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
The Week That Was in Politics
5/9/2025
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:37
The Jas Johal Show: May 9, 2025
5/9/2025
Will Translink’s trucking standards be enough to prevent overpass strikes?GUEST: Dave Earle, President and CEO at BC Trucking Association Could the new Vancouver Art Gallery be home to a wider performance arts complex?GUEST: Suzanne Anton, Former Attorney General for BC and former Vancouver City Councillor The Wrap - Would Americans offering significant discounts be enough for you to visit the U.S & If you had an audience with the new Pope, what would you say to him? 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:00:37:48
California opens their arms for Canada with discounted hotel rates
5/9/2025
GUEST: Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:08
The Jas Johal Show: May 8, 2025
5/8/2025
Should B.C hospitals have their own dedicated police force? GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter A tale of two franchises: Whitecaps rise, Canucks fall GUEST: Kirk LaPointe, Columnist for Glacier Media Real estate blues: Condo market saturated, tower projects stall, immigration declines GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant The smoke clears: Pope Leo XIV elected as the 267th Pope GUEST: Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:54:04
The Jas Johal Show: May 7, 2025
5/7/2025
The latest from Victoria: Premier Eby on Alberta’s calls for separation and support for Lapu Lapu tragedy victims GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Burnaby dog owners in hot water after tethering their dog under direct sunlight GUEST: Victoria Shroff, K.C (King’s Counsel), Animal Rights Lawyer DREX HAS ISSUES - Should cannabis be sold in adult-only events? GUEST: Drex, Corus Radio Broadcaster Danielle Smith Is Playing with Fire — And Alberta Could Get Burned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:54:13
The Jas Johal Show: May 6, 2025
5/6/2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first meeting with Donald Trump GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent PM Carney meets with Donald Trump: What were the biggest takeaways? GUEST: Max Cameron, Professor at UBC’s Department of Political Science Alberta separatism: What’s going on next door? GUEST: Shaye Ganam, a province-wide talk show host on 880 CHED in Edmonton and 770 CHQR in Calgary The eve of the conclave: Who will be the next pope? GUEST: Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:45:34
The Jas Johal Show: May 5, 2025
5/5/2025
Trump’s latest tariff threat targets the film industry GUEST: Spencer Chandra Herbert, B.C’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport B.C’s new call for power GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter The Agenda - Is Western Separatism real? GUESTS: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister, Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister Why is the cost of car ownership rapidly rising? GUEST: Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:55:31
Our Energy Future: What role does government play in the energy transition?
5/5/2025
Guest: Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:35
The Jas Johal Show: May 2, 2025
5/2/2025
Metro Vancouver councillors pressure the province for more mental health support GUEST: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Open Arms For Canada: American businesses offer discounts to bring Canadians back GUEST: Bob Donegan, President of Ivar’s Can BC unlock $90 billion in revenue from mining? GUEST: Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:55:00
The Week That Was in BC Politics
5/2/2025
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:15:18
The Jas Johal Show: May 1, 2025
5/1/2025
Lapu Lapu tragedy: Business owner questions stark contrast in how the City of Vancouver plans cultural events GUEST: Donna Fathi, Board Director of the Sunset on Fraser Business Improvement Association, and Owner of Studio D Hair Salon A Christmas Crime: Retailers fear holiday toy shortages caused by tariffsGUEST: Matthew Purdy, owner of Toy Traders When will Donald Trump meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Ottawa correspondent with Global National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:02
Are we seeing a political realignment among ethnic communities?
5/1/2025
GUEST: Sukhi Sandhu, member of the Provincial Anti-Racism Data Committee, and a Racial Equity consultant involved in political party campaigns over the last 20 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:09
Drex Has Issues
4/30/2025
GUEST: Drex, broadcaster and host of The Drex Show on 102.1 The Edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:43
The Jas Johal Show: April 30, 2025
4/30/2025
Political RoundUp – Review of Mental Health ActGUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Explore nature with guided tree climbing tours!GUEST: Tom Zadorsky, founder of Cultivara Tree Tours How slowing migration is reshaping B.C’s housing market GUEST: Ryan Berlin, Head Economist and Vice President of Intelligence at rennie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:42:05
Listen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Liberals win another minority government; Poilievre loses seat; NDP's big losses
4/30/2025
The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Click here for more Global National: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:57
The Jas Johal Show: April 29, 2025
4/29/2025
An analysis of last night’s federal election results GUEST: Maxwell Cameron, UBC Political Science Professor The biggest lessons to take from this year’s federal election GUEST: Warren Kinsella, Toronto-based lawyer, author and consultant, former special assistant to Prime Minister Jean Chretien Why didn’t the Liberals get a majority despite the projections?GUEST: Kirk Lapointe, Columnist for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:39:20
The Jas Johal Show: April 28, 2025
4/28/2025
Tragedy struck over the weekend when an SUV drove through a crowd at a Lapu Lapu Festival in South Vancouver. So far, 11 people are confirmed dead with many more injured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:44:17
The Jas Johal Show: April 25th, 2025
4/25/2025
Why are only half of homes needed in Metro Vancouver being built? BC Courts are using family law to determine pet custody. Should the Canadian government seize Russian bank assets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:43:00
Listen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trump's threats against Canada re-emerge days before federal election
4/25/2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump brought up the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state during the pair's only phone call since Carney became prime minister. We look at how Carney isn't concerned by Trump's threat, and how other federal party leaders are reacting, as Trump's spectre re-emerges on the campaign trail just days before the election. Listen to more daily news from Global National here: https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:25
The Jas Johal Show: April 24, 2025
4/24/2025
Can the federal Conservatives prove the polls and pundits wrong? The Tipping Dilemma: How are people pushing back? From Financing to red tape: Why are developers not building? GUEST: Charan Sethi, President and CVO of Tien Sher Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:50:32