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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Nov 22, 2024 • 12min
Is China interfering in B.C. politics? (Sam Cooper, The Bureau)
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
Nov 22, 2024 • 3min
John Rustad was right, but don't bug out!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a bite out of a strange bug-eating conspiracy theory.Recorded: November 18, 2024
Nov 18, 2024 • 8min
Bowinn Ma on "baby poop" and the progress of a parent-friendly B.C. Legislature
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
Nov 15, 2024 • 7min
Tamara Taggart on how teenagers consume political news in a digital age
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
Nov 15, 2024 • 9min
Lynda Steele returns to CHEK to discuss how political discourse got so toxic
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
Nov 12, 2024 • 9min
What is the value of diversity? (Christopher Cheung)
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
Nov 8, 2024 • 6min
Is multiculturalism faltering in Canada? (Rumneek Johal)
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
Nov 8, 2024 • 30min
#246 - Dino Archie
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
Nov 4, 2024 • 9min
Did Elon Musk ruin Twitter/X? (Stephen Quinn)
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
Nov 1, 2024 • 6min
Kendall Gender (Canada's Drag Race) shares her advice for Halloween costumes
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
