Vancouver councillor Pete Fry talks about local links to the US Capitol attacks--including a journalist's assault downtown & controversial tweets by another councillor--and the need to oppose racism & polarization

MLA Nicholas Simons, poverty reduction

MLA Nicholas Simons, poverty reduction

No news headlines today, just Mei Xi in a long conversation with the Federal MP for Vancouver East, Jenny Kwan. The two discuss the year ahead in her riding, including housing, drug decriminalization, and a universal basic income.

The story of former Downtown Eastside SRO resident Joachim Foikis, who became Vancouver first — and last — official Town Fool, as told by historian Jesse Donaldson in his new book "Fool's Gold."

The story of former Downtown Eastside SRO resident Joachim Foikis, who became Vancouver's first — and last — official Town Fool, as told by historian Jesse Donaldson in his new book "Fool's Gold."

Along with the latest news, today David talks to Karen Ward, Downtown Eastside artist, advocate, and City of Vancouver drug policy advisor. The two talk about her hopes for harm reduction and housing in 2021, and the transformative power of art & satire.

Today, David talks to Karen Ward, Downtown Eastside artist, advocate, and City of Vancouver drug policy advisor. The two talk about her hopes for harm reduction and housing in 2021, and the transformative power of art & satire.

No news headlines today, but a feature interview with Vancouver musician Tonye Aganaba (Black Lives Matter Vancouver & Defund 604 Network). David and Tonye talk about what's ahead in 2021 in fighting racism & organizing to defund the VPD, and Tonye shares a song with us to ring in the New Year.

No news headlines today. To begin the new year, a rebroadcast of Mei Xi's talk with Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association. The two discuss the affordable housing crisis, and how it can be solved with a realistic amount of government investment.