Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Jon Roe joins the show to break down a new Angus Reid Institute poll which suggests three-in-five British Columbians believe the Cowichan Tribes decision will harm the relationship between Indigenous groups and the rest of the province. Plus, Adam analyzes more political messaging on this and other key provincial issues, including during question period at the legislature.

Adam explores political discourse at the B.C. legislature, with analysis of notable comments from MLAs during question periods. Plus, Michael Mulligan joins for this week’s edition of Legally Speaking, which includes him sharing some of his thoughts on bail reform issues. 

Adam discusses issues in provincial politics, including current events and discourse involving the Cowichan Tribes decision, with analysis of notable moments in the B.C. legislature.  

Adam discusses more current issues in the region, including discourse involving E-Comm 911 costs and other community safety issues at Colwood council. Plus, Adam explores the issues involving homelessness.

Independent MLA Elenore Sturko joins the show to talk safety for health care workers and her call to establish peace officers in health care settings. Plus, Adam discusses more current events in Saanich and the capital region.  

Adam discusses how municipalities engage with the public and procedures for participation. Plus, more open lines and text engagement.  

Adam discusses local issues including development and public engagement in Saanich with listeners who weigh in via open lines and text. 

Adam discusses current issues, including discourse surrounding development in Saanich, Oak Bay and beyond. 

Adam discusses procedural and political issues at municipal councils, including notable recent moments in Metchosin and beyond. Plus, Adam explores ongoing conversations involving public participation in the governance of Saanich.  

Adam discusses notable moments at North Saanich council, including discussion involving the future of Wain Park. Plus, more analysis of municipal issues in Metchosin with reference to key moments at council this week.  

Adam discusses current events in the capital region and explores some notable moments at several municipal councils this week, including North Saanich. Also including discussion of Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins and Sooke Mayor Maja Tait both saying they do not plan to run in the upcoming municipal election. Plus, more discussion on provincial politics and trends in public opinion.  

Adam discusses notable local conversations on police resourcing in Saanich, Victoria and beyond.

Adam discusses local issues involving public safety and policing in Esquimalt and beyond.  

Adam discusses current issues, including discourse on police resourcing and public safety at local and national scales. Plus, Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to discuss polling which suggests half of voters who supported the BC Conservatives in the 2024 election want John Rustad to step down as leader.  

Adam discusses current events in provincial politics, including the province’s tentative deal with the BCGEU. Plus, more on trends in public opinion and economic issues involving housing.  

Adam discusses current discourse in the region involving housing, development and community issues. Listeners weigh in via open lines and text. John Treleaven from the Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria calls in during open lines.

Listeners share their takes on local issues and current events with Adam via open lines and text.

Adam discusses local issues involving supportive housing, low and high barrier services, policing resources and more.  

Adam discusses issues involving addictions and housing services with reflection on current events in Victoria this week, after the SOLID Access Hub Service Ramp Up Project received more than $2 million in federal grant funds. Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to for his regular Friday chat with Adam.