Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses the disappearance and destruction of statues in our city. As well as a picture of the Queen that has been hidden away at city hall.  What is the status of missing middle housing?

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam starts the show sharing his recent publishing that covers how a portrait of Queen Victoria has been removed and placed in the attic storage space at Victoria City Hall. Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA  joins the program to speak with Adam about the portrait of the Queen and the missing middle housing proposal.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science speaks with Adam about notably elements of Canada Politics. In particular, Professor Cheffins speaks about Ontario and their recent election and shares his own thoughts and understanding of the election with survey data as supporting evidence. Afterwards, Open Lines continues for the remainder of the show.

Open Lines is available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including a signature pop culture update, issues with housing, and concerns of Victoria City Council and local  infrastructure.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science speaks with Adam about notably elements of Canada Politics. In particular, Professor Cheffins speaks about Ontario and their recent election and shares his own thoughts and understanding of the election with survey data as supporting evidence. 

During our regular segment Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers.

We learn about the death sentence in Canada, and parole ineligibility. What punishments are considered “cruel and unusual”?

We also learn about a settlement of class action suits, involving credit card transaction fees.

How BC deals with prolific offenders

Adam speaks with Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association.

Restaurant and bar sales have surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels. Will this surge last?

New data shows that restaurant sales have surpassed pre-pandemic ones

Adam speaks with Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association.

Restaurant and bar sales have surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels. Will this surge last?

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Legally-Speaking

During our regular segment Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers.

We learn about the death sentence in Canada, and parole ineligibility. What punishments are considered “cruel and unusual”?

We also learn about a settlement of class action suits, involving credit card transaction fees.

How BC deals with prolific offenders

Adam discusses the incident that happened yesterday, in which a man was attacking people with a machete at a gas station in Vancouver.  As well as the some of the destructive crime that has occurred in Victoria. In stark contrast, to the crime involving millions of dollars of art in Saanich.

Adam reads texts from listeners. Popular topics are gun control, and crime.