Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Dean Cadieux, chair of VIU’s Automotive programs joins the show to speak to Adam about new training courses will be offered for automotive repairs on fully electric vehicles. Cadieux notes that the sales of electric vehicles are on the rise and the goals that Canada has for electric cars over the next ten years. 

Peter Milobar, Official Opposition Finance Critic, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson joins the program to speak about the rising concern over the government’s strict rules regarding taxes on the sales of used cars. Milobar emphasizes how these measures are challenging those of lower/middle income families and hopes the government comes to their sense.

Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist at the B.C. Real Estate Association speaks to Adam about the current state of the real estate market.  Ogmundson notes that the supply and demand for housing is unbalanced and some of the factors that have contributed to the market. Ogmundson also acknowledges that Canadians should anticipate prices not to lower anytime soon. Open Lines at utilized for the remainder of the show as listeners share their thoughts and concerns for various topics covered throughout the show including the ‘Freedom Convoy’ and Canadian federal political leaders.

Adam starts the show by reviewing some of the relevant material covered in yesterday’s show that pertains to the potential new ‘Freedom Convoy’ that is headed for Victoria as well as the protests at Legislature Building over recent week. Adam continues the topics by examining a new compilation of audio clips from one of the Convoy organizers as they share the details of their organization including a camp being set up, protocol of selecting individuals to join the organization, and how they have made their Facebook page private due to excessive ‘trolling’. Open Lines begin to open up as listeners voice their concerns on a ‘Freedom Convoy’ landing in Victoria.

Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director talks to Adam about Canada’s overwhelming debt. Terrazzano provides recommendations in how Canada could attempt to climb out of over $1.1 trillion and how that debt has accumulated. Terrazzano acknowledges that the pandemic, international conflicts, and inflation is affecting Canada’s spending over the last few years. Open Lines continues as listeners voice their thoughts and concerns for various topics covered throughout the show including the ‘Freedom Convoy’, deposable drug needles, and COVID-19 mandates.

Dr. Kelsey Kozoriz, Cowichan District Hospital Respiratory Assessment Clinic joins the program to provide information and insight into new treatments for those whom are vulnerable or immune compromised to combat the severity of those infected with COVID-19. Kororiz emphasises that the vaccine is the first layer of defense against COVID-19 and the new treatments are intended for the vulnerable. Kororiz also provides where to find resources to help determine whether an individual is vulnerable or not. Open Lines continue as Adam has a conversation with a caller as they debate various aspects of the COVID-19 vaccines, ‘Freedom Convoy’, and health and safety mandates.

Dr. Kelsey Kozoriz, Cowichan District Hospital Respiratory Assessment Clinic joins the program to provide information and insight into new treatments for those whom are vulnerable or immune compromised to combat the severity of those infected with COVID-19. Kororiz emphasises that the vaccine is the first layer of defense against COVID-19 and the new treatments are intended for the vulnerable. Kororiz also provides where to find resources to help determine whether an individual is vulnerable or not. 

Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director talks to Adam about Canada’s overwhelming debt. Terrazzano provides recommendations in how Canada could attempt to climb out of over $1.1 trillion and how that debt has accumulated. Terrazzano acknowledges that the pandemic, international conflicts, and inflation is affecting Canada’s spending over the last few years. 

Adam kicks off the show by examining a variety of audio clips from B.C. Primer John Horgan and B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth as they voice their discontent with the ‘Freedom Convoy’ rallies had have occurred at the B.C. legislature over recent weekends. Afterwards, Adam plays a series of audio clips of some of the controversial speeches given by members of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ at the most recent gathering. Opens are available towards the end of the hour for listeners to voice their opinions to Adam about the convoys and mandates.  

The conversation continues as Adam talks and debates with callers over all aspects of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ gatherings. Adam also acknowledges the horrors that are still occurring in the Ukraine and how and why Russia may have been planning this invasion since 2014 or before. Listeners call in to debate and chat to Adam throughout the hour on the ‘Freedom Convoy’ and it’s potential intentions and goals.