UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

by Jody Vance and George Affleck

Government Politics

Season 7

UnSpun with Jody Vance & George Affleck: UBCM, Political Independents, Housing & Healthcare Issues

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 national and international news, including significant healthcare announcements, housing affordability, and the political landscape in both Canada and the USA. Don't miss their insights and lively banter!

Unspun This Week - Analyzing the U.S. Presidential Debate, BC Addiction Policies, & Political Spin

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 rehabilitation, highlighting John Rustad's controversial stance on involuntary treatment and a related film at the Vancouver International Film Festival. The conversation also touches on housing challenges, Air Canada pilot strike potential, and the political landscape in BC and federal elections. Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com. If you need to reach out, email george@curvecommunications.com.

Unspun with Jody Vance and George Affleck: Season 7 Premiere

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 upcoming election, and the surging popularity of the BC Conservative Party under John Rustad. They analyze how these changes impact the prospects of the BC NDP and their leader David Eby. The conversation then shifts to federal politics, highlighting Jagmeet Singh's strategic moves to strengthen the NDP ahead of a mandatory federal election next year, while speculating on Justin Trudeau's potential resignation. Jody and George also draw parallels with U.S. political strategies, touching upon Kamala Harris's campaign efforts. Finally, they address the pressing issue of unprovoked attacks in Vancouver and the lack of effective measures from both provincial and federal governments. Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com. If you need to reach out, email george@curvecommunications.com.

Season 6

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 262

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 of democracy and journalism, church versus state. And finally — this is our last episode before we return after Labour Day. So tune in — you know you want to. Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com. If you need to reach out, email george@curvecommunications.com.

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 261

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. Now the province wants to turn the insurance broker’s old office into social housing. Sure, sounds lovely. Or maybe a dumpster fire. A new poll is out and NDP may be happy but it’s far from a done deal for the ruling party. The next election is shaping up to be a nail biter and right now it is nobody’s and everybody’s game for the win. And finally, it’s summer. Get outside and listen UnSpun. Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 260

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 you are a government, or governing body, clearly brand damage is not an issue because, if it were out of control, tax and fee increases that discourage building development would be something to care about. Clearly not in Burnaby, where a massive fee increase may cripple building and construction. And in Surrey, the RCMP, which leads to George admitting something that pains him. What could it be? Tune in and find out on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 259

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 this will go. Meanwhile, bloated budgets in Vancouver are standard now and continue to cost taxpayers billions. But this week, the target is the mayor’s office and how one city councillor is calling bluff on Mayor Sim’s largesse. And finally, BC United and BC Conservatives. Maybe there really is a coalition? George has a theory. Tune in and find out what it is. All that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 258

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 vote for their provincial government. But if you live in Surrey, you really may hold the balance of power. Speaking of Surrey, now that a court decision says they need to stick to the plan to replace the RCMP, will Mayor Brenda Locke back down. Probably not. And why, when the government fails to build a project on time and on budget, they point fingers and spin but never take the blame themselves? Bridges and tunnels over troubled waters for sure. All that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 257

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 coalition of the right-leaning parties. In Surrey, the polls are even stronger for the BC Conservatives. Could this be a backlash to the Surrey policing issue? We have a prediction on this along with an early call on who will win in October.’s provincial election. Yup — you can hear it here first. But before you take that to the bank, soft-on-crime initiatives are losing right across Canada. Residents, aka voters, are fed up with crime and drugs taking over neighbourhoods. Ontario is the latest to get hard on this issue. Good news or bad news? All that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 256

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 madness or brilliance. Or just a bunch of BS. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, Mayor Ken Sim makes a major flub in his leadership style and the “invisible” opposition that can be found on X are going to town on him. Election 2026 has begun. And finally, Covid in the house!! Find out who… and so much more … on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

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