Arman and Akhil speak with Gracy Buckholtz of CUPE 2278 on the OrganizeUBC campaign which is looking to organize research workers and academic assistants at UBC.

2019 Episode: Kerry Gold on Real Estate + The Whistleblower Who Got It Wrong

Dec 20th, 2022 1h

In December 2019 we spoke to Globe and Mail Journalist Kerry Gold, on recent policy developments on real estate in Vancouver + the tragic story of a mishandled whistleblower complaint in the BC Ministry of Health: https://thewalrus.ca/the-whist

The Murder of Percy Lapid And the Return of Fascism to The Philippines w/ Kai and Nash of Sulong UBC

Oct 27th, 2022 52m 5s

In this live episode Kai and Nash of Sulong UBC share their personal experiences and the historical context of the apparent return of fascism to the Philippines. We discuss what "red-tagging" means and Nash's first-hand experience being "red-ta

2022 City Elections: Bill Tieleman of One City

Oct 12th, 2022 43m 10s

To wrap our coverage of the 2022 City Elections, Arman and Alex spoke with political consultant and TEAM for a Livable Vancouver candidate, Bill Tieleman, on the history of TEAM of the 70s, rezoning, climate policy, and policing.

2022 City Elections: Dr Devyani Singh of the Green Party

Oct 5th, 2022 34m 6s

The Vancouver City Elections are this week! Continuing on our 2022 City Elections coverage, we spoke to climate scientist and Green Party candidate Dr. Devyani Singh on climate policy, housing, and the immigrant experience in Vancouver.

2022 City Elections: Ian Cromwell of One City

Sep 7th, 2022 37m 36s

The Vancouver City Elections are around the corner! We spoke to musician health economist and One City candidate Ian Cromwell about policing, climate policy and the cultural changes he hopes to bring on council.

CiTR News: On The Point Election Special

Sep 19th, 2021 18m 31s

Ahead of the 2021 federal election we spoke with 2019 Vancouver Granville NDP Candidate and climate activist Yvonne Hanson on her experiences running and the climate agenda of each party.

04/24: Interview w/ Eris Nyx of Drug User Liberation Front + discussion on Covid-19

Apr 25th, 2021 34m 34s

We talk to Eris Nyx of Drug User Liberation Front about what real Safe Supply looks like for people who use drugs + discussion about COVID19 and random street checks, and Chinatown YVR seniors saved from the brink of eviction.

4/10: Interview with Quin Lawrence about the Disability Filibuster and Bill C7 + discussion

Apr 11th, 2021 56m 48s

We talk to Quin Lawrence about the Disability Filibuster and how they’re trying to Kill Bill C7. We also discuss #COVID19BC and the #NDP21 resolution to #CancelStudentDebt. Tune in at 101.9 FM or http://citr.ca

3/27: Interview with Mel Woods about HuffPost Canada layoffs and discussion about the third wave of COVID-19

Mar 28th, 2021 41m 40s

Interview w Mel Woods about the layoffs @HuffPostCanada & the importance of valuing your work as a journalist in Canada. We also talk about COVID19 and the escalating situation in the third wave of the pandemic. Tune in!

3/20: Interviews with Tanysha Klassen, Matthew Ramsey & the Sliced Mango Collective + discussion

Mar 21st, 2021 49m 39s

We talk to Matthew Ramsey from UBC Media Relations and Tanysha Klassen from the BC Federation of Students about campuses reopening this fall, the challenges involved in opening universities for the next academic year, and the excitement they ar

3/06: Interview with CACBNBC about anti-Black discrimination in BC healthcare

Mar 7th, 2021 58m 8s

We talk to members of the newly formed CACBNBC (Coalition of African, Caribbean and Black Nurses in British Columbia) about anti-Black discrimination in BC healthcare. + a discussion about donations to the VPD foundation, and will the NDP stop

2/27: Interviews with Pearl Low about the Barbara Howard Plaza and Kendra Milne about the Mental Health Act

Feb 28th, 2021 56m 53s

We talk to Pearl Low about Black History Month and YVR council’s record of celebrating black life through architecture. We also talk to Kendra Milne, Executive Director of Health Justice, about the B.C. Mental Health Act. Plus: is BC the Florid

2/13: Lunar New Year in the different diasporas and housing in Vancouver

Feb 14th, 2021 1h

Featuring a discussion about Lunar New Year traditions in the Vietnamese, Korean, and Cantonese diasporas, as well as a discussion about housing in Vancouver. Tune in!

2/6: Interviews with Mark Haden on psychedelics as treatment for PTSD and Namjeet on the recent Indian Farmers Protests

Feb 7th, 2021 41m 41s

We speak to Mark Haden of MAPS Canada on psychedelics as a potential treatment for PTSD and Namjeet, a volunteer at the Indian Farmers Protests that occurred at the end of last month on the issues sparking the protests. Tune in!

1/30: Interviews w/ Fiona York, Meenakshi Mannoe and Dr. Linc Kesler

Jan 31st, 2021 59m 30s

Episode includes: DTES organizer Fiona York on the vaccine strategy for homeless folks in #YVR, Meenakshi Mannoe of Pivot Legal on increased policing during #COVID19, and Dr. Linc Kesler of UBC CIS discusses how we teach Indigenous content. Tun

1/8: Interviews w/ Jens von Bergmann about COVID 19 data and Jessica Magonet regarding solitary confinement

Jan 8th, 2021 45m 19s

We have an interview with Jens von Bergmann about his analysis of the December 23rd COVID modelling presentation slides, and the lack of data made available to the public, as well as an interview with Jessica Magonet from the B.C. Civil Liberti

12/25: Interviews with Matt Westphal, Ali Omelaniec and Rev. Beth Hayward

Dec 25th, 2020 49m 43s

We hear from Matt Westphal President of the Surrey Teachers Association about COVID19 in schools, Ali Omelaniec of the Downtown Eastside Women's centre about how shelters are prepping for winter and the Canadian Memorial United Church about how

12/11: Interview w/ Harsa Walia about VPD police budget

Dec 11th, 2020 1h

We hear from Harsha Walia about how #YVR Council’s move to freeze the 2021 policing budget may not help the case to #DefundVPD. The collective also discusses COVID19 & how Dr. Bonnie Henry’s image has changed.

11/27: Interviews with Teri Mooring and Stephen D'Souza

Nov 30th, 2020 50m 30s

We have Teri Mooring from BCTF talking about bced’s reactions to the new COVID19 restrictions. We also talk to Stephen D’Souza from the Homelessness Services Association of BC about what a ‘household’ means for people experiencing homelessness.

11/27: Interviews with Teri Mooring and Stephen D'Souza

Nov 28th, 2020 1h

11/21: Why rent freeze isn't enough w/ Sara Sagaii of the VTU + discussion on COVID19

Nov 20th, 2020 58m 31s

This week's episode featured Sara Sagaii talking about why BC needs an Eviction Ban and why a Rent Freeze might not be enough. We also talk about Vancouver's move to decriminalize possession of drugs + #COVID19 in schools within #YVR.

11/13: Climate Emergency Plan with Alex Boston and discussion

Nov 13th, 2020 58m 46s

We talk about Vancouver’s Climate Emergency plan with Alex Boston and discuss how far it goes. There’s also chat about votes being counted from the #BCElxn and about a potential YVR Olympics bid + COVID19. Tune in!

10/30: Interviews with Fiona York & Greg Mansfield

Oct 30th, 2020 1h 1m

We’ve got an interview with Fiona York, an administrator and coordinator with the Carnegie Community Action Project in the Downtown Eastside, and an interview with Greg Mansfield, the author of Ghosts of Vancouver. To close, the collective disc

10/23: Some Problems Of Canadian Politics, interviews w/ Melanee Thomas and Sherly Lightfoot

Oct 23rd, 2020 1h 1m

We talk to Melanee Thomas about sexism and racism in #cdnpoli and Sherly Lightfoot about how Indigenous people have been talked about during #BCElxn2020. Plus: anti-maskers, the Yaletown OPS, & final hot election takes. Tune in!