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
Genres:
Business News
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminates the Carbon Tax, The Week that was in B.C. Politics, and Alaska senator threatens to prevent cruise ship stops in B.C
3/14/2025
Mark Carney eliminates the federal consumer carbon tax on 1st day as Prime Minister GUEST: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent The Week That Was in Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Two can play this game”: Alaska senator threatens to prevent cruise ship stops in B.C GUEST: Barry Penner, legal advisor for the Cruise Lines International Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:39:15
B.C Premier David Eby talks tariffs, Columbia River treaty, and carbon tax
3/13/2025
B.C Premier David Eby talks tariffs, Columbia River treaty, and carbon tax GUEST: David Eby, Premier of B.C Why are kids' extra-curricular activities increasingly for the well-off? Fingerprint registration required for Canadians visiting U.S for over 30 days GUEST: Richard Kurland, Immigration lawyer and policy analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:15
Canada hits back with more reciprocal tariffs on U.S goods
3/12/2025
Canada hits back with more reciprocal tariffs on U.S goods GUEST: Jock Finlayson, Chief economist for the ICBA (Independent Contractors and Businesses Association in BC) Are Trump’s tariffs paralyzing our construction industry? GUEST: Beau Jarvis, President and CEO of Wesgroup Properties The man behind B.C’s involuntary care program GUEST: Dr. Daniel Vigo, B.C.'s chief scientific adviser for psychiatry, toxic drugs and concurrent disorders Why would it cost Vancouver $1.6 million a year to fix road lines? GUEST: Sarah Kirby Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:19
Guest Host Scott Shantz: How do Americans see Canadians amidst the trade war?
3/11/2025
Trump’s back-and-forth tariff threats - who will give in first? GUEST: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Political Science professor at University of Fraser Valley B.C fast tracks recruitment of U.S-trained doctors GUEST: Josie Osborne, B.C’s Minister of Health How do Americans see Canadians amidst the trade war? GUEST: Mary Lou Steward, Mayor of Blaine, Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:26
B.C government begins tariff response with the removal of U.S liquor from shelves
3/10/2025
B.C government begins tariff response with the removal of U.S liquor from shelves GUEST: Rob Shaw, CHEK News Political Correspondent B.C quietly pulls the plug on PST exemption for used EVs GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com The Agenda GUEST: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister GUEST: Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:38:59
Can B.C afford to phase out natural gas in our province's power grid?
3/7/2025
The Week That Was in Politics GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Can B.C afford to phase out natural gas in our province's power grid? GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair of Energy Futures Institute Got Milk? Donald Trump targets tariffs on Canadian dairy GUEST: Sylvain Charlebois, Professor & Director of the Agri-Food Analytic Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:45:12
The US/Canada tariff war pauses for breath
3/6/2025
The US/Canada tariff war pauses for breath GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, National Correspondent with Global National & Global News Doug Ford tough talks in response to Trump tariff threats GUEST: Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News Toronto Reported sightings of a Penticton peacocks take flight GUEST: Yanti Sharples, longtime Penticton resident and musician - who first saw the news on a community Facebook group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:33:11
The impact of tariffs on American business and U.S. relations
3/6/2025
GUEST: Rachel Smith, President and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:15:26
Is the “America first” sentiment at odds with the American consumer?
3/5/2025
GUEST: Adam Taylor, Partner at Northstar Public affairs and a former senior advisor on international trade during the Stephen Harper Conservative government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:22
Trudeau meets with Trump today in the latest battle in this ongoing tariff war
3/5/2025
Trudeau meets with Trump today in the latest battle in this ongoing tariff war GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, National Reporter with Global National & Global News New west to pass Lobbyist Transparency Act GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Taken down on the final hurdle - Former B.C. Liberal Cabinet Minister Mike de Jong ousted from federal Conservative nomination race GUEST: Mike de Jong, Former B.C. Liberal Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:46:18
Listen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'very dumb' as trade war begins
3/5/2025
The frustration of both Canadians and Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump officially launches his trade war; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tough words for Trump. The fears among auto, steel, and aluminum companies. How Canadians are uniting as they fight the tariffs. Plus, how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to salvage his relationship with Trump after that infamous Oval Office shouting match. Listen to more episodes of Global National with Dawna Friesen here: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:23:02
How tariffs could effect the construction industry
3/4/2025
GUEST: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:48
BC Provincial budget breakdown & U.S. tariffs finally hit Canada
3/4/2025
BC Provincial budget check in GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Impacts of US tariffs GUEST: Carlo Dade, director for international policy at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary Budget 2025 breakdown with BCBC GUEST: David Williams, Chief Economist at BCBC How tariffs could effect the construction industry GUEST: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:46:08
Preliminary Rates for Anti-Dumping Duties for Softwood Lumber in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Sixth Administrative Review
3/3/2025
Preliminary Rates for Anti-Dumping Duties for Softwood Lumber in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Sixth Administrative Review GUEST:Kurt Niquidet, President of BC Lumber Trade Council Metro Vancouver Updates GUEST: Mike Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Board Chair The Agenda: Has the Canada-US relationship permanently changed or is this fight temporary and under Trump’s regime? GUEST: Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister GUEST: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:45
Guest Host Robin Gill: Fireworks between Zelensky and Trump, Brad West proposed Metro Vancouver board members cut their fees and an explosion in Langley
2/28/2025
Washington Roundup and Fireworks between Zelensky and Trump GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent Global News Brad West proposed Metro Vancouver board members cut their fees GUEST: Mike Hurley, Mayor of Burnaby Explosion and fire in Langley Township GUEST: Sgt. Zynal Sharoom, Langley RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:29:25
Tech Talk with Andy Baryer
2/28/2025
GUEST: Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:56
The Wrap - The Oscars are this Sunday, Tate brothers leave Romania despite travel ban, remembering Gene Hackman and Katy Perry goes to space!
2/28/2025
GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:15:51
‘Dropping like flies’: B.C. families among hundreds to fall ill at Mexican resort
2/27/2025
Feb. 27, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Jas Johal Sick in Mexico (0:00) Guest: Sheena Robinson, travelled to Mexico for a wedding and people got sick B.C. man loses out on double lung transplant because no specialists available (8:14) Guest: Dr. Robert Carruthers, President Consultant Specialists of B.C. Vancouver council approves controversial supportive housing freeze (23:30) Guest: Lisa Dominato, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:07
A motion has been approved for Davie Street Pride festivities
2/27/2025
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Peter Meiszner, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:12
New report from Prezler Law about Vancouver’s two largest municipalities Surrey and Vancouver being among the worst for pedestrian-cyclist fatalities
2/27/2025
Guest host Robin Gill Navdeep Chhina, Director of Campaigns & Inclusion at HUB Cycling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:28