Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Dr. Sally Otto, Canada Research Chair in Theoretical and Experimental Evolution, UBC joins the program to provide insight about circulation of influenza among B.C. residents. Dr. Otto acknowledges that a significant contributor to suppressing the spread of the influenza was that COVID-19 health and safety mandates. Between guests, Open Lines continue as listeners chat with Adam about various topics including the Victoria/Esquimalt Police Force. Tom Gunton, professor, founding director of SFU’s resource and environmental management planning program speaks to Adam about the recent announcement from the Canadian federal government as they share their national Emissions Reduction Plan. Professor Gunton additional clarifies background information pertaining to pipelines and the processes of exporting fossil fuels.  

Open Lines are utilized by listeners to voice their thoughts and opinions with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including the ‘freedom convoy’, ICBC rebates, fossil fuels, COVID-19 vaccines, and the Oscars. Adam also shares a segment from today’s Morning Show with Al Ferraby as Adrian Dix, B.C. Health Minister as they discuss updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and health and safety mandates.

Tom Gunton, professor, founding director of SFU’s resource and environmental management planning program speaks to Adam about the recent announcement from the Canadian federal government as they share their national Emissions Reduction Plan. Professor Gunton additional clarifies background information pertaining to pipelines and the processes of exporting fossil fuels.  

Dr. Sally Otto, Canada Research Chair in Theoretical and Experimental Evolution, UBC joins the program to provide insight about circulation of influenza among B.C. residents. Dr. Otto acknowledges that a significant contributor to suppressing the spread of the influenza was that COVID-19 health and safety mandates. 

Maja Tait, Mayor of Sooke joins the program to address challenges that Sooke has been facing regarding the lack of certain first responder services, notably, ambulance services. Mayor Tait acknowledges that this issue has been arising due to the growth of the Sooke community and the service is shared among various local municipalities thus stretching the service thin. 

James Horncastle, Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, SFU chats with Adam about the illegal invasion of Ukraine conducted by Russia. Professor Horncastle notes upon Russia’s mentality has been shifting as it appears that invaders are becoming more brutal as they have been targeting public leaders and more civilians throughout Ukraine.  Professor Horncastle also acknowledges that Russia has been utilizing misinformation domestically in order to keep public support for Russia’s objectives. 

Maja Tait, Mayor of Sooke joins the program to address challenges that Sooke has been facing regarding the lack of certain first responder services, notably, ambulance services. Mayor Tait acknowledges that this issue has been arising due to the growth of the Sooke community and the service is shared among various local municipalities thus stretching the service thin. Afterwards, James Horncastle, Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, SFU chats with Adam about the illegal invasion of Ukraine conducted by Russia. Professor Horncastle notes upon Russia’s mentality has been shifting as it appears that invaders are becoming more brutal as they have been targeting public leaders and more civilians throughout Ukraine.  Professor Horncastle also acknowledges that Russia has been utilizing misinformation domestically in order to keep public support for Russia’s objectives. Between guests, listeners use Open Lines to chat with Adam about COVID-19 vaccines and mandates.

The show kicks off with Adam providing a brief recap of the incidents related to the ‘Freedom Convoy’ here in Victoria, and after, an update of the convoy organizer’s plans going further. Afterwards, Adam shares a segment from Al Ferraby’s show this morning with Selina Robinson, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as Robinson provides insight on the on-going housing crisis in British Columbia as the province is introducing a “cooling off period” for purchasing housing. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on various topics covered throughout the show including the ‘Freedom Convoy’ and first responder services.

Adam plays a segment from CTV’s broadcast that pertains to HIV and laws that relate to remarks a caller made at the end of Hour 2. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to share their thoughts and opinions on various topics covered throughout the show including the human condition and misinformation, high demand of employees in public services, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and professional trucker drivers.

Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including the ICBC $110 rebate, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, and Prime Minster Trudeau. Among the callers, we hear from both a James Bay resident and healthcare workers as they provide unique perceptive on the ‘Freedom Convoy’.