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Let's talk about controversy in standup comedy: intent vs. impact, the use of tropes, the limitations on freedom of expression in Canada. Sasha Mark is a Cree-Metis standup comic based in Vancouver, by the way of Winnipeg. He is a regular panelist on APTN and is featured on YVR Funny, a docu-series now streaming on Telus Optik TV on Demand. Dino Archie is a Black standup comic based in Vancouver,...

Denai Johnson is a B.C. media personality, currently serving as a host on 102.7 NOW! Radio Vancouver weekdays from 2-7pm.

Harrison Mooney is a writer and journalist whose memoir “Invisible Boy” was released this year to critical acclaim. His writing has also appeared in The Vancouver Sun, The National Post, Maclean’s, and The Guardian.

“Audit the VPD!” A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party and the B.C. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Cowichan Valley. Sonia has previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episodes #150, #123 and #95.

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.

Anjali Appadurai is a climate campaigner. She was disqualified by the BC NDP to run in the party's 2022 leadership race to replace BC Premier John Horgan.

Ghost host Lydia Williams (Ghostly Tours Vancouver) explains how the City of Vancouver is so haunted.

Stephanie Allen is a co-founder and board member of Hogan’s Alley Society. She is a housing development specialist working in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She was the recipient of the 2021 BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award, and for the past four years, she has been listed in Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50 List.

“Loblaw's 'Price Freeze' is Business as Usual” A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News

Ken Sim is the Mayor-Elect for the City of Vancouver, as elected on October 15, 2022. Dan Fumano is a columnist and journalist for The Vancouver Sun and The Province newspapers.

Sean Orr is a Vancouver City Council candidate for VOTE Socialist. Mario Canseco is the President of Research Co., a public opinion research firm based in Vancouver, who previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR Episode #78 and #136.

Caroline Elliott is the Vice President of the BC Liberal Party, which has proposed changing its party name to "BC United".

Andrea Woo is a journalist for The Globe and Mail, covering public health and social justice. In 2022, she was named one of Vancouver's most powerful people as part of Vancouver Magazine's "Power 50" list.

Angela Valiant is the host of "The Angela Valiant Show" weekdays from 6am-10am on Sonic Radio (104.9FM Vancouver; 107.5FM Chilliwack; 92.5FM Abbotsford)

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. Stephanie Hughes is a reporter for the Financial Post.

Sarah Berman is an investigative journalist and the producer of the CBC True Crime Podcast, "Pressure Cooker". As the author of the bestselling book, "Don't Call it a Cult", Sarah previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #124.

Why do people do terrible things that they normally wouldn't do? Canadian media personality Rick Campanelli shares his Woodstock '99 experience and how the festival got so out of hand. Investigative journalist Sarah Berman discusses why a plot to bomb the B.C. Legislature is back in the news. And, prominent criminal defense lawyer Kyla Lee explains police entrapment!

Glen Clark is the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Jim Pattison Group. He is the 31st Premier of British Columbia (1996-1999). Recorded: September 12, 2022

Jason Kenney is the Premier of Alberta since 2019. He also served in several federal cabinet position, including as Canada's Minister of Defence, as he sat as a Canadian Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2016. Recorded: September 5, 2022

Selina Robinson is the B.C. Minister of Finance. She has served as the BC NDP MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville since 2013. Recorded: September 5, 2022 Selina Robinson was featured on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #41 and Episode #96.

BONUS PODCAST: Katy Merrifield discusses political panels - purposes, pitfalls, and personal pet-peeves. Former Director of Communications to B.C. Premier Christy Clark and A.B. Premier Jason Kenney, Katy is the Vice President of Wellington Advocacy. She's also a regular panelist on CHEK's Political Capital with Rob Shaw and a contributor to This is VANCOLOUR. Season Two of This is VANCOLOUR start...

David Eby is the outgoing Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing in British Columbia. He is currently running to be the next leader of the B.C. NDP and the next Premier of B.C. David Eby was featured on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #56 and Episode #129.

John Cullen is a Vancouver-based comic and curling commentator whose comedy albums “Most Likely To Be a Comedian” (2017) and "Long Stories for No Reason" (2020) topped iTunes charts and are available on Apple Music and Spotify. He has appeared at the Just For Laughs comedy festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. He is also a contributor to CBC’s The Debaters. His latest album “Long Stories for N...

Fiona Forbes is a Leo Award-winning Canadian media personality and broadcaster. She previously appeared on This is VANCOLOUR on Episode #83.