This is VANCOLOUR

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  • Aaron Gunn: Are these still his BC Conservatives?
    Conservative MP Aaron Gunn joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to discuss B.C.’s provincial election and the political movement he helped revive. Gunn makes the case that the BC Conservatives are ready to govern, addresses whether they’re still the party he helped build, and reflects on his decision not to pursue the provincial leadership. Plus, what could the BC Conservative experiment mean for Pierre Poilievre and the future of conservatism in Canada?
    Recorded: October 9, 2026
    23 min
  • Rick “The Temp” unmasked: MuchMusic, addiction, and regret
    Rick “The Temp” unmasked: MuchMusic, addiction, and regret
    Canadian media icon Rick “The Temp” Campanelli joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir for a candid conversation about MuchMusic, fame, addiction, regret and the secrets behind his wholesome public image. He also shares stories about interviewing Donald Trump and Sarah McLachlan. Rick’s bestselling memoir, TEMPTED: My Story, is available now at bookstores everywhere.
    Recorded: October 3, 2026
    22 min
  • Is egg freezing selling false hope?
    Are fertility clinics overselling women on egg freezing? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks investigative journalist Lori Culbert. Plus, The Tyee’s Jen St. Denis discusses the impact of overlapping municipal and provincial elections in B.C.
    Recorded: September 28, 2026
    22 min
  • A’aliya Warbus on what happened to the BC Conservatives
    How did British Columbia’s Official Opposition go from the brink of government to political chaos? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA A’aliya Warbus, the former BC Conservative House Leader, to unpack the collapse of Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership. Plus, Warbus discusses her approach to Reconciliation, her position on repealing B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and what should replace it. Finally, after witnessing an ugly and cynical side of provincial politics, what gives her hope — and why is she still here?
    *** At the time of this interview, Warbus was a member of CentreBC; she returned to the BC Conservative caucus the following day. 
    Recorded: September 21, 2026
    23 min
  • Are Canadians bad at patriotism?
    Are Canadians bad at patriotism?
    Is B.C. Premier David Eby’s new U.S. border sign patriotic… or just cringe? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks with political commentator and YouTuber J.J. McCullough about performative Canadian patriotism amid the trade war with the U.S. Plus, are B.C. cities and towns actually getting louder or are we just getting whinier? Pollster Mario Canseco (Research Co.) and comedian Dino Archie unpack what’s driving British Columbians crazy about noise. Finally, why does AI-generated food look so gross? Comedian Alannah Brittany discusses the rise of AI-generated restaurant ads, menus and “food slop” — and why consumers hate them.
    Recorded: September 14, 2026
    24 min
  • Can you trust Loblaw when you “Buy Canadian”?
    Can you trust Loblaw when you “Buy Canadian”?  
    Can Canadians trust grocery-store labels when they’re trying to “Buy Canadian”? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir discusses Loblaw’s country-of-origin labelling controversy and “maplewashing” with Finch Media principal Kylie McMullan. Plus, the kids are back in school! As AI becomes an increasingly powerful tool for students, how should parents set boundaries — and could kids become too dependent on it? Broadcaster Charis Hogg talks parenting in the age of artificial intelligence. Finally, criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) and Now You Know BC host BC Bob Kronbauer debate whether Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses — a.k.a. “pervert glasses” — have ruined sunglasses for everyone.
    Recorded: September 7, 2026
    23 min
  • These summer activities could accidentally make you a criminal (Kyla Lee)
    KYLA'S COURT: What are the most common ways British Columbians accidentally break the law during the summer?
    This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) about the surprisingly common summer activities that can lead to fines, tickets, or even criminal charges. From beaches and parks to roads and waterways, are ordinary British Columbians unknowingly breaking the law every weekend in the summer? 
    Recorded: May 25, 2026 
    7 min
  • Will the FIFA World Cup leave Vancouver with a legacy… or just a bill?
    The FIFA World Cup is coming to Vancouver! But who really benefits?
    Is Vancouver even excited to be one of the sixteen host cities?
    This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir discusses FIFA’s potential impact on Vancouver with SFU City Program director Andy Yan and First United executive director Amanda Burrows. Will the World Cup leave behind meaningful infrastructure, civic pride, and economic benefits… or intensify concerns about affordability, displacement, policing, and the city’s ongoing social challenges? As Vancouver prepares to host seven FIFA World Cup matches, what will the city actually be left with after the crowds leave town? 
    Recorded: May 25, 2026
    13 min
  • David Eby fast-tracks building... without building
    British Columbia’s government says it’s “fast-tracking” urgent projects. But where are the results?
    This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir takes a MOment on Premier David Eby and the BC NDP’s obsession with “fast-tracking” infrastructure, housing, and energy projects while British Columbians continue waiting for hospitals, transit projects, supportive housing, and other major construction. Is the government delivering “real action” as promised… or simply fast-tracking announcements? 
    Recorded: May 25, 2026  


    3 min
  • Lynda Steele / Mario Canseco & Dino Archie / Kylie McMullan
    Is the Internet making us less human?
    This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir explores three questions about technology, addiction and modern discourse in the internet age. First, Vancouver communications strategist Kylie McMullan (Finch Media) breaks down the “dead internet theory”. Is this once-fringe conspiracy theory becoming reality? Plus, comedian Dino Archie and pollster Mario Canseco hit the Low Road to discuss Canada’s apparent gambling boom. From sports betting apps to bizarre wagers on platforms like Polymarket, how do Canadians really feel about gambling? Finally, veteran broadcaster Lynda Steele (Change My Mind podcast) explores whether we watch the news to get informed… or simply to feel validated. How do we achieve honest dialogue in a media landscape built around outrage and algorithm-driven confirmation bias instead of curiosity and truth?
    Recorded: May 18, 2026
    23 min

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