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Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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If it happens on Vancouver Island – good or bad – we need to talk about it. Every hour in every show we deep dive into every nook and cranny of Victoria politics and learn the truth about how YOUR life will be affected. Adam Stirling explores and debates the latest news and current affairs every weekday from 11am to 3pm on CFAX 1070.

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Bell Media

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www.iheart.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Adam Stirling Hour 4-June 26– 2025 26.06.2025

Listeners share their thoughts on the updates Adam discussed on the program today. Plus, Camille Currie calls in during open lines.

HarbourCats managing partner weighs in on announcement Pacific FC will play a game at Royal Athletic Park in September 26.06.2025

Victoria HarbourCats managing partner Jim Swanson joins the show. 

Adam Stirling Hour 3-June 26– 2025 26.06.2025

Adam discusses local issues and engages with listener perspectives shared via open lines and text. HarbourCats managing partner Jim Swanson joins the show for a conversation about how the news was rolled out that Pacific FC will play a game at Royal Athletic Park in September.

Adam Stirling Hour 2-June 26– 2025 26.06.2025

Adam discusses notable moments from Victoria Council’s meeting today. Plus, Michael Mulligan shares some of his thoughts on the Charleigh Pollock story and discusses issues of the week during Legally Speaking.

Adam Stirling Hour 1-June 26– 2025 26.06.2025

Adam discusses local current events including the latest on the case of the local child with Batten disease who lost provincial funding for a medication she was taking. Plus, discussion of more community issues including homelessness in Victoria.

Adam Stirling Hour 4-June 25– 2025 25.06.2025

Canadian Taxpayer Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show to discuss a Leger poll his organization commissioned which suggests half of B.C. residents believe hosting FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver is not worth the cost. Plus, Adam’s discussion of other provincial issues of the day continues as listeners weigh in via open lines and text. Local MP Jeff Kibble calls in during open...

Is the cost of hosting FIFA World Cup Games in Vancouver worth it? 25.06.2025

 Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joins the show. 

Adam Stirling Hour 3-June 25– 2025 25.06.2025

Adam’s discussion about issues of the week in provincial politics continues as he reacts to more Premier David Eby’s comments to the press today.

Adam Stirling Hour 2-June 25– 2025 25.06.2025

Adam discusses current events, community issues and B.C. politics issues with listeners who weigh in via open lines and text. Adam reacts to Premier David Eby speaking today.

Adam Stirling Hour 1-June 25– 2025 25.06.2025

Adam discusses community issues in downtown, along with the long-term consequences of poor political and economic decisions. Plus, Adam engages with listener text ins.  

Adam Stirling Hour 4-June 24– 2025 24.06.2025

Adam discusses provincial issues including the latest on BC Ferries vessel procurement.

Adam Stirling Hour 3-June 24– 2025 24.06.2025

Adam continues the conversation about local issues as listeners weigh in via open lines and text. Adam shares more of his thoughts on health minister Josie Osborne’s recent comments about the process leading up to stopping provincial funding for a medication a local child with Batten disease was taking.

Adam Stirling Hour 2-June 24– 2025 24.06.2025

Adam hosts caller and text engagement as listeners discuss community issues. He also analyzes some of health minister Josie Osborn’s comments on CFAX 1070 last week. Plus, Adam catches up with Sooke council candidate Herb Haldane after his name was mentioned on the show Friday.

Adam Stirling Hour 1-June 24– 2025 24.06.2025

Adam discusses his reflections on what he has been hearing and learning throughout covering the Charleigh Pollock story.

Adam Stirling Hour 4-June 23– 2025 23.06.2025

Jori Fales, the mother of local 9-year-old Charleigh Pollock who has Batten disease, calls in. Plus, listeners add to the discussion via open lines and text with Adam.

"Our family wants off this roller coaster:" mother of local 9-year-old with Batten disease calls in 23.06.2025

Jori Fales, the mother of local 9-year-old Charleigh Pollock who has Batten disease, calls in for a follow-up conversation with Adam. 

BC Health Care Matters founder discusses local 9-year-old with Batten disease losing provincial funding for Brineura medication 23.06.2025

BC Health Care Matters founder Camille Currie joins the show to discuss her thoughts on Charleigh Pollock’s situation, and how that story could relate to other issues in the healthcare system. 

Adam Stirling Hour 3-June 23– 2025 23.06.2025

Adam discusses issues surrounding healthcare costs and other local issues. BC Health Care Matters founder Camille Currie joins the show to discuss her thoughts on Charleigh Pollock’s situation, and how that story could relate to other issues in the healthcare system. Listeners share their thoughts on current events via open lines and text.

"Uncharted territory:" leading Batten disease researcher discusses local child losing provincial funding for Brineura drug 23.06.2025

Dr. Ineka Whiteman, Head of Research & Medical Affairs for Batten Disease Support & Research Association, joins the show to discuss Brineura’s clinical application for Batten disease, along with the situation of the local Langford child who lost provincial funding for the drug.

Adam Stirling Hour 2-June 23– 2025 23.06.2025

Adam continues the discussion of the Charleigh Pollock story and the province ending funding for the Brineura medication she was taking. Dr. Ineka Whiteman, Head of Research & Medical Affairs for the Batten Disease Support & Research Association, joins the show to discuss Brineura’s clinical application for Batten disease. Plus, Adam engages with listeners sharing their thoughts via...

Local MP asking for federal health ministry to review CDA report on the medicine the local 9-year-old with Batten disease lost provincial funding for 23.06.2025

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP Jeff Kibble calls in to discuss his letter calling for the federal health minister to review a Canada Drug Agency report on Brineura  – the medicine 9-year-old Langford girl with Batten disease Charleigh Pollock was previously taking before losing provincial funding for the drug. 

Adam Stirling Hour 1-June 23– 2025 23.06.2025

Adam discusses local current events, including the latest on the Charleigh Pollock story. Adam explores elements of the story he’s been learning about, including the Canada Drug Agency report involving clinical criteria for the drug the 9-year-old local girl with Batten disease was taking. Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP Jeff Kibble calls in to discuss his letter calling for the federal health...

Batten Disease Support and Research Association Canada President joins the show 20.06.2025

Batten Disease Support and Research Association Canada President Lori Brown joins the show.

Adam Stirling Hour 4-June 20– 2025 20.06.2025

Adam’s discussion about the Charleigh Pollock story continues as he explores questions about the process leading up to the province no longer funding a medication the 9-year-old Langford girl with Batten disease was previously taking. Batton Disease Support and Research Association Canada President Lori Brown joins the show.

Councillor Stephen Hammond talks Victoria moving forward with Community Safety and Wellness Plan 20.06.2025

Victoria Councillor Stephen Hammond joins the show. 

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