Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of Unspun, Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss the recent U.S. elections and their potential impact on Canada, including Donald Trump's strategic campaign and its appeal to Americans. They also delve into BC's vote counting issues, reflecting on election rigging claims and the importance of accurate results. The conversation explores how global politics affect local dynamics and touches upon...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of Unspun, Jody Vance and George Affleck kick off with a heated discussion about the Vancouver Park Board's new fees, continued incompetence, and suggestions for utilizing local beaches better. They touch on personal frustrations with the online booking system at Kitspool and discuss broader political shifts within B.C., both provincially and federally. The duo also dives into U.S. politics,...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of Unspun, Jody Vance and George Affleck dive deep into the chaos enveloping Vancouver politics and some fairly dramatic city council outbursts. Then the not so surprising provincial election outcome and what that might mean in the coming weeks and months and how it compares to the 2017 Election. And will there be a leadership change in federal politics and the Liberals? Our bet is yes …...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of UnSpun, on the eve of the BC election, Jody and George explore the critical aspects impacting voter turnout and election dynamics. They share insights on local and North American political landscapes, analyze demographic voting trends, and discuss key issues like crime, healthcare, and affordability. The episode delves into the potential for a minority government, campaigns' strategic...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of UnSpun, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck dive into the current election frenzy, discussing the opening of recent polling, controversies involving political figures like John Rustad, and the impact of derogatory comments made by candidates. They analyze the recent debate highlighting strategies and reactions from notable politicians like David Eby and Sonia Furstenau. The episode explores...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of UnSpun, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck dive into the current election frenzy, discussing the opening of recent polling, controversies involving political figures like John Rustad, and the impact of derogatory comments made by candidates. They analyze the recent debate highlighting strategies and reactions from notable politicians like David Eby and Sonia Furstenau. The episode explores...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of UnSpun, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss a range of political topics, focusing on recent developments in British Columbia's provincial elections and the dynamics among political party leaders. Jody attended the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Luncheon, where she witnessed speeches and debates from leaders like David Eby, Sonia Furstenau, and John Rustad. The discussion explores...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of UnSpun, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss the upcoming political campaign season in British Columbia, highlighting the ongoing debates and strategies of various parties. They delve into a leadership debate moderated by Jody, featuring candidates like Adrian Dix (NDP), Eleanor Sturko (BC Conservatives), and independent Karin Kirkpatrick. The discussion also covers the controversial...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. Join Jody Vance and George Affleck as they navigate a jam-packed episode covering various critical topics. They delve into the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) events, highlighting the unique atmosphere and behind-the-scenes happenings. They discuss the rise of political independents in British Columbia, new polling data, and the potential impacts on upcoming elections. The conversation also touches on pressing...

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 264 Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of Unspun, hosts Jodie Vance and George Affleck dive deep into the US presidential debate, sharing their insights and reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. They discuss Kamala Harris's performance, Donald Trump's debate tactics, and the media's spin on the event. Shifting gears, they delve into local issues involving addiction and...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. In the first episode of UnSpun Podcast's seventh season, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss recent significant developments in British Columbia's provincial politics, including the turmoil in the BC United Party following Kevin Falcon's decision to pull BC United out of the race in the...

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, George and Jody take "spin" literally as they dissect a question many are asking about the mayor of Vancouver, aka Peloton Ken: What was he thinking? Riding in a different direction, George has an opinion piece in the Vancouver Sun this week. Jody and George delve deeper into questions...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, George and Jody wonder why government seems hell bent on trying to be a housing devloper. Leave business to business and focus on better approvals more and faster. The prefect example is ICBA headquarters. Sold from the Crown Corporation to the province at 50 cents on the dollar....

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, George and Jody go full Kevin … specifically and metaphorically. From BC United leader Kevin Falcon to other Kevins and other people who, when faced with personal brand and overall brand challenges, must decide if there is anything they can do to turn that brand frown upside down. Of course, if...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, George and Jody take a deep dive into why the City of Vancouver, Park Board or government in general do not seem to get a handle on long-range planning and, in particular, why a pool in Vancouver can be so difficult to maintain. Is it the pool or the pool overlords? I think you know where...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, George and Jody interrupt regularly scheduled programming for breaking news... that Trumps other news and is surely spinning heads. After that — it’s back to BC-based news, where a new political poll seems like the last poll that shows anything could happen this fall when BCers go to...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, some polls are in and if a provincial election were called today, the NDP would likely lose to a centre/centre-right party. But not if there are to two of them (which there are). Jody and George have some inside information on what this means and speculate on whether there will be a...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, mergers and acquisitions in business are standard procedure. But in politics, it’s either a sign of desperation or a winning formula for electoral success. What will it be in BCPoli? With a mash up of BC United and BC Conservatives along with a dash of Mayor Brad West, the concoction is either...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, Go Canucks Go! There is nothing to unspin there. But over at ICBC, we all get $110 back, but why can’t the good drivers be rewarded more and the bad drivers not rewarded at all. In Vancouver, politics are getting in the way of an upgraded seawall but hey, it involves Park Board, so it’s...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, it’s May and while Star Wars and the 4th might be with you, this planet seems to be spinning a bit out of control. From protests and arrests at a New York university campus to flip flopping on not-so-tough-on-crime polices right here in BC, it makes you wonder who’s in charge anymore? ...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, news channels across North America appear to be all Trump all the time. But how does that fit into spin? Well, for Trump it’s likely for … the win. Meanwhile, in BC, the politics of parks, police and pragmatism keep Jody and George on point and on the edge. Seriously — when politics...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, homes for everyone! Well, in theory that is what the federal government is proposing but is realistic and what’s the alternative. In BC drug decriminalization and the safe supply system are creating a whack-a-mole situation for police and local residents and debate is heating up...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, with one of the driest winters on record, BC is faced with a drought and fires this summer, are we prepared? Maybe the BC NDP government will spin their way out of that like they have when it comes to CleanBC-Gate, illicit drug dealers in hospitals, and Surrey Policing. Jody and George bet...

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, just when you think it is safe to go outside in Yaletown, the City of Vancouver makes “safe injection” sites mobile. The apocalyptical ice cream truck is coming to a neighbourhood near you. Meanwhile, police boards get an overhaul across BC, but you can’t help but think this is really...