Synopsis
Steele & Drex offers a new outlook on news programming that meshes the award winning journalism of Lynda Steele and the ever-opinionated radio commentary of Drex.Weve got more than just your daily news updates. Steele & Drex will report on the biggest headlines of the day while offering conversational insight into the issues making waves in Metro Vancouver.
Episodes
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The Jas Johal Show: July 11, 2025
12/07/2025 Duration: 53minDonald Trump strikes back with 35% tariffs on Canadian goods (0:45) Guest: Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief Tsleil-Waututh Nation proposes water guardian program after the death of a 10-year old in a boat crash (10:06) Guest: Jason Hall and Shelley Klassen, parents of Lionel Hall How will Canada respond to Trump’s 35% tariff threat? (23:10) Guest: Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer at McGill University’s Department of Economics The Wrap - Would you dine at a restaurant operated by an AI chef? (36:36) Plus, does Vancouver have a dog poop problem? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation proposes water guardian program after the death of a 10-year old in a boat crash
11/07/2025 Duration: 15minGuest: Jason Hall and Shelley Klassen, parents of Lionel Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Week That Was in Politics
11/07/2025 Duration: 17minGuest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Jas Johal Show: July 10, 2025
11/07/2025 Duration: 53minMeasles cases spike in B.C., urging calls to get vaccinated (0:39) Guest: Dr. Martin Lavoie, Deputy Provincial Health Officer Shots fired at Bollywood star’s newly opened Surrey cafe; another case of extortion? (13:06) Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, and current Richmond City Councillor Two Conservative leaders. Two leadership reviews (24:34) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Commentary: B.C. Ferries didn’t betray Canada— Our broken industrial policy did (37:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Experience the very best of Greek culture with the Vancouver Greek Summerfest
11/07/2025 Duration: 07minGuest: Kostas Nikolaou, co-organizer of the Vancouver Greek Summerfest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Commentary: B.C. Ferries didn’t betray Canada— Our broken industrial policy did
11/07/2025 Duration: 14minLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Search and rescue volunteers facing a ‘bad year’ in the Sea to Sky region
11/07/2025 Duration: 10minGuest: Doug Pope, Search Manager with North Shore Rescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Two Conservative leaders. Two leadership reviews
11/07/2025 Duration: 15minGuest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Jas Johal Show: July 9, 2025
10/07/2025 Duration: 58minWill laneway homes be on the market for Vancouver homebuyers? (0:48) Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City councillor Canada’s Housing Minister and former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson in-studio (8:24) Guest: Gregor Robertson, Federal Minister of Housing [UPDATE] Will laneway homes be on the market for Vancouver homebuyers? (23:25) Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City councillor Should garburators be banned from Vancouver homes? (24:40) Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in studio (36:33) Guest: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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See a whale, save a whale with the Whale Report app
10/07/2025 Duration: 06minGuest: Dr. Chloe Robinson, Advisor and Technical Lead of the Ocean Wise Whales Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in studio
10/07/2025 Duration: 19minGuest: Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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B.C. proposes a ban on breeding and owning exotic cats
09/07/2025 Duration: 07minGuest: Rebeka Breder, Animal rights lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canada’s Housing Minister and former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson in-studio
09/07/2025 Duration: 17minGuest: Gregor Robertson, Federal Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Jas Johal Show: July 8, 2025
09/07/2025 Duration: 50minNo clear track for Stanley Park train (0:46) Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Independent Park Board Commissioner & Chair Red card for court dates (9:03) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative reporter Movies of the summer (18:12) Guest: Rick Forchuk - TV Week Magazine Columnist and CKNW Contributor Mark Carney’s cutbacks (28:32) Guest: David Akin, chief political correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Homes in a hurry - Modular housing
09/07/2025 Duration: 12minGuest: Michael Geller - President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Everything Financial
08/07/2025 Duration: 08minWhat is Market Volatility versus Real Estate Volatility. What is the difference? * What is the difference between Daily Portfolio Value and your RRSP Value. * When should the Value of either become a concern. * If your house is part of retirement How do you value it. Guest: Peter Cishecki, Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Jas Johal Show: July 7, 2025
08/07/2025 Duration: 51minMade in China, sailed in B.C.? (0:46) B.C. Ferries faces public pressure over its recent decision to award a multi-billion-dollar contract to build four new major vessels to a Chinese shipyard Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative reporter EV availability update (11:56) Clean Energy Canada's recommendations to the federal government's plans to update its ZEV mandate Guest: Rachel Doran, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada Is this the route to energy security or Environmental trouble? (22:18) Guest: Ellis Ross - Member of Parliament representing Skeena-Bulkley Valley in British Columbia Teachers vs. Tate: Who’s shaping young minds? (34:00) Guest: Luc Cousineau - co-director of research at the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies and faculty at Dalhousie University in Halifax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Amazon Prime Day and the Canadian trends
07/07/2025 Duration: 07minTwo common themes in retail right now: extra value and Canadian content - A reflection of where we are as a country: many customers afraid of job loss due to the trade war and looking to spend less and a heightened sense of patriotism and buy-Canadian Guest: Bruce Winder - Retail analyst and Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Slower streets, safer cities?
07/07/2025 Duration: 10minThe City of Vancouver is considering lowering the speed limits on minor streets from 50 km/h to 30 km/h in an effort to save lives Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Jas Johal Show: July 4, 2025
05/07/2025 Duration: 53minCan Richmond City Council get Mayor Brodie to cap his own salary? (0:36) Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor City of Victoria commits $10 million into public safety (12:03) Guest: Marianne Alto, Mayor of Victoria Vancouver City Councillor aims to drastically reduce traffic fatalities with ambitious plan (24:02) Guest: Lucy Maloney, OneCity Vancouver City Councillor The Wrap - Should Canada tariff hot vacation spots for Americans (36:09) Plus, should Metro Vancouver be reducing speeds down to 30km/h on minor streets? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices