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The Jas Johal Show

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The Jas Johal Show is the Lower Mainland’s town square, helping you connect with the stories that matter. It’s about finding the solutions to the challenges facing our region, even when we disagree. Jas’s decades of experience as a local news reporter, a Global News bureau chief in China and India, as well as a BC MLA have strengthened his conviction that no one “side” has all the answers. The Jas Johal Show’s contributor Geri Mayer-Judson, Global News anchor Chris Gailus, and the Global News Radio newsroom round out the team keeping you in the know on developing stories from the North Shore to the Fraser Valley. The Jas Johal Show provides fresh perspective and lively conversation for listeners Monday to Friday: 3-6pm.

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United States

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The Jas Johal Show is the Lower Mainland’s town square, helping you connect with the stories that matter. It’s about finding the solutions to the challenges facing our region, even when we disagree. Jas’s decades of experience as a local news reporter, a Global News bureau chief in China and India, as well as a BC MLA have strengthened his conviction that no one “side” has all the answers. The Jas Johal Show’s contributor Geri Mayer-Judson, Global News anchor Chris Gailus, and the Global News Radio newsroom round out the team keeping you in the know on developing stories from the North Shore to the Fraser Valley. The Jas Johal Show provides fresh perspective and lively conversation for listeners Monday to Friday: 3-6pm.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack

11/21/2025
The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack (0:59) Plus, how to stay safe when encountering a bear? (6:42) Guest: Karly McMullen, Communications Specialist for Wildsafe B.C. The Week That Was in Politics (15:56) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Can the Whitecaps topple LA at MLS Cup Western conference semifinals? (30:46) Guest: Axel Schuster, CEO and Sporting Director of the Vancouver Whitecaps The Wrap: Should Vancouver implement pay-to-use public bathrooms? (38:29) Plus, should there be harsher consequences for fans who ambush celebrities? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:54:19

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The Wrap: Should Vancouver implement pay-to-use public bathrooms?

11/21/2025
Plus, should there be harsher consequences for fans who ambush celebrities? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:19

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Is $240 million in new trades training enough?

11/21/2025
Guest: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:03

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The Week That Was in Politics

11/21/2025
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:32

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Could Alberta get a pipeline to B.C.’s north coast? Former federal energy minister speaks

11/21/2025
Guest: Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal MP for North Vancouver, and former federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:52

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Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism?

11/20/2025
Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism? (0:46) Guest: Michelle Cyca, journalist and parent in Vancouver, who also started an online platform mapping changing tables in the city Should Surrey taxpayers be paying for medical clinics? (9:52) Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor and mayoral candidate Tariff-free deal unlikely, says U.S. Ambassador to Canada (18:01) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent Lansdowne redevelopment project takes big step forward with city-approved park plan (27:37) Guest: Jesse Galicz, CEO of Vanprop Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:24

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Is B.C. equipped to take on extortion cases?

11/20/2025
Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:39

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Lansdowne redevelopment project takes big step forward with city-approved park plan

11/20/2025
Guest: Jesse Galicz, CEO of Vanprop Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:16

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B.C.’s bill to fast-track North Coast Transmission Line moves ahead

11/20/2025
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:08:13

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Port Coquitlam land claims, Aritzia finds new home & Are trade barriers coming down?

11/19/2025
Port Coquitlam land claims (0:59) Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location (12:06) Guest: Aleesha Harris, Arts and Life Editor, and Fashion Writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province Is Vancouver’s “brand” facing a steep decline? (20:48) Guest: Miro Cernetig, owner and CEO of CityAge Commentary: Are Ottawa and Alberta close to a pipeline deal through B.C.? (29:41) Toys “R” Us: From industry giant and ‘category killer’, to shrinking empire (46:06) Guest: David Ian Gray, Instructor of Retail Studies at the Capilano University’s School of Business, Founder of DIG360 Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:58:29

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Is Vancouver’s “brand” facing a steep decline?

11/19/2025
Guest: Miro Cernetig, owner and CEO of CityAge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:35

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Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location

11/19/2025
Guest: Aleesha Harris, Arts and Life Editor, and Fashion Writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:25

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B.C. to scrap EV mandate, Pressure for Epstein files release increase

11/18/2025
B.C. to scrap EV mandate (0:50) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter B.C. government scraps EV mandate (15:24) Guest: Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Epstein Files & emails Latest (23:56) Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Surrey Councillor calls for a British Columbia-wide “restriction” on possessing and using fireworks (31:16) Guest: Rob Stutt, Surrey City councilor How would a turn to austerity impact Vancouver? (39:43) Guest: Stewart Prest, UBC Political Science lecturer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:57

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How would a turn to austerity impact Vancouver?

11/18/2025
Guest: Stewart Prest, UBC Political Science lecturer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:43

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B.C. lawyers threatened with extortion; Colonist or settler? Alan Doyle has a new book out

11/17/2025
B.C. lawyers are being threatened with extortion (0:53) Guest: Steve Kooner, B.C. Conservative MLA & Attorney General Critic How long must you live in Canada before you are no longer a colonist or settler? (11:15) Guest: Pete McMartin, Columnist at Vancouver Sun The era of the shoebox condo is over (22:13) Guest: Michael Geller, Ret. Architect & President of The Geller Group Liberals survive crucial confidence vote on budget in win for Carney (32:40) Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Alan Doyle’s new book explores Newfoundland (43:07) Guest: Alan Doyle, lead singer of Great Big Sea and author of The Smiling Land Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:59:30

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Alan Doyle’s new book explores Newfoundland

11/17/2025
Guest: Alan Doyle, lead singer of Great Big Sea and author of The Smiling Land Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:52

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The era of the shoebox condo is over

11/17/2025
Guest: Michael Geller, Ret. Architect & President of The Geller Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:09

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How long must you live in Canada before you are no longer a colonist or settler?

11/17/2025
Guest: Pete McMartin, Columnist at Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:40

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B.C. lawyers are being threatened with extortion

11/17/2025
Guest: Steve Kooner, B.C. Conservative MLA & Attorney General Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:04

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Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA addresses concerns about Bill M216

11/17/2025
Guest: George Anderson, MLA Nanaimo-Lantzville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:10:42