The Arman and Akhil Show

In this episode we break down the latest developments on City Council, involving a new gym and the Vancouver Integrity Commissioner. We then turn South of the border, where VP candidate JD Vance appears to be on a mission to tank Trump's campaign while humiliating his wife, and chants of "Lock Him Up" color VP Kamala Harris's bid for the presidency.

We first look at the UK elections, from Ed Davies spirited campaign to the racialized surge of the Reform Party. In France we break down Macron's gambit in calling the election and how it went wrong. We wrap up the show by analyzing why it is difficult to replace Biden, and what Trump's shooting means for the state of of our politics.

We kick things off with Archibishop Desmond Tutu's 1986 address at Stanford University on standing up to injustice. As polls tighten, we then discuss why people need to pay close attention to the party platform of the BC Conservatives, and Arman gives some UI feedback to Akhil on the BC NDP's website. We also look at the legality of the recent encampments at Canadian universities by pro-Palestinia...

In this episode Arman and Akhil break down various media reports that seemed to serve a particular agenda. Akhil relates his experiences visitting a Boeing factory in light of the latest safety concerns. We then look at why reports of WW3 during the recent Iran-Israel conflict may have been overblown. We also break down why the recent changes to capital gains taxes in Canada's budget will likely n...

In this episode we attempt to answer the question: Where do the candidates we see on the ballot come from? We look at how Akhil fell into the role of treasurer of the BCNDP in the electoral district of Vancouver-Fairview/Vancouver-Little Mountain and the upcoming face-off of "Arman and Akhil Show" guests Christine Boyle and Andrea Reimer there. Meanwhile in the United Kingdom, George Galloway invo...

2024 is the year of elections but also dominated by the return of ethnonationalism. In this special episode, we take a whirlwind tour of key developments from countries around the world. We start with Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre's combative media relations, housing and immigration in Canada. We then discuss Tucker Carlson's bizarre tour of Russia and Alexei Navalny's mysterious dea...

To kick off 2024 we speak with City Councillor and currently an Adjunct Professor of Practice at UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Instructor at SFU. Andrea takes us through her incredible journey from her time on the streets, to organizer, to green politician and then Vision Vancouver city councillor and now educator. She reflects on the Greenest City 2020 initiative and what V...

On today's episode we break down the recent events during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. We then discuss the rise and fall of former FTX CEO SBF after he was found guilty on all counts. Finally we take a look at Trudeau's apparent reversal on the carbon tax.

We break down a ton of clips in this episode. On the provincial side we look at Manitoba's historic election of a First Nation, and more importantly, rapping, Premier as well as how BC United are falling in the polls following a name change and defections to the BC Conservatives. In national news, we discuss the warning signs as Canada ended up honouring a Nazi in parliament. South of the border,...

In this episode, we have musician Sarah Pratt, who makes the music for our show. We also break down current affairs including India's attempt to re-brand as Bharat during the G20, Swiftmania, Doug Ford's continued Green Belt woes and much more. Note: Apologies for the AV issues during the recording. You can check out more of Sarah's work here: https://soundcloud.com/leisurenoise

We discuss our experience watching The Barbie Movie, Ana Poilievre's political talent, Pierre Poilievre's recent outreach to the Indian cricket community, Doug Ford's Greenbelt unravelling, Rishi Sunak's taste in private planes and Death Valley's cashing in on climate change.

Arman interviews Asma Hashmi, a PhD student from SFU, about Pakistan's past and present. They discuss the two nation theory that led to the partition of India and Pakistan, the modernization of Pakistan's economy, and the military's role in politics and society. Learn about the challenges and opportunities for democracy and human rights in Pakistan, one of the world's most important countries.

In this episode, we talk to AI and plasma coating experts Horace Yu and Ashtosh Kamble about the latest developments in their fields. We discuss how AI is creating new possibilities and challenges with generative models, such as deep fakes and synthetic media. We also explore how plasma coating is enabling new applications in aerospace and other industries. And we ponder the implications of the am...

We break down to weirdest clips in news this month including Canadian Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre's sudden desire to send every Canadian to Amritsar on a direct flight, why the townspeople of Courtenay, BC are living in fear of a group of teens who have taken up the door kicking TikTok challenge and Ken Sim's tactical arm's length embrace of his Asian heritage.

In this episode of the Arman and Akhil show we chat with historian Daniel Francis about his latest book, "Becoming Vancouver." Francis takes us on a journey through the evolution of this iconic city, including the impact of the Canadian Pacific Railway on its development. From its early settlement to the challenges and opportunities of today, join us as we uncover the hidden stories behind Vancouv...

We speak to Councillor Christine Boyle of OneCity on the Housing Supply Act, the decision to scrap the Vancouver Renter Office, Chinese interference in the 2022 Election, and much more!

In this wide-ranging discussion we speak with young political aficionado Hugh Chan and Social Studies Teacher John Yetman, on mental health in schools and current affairs. Hugh Chan relates his experiences as an inside in both Premier Eby's leadership campaign and the Forward Together municipal party, while John Yetman draws parallels with the 1970's Premier Dave Barret's approach to politics.