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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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- Where do kids belong? · 22 minWhere do kids belong? Should babies be welcome in bars? Is childhood content for social media? When can kids legally be left home alone? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks…
- Naomi Klein: Why are billionaires preparing for the apocalypse? · 23 minNew York Times bestselling author Naomi Klein joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to discuss End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World, her new book co-written with…
- BONUS: BC Election Wrap-Up with Kareem Allam · 1 t 12 minBONUS PODCAST: This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and 2026 Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam unpack the aftermath of British Columbia's 2026 provincial election. RECORDED…
- Amelia Boultbee: From BC Conservative to NDP — What Changed? · 22 minFormer Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to reflect on her tumultuous two years in B.C. politics. Boultbee candidly discusses her…
- Aaron Gunn: Are these still his BC Conservatives? · 23 minConservative MP Aaron Gunn joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to discuss B.C.’s provincial election and the political movement he helped revive. Gunn makes the case that the BC…
- Rick “The Temp” unmasked: MuchMusic, addiction, and regret · 22 minRick “The Temp” unmasked: MuchMusic, addiction, and regret Canadian media icon Rick “The Temp” Campanelli joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir for a candid conversation about…
- Is egg freezing selling false hope? · 21 minAre fertility clinics overselling women on egg freezing? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks investigative journalist Lori Culbert. Plus, The Tyee’s Jen St. Denis discusses the…
- A’aliya Warbus on what happened to the BC Conservatives · 23 minHow did British Columbia’s Official Opposition go from the brink of government to political chaos? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA…
- Are Canadians bad at patriotism? · 23 minAre Canadians bad at patriotism? Is B.C. Premier David Eby’s new U.S. border sign patriotic… or just cringe? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks with political commentator and…
- Can you trust Loblaw when you “Buy Canadian”? · 22 minCan you trust Loblaw when you “Buy Canadian”? Can Canadians trust grocery-store labels when they’re trying to “Buy Canadian”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir discusses Loblaw’s…
- These summer activities could accidentally make you a criminal (Kyla Lee) · 6 minKYLA'S COURT: What are the most common ways British Columbians accidentally break the law during the summer? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee…
- Will the FIFA World Cup leave Vancouver with a legacy… or just a bill? · 12 minThe FIFA World Cup is coming to Vancouver! But who really benefits? Is Vancouver even excited to be one of the sixteen host cities? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir discusses…
- David Eby fast-tracks building... without building · 3 minBritish Columbia’s government says it’s “fast-tracking” urgent projects. But where are the results? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a MOment on Premier David Eby and the BC…
- Lynda Steele / Mario Canseco & Dino Archie / Kylie McMullan · 22 minIs the Internet making us less human? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir explores three questions about technology, addiction and modern discourse in the internet age. First…
- What are the real risks of travelling this summer? (Claire Newell) · 8 minFlight cancellations. Jet fuel shortages. Rising baggage fees. Global instability. Hantavirus! Is travelling becoming more stressful than enjoyable? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo…
- Will B.C. millennials ever get to retire? (Mark Ting) · 8 minFor younger Canadians, retirement is starting to feel like a fantasy. With housing costs, inflation and everyday expenses continuing to soar in British Columbia, can millennials…
- Did Vancouver peak at Expo '86? (Fiona Forbes) · 7 minTHE FORBES REPORT: Did Vancouver’s greatest moment happen forty years ago? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks local legend Fiona Forbes to fire up the time machine back to Expo…
- Has Canada’s official bilingualism… failed? (J.J. McCullough) · 8 minCanada has two official languages: English and French. But outside Quebec, relatively few people can actually speak French. So who is bilingualism really for? This is VANCOLOUR…
- Can psychedelic drugs actually treat addiction? (Dr. Melissa Lem) · 7 minPsychedelic drugs (hallucinogens) are getting a lot of attention — from podcasts to politics — with growing pressure to fast-track them as treatments for addiction, including…
- Is Vancouver doomed to lose the Whitecaps to Las Vegas? (Kareem Allam) · 7 minSorry, Southsiders! The Vancouver Whitecaps may be on their way to Las Vegas. After an investor group submitted a formal bid to relocate the team, is this the final whistle for…
- Why are immigrants leaving B.C.? (Andy Yan) · 7 minFor the first time since the 1800s, British Columbia’s population is shrinking — and some of the people leaving just got here. What’s driving newcomers out? And, what does it…
- Has reconciliation gone “too far”? (Regional Chief Terry Teegee) · 11 minA majority of British Columbians now say reconciliation has gone “too far.” Is reconciliation the problem or how it’s being talked about? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks…
- The truth about B.C.'s "unceded" land (and your home) · 3 minHome ownership in British Columbia feels straight-forward. But what if the foundation it’s built on isn’t so simple? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a closer look at private…
- Do you own your face? Deepfakes, AI, and your legal rights (Kyla Lee) · 6 minKYLA'S COURT: AI-generated deepfakes are exploding — using real people’s faces, voices, and likeness without consent. But is it actually illegal in Canada? This is VANCOLOUR host…
- 10 years, 18,000 dead: Assessing B.C.'s response to the toxic drug crisis (Guy Felicella) · 8 minTen years after British Columbia declared a toxic drug emergency, more than 18,000 people have died. The crisis isn’t slowing down. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with…
- Is MLB coming to Vancouver? Or is it just a field of dreams? (Justin McElroy) · 8 minVancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to bring Major League Baseball to the 604. Is it a home run or just a field of dreams? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks CBC Vancouver municipal…
- Should B.C. keep DRIPA? BC Greens leader Emily Lowan defends Indigenous rights · 21 minDRIPA — the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act — is at the centre of a political firestorm in British Columbia. The BC NDP want to amend it. The Conservatives…
- Should Canada ban social media for kids? (Charis Hogg) · 8 minWhat risks do kids face on social media? With countries around the world moving to ban these platforms for youth — and growing support for a ban in Canada — is this the right…
- Hunting Matthew Nichols: When does true crime go too far? · 6 minWhy are we increasingly treating real-life tragedies like Netflix content? The independent film Hunting Matthew Nichols explores a decades-long missing persons case in the…
- AEW’s Kyle O’Reilly on sacrifice, setbacks, and wrestling culture · 34 minProfessional wrestling is live theatre at its most intense, blurring fiction and reality. The pride of North Delta, B.C., All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star Kyle O’Reilly joins This…
- The people in your life are aging you faster! (Tamara Taggart) · 9 minCan the people in your life actually make you age faster? New research suggests that “hasslers” — the difficult, stressful people in your life — can increase your risk of chronic…
- Self-driving cars are everywhere. Why not in B.C.? · 5 minKYLA'S COURT: Self-driving cars are already operating around the world — and even in parts of Canada — so why not in British Columbia? This is VANCOLOUR Mo Amir speaks with…
- Is buying a home in B.C. still worth it in 2026? (Steve Saretsky) · 9 minWith rents easing and home prices softening across British Columbia, is now the time to buy — or are you better off renting? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with real…
- Are big grocers scamming the “Buy Canadian” movement? · 7 minCanadians want to support local but are they being misled? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has fined Loblaw grocery stores for “maplewashing” twice in 2026, raising questions…
- Who is pushing conspiracy theories in Canada? · 8 minConspiracy theories are everywhere online but who’s actually behind them? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with journalist Jen St. Denis (The Tyee) about the nature of…
- Why does everyone miss the 1990s? (Fiona Forbes) · 8 minTHE FORBES REPORT: The 1990s are having a moment! But why is everyone — including Gen Z — so nostalgic for that era? How did we navigate the world before smartphones, social…
- Are B.C. family doctors being asked to do too much? (Dr. Maryam Zeineddin) · 8 minFamily doctors in B.C. are under growing pressure — not just from administrative burdens, but from a system that isn’t equipped to handle the rising demand for mental health…
- Is Canada just one big “situationship”? (J.J. McCullough) · 7 minTHE CRUNCH: From Quebec and Alberta separatism to Indigenous sovereignty, Canada often feels like it’s in a constant state of re-negotiation. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks…
- Are dating apps fueling toxic dating trends? (Amy Chan) · 7 minGhostlighting, shrekking, sledging — modern dating is getting messier. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with dating expert and author Amy Chan (Un-Single: How to Date…
- Are these “miracle drugs” changing how we shop? (Steve Mossop / Leger) · 10 minGLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are helping millions lose weight and improve metabolic health. But could they also reshape consumer behaviour? This is…
- Will permanent daylight time improve your sleep? (Adrien Sala / WikiSleep) · 8 minB.C. Premier David Eby wants to end the twice-a-year clock change by moving the province to permanent daylight saving time — but will that actually help people sleep better? This…
- Does Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim have a credibility problem? · 3 minVancouver Mayor Ken Sim admitted repeating a false allegation about city councillor Sean Orr after supposedly seeing a photo shown to him — raising questions about accountability…
- Christy Farrell / Julie Kim / Kyla Lee · 22 minWhy is “female rage” all the rage? From Olympic controversy to pop culture to public safety, are we living in a new era of female disillusionment? After U.S. President Donald…
- Christy Clark on Eby, BC Conservatives, and 'liberal' voters · 22 minChristy Clark, the 35th Premier of British Columbia, joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir for a candid conversation about B.C.’s shifting political landscape. Clark weighs in on…
- Will B.C.’s disability funding model actually help kids? (Tamara Taggart) · 10 minTEA TIME WITH TAMARA: The B.C. Government unveiled a new, revamped funding system for children and youth with complex developmental disabilities, including autism with…
- Why does the BC Conservative leadership race matter? (Azim Jiwani) · 9 minThe race to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of BC is underway. But what is this contest really about, and why should British Columbians even care? This is…
- What the Tumbler Ridge shooting says about Canada · 3 minIn the wake of the tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir reflects on how political leaders across the country set aside their…
- B.C. could owe you money — and you might not know it (BC Unclaimed) · 7 minMillions of dollars are owed to British Columbians. Could you unknowingly be one of them? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir speaks with Sherry MacLennan, Executive Director of BC…
- Is another oil pipeline in B.C. just a pipe dream? (Stewart Prest) · 10 minTalk of a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast is back — again. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants it. So does Prime Minister Mark Carney. But B.C. Premier David Eby isn’t…
- Can Canada block Hasan Piker from entering the country? · 6 minKYLA’S COURT: Independent B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) are calling on Ottawa to deny U.S. livestreamer Hasan Piker entry into…
