Description: Alan Twigg is the publisher of BC BookWorld, the journal that speaks of everything books. He reflects on the current and future states of books and publishing in the new cyber universe. “We will always have books!”

Recorded: June 4th, 2012

Episode 54: Elizabeth Murphy

Description: Housing & Urban Commentator Elizabeth Murphy has serious concerns about Vancouver City Hall’s approach and process regarding rental housing stock. Also where are the other levels of government when we need them to maintain affordability for local families?

Recorded: June 11th, 2012

Episode 55: John Stonier

Description: John Stonier of Signature Renewables traces the history of electric vehicles in Vancouver and world-wide and reflects on the growing market for this kind of transportation. What’s out there? What’s coming down the road? Will these innovations save energy and the environment in the long run? What are the costs, immediate & long-term?

Recorded: June 18th, 2012

Episode 56: John McKay

Description: Former Vancouver Police Officer John McKay (Defensive tactics Institute) shares his thoughts on the Downtown East Side, the failure of the Four Pillars, the legalization of Drugs, Vandu, the hockey riot and the pressure put on doctors not to offer opinions that may not be popular.

Recorded: June 25th, 2012

Episode 57: Sandra Wear

Description: Sandra Wear, owner of planningforexit.com, is promoting a powerful documentary film about women as sex objects and women’s struggles in the workplace and politics. The film is titled, “Miss Representation” and a short excerpt is shown on our show.

Recorded: July 9th, 2012

Episode 58: Constance Barnes

Description: Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes reflects on recent public conjecture about developing condos on the Langara Golf Course and extending the seawall from Kits Beach to Jericho.

Recorded: July 23rd, 2012

Episode Number 59: Colin Milner

Description: Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging talks about the secrets of staying young and healthy and how that mission has become a world-wide activity..

Recorded: July 30, 2012