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This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with investigative journalist Sam Cooper (The Bureau) to understand the extent of known foreign interference in British Columbia's electoral politics.    Recorded: November 18, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a bite out of a strange bug-eating conspiracy theory. Recorded: November 18, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, Bowinn Ma, who shares her first-hand experience about baby poop in the B.C. Legislature. Is this indicative of an increasingly inclusive and supportive environment for new parents in politics? How did Christy Clark, Jenny Kwan, and others pave the way? Recorded: November 11, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks broadcasting legend, Tamara Taggart, to explain how (her) teenagers are navigating and consuming news in today's digital age. Recorded: November 11, 2024

How did the political discourse get so toxic? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Canadian broadcasting legend Lynda Steele to explore how the rise of political toxicity has reshaped public discourse, both locally and globally.    Recorded: November 11, 2024

Is diversity really a strength? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Tyee's Christopher Cheung (Under the White Gaze) to discuss the value of diversity, specifically in Canadian newsrooms.  Recorded: November 4, 2024

Is multiculturalism in Canada... failing? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Rumneek Johal (PressProgress) whether or not the Canadian value of multiculturalism is truly living up to its promise.  Recorded: November 4, 2024

The Low-Road Report: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir invites comedian Dino Archie to share his latest conspiracy theory that is out of this world! How much of it is based on a general distrust of government? Plus, in the podcast exclusive part of the conversation, Dino details a recent racist incident he experienced involving a Kamala Harris supporter. Recorded: November 4, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with CBC's Stephen Quinn from The Early Edition. They dive into Stephen's decision to leave Twitter following Elon Musk's takeover, reflecting on the platform's evolution over the years. Recorded: October 28, 2024

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Canadian drag sensation Kendall Gender from Canada's Drag Race as she shares her essential tips for crafting the perfect Halloween costume—complete with must-avoid pitfalls.  Recorded: October 28, 2024

Introducing: "The Forbes Report"! This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and local legend Fiona Forbes respond to Andrew Garfield's recent jab at a beloved Canadian snack. Discover what celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Seth Rogen, Whitney Cummings, and a bonafide "chip guru" have to say about ketchup potato chips! Recorded: October 28, 2024

Is the BC NDP too woke? Glen Clark weighs in! With the initial ballot results of British Columbia's 2024 provincial election, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former B.C. Premier Glen Clark: Is the BC NDP too woke? Did the BC Conservative miss an opportunity to form government by being too extreme? What is B.C. Premier David Eby's political brand now and how can it be improved? Also, what can t...

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, Brad West, Kareem Allam, and Angelo Isidorou to unpack what happened in British Columbia's 2024 provincial election. Brad West is the Mayor of Port Coquitlam. Kareem Allam is a Partner of Fairview Strategy. He was the Campaign Manager for BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) leader Kevin Falcon's successful BC Liberal leadership campaign. Angelo Isid...

Worst election ever? Was the 2024 B.C. provincial election the "worst election ever"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Lance from The Serfs (the largest Canadian political show on Twitch) to discuss the influence of internet culture in B.C. politics. Plus, The Tyee's Jen St. Denis explains how candidate controversies throughout the election distracted from the larger issues facing Bri...

Government debt, B.C.'s sewage, and a billionaire's billboard This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former B.C. Finance Minister Carole Taylor (Carole Taylor's Journal) how government deficits and debt affect the day-to-day lives of British Columbians. Is money even real? Also, is B.C. in a poop crisis without a paddle? Conservative Party of BC Candidate for Vancouver-Little Mountain John Coupar dis...

Solving Emergency Room Closures in B.C. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former BC United candidate and obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Claudine Storness Bliss what can be done immediately to alleviate the constant closures of emergency rooms across British Columbia. Plus, the Duke of Data, City Planner Andy Yan dissects the BC NDP's "Opening Doors to Homeownership" plan. Will Premier Eby's polic...

Housing, involuntary care, and "common sense" politics This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with BC Housing Minister and BC NDP MLA (Delta North) Ravi Kahlon about his party's housing plan, the "Rustad Rebate", vacancy control, and the overrepresentation of landlords in the B.C. Legislature. Plus, former B.C. Provincial Health Officer (the one before Dr. Bonnie Henry) Dr. Perry Kendall shares his...

Is the B.C. Election "American-ized"? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with political strategist Kareem Allam (Fairview Strategy) about the "importation of US-style politics" into British Columbia's provincial election campaign: The BC NDP blame the Conservative Party of BC, but the BC NDP is also invoking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump! Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) also delves into the various poten...

Should hospitals distribute free crack pipes?  This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with harm reduction and recovery expert Guy Felicella to discuss the controversy surrounding Vancouver Island hospitals distributing free crack pipes, cocaine snorting kits, and other harm reduction supplies. Plus, BC United MLA Karin Kirkpatrick discusses how the suspension of BC United's election campaign has dee...

September 5: Will Jordan Peterson influence the B.C. election? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Narwhal's Michelle Cyca about BC Conservative leader John Rustad's recent comments on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast about proposed changes to the B.C. Land Act being an "assault" on property rights. YouTuber J.J. McCullough weighs in on whether Rustad's appearance on the Jordan B. Peterson...

BC legends Tamara Taggart and Shushma Datt  It's This is VANCOLOUR's season three finale! Host Mo Amir talks to "the first lady of Canadian radio" Shushma Datt (Spice Radio) about the importance of diversity in Canadian media. Plus, beloved B.C. broadcaster Tamara Taggart explains why 2024 is the "Summer of George" (but it has nothing to do with Seinfeld). Recorded: June 25, 2024

BONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, Angelo Isidorou, and Kareem Allam discuss the political culture and various political strategies that have set the stage for British Columbia ahead of its provincial election in October 2024. Angelo Isidorou is the Executive Director for the Conservative Party of British Columbia. Kareem Allam is a Partner of Fairview Strategy. He was the Campaign Man...

SOGI, Reconciliation, and equity in British Columbia This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Annie Ohana, an internationally-recognized educator in Surrey, B.C,about the misconceptions of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) resources in British Columbia's schools. Plus, Wade Grant of the Musqueam First Nation raises concerns related to misinformation around Reconciliation and the denial...

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir defends equity and inclusion initiatives in Canada. Recorded: June 24, 2024

B.C. Premier David Eby on the BC Conservatives, healthcare, and more! Continuing an annual tradition, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir welcomes back B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss nurses who have yet to be re-hired after not complying with vaccine mandates; healthcare privatization; the safe supply of illicit drugs; money laundering; and the threat that Premier Eby claims is posed by the Conserva...