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This is VANCOLOUR

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This is Vancouver’s bona fide culture and politics podcast. Hosted by Mo Amir, parse through the relevant issues with the city’s most colourful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOUR

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May 29, 2026

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Episodes

Tea Time with Tamara Taggart: "This is eugenics" 21.04.2023

Tea Time with Tamara This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm CHEK News Tamara Taggart is an award-winning Canadian broadcasting icon. In 2021, she started Down Syndrome BC, where she sits as the President. She is also the host of the TELUS Talks podcast.

Uhh... Homelessness is a Housing Issue 21.04.2023

"Uhh... Homelessness is a Housing Issue" A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

#200 - Stephen Quinn (CBC's The Early Edition) 14.04.2023

Stephen Quinn is the longstanding host of CBC Radio One's "The Early Edition".

Is John Horgan's new job... problematic? 14.04.2023

BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau discusses former BC Premier John Horgan's new job at Elk Valley Resources.

#199 - Ravi Kahlon (BC NDP) 07.04.2023

A two-time Olympian, Ravi Kahlon is British Columbia's Minister of Housing. He is the twice-elected BC NDP MLA for Delta North.

Humera Jabir on why women make 20% less money than men in British Columbia 03.04.2023

Humera Jabir is a staff lawyer for West Coast LEAF (Legal Education and Action Fund), British Columbia's first and only organization dedicated to using the law to work towards an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination.

#198 - Shachi Kurl (Angus Reid Institute) 31.03.2023

Shachi Kurl is the President of the Angus Reid Institute.

Kyla's Court: Are men and women treated equally under the law? 31.03.2023

Kyla's Court features prominent criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective on issues that need clarity.

Former MP Kenny Chiu: Foreign interference in Canadian elections needs to be addressed! 27.03.2023

Kenny Chiu is a former Conservative Member of Parliament for Steveson-Richmond East (2019-2021).

#197 - Kennedy Stewart 24.03.2023

Kennedy Stewart served as the 40th mayor of Vancouver from 2018 to 2022.

#196 - Uytae Lee (About Here) / Kyla's Court (Kyla Lee) 17.03.2023

Uytae Lee is a video journalist with an expertise on the urban planning challenges that cities face today. He is the host of the YouTube channel "About Here" and the creator of the CBC series “Stories About Here". Kyla's Court features prominent criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective on issues that need clarity.

Stop Time Travel in British Columbia! 17.03.2023

"Stop Time Travel in British Columbia!" A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

#195 - Kevin Falcon (BC Liberal Party / BC United) 03.03.2023

Kevin Falcon is the leader of B.C.'s Official Opposition party (BC Liberal Party / BC United). He first appeared on This is VANCOLOUR in June 2022 on Episode #160 .

#194 - Elenore Sturko (BC Liberal Party) 27.02.2023

Elenore Sturko is the BC Liberal MLA for Surrey South, as elected in 2022.

Kyla's Court: Can the government force people into addictions treatment? 26.02.2023

Kyla's Court features prominent criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective on issues that need clarity.

#193 - Vince Tao & Dave Hamm (VANDU) 24.02.2023

Vince Tao and Dave Hamm are Vancouver-based activists and advocates for drug users, representing the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU).

#192 - Jacob Samuel 20.02.2023

Jacob Samuel is a Vancouver-based comedian (by the way of Toronto). His debut comedy album "Horse Power" won the 2021 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album. An accomplished cartoonist, as well, Jacob's cartoons have been widely published including in the New Yorker magazine.

Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer (Darcy & Jer) use their TikTok fame to spread positivity! 17.02.2023

Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer are Vancouver's favourite comedy couple, amassing over 3.5+ million followers (and counting) on TikTok (@thedarcymichael). Darcy Michael is a seasoned comedian based in Vancouver. His stand-up special "Darcy Michael Goes to Church" is available to stream on CraveTV.

Comedian Ola Dada went from the classroom to Canada's Got Talent 17.02.2023

Ola Dada is a Vancouver-based comedian who was featured on Canada's Got Talent and CBC's The New Wave of Stand-Up.

#191 - J.J. McCullough 13.02.2023

JJ McCullough is a Canadian political commentator, professional YouTuber, and columnist for The Washington Post. He previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #161 in June 2022.

#190 - Danika Thibault 10.02.2023

Danika Thibault is a comedian based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Clips of her comedy have been viewed (literally) millions of times over on social media platforms, such as TikTok and Twitter.

Beat it, Jesse Brown! These Vancouver novels are awesome! 10.02.2023

Outraged by a comment made by Canadaland's Jesse Brown, one local Vancouver-based journalist went viral by celebrating novels set in Vancouver. Michelle Cyca is a contributing editor to Maclean’s magazine and a freelance journalist whose work you can find in The Walrus, The Tyee, and Canadian Business.

#189 - Joel McHale 06.02.2023

Joel McHale (Talk Soup, Community, Animal Control) is an American actor, comedian, television host, and guest panelist on reality TV competition shows. His mother is from New Westminister, British Columbia.

#188 - Dr. Michael Schwandt / Tea Time with Tamara Taggart 27.01.2023

Let's talk about Canada's new alcohol consumption guidelines! Dr. Michael Schwandt is a researcher, public health physician, and Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer. Tamara Taggart is an award-winning Canadian broadcasting icon. In 2021, she started Down Syndrome BC, where she sits as the President. She is also the host of the TELUS Talks podcast.

Decriminalization doesn't affect your drinking 27.01.2023

"Decriminalization doesn't affect your drinking" A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

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