This is VANCOLOUR

Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 9:17AM | Last Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 3:07PM

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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

1 week

September 21, 2023: Treat the housing crisis like a CRISIS!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir explores B.C.'s housing crisis from alternative angles. TikTok sensation Papa (@meltyheadpats) and Vancouver City Councillor Christine Boyle look at common, yet bizarre, demands from landlords and if there are any legal protections for renters. Former Vancouver City Council candidate Sean Orr finds housing solutions on ChatGPT, which most BC municipalities haven't even tried. Plus, Alex Hemingway (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) proposes we raise property taxes! Recorded: September 18, 2023.

2 weeks

September 14, 2023: Let's talk taboos!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks about the things we're not supposed to talk about! Tamara Taggart weighs in on whether or not the term "Karen" is a sexist, ageist, or racist slur. YouTuber JJ McCullough explains how despite increased healthcare "privatization", Canadian politicians are not allowed to say the "P"-word out loud. Plus, Sonic Radio's Angela Valiant objectifies our nation's leader... in song! Recorded: September 11, 2023

3 weeks

September 7, 2023: Carbon Tax, Housing, and Vancouver's Swagger

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with iconic environmental activist Tzeporah Berman — thirty years after B.C.'s "War in the Woods" — to discuss the usefulness of the carbon tax. Plus, Michelle Cyca discusses whether or not politicians are actually motivated to make home ownership (or even the cost of renting) more affordable. Recorded: September 4, 2023

3 months

July 6, 2023: Stop gaslighting the public!

This is VANCOLOUR celebrates its second season finale as host Mo Amir talks to a Port Coquitlam education assistant who was terminated for her side-hustle. Plus, Tamara Taggart and Kyla Lee are tired of politicians who gaslight the public and use the politics of hate in their personal pursuit of power. Recorded: July 3, 2023

3 months

June 29, 2023: The Falcon-Furstenau Summit

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with BC United leader Kevin Falcon and BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau to discuss BC Premier David Eby's leadership, the "toxic" culture of the BC Legislature, drug poisoning deaths in the province, and the similarities between the BC Greens and BC United. Recorded: June 19, 2023

3 months

June 22, 2023: Premier Eby: Is the dream of homeownership dead?

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down for a one-on-one with the Premier of British Columbia David Eby to discuss if the province is pointed in the right direction in addressing two persistent crises: the housing affordability crisis and the toxic drug crisis. Recorded: June 19, 2023

Episode Segments

1 week

B.C. landlords get away with bizarre demands!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with TikTok sensation Papa (@meltyheadpats) and Vancouver City Councillor Christine Boyle to explore common, yet bizarre, demands from BC landlords and if there are any legal protections for renters. Recorded: September 18, 2023

1 week

Sean Orr: B.C. Municipalities can do so much to reduce rents!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with former Vancouver City Council candidate Sean Orr to explore housing solutions on ChatGPT which most BC municipalities haven't even tried. Recorded: September 18, 2023

1 week

We should raise property taxes in B.C.!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and sits with Alex Hemingway (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) to discuss why British Columbia should consider raising property taxes. Recorded: September 18, 2023

2 weeks

Healthcare is being privatized, yet we can't talk about it?

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with YouTuber JJ McCullough to discuss how Canadian politicians are not allowed to say the "P"-word out loud when it comes to healthcare, despite increased healthcare "privatization" throughout the country. Recorded: September 11, 2023

2 weeks

Is "Karen" a slur? Tamara Taggart weighs in!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with Tamara Taggart to discuss whether or not the term "Karen" is a sexist, ageist, or racist slur.
Recorded: September 11, 2023

2 weeks

Poilievre, Singh, and Trudeau are kinda hot!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Sonic Radio host Angela Valiant objectify our nation's trio of hot guy politician guys! Parody: California Gurls by Katy Perry. Recorded: September 11, 2023

3 weeks

Canadian politicians don't actually want housing to be "affordable"

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks freelance journalist Michelle Cyca whether or not politicians are actually motivated to make home ownership (or even the cost of renting) more affordable. Spoiler: They're not. Recorded: September 4, 2023.

3 weeks

What good is the carbon tax if BC wildfires keep getting worse?

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with iconic environmental activist Tzeporah Berman — thirty years after B.C.'s "War in the Woods" — to discuss the usefulness of the carbon tax. Recorded: September 4, 2023

3 weeks

EXCLUSIVE: The City of Vancouver's new motto!

In a VANCOLOUR-exclusive, host Mo Amir unveils the City of Vancouver's new (unofficial) motto. Recorded: September 4, 2023

3 months

Tamara Taggart & Kyla Lee: BC politicians should stop gaslighting the public!

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with regular contributors Tamara Taggart and Kyla Lee to discuss if it's high-time for BC politicians to stop gaslighting the public. Recorded: July 3, 2023

3 months

B.C. teaching assistant loses job... because of a racy TikTok?

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Port Coquitlam teaching assistant Kristin MacDonald about the ultimatum she faced from her employer when a student came across a racy (yet non-pornographic) image of her OnlyFans alter-ego, Ava James. Recorded: July 3, 2023

3 months

"Appealing to the fringe"

This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir wonders if British Columbians were underserved by the media in how the province's COVID-19 pandemic response was discussed and debated. Recorded: July 3, 2023

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