Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, George and Jody interrupt regularly scheduled programming for breaking news... that Trumps other news and is surely spinning heads. After that — it’s back to BC-based news, where a new political poll seems like the last poll that shows anything could happen this fall when BCers go to vote for their provincial government. But if you live in Surrey, you really may hold the balance of power. Speaking of Surrey, now that a court decision says they need to stick to the plan to replace the RCMP, will Mayor Brenda Locke back down. Probably not. And why, when the government fails to build a project on time and on budget, they point fingers and spin but never take the blame themselves? Bridges and tunnels over troubled waters for sure. All that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, some polls are in and if a provincial election were called today, the NDP would likely lose to a centre/centre-right party. But not if there are to two of them (which there are). Jody and George have some inside information on what this means and speculate on whether there will be a coalition of the right-leaning parties. In Surrey, the polls are even stronger for the BC Conservatives. Could this be a backlash to the Surrey policing issue? We have a prediction on this along with an early call on who will win in October.’s provincial election. Yup — you can hear it here first. But before you take that to the bank, soft-on-crime initiatives are losing right across Canada. Residents, aka voters, are fed up with crime and drugs taking over neighbourhoods. Ontario is the latest to get hard on this issue. Good news or bad news? All that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more.This week, mergers and acquisitions in business are standard procedure. But in politics, it’s either a sign of desperation or a winning formula for electoral success. What will it be in BCPoli? With a mash up of BC United and BC Conservatives along with a dash of Mayor Brad West, the concoction is either madness or brilliance. Or just a bunch of BS.Meanwhile, in Vancouver, Mayor Ken Sim makes a major flub in his leadership style and the “invisible” opposition that can be found on X are going to town on him. Election 2026 has begun.And finally, Covid in the house!! Find out who… and so much more … on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, Go Canucks Go! There is nothing to unspin there. But over at ICBC, we all get $110 back, but why can’t the good drivers be rewarded more and the bad drivers not rewarded at all. In Vancouver, politics are getting in the way of an upgraded seawall but hey, it involves Park Board, so it’s always about politics. And trouble in Delta where Mayor George Harvie has lost the trust of his Council. This puts Delta on the one-to-watch list for local politicos and journalists. All that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit out website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, it’s May and while Star Wars and the 4th might be with you, this planet seems to be spinning a bit out of control. From protests and arrests at a New York university campus to flip flopping on not-so-tough-on-crime polices right here in BC, it makes you wonder who’s in charge anymore? Well we got you covered here at Unspun where Jody and George take a closer look at why politicians might be afraid to act on one issue but move blindly forward on another — and it’s usually connected to how this will hurt them at the polls. Yup — Spin! Find out more on that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit out website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, news channels across North America appear to be all Trump all the time. But how does that fit into spin? Well, for Trump it’s likely for … the win. Meanwhile, in BC, the politics of parks, police and pragmatism keep Jody and George on point and on the edge. Seriously — when politics usurps common sense and dollars and cents, you know you are in trouble. Tune in for all that and so much more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Find out where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com If you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, homes for everyone! Well, in theory that is what the federal government is proposing but is realistic and what’s the alternative. In BC drug decriminalization and the safe supply system are creating a whack-a-mole situation for police and local residents and debate is heating up politically in Victoria of their efficacy. But you know … It’s an election year, everyone. And finally, app-gate in Ottawa, are the ArriveCan hearings more political theatre or a real issue that needs to be resolved. Tune in for that and so much more on UnsSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Find out where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, with one of the driest winters on record, BC is faced with a drought and fires this summer, are we prepared? Maybe the BC NDP government will spin their way out of that like they have when it comes to CleanBC-Gate, illicit drug dealers in hospitals, and Surrey Policing. Jody and George bet that Premier Eby wishes he had called the election a year ago. Tune in for that and so much more on UnsSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Find out where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.comIf you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, just when you think it is safe to go outside in Yaletown, the City of Vancouver makes “safe injection” sites mobile. The apocalyptical ice cream truck is coming to a neighbourhood near you. Meanwhile, police boards get an overhaul across BC, but you can’t help but think this is really meant to control what is going on in Surrey policing fiasco and put a stop to their mayor controlling the agenda. And finally, is BC headed for a coalition government. That’s a new theory floating out there. All this and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George AffleckFind out where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, around the world in 30 minutes, or, lessons Canada could learn from other countries around the world. Like: Why are there so few visible homeless and drug addicted people in London, England compared to Vancouver, Canada? Why is the King in Morocco so popular?Where should we put nuclear power?And, roads can be built and repaired, you just need a really good, generally sports related, reason to do so. So — we guess — more sports?All this and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George AffleckFind out where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, an iconic baseball park in Vancouver is getting a makeover and other good news from the Vancouver Park Board—good news you say? Over in Victoria, it’s only bad news for the ruling NDP as a high profile MLA dumps the party to sit as an independent. All is not well in the backroom. And polling in Canada and the USA shows a record number of undecided voters. Could there be a leadership vacuum?All this and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George AffleckNote: Jody and George will be taking two weeks off and back at the end of March.

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, around the world in 30 minutes. From NATO’s approval of Sweden to the USA's lack of support for Ukraine, and then all the back home for spies, lies, and rides. We got it all covered on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George AffleckFind out where to watch and listen at  UnSpunPodcast.comIf you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, the brush with fame and infamy episode. Where a couple of dinners with a Duke and a Duchess have Jody and George spilling the beans on celebrity meals with some royalty. Then it is onto the largesse of government. Is there any other kind these days? Overspending and misguided spending in the city of Vancouver and province .. where does it end?Cue: Vancouver Park Board. Where does that end?All that and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George AffleckFind out where to watch and listen at  UnSpunPodcast.comIf you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, sigh, Vancouver Park Board. Jody and George are taking it on the "twitter" chin for being open about their opinions on the competence and quality of Vancouver’s parks. Support for an idea does not necessarily mean support for a person or party. But tell the angry park board supporters that. A recent panel with three prominent Lower Mainland mayors was both enlightening and frustrating. Why: hate/love for developers, the builders of our cities?And the history of war. There are lessons to be learned. A lot of lessons. Kids, tune in.All that and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George AffleckFind out where to watch and listen at  UnSpunPodcast.comIf you need to reach out, email george@curveccommunications.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week, big cuts at a major media outlet have Jody and George asking what the future of radio, tv and all other journalistic mediums is, and is there a place once again for the small independent operator?But while we wait for that, backroom political shenanigans in Surrey, Vancouver, and Victoria show us that there are cracks in the dominant, ruling parties that will have an impact on whether or not they can keep it all together.This could prove particularly challenging for Premier David Eby with an election looming. And finally, Trump … we’ll leave that there. All that and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more. This week … an imminent transit strike threatens commuters … and pretty much everyone … in the Lower Mainland. Can anything positive come of a strike apart from higher wages? Jody and George think maybe.  And the federal government is giving away land and giving up on some controversial assisted dying legislation. Hot topics for a possible election incoming. And Vancouver Park Board. Oh yes - that ol’ chestnut — will it be  the Vancouver Mayor’s achilles heal or a feather in a cap? It’s going to get ugly before it gets good. All that and more on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more.This week … temperatures rose when it came to massive density on Vancouver’s westside at Jericho Beach. But the only thing going up after Vancouver Council voted unanimously are towers, along with 30 thousand residents moving in over the next … well, 30 years. At Vancouver’s Park Board, the first or last nail in the coffin of dissolution its started this week when the City of Vancouver launched its transition process and team. How far will it go? It ain’t over until Premier Eby says it is. And whether you like it or not, the rainy weather is back until July. We have some tips on how to stay dry (not really, just testing you).All that and more on UnSpun.Find out where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week … snow and lots of it. But that does not stop UnSpun. But you know, some people would like to take your minds off of the white stuff (and likely the media's). Who is that? Well, Vancouver — the non-snow-clearing capital of Canada. On Wednesday, they released the long-awaited financial review—better late than never, we guess. And what did we learn—shocker — Vancouver has been downloaded with too much responsibility and not enough money by other levels of government. Meanwhile, in Kelowna, a crackdown on AirBNBs is tougher than the province’s. Will it end up in court? Maybe. Why? Listen and find out. All that and more on UnSpun. Find out where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.This week, Jody and George are back after a holiday season and new year break. Snow job in Surrey over the police issue... or is that just the weather? New taxes from Metro Vancouver, just when you did NOT need them. And homeless camps get shut down while temperatures crash—the ABCs of Vancouver politics. All that and more on UnSpunpodcast.com

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George end the year with a look back and a look forward. From Trump to Trudeau, healthcare to police, parks to people, and the positive versus the negative. It’s 30 minutes you must not miss at UnSpunpodcast.comHappy New Year, everyone!