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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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Can this world champion magician read your mind? (Shawn Farquhar)
He's fooled Penn & Teller (twice). He mesmerized Ellen DeGenerous. But can Grand Prix World Champion of Magic Shawn Farquhar (Hidden Wonders) "trick" This is VANCOLOUR host?
Recorded: May 27, 2024 -
Why are British Columbians leaving the province? (Steve Saretsky)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with real estate analyst Steve Saretsky to understand why so many British Columbians are leaving the province. Why are so many of Mo's friends leaving B.C.?
Recorded: May 27, 2024 -
#232 - Frances Haugen / Amanda Wawryk / Dino Archie
May 23: Social Media Malaise
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen if there is any evidence that Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp) sells or shares your private, direct messages to other companies. Plus, is there any end in sight for Meta's ban on news content in Canada? The Daily Hive's Amanda Wawryk discusses how struggling newsrooms have been impacted. Lastly, comedian Dino Archie explains why so many people take the low road on social media.
Recorded: May 20, 2024 -
#231 - Eric Wickham / Liz McDowell / J.J. McCullough
Loblaw & Lululemon; Boycotts & Greenwashing
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with The Hoser's Eric Wickham to understand why some Canadians are specifically boycotting Loblaw Companies Ltd in May and whether or not the boycott is effective. Plus, as Canada's Competition Bureau launches an investigation into Lululemon, Stand.earth's Liz McDowell explains how the Vancouver-based apparel company has been "greenwashing" its consumers. And, lastly, is consumerism evil? J.J. McCullough defends consumerism!
Recorded: May 13, 2024 -
Avi Lewis: The risks of the Trans Mountain Pipeline
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with former MuchMusic host and current UBC Geography professor Avi Lewis about the environmental risks of the newly completed Trans Mountain Pipeline.
Recorded: May 6, 2024 -
Ziya Tong: Microplastics are polluting your body - and they're everywhere!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former Daily Planet host Ziya Tong (co-director, "Plastic People") explains how microplastics are polluting everything in the environment, including our bodies. "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" makes it Canadian screening premiere at the DOXA Film Festival.
Recorded: May 6, 2024
Customer Reviews
Love This Is Vancolour
I love this show. Mo is an excellent interviewer and he has interesting guests who I enjoy hearing from. Plus, the episodes are a good length to listen to while walking to work.
Excellent insights and intrepid questions
I’ve quite enjoyed learning about different perspectives and issues within the city I was born and raised in. I’m hearing many from many angles, lenses and people I otherwise wouldn’t have known about, at least in in-depth and objective ways. Mo asks sincere and at times, perhaps uncomfortably direct questions, and persists without being obnoxious. A fine balance that he strikes naturally, conversationally.
Why haven’t I found this sooner?
Great podcast - if you live and love the lower mainland then you should partake. Interesting. Fresh and funny.