Chapter 1:

A number of East Van artist spaces say they’re being ‘renovicted’ by Low Tide Properties, the company owned by Lululemon founder Chip Wilson.

Guest: Rob Malowany, one of the Merge Collective

Chapter 2:

The big story is a decision that has surprised no one, the Trudeau cabinet has re-approved the Trans Mountain pipeline, with shovels in the ground this construction season.  So who is happy and who is sad at this decision?

Guest: President of the BC Union of Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip

Even before the PM had finished speaking, the press releases were out threatening continued opposition, protests and court battles.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

A growing number of Canadians are victims of terror attacks on foreign soil and according to victims, their families and victim advocates, the Canadian government is ill prepared to help them.

Guest: Global News Investigative Journalist Stewart Bell

Chapter 2:

The federal government is widely tipped to approve the hotly debated Trans Mountain pipeline expansion later today.  What kind of political implications will this decision have on the Trudeau government.

Guest: UBC Political Scientist Kathryn Harrison

Chapter 3:

The House of Commons passed a motion yesterday to declare a national climate emergency 186-63. What does this mean and will it really lead to change?

Guest: Trevor Melanson, Clean Energy Canada

Chapter 4:

When do you throw out food? Do you ever eat food well past its use by date?  Our guest Scott Nash ate expired food for an entire year, and .. he survived to tell the tale.  Find out what he at coming up on the podcast.

Guest: CEO and founder of Mom’s Organic Market  - a fresh food market chain in the US - Scott Nash

Chapter 5:

American moms desperate for life saving insulin for their children are crossing the border into Canada to purchase the drugs they need and can afford.  But is Canada any better?

Guest:  Globe and Mail Health Reporter Andre Picard

Trudeau wants to have his cake and eat it too with the pipeline, telling Canadians we can have a pipeline and protect the environment as well.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

The UK appointed a Minister of Loneliness last year. Is that something you think Canada needs?

Guest: Ray Pennings, Executive Vice President, Cardus

Chapter 2:

The federal government will reveal more details on its plan to help first home buyers break into the market.

Guest: Senior Fellow, UBC Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Associate Professor Tsur Somerville

Chapter 3:

Global News investigative reporter Sam Cooper has uncovered another bare trust transaction linked to the law firm of federal BC MP Joe Pechisolido.

Guest: Sam Cooper, Investigative Reporter

Chapter 4:

The Surrey Board of Trade has booked anti-vaxxer Robert F Kennedy Jr for a talk in September. Is this appropriate timing, given the BC Government is in the middle of spending $3 million on a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their kids?

Guest: Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman

A big week for the Pipeline as a cabinet decision is expected Tuesday and expected to be yes.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

Things went OFF in Toronto last night after the Raptors won the NBA Championship.

Guest: Global Toronto reporter Priya Sam - outside Union Station

Chapter 2:

Canada’s Hong Kong born population has increased for the first time since 1996.

What’s behind this trend and will the recent political upheaval prompt more people from Hong Kong to come here?

Guest: South China Morning Post Reporter Ian Young

Chapter 3:

A new report from BC Hydro has found seven in 10 British Columbians say their belief that there’s a lack of charging stations available on long routes within the province, holds them back from purchasing an EV.  But our guest says it shouldn’t be a concern.

Guest:  BC Hydro Spokesperson Tanya Fish

The Feds have pledged another $10 million to aid the RCMP in thwarting money laundering and criminal financing and to bring cases to trial.  But is this money pledge too little, too late?  And edible cannabis products could be available to Canadians by Christmas.

Guest: Minister for organised crime reduction Bill Blair

On a Friday we tackle Ride sharing regulations & Victoria city council back tracking on Remembrance Day funding.  Global News Legislative Reporter Richard Zussman joins us from Victoria to break down today’s big stories.

Chapter 1:

This morning in Vancouver, federal and provincial ministers will meet to discuss what measures can be taken to combat money laundering, not just in BC, but nationally.  David Eby gives us a preview of the meeting.

Guest: Attorney General David Eby

Chapter 2:

According to a Toronto insolvency firm, people between the ages of 23 and 38 are filing for bankruptcy faster than any other age group.  Why is this happening?

Guest: Vice Canada’s economics and money editor Anne Gaviola

Chapter 3:

The City of North Vancouver is considering becoming the first municipality to offer council staff child care facilities during council meetings.  Is it fair for taxpayers to pay for their councillors childcare?

Guest: North Vancouver City Councillor Jessica McIlroy

Chapter 4:

More than 70 people have been injured in violent protests in Hong Kong as pro-democracy activists clashed with police over China’s extradition bill.

Guest: Canada Hong Kong Link President Gloria Fung

Chapter 5:

A director of one of the biggest TV series in history is coming to Vancouver to discuss how he created episodes of the popular show “Game of Thrones”

Guest: Game of Thrones cinematographer Greg Middleton