The Jas Johal Show

 Moody’s downgrades B.C. again, keeps negative outlook as deficits grow, debt rises and interest costs climb GUEST: David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin ATMs tied to fraud—Ottawa cracks down as Vancouver’s “crypto-friendly” push faces new scrutiny. Tip fatigue setting in—are Canadians still tipping, or quietly opting out? Lifeguard cuts at busy beaches—cost-saving move or public safety gamble? From lecture hall to Netflix—can a philosophical novel about Aristotle and Alexander land with a global audience? $50K homebuyer rebate—real relief,...

From lecture hall to Netflix—can a philosophical novel about Aristotle and Alexander land with a global audience? GUEST: Annabel Lyon, author of The Golden Mean, Professor and Director at UBC’s School of Creative Writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$50K homebuyer rebate—real relief, or meaningless in a high-cost building environment? GUEST: Neil Chrystal, President and CEO of Polygon Homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin ATMs tied to fraud—Ottawa cracks down as Vancouver’s “crypto-friendly” push faces new scrutiny. GUEST: Kareem Allam, Vancouver Liberals Mayoral Candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carney in Europe, Poilievre in the U.S. — two trips, two strategies. What it says about how each man sees Canada’s place in the world. Alberta’s Bill 11 opens the door to public-private healthcare — reform or the start of two-tier health care, and could B.C. follow? Lifeguards cut at some of Vancouver’s busiest beaches — cost savings or a risk to public safety? From oil heat to solar — a B.C. fami...

From oil heat to solar — a B.C. family goes fully fossil free. What it really takes, and what it actually costs. James Rowley, Maple Ridge resident and winner of Canadian Geographic and OneEarth Living’s Live Net Zero 2025 contest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lapu-Lapu Day returns this year — but some survivors say it’s too soon. Should Vancouver hold the festival again? Gas tops $2 a litre in Vancouver as oil markets react to Iran. How much further will prices rise? Floods and landslides hammer Maui. What are residents seeing on the ground? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Floods and landslides hammer Maui. What are residents seeing on the ground? GUEST: John Daly, former CKNW host and Global News Reporter currently in Maui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lapu-Lapu Day returns this year — but some survivors say it’s too soon. Should Vancouver hold the festival again? Guest: Mable Elmore, B.C NDP MLA for Vancouver-Kensington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New poll suggests Peter Milobar could lead the BC Conservatives to a majority. Is he their best shot at defeating David Eby? Guest: Peter Milobar, B.C Conservative leadership candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Guest: Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Property rights questions. Indigenous title rulings spark concern among B.C. homeowners. Is there enough clarity? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Ottawa Floor Crossing: Nunavut MP Lori Idlout leaves the NDP for the Liberals, putting Mark Carney within two seats of a majority. What’s driving the defections? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Sean Orr S...

Oil shock. Canada joins a massive emergency oil release as the Middle East war disrupts supply. Will prices fall? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Oscar showdown. Sinners vs. One Battle After Another. Is Michael B. Jordan about to steal the night? GUEST: Rick Forchuk, TV Week Magazine columnist and CKNW contributor NDP in trouble. Another MP defects as the party chooses a ne...

End of an era? Another Vancouver strip club closes. What does it say about the city’s nightlife? GUEST: Danny Filippone, owner of The Penthouse nightclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel warning: The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel costs. Are airfares about to spike? GUEST: Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure, a travel insurance agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Property rights questions. Indigenous title rulings spark concern among B.C. homeowners. Is there enough clarity? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year after B.C.’s ban on new U.S. alcohol imports — who’s actually paying the price? Wine merchant John Clerides joins us. GUEST: John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cellars Did B.C’s ban on U.S alcohol put distributors in a financial hole? GUEST: Ian Tostenson, President of the B.C Restaurant and Food Services Association BC in the Red: Former finance minister Carole Taylor on how B.C. got i...

The Massey crossing fight continues: Was the province wrong to scrap the bridge for a tunnel? Delta councillor Dylan Kruger responds. GUEST: Dylan Kruger, Delta City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Global demand for energy is surging. Did Canada miss its moment without pipelines and LNG plants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC in the Red: Former finance minister Carole Taylor on how B.C. got into this fiscal mess — and what it will take to get out. GUEST: Carole Taylor, former B.C Finance Minister under Premier Gordon Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have the Canucks priced out their own fans? GUEST: Patrick Johnston, Sports columnist for the Vancouver Sun and The Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Policing Vancouver: A new VPD training academy downtown aims to tackle officer shortages. Will it ease the staffing crunch? GUEST: Steve Rai, Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diesel Shock: The Iran conflict is pushing up diesel — the fuel moving most of B.C.’s goods. Will higher transportation costs soon hit store shelves? GUEST: Dave Earle, President and CEO of the BC Trucking Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emergency Oil Release: The world taps 400 million barrels of reserves after the Iran war disrupts the Strait of Hormuz. Will it cool fuel prices — or is more pain coming at the pump? GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Ottawa Floor Crossing: Nunavut MP Lori Idlout leaves the NDP for the Liberals, putting Mark Carney within two seats of a majority. What’s driving the d...