Published by Sitka Media
WELCOME TO UNSPUN! The big stories of the week, stripped of the "spin"... UnSpun is a Canadian current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, broadcaster, Jody Vance and former politician, George Affleck, "unspin" the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.
Listen on Apple PodcastsUnSpun Ep. 320 is live! New Governor General, FIFA chaos in downtown Vancouver, the Kits Pool conundrum, overdose prevention site drama, and allegations of foreign interference, oh my! Jody Vance and George Affleck break it all down. 💬 Tell us in the comments: Should Kits Pool be open now? Where do you stand on the overdose prevention site debate? And are you looking forward to the World Cup? Follow Jody: @jodyvance Follow George: @george_affleck Find Sitka Media here: https://www.sitkamedia.ca Chapters: (00:00) – New Governor General Louise Arbour (03:00) – Free Kits Pool — Motion Coming May 20th (06:00) – Stage 2 Water Restrictions Already (08:00) – Park Board Incompetence (10:00) – FIFA Closure Zone for Two Months (13:00) – Hoping for Olympics 2010 Vibes (14:00) – Overdose Prevention Site Blocked (17:00) – Four Pillars Became One Pillar (19:00) – Build OPS Near New St. Paul's? (21:00) – Addiction Is a Disease, Not a Character Flaw (24:00) – Kennedy Stewart's Foreign Interference Claim (27:00) – Chinese Consulate v Shen Yun (30:00) – Carney at the European Summit (33:00) – Final Thoughts
Episode 319 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck marks a new era — the podcast officially partners with Sitka Media, BC's new independent news outlet. Plus: King Charles delivers a masterclass in diplomacy, the Whitecaps fight for survival, and BC cancels long-term care builds while seniors wait. (00:00) UnSpun Joins Sitka Media (04:00) King Charles Schools Trump (07:00) Canada Strong Fund Announced (10:00) Investment Flowing Into Canada (12:00) Carney vs. Poilievre in Question Period (13:00) BC's $50 Billion Project List (15:00) Long-Term Care Builds Cancelled (19:00) Government Can't Build Anything (20:00) FIFA, Whitecaps & Stadium Chaos (23:00) Major League Baseball Dreams (27:00) Remembering John Garrett (28:00) Final Thoughts