The Jas Johal Show-logo

The Jas Johal Show

Corus Radio Network

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.

Location:

United States

Description:

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
Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

B.C.’s housing policy “troublesome”, says View Royal township mayor

10/22/2025
B.C.’s housing policy “troublesome”, says View Royal township mayor (0:45) Guest: Sid Tobias, Mayor, Township of View Royal B.C. Conservative management joins list of people who want John Rustad out (11:24) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter What does PM Mark Carney have in store for the federal budget? (21:38) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent How do babies learn language? How ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada’ can help (37:43) Guest: Dr. Alexis Black, associate professor at UBC’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:07

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Vancouver council shuts down push for a city-owned developer

10/22/2025
Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor, and possible mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:04

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Commentary: Why John Rustad’s exit isn’t just overdue, it’s necessary

10/22/2025
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:08:49

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Is there a new Canada/U.S. tariff deal on the horizon?

10/21/2025
Is there a new Canada/U.S. tariff deal on the horizon? (0:51) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Single-family homeowners push back against rise of four-storey multiplexes (10:56) Guest: Kathy Corrigan, former B.C. NDP MLA Has the public mood shifted on tanker bans? (22:47) Guest: Mike Witherley, partner at Fairview Strategy Are grocers the scapegoats while global food giants rake in record profits? (39:25) Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and President of Bruce Winder Retail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:47

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Has the public mood shifted on tanker bans?

10/21/2025
Guest: Mike Witherley, partner at Fairview Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:21

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

B.C. choosing mines over megabytes

10/21/2025
Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:53

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Single-family homeowners push back against rise of four-storey multiplexes

10/21/2025
Guest: Kathy Corrigan, former B.C. NDP MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:33

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Will a zero property tax promise lead to big cuts at Vancouver Park Board?

10/20/2025
Will a zero property tax promise lead to big cuts at Vancouver Park Board? (0:57) Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Independent Park Board Commissioner & Chair B.C. rewrites the power playbook: AI must compete as Province prioritizes jobs, mines, and $6B transmission line (10:56) Guest: Adrian Dix, B.C’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Another MLA exits; B.C. Conservative implosion continues (18:45) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Richmond’s land dispute tests the limits of reconciliation — George Abbott on what comes next (33:20) Guest: George Abbott, Former B.C. Liberal MLA Could South Surrey be the stomping grounds of a brand new Costco? (50:39) Guest: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:01:42

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

More on Amelia Boultbee’s departure and the state of John Rustad’s B.C. Conservative leadership

10/20/2025
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:06:07

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Richmond’s land dispute tests the limits of reconciliation — George Abbott on what comes next

10/20/2025
Guest: George Abbott, Former B.C. Liberal MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:01

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

The multi-billion dollar case for a River Road overpass

10/20/2025
Guest: Dylan Kruger, Delta City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:07:57

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Another MLA exits; B.C. Conservative implosion continues

10/20/2025
Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:18

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

The Wrap - Can a former Prime Minister ever have a private life

10/17/2025
GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:42

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

One year before municipal elections: what’s at stake

10/17/2025
GUEST: Frances Bula, Urban issues and Politics writer for The Globe & Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:24

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Winnipeg mayor administers naloxone outside City Hall

10/17/2025
GUEST: Scott Gillingham, Mayor of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:48

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

The Week That Was in Politics

10/17/2025
GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:42

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Hazel Trembath rebuild - E-scooter injuries - The week that was in politics

10/17/2025
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:49:31

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Third shooting at Kap’s Cafe fuels concerns over extortion attacks

10/16/2025
Fears about extortion attacks rise as Kap's cafe shot at for a third time (0:48) Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, Former Solicitor General, and current Richmond City councillor Coquitlam Mayor to pass the torch to longtime councillor in next election (11:29) Guest: Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam Does PM Carney’s new crime bill double down on much-needed bail reform? (25:42) Guest: Rob Dhanu, Former Federal Crown prosecutor, Criminal defense Lawyer and co-founder of Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, and case counsel Is Vancouver missing the mark on having lights in crosswalks? (37:37) Guest: Kyla Lee, Traffic Lawyer with Acumen Law From snacks to shakes: why protein is everywhere (48:28) Guest: Dani Renouf, Registered Dietitian at St. Paul’s Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:22

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Is Vancouver missing the mark on having lights in crosswalks?

10/16/2025
Guest: Kyla Lee, Traffic Lawyer with Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:34

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

Nanaimo mayor fears B.C. Ferries’ reservation-only system could hurt tourism

10/16/2025
Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:31