The Adam Stirling Podcast

Adam discusses climate issues while listeners share opinions on economic and long-term global effects of carbon reduction efforts. Angus Reid Institute research associate Jon Roe joins the show to explain an impending strike that would result in Air Canada flight attendants creating a labour disruption due to complaints of unpaid work.  

Adam provides listeners with a lookback on Victoria City Council’s priorities from 2022 and how those choices are now affecting daily life in the city. Plus, a conversation with listeners about climate change and public transportation.

Adam discusses today’s news including the second denial of Langford’s Starlight Stadium desired turf replacement and the looming Air Canada strike. Plus, Mike Kozakowski from Citified joins the show to talk issues of the week.

Listeners teach Adam about the mechanics of anchors in the wake of a BC Ferries incident earlier this week. Plus, a discussion on previous mechanical issues endured by BC Ferries and the new vessels coming from a shipyard in China.

Adam discusses recent local news including articles about Charleigh Pollock’s Batten disease decision and a BC Ferries vessel losing its anchor. Listeners engage in the conversation via open lines and share opinions on healthcare.

Adam and listeners explore how densification efforts are affecting the desirability of downtown Victoria and the challenges residents face as parking options dwindle. Plus, Michael Mulligan joins for this week’s edition of Legally Speaking.

Adam discusses community issues surrounding new downtown housing with a concerning lack of parking. Listeners weigh in via text on these densification decisions. 

Adam and listeners discuss public safety issues including shortages faced by the Canadian Armed Forces, homeless encampments, and public drug use. Plus, Adam reviews the shortcomings of a local government.

Adam is joined by Principal at Liaison Strategies David Valentin as he discusses the current popularity of B.C.’s provincial and federal governments. Listeners engage in conversation about community issues including the Mount Underwood fire, B.C. NDP, and the effects of climate change.

Adam discusses historical issues hypothesizing the economic future of B.C. while listeners weigh in on the conversation about the Cowichan Tribes court decision regarding appeals over concerns for private property rights. A brief update about the devastating Mount Underwood fire is heard.

Adam delves into a recent Vancouver Sun article that explores conflicts of interest in the Charleigh Pollock Batten disease decision. Plus, more on provincial current events including the Cowichan Tribes court decision made by the provincial government and what this could mean for property ownership.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation BC Director Carson Binda joins the show speaking about wasteful transportation costs incurred by provincial bureaucrats. The merits of transportation options available on Vancouver Island are debated through texts and listeners calling in via open lines.

Through texts, Adam and listeners discuss how provincial politics shape daily life in B.C. Plus, Adam explains reconciliation news involving yesterday’s Cowichan Tribes court decision.

Adam discusses how a local government’s political priorities are being allocated among programs, issues, initiatives, and organizations within Victoria including the hiring of additional police officers. Listeners share their viewpoints on social services and city council through open lines.

Adam compares provincial response initiatives for evolving issues ranging from wildfires to local infrastructure while listeners weigh in by sharing opinions about Nova Scotia’s restrictions put in place this summer. Plus, municipal government values are explored. 

Adam discusses notable moments from B.C. Attorney General speaking to the press today after the Cowichan Tribes v. AG Canada et al. B.C. Supreme Court ruling. Listeners share their perspectives and Adam reacts to text-ins.

Adam discusses issues involving regulations, climate change, road infrastructure and more as listeners share their thought via open lines and text.

Listeners weigh in on social issues of the day, including discussion of approaches to regulations in several contexts, lifestyle and health issues and more.  

Adam discusses issues of the day, including several threads in the discourse surrounding news on Nova Scotia’s restrictions on activities in the woods during this wildfire season. Listeners weigh in via open lines and text.