Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Dr. Farinaz Havaei, UBC, joins Adam to discuss a recent study that outlines the current conditions among B.C. nurses. Havaei notes that the study expresses various struggles that nurses are currently facing during the pandemic.  Afterwards Adam opens up the lines to chat with listeners about topics such as truth and misinformation. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their Legally Speaking segment as Mulligan shares interesting and relevant legal cases. Mulligan uses the Old Growth/Fairy Creek situation as an example to note on how groups are under prosecution for criminal contempt.  

Paul Servos, The Flag Shop owner joins the program to talk to Adam about how the Canadian Flag is being improperly utilized and what Canadians can do to take back the meaning and intent of the flag. 

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their Legally Speaking segment as Mulligan shares interesting and relevant legal cases. Mulligan uses the Old Growth/Fairy Creek situation as an example to note on how groups are under prosecution for criminal contempt.  

Dr. Farinaz Havaei, UBC, joins Adam to discuss a recent study that outlines the current conditions among B.C. nurses. Havaei notes that the study expresses various struggles that nurses are currently facing during the pandemic.  

Adam starts the show by examining clips of Freedom Convoy Organizers as they seem to imply something peculiar. Adam shares audio from today’s earlier broadcast from Al Ferraby’s interview with Health Officer Bonnie Henry. The hour finishes with Open Lines as callers are able to voice their thoughts and concerns to Adam about topics covered throughout the show.

Adam starts the hour by acknowledging how donors to the Freedom Convoy protests may be subjected to legal consequences. Then Open Lines are available for listeners to chat with Adam about their concerns and opinions on the federal government and vaccine mandates. Paul Servos, The Flag Shop owner joins the program to talk to Adam about how the Canadian Flag is being improperly utilized and what Canadians can do to take back the meaning and intent of the flag. The hour finishes with a quick Open Lines as listeners are able to discuss opinions with Adam.

The starts with Adam recapping and examining the new healthy and safety restrictions that are to be implemented soon. Open Lines are available for listeners to call in and chat with Adam regarding foreign influencers, mandates, and local government.

Open Lines continues as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns regarding COVID-19, federal government, and how foreign influencers may be affecting Canadians.  Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training and MLA for Langley joins the program to speak about the new legislation that has been introduced in B.C. to focus on supporting and training trades apprentices. Mercier also acknowledges how the training programs have changed and adapted to the pandemic.

Stewart Prest, political science lecturer, SFU talks to Adam about Canada’s roll in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Prest notes on the importance of the Five Eye’s treaty in understanding the nature of the conflict and how Canadian’s contributions to Ukraine may seem bigger than it truly is. Afterwards Adam opens up the call in lines for the remainder of the show to chat with listeners about various topics covered throughout the show including disinformation, B.C. apprenticeships, and local government.

Stewart Prest, political science lecturer, SFU talks to Adam about Canada’s roll in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Prest notes on the importance of the Five Eye’s treaty in understanding the nature of the conflict and how Canadian’s contributions to Ukraine may seem bigger than it truly is.