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TEA TIME WITH TAMARA: Are we too quick to slap labels on kids against our idea of “normal”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with beloved broadcaster Tamara Taggart about the rise in behavioural labels, how they differ from medical diagnoses, and what happens when “normal” becomes the goal. Tamara even shares a label she was diagnosed with. Recorded: September 8, 2025

Students across British Columbia are back in class, but some of their learning resources aren’t. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir explains how the BC NDP government is underdelivering on education, and how these cuts could have political consequences. Recorded: September 8, 2025

It’s the special one-hour season finale of This is VANCOLOUR — featuring B.C. Premier David Eby! Host Mo Amir presses the Premier on some of his government’s most controversial decisions: walking back the promised grocery rebate; greenlighting a BC Ferries shipbuilding contract awarded to a Chinese shipyard; and pushing through Bills 14 and 15 despite vocal opposition from external stakeholders, i...

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Angelo Isidorou compare and contrast the 2025 federal election with the 2024 B.C. provincial election. Plus, they discuss recent B.C. Conservative controversy and "drama". Angelo Isidorou is the Executive Director for the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

The Forbes Report: Do social media influencers and celebrities — like CHEK's Paul Haysom  — always provide the best self-care advice? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Fiona Forbes about what to consider and how to spot beauty trends that might do more harm than good!  Recorded: June 16, 2025

Currently, Gen Z Canadians are experiencing the worst youth unemployment rates in decades. Is it because they're lazy? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks This is VANCOLOUR editor Neena Savage about her generation’s approach to the workplace, from coining terms like “quiet quitting” and “bare minimum Mondays” to walking away from hustle culture altogether. Recorded: June 16, 2025

Why did a black bear pick This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir’s yard to rip open stolen garbage bags and throw a backyard bash? Holly Reisner from the North Shore Black Bear Society explains bear behaviour — and how we can all be a little more bear-aware. Recorded: June 16, 2025

This is VANCOLOUR  host Mo Amir asks Juno-Award winning comedian Jacob Samuel (Big Talk) about his "marriage optimization hacks" to help you level up your relationship. Recorded: June 9, 2025

Why is Pride celebrated when there's no "Straight Month"?  This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with award-winning author Danny Ramadan (The Clothesline Swing, Crooked Teeth) to explore the origins of Pride, how it should be celebrated, and whether police should take part in the festivities. Recorded: June 9, 2025

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if Pierre Poilievre has become the very brand he used to mock. Is the Conservative Party of Canada leader... okay? Recorded: June 9, 2025

What is fun? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks the world's most famous pie-artist Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin (Host, Fun City) to explain what makes something fun! Catch "Fun City" every Saturday at 6:30pm on CHEK. Recorded: June 2, 2025

Did Vancouver's most famous stay-at-home son win enough money on Jeopardy to move out of his parents' home? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks three-time Jeopardy champion Brendan Liaw for the behind-the-scenes scoop on his gameshow journey!  Recorded: June 2, 2025

The Low Road Report: Has tipping culture gone too far? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks pollster Mario Canseco (President, Research Co.) and comedian Dino Archie how they - and Canadians - feel about tipping prompts, tipping expectations where tipping was never expected before, and tipping on online orders!  Recorded: June 2, 2025

Are you a people-pleaser? Certified counsellor Breanne Felicella (@diaryofapeoplepleaser_) explains to This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir how trying to make others happy can become toxic and self-destructive. Recorded: May 26, 2025

After a recent provincial and federal election, have we stopped caring about climate change?  This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks family physician Dr. Melissa Lem (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment) to assess whether or not climate change is still a priority for most Canadians, especially given how climate change impacts our health. Recorded: May 26, 2025

Does the pervasive "wine mom"-trope reflect the reality of overworked moms who need an escape? Or is it a harmful stereotype? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks B.C. broadcasting legend Tamara Taggart about what "wine mom" culture says about all of us.    Recorded: May 26, 2025

Harm Reduction - Vaping, Drugs, Social Media Does harm reduction actually work to reduce the harms of things like illicit drugs, cigarettes, and social media? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with former BC Centre for Disease Control director Dr. Mark Tyndall to discuss how vaping can greatly reduce the harms of consuming nicotine compared to smoking cigarettes. Plus, with British Columbia...

It's This is VANCOLOUR's anti-post-election show! Host Mo Amir sits down with the Conservative Party of BC house leader (and mother of three) Áʼa꞉líya Warbus to discuss the impacts of politics on family life. MLA Warbus also has advice for newly-elected elected officials throughout the country.  Recorded: April 22, 2025

Canada is the only country in the G7 without a national food school program. Do these programs improve student outcomes? Are they worth funding? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks the Chair of the Vancouver School Board Victoria Jung! Recorded: April 22, 2025

Elementary schools in Surrey, British Columbia are running out of paper! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Lizanne Foster (President, Surrey Teachers Association) if these are isolated cases of mismanagement or if they reflect something more systemic in B.C. schools Recorded: April 21, 2025

Do tough-on-crime sentences actually prevent crime? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defense lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) and motivational speaker Guy Felicella on whether or not crime prevention is being properly discussed in Canada's federal election. Recorded: April 21, 2025

Elbows up! Are Canadians actually cancelling their travel plans to the United States? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks travel guru Claire Newell about the travel trends and what travel deals may be out there for Canadian travellers. Recorded: April 21, 2025

Who keeps home values so high in British Columbia: Baby boomers or politicians? Maybe both? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks the Angry Mortgage Podcast's Ron Butler about the entrenched, political interests that keep housing expensive throughout Canada. Plus, is Vancouver sowing the seeds for the next housing supply shortage in a few years? Real estate analyst Steve Saretsky points to some conc...

Does Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre give women "the ick"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks world-famous, Canadian gynecologist Dr. Jenn Gunter to explain some of the recent outrage over Poilievre's comments about women's "biological clocks". Plus, did CTV cave to a bad-faith harassment campaign when they pulled an independent journalist off the air? Rachel Gilmore speaks t...

The Crunch with J.J. McCullough: American content creators - like Joe Rogan, Logan Paul, Adin Ross - had a huge influence on the U.S. Presidential Election. But will Canadian content creators have the same impact in Canada? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and YouTuber J.J. McCullough discuss! Recorded: March 31, 2025