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This is Vancolour is British Columbia’s bonafide culture and politics talk show.
Join weekly as host Mo Amir sits down with politicians, entertainers, influencers and everyone in between for hot takes on hot topics.
For a colourful, alternative take on what’s really happening in BC, watch on CHEK Thursday nights at 9 or stream anytime on CHEK+
Full Episodes
5 days
March 14: "Parental rights legislation" explained
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Lance from The Serfs (the largest Canadian political show on Twitch) to discuss the implications of "parental rights legislation" for LGBTQ youth in several provinces. Plus, Vancouver Chinatown Foundation's Carol Lee explains how a new, innovative social housing project in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will set the standard for social housing throughout British Columbia. Lastly, 2024 is the biggest election year in history and Mo really, really can't stand this one political argument. Recorded: March 11, 2024.
2 weeks
March 7: WWE's Chelsea Green + VANCOLOUR's 100th episode!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to WWE Superstar (and Victoria's own) Chelsea Green about how she got her job back at the world's largest professional wrestling promotion and who would win in a steel cage: B.C. Premier David Eby vs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis? Plus, Anjali Appadurai explains B.C. protests advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. And, to top it all off, Sonic Radio's Angela Valiant serenades Mo and the VANCOLOUR audience in celebration. Recorded: February 27, 2024
3 weeks
February 29: Conservatives are shaking up B.C. politics!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with the leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, John Rustad, to discuss what his party represents and his assessment of B.C.'s most recent budget. Plus, YouTuber J.J. McCullough assesses the popularity of the BC Conservatives and just how "conservative" British Columbia really is. Recorded: February 26, 2024
4 weeks
February 22: Is it toxic?
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Medical Health Officer Dr. Michael Schwandt to discuss British Columbia's recent restrictions on nicotine pouches (like ZYN) and the benefits and harms of these trendy nicotine products. Plus, comedian Dino Archie ("Toxic But Safe") explains how the practice of diversity may be defeating its purpose. Lastly, Mo wonders whether B.C. protestors over the past few years have ever considered the effectiveness of their protests. Recorded: February 19, 2024
1 month
February 15: Lethal Exports with Kim Bolan
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and legendary crime reporter Kim Bolan (Vancouver Sun) discuss how rival B.C. gangs work cooperatively at the centre of a global drug trade which involves exploiting unpoliced shipping ports in Metro Vancouver. Recorded: February 12, 2024
1 month
February 8: CBC and Netflix star Jennifer Robertson!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Canadian actress Jennifer Robertson (CBC's Schitt's Creek, Netflix's Ginny & Georgia) discuss Seth Rogen's hand-sculpted bong, the Grouse Grind, parenting child actors, The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down and a Schitt's Creek movie! Recorded: February 5, 2024
Episode Segments
5 days
"Parental rights legislation" explained by Lance (The Serfs)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Lance from The Serfs (the largest Canadian political show on Twitch) to discuss the implications of "parental rights legislation" for LGBTQ youth in several provinces. Recorded: March 11, 2024
5 days
58 West Hastings will set a new standard for social housing in B.C. (Carol Lee)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Chinatown Foundation's Carol Lee to discuss how a new, innovative social housing project in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will set the standard for social housing throughout British Columbia. The project is 58 West Hastings St (also known as Bob & Michael's Place). Recorded: March 11, 2024
5 days
This argument is a political loser
2024 is the biggest election year in history and This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir really, really can't stand this one political argument. Recorded: March 11, 2024
2 weeks
WWE's Chelsea Green defends B.C.'s honour!
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to WWE Superstar (and Victoria's own) Chelsea Green about how she got her job back at the world's largest professional wrestling promotion. Plus, Chelsea weighs in on who would win in a steel cage: B.C. Premier David Eby vs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis? Recorded: February 27, 2024
2 weeks
Are protests calling for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire "antisemitic"? (Anjali Appadurai)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with disqualified BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai to discuss B.C. protests advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Recorded: February 27, 2024
2 weeks
Angela Valiant celebrates VANCOLOUR's 100th show on CHEK!
Sonic Radio's Angela Valiant serenades host Mo Amir in celebration of This is VANCOLOUR's 100th episode on CHEK! Recorded: February 27, 2024
3 weeks
BC Conservative leader John Rustad on B.C.'s budget, his party's identity
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Conservative Party of British Columbia leader John Rustad to discuss what his party represents and his assessment of B.C.'s most recent budget. Recorded: February 26, 2024
3 weeks
J.J. McCullough: Is B.C. a "conservative" province?
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with YouTuber J.J. McCullough to discuss the popularity of the B.C. Conservatives and just how "conservative" British Columbia really is. Recorded: February 26, 2024.
4 weeks
Are nicotine pouches, like ZYN, actually good for you? (Dr. Michael Schwandt)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Medical Health Officer Dr. Michael Schwandt to discuss British Columbia's recent restrictions on nicotine pouches (like ZYN). Plus, Dr. Schwandt explains the benefits and harms of these trendy nicotine products, popularized by social media influencers including Tucker Carlson. Recorded: February 19, 2024
4 weeks
Are "diversity" initiatives missing the point? (Dino Archie)
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and comedian Dino Archie ("Toxic But Safe") discuss how the practice of diversity (including "diversity hires") may be defeating its purpose. Recorded: February 19, 2024
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