Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science speaks to Adam about the upcoming Canadian Conservative Party Leadership contest. Cheffins makes notes of the important dates surrounding this contest as well as providing a bit of history of a few of the contestants that may have the best odds of winning the leadership. Afterwards Adam examines some of the audio clips from the legal proceedings between the Government of Canada and online crowd fundraising platforms. Adam also acknowledges that some of the information presented in the court does not completely line up with leaked/hacked information over the last few weeks. The show wraps up with Adam taking calls from listeners as they voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered throughout the show.

Doug McArthur, School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University joins the program to provide an understanding of the sanctions placed by nations worldwide in attempt to deter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. McArthur acknowledges Canada’s sanctions and the role those sanctions during the time of conflict as well as sharing how the Russia’s economy may be affected. Opens Lines are available for listeners to chat to Adam about various topics covered throughout the show. Then Andrey Pavlov, Professor of Finance at SFU's Beedie School of Business joins Adam in discussing the recent changes to Bank Of Canada’s interest rates, inflation, and how the global events could be attributing to the cost of living. Pavlov also notes that we might not be done seeing increases to interest rates and inflations.

The show starts off with Adam presenting breaking news that a Victoria City Councilor is involved with a privacy breach and that this councilor will be taking a leave of absence from Committee Of The Whole. Open Lines are available for listeners to call and chat with Adam about Victoria government. Adam obtains and plays audio clips from today’s Victoria City Council meeting in which the controversial City Council speaks to fellow Councilors about their leave of absence.

Adam continues to examine the events transpired among Victoria City Council this morning. Afterwards, Open Lines are utilized by listeners, including former Colwood Mayor, to discuss their thoughts, opinions, and concerns pertaining to Victoria City Council. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment in which Adam and Mulligan talk about notably legal proceedings. Mulligan provides insight into the legal perspective for the Ukraine/Russia conflict and how Canada’s legal protocol may address aspects such as crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment in which Adam and Mulligan talk about notably legal proceedings. Mulligan provides insight into the legal perspective for the Ukraine/Russia conflict and how Canada’s legal protocol may address aspects such as crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

Doug McArthur, School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University joins the program to provide an understanding of the sanctions placed by nations worldwide in attempt to deter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. McArthur acknowledges Canada’s sanctions and the role those sanctions during the time of conflict as well as sharing how the Russia’s economy may be affected.

Andrey Pavlov, Professor of Finance at SFU's Beedie School of Business joins Adam in discussing the recent changes to Bank Of Canada’s interest rates, inflation, and how the global events could be attributing to the cost of living. Pavlov also notes that we might not be done seeing increases to interest rates and inflations. 

Open Lines are available for listeners to chat with Adam about various topics such as global politics, the Ukraine/Russia conflict, COVID-19 mandates, and the vitality of doing your own research. Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria joins the program to talk to Adam about how the pandemic has affected the tourism industry in Victoria. Nursey also emphasizes how determined the industry is to come back this travel season and how they plan to reach their goals of fostering a booming travel season.

Adam opens up the call in lines as listeners voice their thoughts and opinions on topics such as the still present opioid crisis, addiction, conspiracy theories, COVID-19 vaccinations, and the energy crisis and pipelines.

Adam starts the show off by examining the influx of misinformation being created and utilized by Russian entities from several years. Afterwards Adam quickly provides updates on Freedom Convoy organizers court processes, potential B.C. COVID-19 mandated restrictions being changed, how a few individuals from Canada are intent on going to Ukraine to offer in-person support, Russian attacks on civilians, U.S. President Biden’s address, and local crime.