Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Tom Jokic, co-host, Famous Lost Words joins the show to talk about the life and career of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ singer Meat Loaf. Meat Loaf passed away this morning at the age of 74

Adam spoke with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science for their weekly political discussion.

Adam closes out the show with open lines. Callers discuss Premier John Horgan, the doctor shortage, and thoughts about 2022 Canada Day celebrations.

Adam spoke with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science for their weekly political discussion.

FRIDAY ROUND TABLE:  Adam Stirling, Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca, discuss the issues of the week. Topics covered are the 2022 budget deliberations where the discussed complex care challenges, 2022 Canada Day celebrations, old growth logging protests, the desperate need for doctors on the island.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Callers discuss the 2022 Canada Day celebrations, protesters, the lack of family doctors, problems in City Council, and more.

Dr. Jeffrey Brubacher, director of the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Medicine Research Program, an associate professor at UBC and the principal investigator of the study joins the show.

We hear about a new study out of the University of British Columbia, which suggests cannabis is being detected in twice as many injured drivers since its 2018 legalization.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines

Adam speaks with John Wright, Executive Vice president, Maru Public Opinion.

We hear about a new poll that found 27% of Canadians believe that it would be OK to go as far as a short jail sentence for the unvaccinated, and 37% say it would be acceptable to deny them publicly-funded health care.

Adam closes the show by speaking with listeners during open lines

Dr. Jeffrey Brubacher, director of the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Medicine Research Program, an associate professor at UBC and the principal investigator of the study joins the show.

We hear about a new study out of the University of British Columbia, which suggests cannabis is being detected in twice as many injured drivers since its 2018 legalization.

Adam speaks with John Wright, Executive Vice president, Maru Public Opinion.

We hear about a new poll that found 27% of Canadians believe that it would be OK to go as far as a short jail sentence for the unvaccinated, and 37% say it would be acceptable to deny them publicly-funded health care.

The pandemic, lack of doctors and resources, as well as increased burden has created a burnout for medical providers.

Adam speaks with Doctor Ramneek Dosanjh, president, Doctors of BC.  They discuss the current situation with family doctors, the factors involved, and what can be done to relieve some of the pressure.

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers for our regular segment Legally Speaking. We hear about an intense case involving a 13 year old girl, who was found not criminally responsible as a result of a mental disorder.

Michael also tells us what is required to become a lawyer in BC

We also hear about a case involving a Police officer from Abbotsford, and a younger women who he added (as well as her son) to his insurance benefits even though she wasn’t actually living with him. We hear about other factors involved in the case, as well as the repercussions that followed.