Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam begins the show by recapping incidents related to the ‘Freedom Convoy’ over the last few weeks by listening to various audios clips from convoy participants and organizers. Adam speculates upon the convoy’s agenda going forward, like, whether or not the convoy will be returning to Victoria and the James Bay area, how the convoy intendeds to infiltrate the James Bay area by “tricking” police at check points, and the convoy’s representation portrayed through “the media”. Adam shifts focus in the final segment of the hour to the atrocities occurring in Ukraine.

Victoria Wyatt, University of Victoria Faculty Association joins the program as UVIC has been in the process of deciding whether or not a version of the mask mandate may be implemented at UVIC for the remainder of the academic semester. Wyatt acknowledges that the province’s announcement to remove the mask mandate was initiated too quickly for the university to address various concerns. Open Lines continue as listeners speculate upon the ICBC $110 rebate, concerns over eligibility for donating blood, as well as a live update from a caller who happens to be driving along side the ‘Freedom Convoy’. Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant speaks to Adam about the recent ICBC announcement as the Insurance company plans to compensate driver as gas prices are only getting higher. McCandless notes that  ICBC has been conducting itself far better than they have in previous years.

Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant speaks to Adam about the recent ICBC announcement as the Insurance company plans to compensate driver as gas prices are only getting higher. McCandless notes that  ICBC has been conducting itself far better than they have in previous years.

Victoria Wyatt, University of Victoria Faculty Association joins the program as UVIC has been in the process of deciding whether or not a version of the mask mandate may be implemented at UVIC for the remainder of the academic semester. Wyatt acknowledges that the province’s announcement to remove the mask mandate was initiated too quickly for the university to address various concerns. 

The show starts with Adam recapping various events that have transpired throughout Victoria in recent weeks including updates on both the ‘Freedom Convoy’ and Victoria City Council. Afterwards, Adam focuses in on Victoria City Council’s meetings yesterday as they debate an imitative which would allow property owners an opportunity to donate to local First Nation’s communities through property taxes. Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA joins Adam for a weekly round table segment as they discuss their understanding of Victoria City Council’s debates.

Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including Victoria City Council, reconciliation, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, and pop culture.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly political analyses segment as Prof. Cheffins and Adam examine notably aspects of Canadian politics. Prof. Cheffins acknowledges the big political news of the week  as the Federal Liberal and NDP political parties have reached an agreement in official collaboration. Then Prof. Cheffins speaks to the political climate within the province of Albert and the leadership contest between Jason Kenney and Brian Jean. 

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly political analyses segment as Prof. Cheffins and Adam examine notably aspects of Canadian politics. Cheffins acknowledges the big political news of the week  as the Federal Liberal and NDP political parties have reached an agreement in official collaboration. Then Cheffins speaks to the political climate within the province of Albert and the leadership contest between Jason Kenney and Brian Jean. Open Lines continue for the remainder of the show as listeners are able to share their perceptive on various topics covered throughout he show including Victoria City Council’s new reconciliation initiative, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, and local police forces.

Adam switches focus towards Victoria City Council as news that Council’s initiative to allow for voluntary additional property taxes that will be given to local First Nations communities. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including the federal and municipal governments and finding employment. Dr. Valorie Masuda, palliative care physician joins the program to provide insight into a unique form of treatment that involves the use of psychedelic drugs. Dr. Masuda acknowledges the challenges faced by individuals facing end of life medical situations and how certain psychedelic drugs can be very powerful in aiding individuals on a philosophical level.   

Adam starts the show by providing a recap of the events leading up the yesterday’s news that the Beacon Hill Park lawsuit has been appealed and will be brought back to the court. We listen to a segment from yesterday’s show as John Alexander, litigation partner, Cox Taylor Barristers and Solicitors and the representative for the Friends Of Beacon Hill Park in the legal proceedings. Afterwards, Adam highlights some of the recent incidents pertaining to the ‘Freedom Convoy’ on Vancouver Island and speculates on what their next move may be. Listeners are able to chat with Adam via Open Lines as they voice their thoughts and concerns on topics such as the ‘Freedom Convoy’ and Beacon Hill Park.