Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Carly Phillips, Researcher-in-Residence, Wildfire and Carbon, lead author of the study, chats with Adam about a study conducted that showcases how mitigating forest fires can help lower Co2 emissions. Phillips acknowledges that the research group had found that B.C./Alaska forests could release roughly 12 gigatons of Co2 which is on scale with the emissions released by 2.6 billions cars annually. 

Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division joins Adam to talk about a report that was released this week that outline suggested changes and reformations of B.C. police authorities. Morris notes that the mental health recommendations from the report are incredibly important to helping improve resources for those seeking aid. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including a pop culture update, ride sharing coming to Vancouver Island, safety concerns in downtown Victoria, local police authorities, and leadership on environmental concerns . Stewart Young, Mayor of Langford calls into the show to speak about the police reform report and how the municipal government is supporting their own local police force. Mayor Young acknowledges that police officers are facing more and more challenges in the modern day and fully intends to continue to support the force in upholding the law with whatever resources they can provide.

Adam starts the show by acknowledging the B.C. RCMP reform report that was released this week and Victoria City Council’s relationship with local police authorities. Adam then examines and speculates upon a debate that occurred at Victoria City Council this week as a fossil fuel non proliferation treaty is the focus of discourse. Mike Kozakowski from Citified.CA joins the program for a weekly round table discussion with Adam as the duo share their thoughts on topics covered on the show this week. Kozakowski shares his opinions on Royal Athletic Park and the tension between park users and the North Park Association and the Save Old Growth protests.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly Political Analyse segment with Adam. Today, Professor Cheffins covers the approval ratings of B.C. political parties, speculations upon the B.C. Liberal Party’s member’s election plans, John Horgan’s f-bomb, and the political side of the B.C. doctor shortage. Fred Haynes, Mayor of Saanich calls into the show to speak about Saanich’s perspective on the police reform report. Mayor Haynes acknowledges that amalgamation between Victoria and Saanich municipal governments and police forces would be incredibly complex and requires a lot of legitimate information prior to an ultimate decision. Mayor Haynes also speaks about how their local police force operates with other municipalities and how the diversity of the force has already passed nationwide goals. Open Lines for the remainder of the show as listeners speak with Adam about topics covered throughout the show including the homelessness issue, the potential merging of Saanich and Victoria, the history of the B.C. provincial police force.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly Political Analyse segment with Adam. Today, Professor Cheffins covers the approval ratings of B.C. political parties, speculations upon the B.C. Liberal Party’s member’s election plans, John Horgan’s f-bomb, and the political side of the B.C. doctor shortage. 

Stewart Young, Mayor of Langford calls into the show to speak about the police reform report and how the municipal government is supporting their own local police force. Mayor Young acknowledges that police officers are facing more and more challenges in the modern day and fully intends to continue to support the force in upholding the law with whatever resources they can provide.

Fred Haynes, Mayor of Saanich calls into the show to speak about Saanich’s perspective on the police reform report. Mayor Haynes acknowledges that amalgamation between Victoria and Saanich municipal governments and police forces would be incredibly complex and requires a lot of legitimate information prior to an ultimate decision. Mayor Haynes also speaks about how their local police force operates with other municipalities and how the diversity of the force has already passed nationwide goals. 

Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division joins Adam to talk about a report that was released this week that outline suggested changes and reformations of B.C. police authorities. Morris notes that the mental health recommendations from the report are incredibly important to helping improve resources for those seeking aid.

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their thoughts, concerns and questions with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including hate crimes, Victoria road and street infrastructure, Save Old Growth protests, homelessness issues, and policing resources.

Adam speculates and offers his thoughts on the Victoria infrastructure, City Council, government, and the conditions of citizen livelihood. Open Lines are available for listeners to share their opinions and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including Victoria City Council. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program with Adam for their weekly Legally Speaking segment. Mulligan shares his thoughts on the recently released letter from several B.C. urban mayors that outline challenges faced by urban communities pertaining to the justice system. Afterwards, Mulligan discuss the legitimacy of the solutions that were suggested by mayors and noting upon the pros and cons of these potential solutions.