, including traffic safety and police resourcing in the West Shore. Plus, he discusses notable comments from Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson involving council’s decision to pass on hosting a team in FIFA 2026 after he appeared on CFAX 1070 this morning.  

Adam discusses municipal issues in the region as he continues exploring recent notable moments at Saanich Council.

Adam discusses policy issues involving technology, transportation, climate change and more as listeners weigh in via open lines and text. Plus, more on recent developments at Saanich council.

Adam discusses several issues which shape municipal politics in Victoria, Saanich, and the region beyond. Plus, more on economic trade-offs, climate issues and more as listeners weigh in via open lines and text.

Adam discusses local current events and community issues, including the latest at Saanich Council this week. Plus, Adam analyzes messaging in a recent piece in Business Examiner written by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s new CEO, John Wilson. 

Adam discusses political issues of the day, including calls for sober supportive housing options at Nanaimo council and engages with listener texts.

BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke joins the show to discuss proposed changes to the Public Interest Disclosure Act. Plus, listeners weigh in on issues involving climate change, electric vehicles, the Air Canada labour dispute and more during open lines with Adam.  

Adam discusses political issues involving climate change, the economy and natural resources as listeners weigh in via open lines and text. Climate scientist and former MLA Andrew Weaver calls in during open lines.  

Adam discusses current events including the latest news of a tentative agreement between Air Canada and union workers. Plus, he shares his reaction to the win for Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre in the byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot and discusses more political issues.  

Open lines conversations continue debating pay issues causing the Air Canada labour stoppage across the country as Adam considers potential outcomes and goals of the strike. Plus, a look at other occupations that are facing pay issues.

BC Conservative MLA Brennan Day joins the show to discuss an offer posed to Canadian provinces by an American senator. Open lines conversations focus on Adam’s continued Air Canada strike discussion.

Adam continues his discussion of the Air Canada flight attendant strike as he analyzes the rights and freedoms of national unions. Plus, legal issues of disobeying a federal order are explored. Listeners share opinions through text.

Adam continues his examination of current issues including news in the Charleigh Pollock Batten disease decision and the ongoing Air Canada strike. Listeners join the discussion via text. 

Adam recalls recent news including a story which saw someone hospitalized due to taking medical advice from AI and security breaches at the B.C. Legislature. Texters weigh in on the continuing conversation regarding climate change and human effects on the planet.  

Adam discusses climate issues while listeners share opinions on economic and long-term global effects of carbon reduction efforts. Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to explain an impending strike that would result in Air Canada flight attendants creating a labour disruption due to complaints of unpaid work.