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164 episodes
S02 · E042May 27, 2025·4 min 47 sec

Complex Symbols — Trump and Military Parades

"Military Parades, often seen as patriotic, can become political spectacles. This June 14th 2025, Washington, DC prepares for its biggest parade in decades, marking the US Army's 250th anniversary...and Donald Trump's 79th birthday."
#Politics#History
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S02 · E041May 22, 2025·4 min 42 sec

A Polite Canadian Proposal — Inviting US States to Join Canada

"Here's a thought: Instead of any aggressive moves, what if Canada simply asked US states that might be interested in joining us, to apply? But with a little catch - they'd have to be on board with universal healthcare, stricter gun control laws, a woman's right to choose and same sex marriage."
#Canada#Personal#Health
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S02 · E040May 20, 2025·4 min 46 sec

Survivor meets The Amazing Race with a dash of The Apprentice

'Apparently Kristie Noem, the current US Homeland Decurity Secretary, is reportedly the subject of a reality TV pitch where immigrants would compete for a shot at US citizenship. The show, called 'The American' would see a dozen hopefuls land at Ellis Island - then travel across the States facing challenges, with the winner getting sworn in on the Capital steps.'
#West Coast#Personal
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S02 · E039May 15, 2025·4 min 48 sec

Gregor Robertson — Canada's New Housing Minister

'If you've lived anywhere near Vancouver, BC in the last couple of decades, you know the name Gregor Robertson. He's the guy who, as Mayor, from 2008 to 2018, rode his bike (literally and metaphorically) into City Hall, promising to green up the city and, more importantly for many, build more homes faster. Gregor has re-invented himself as the new federal Minster of Housing and Infrastructure under Prime Minster Mark Carney's Liberal Government.'
#Vancouver#Canada#Politics
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S02 · E035May 1, 2025·4 min 59 sec

Tragedy Strikes Philippine Lapu — Lapu Festival in Vancouver, BC

'This past Saturday, April 26th., as the Lapu Lapu Day festival wound down (an event meant to honour Filipino Heritage and the spirit of unity) tragedy struck when a black SUV, driven by a man now charged with multiple counts of murder plowed into a crowd of festival-goers, leaving 11 dead and dozens more injured, including children as young as five.'
#Vancouver#History#Personal
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S02 · E034Apr 29, 2025·4 min 45 sec

New PM Mark Carney Gives Liberals Fourth Consecutive Government

'The Federal Liberals, led by Mark Carney pulled off a win, making him the new Prime Minister and giving the Liberals a fourth Consecutive win. The dust is still settling, but projections as of this recording (10pm PT Monday night) suggest a minority government.'
#Canada#Politics
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S02 · E033Apr 24, 2025·4 min 59 sec

Canadian Elections Are Not a Polite Game of Hockey

'Let's take a quick tour through the party platforms in anticipation of Canada's next federal election to pick a new Prime Minister and Members of Parliament aka MP's this Monday, April 28th 2025' PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE!
#Canada#Politics
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The JAFO Report is my platform as a West Coast, Canadian Boomer with decades in the entertainment industry, where I share thoughtful and humorous insights on life, culture, social issues and politics. Join me in exploring everything from lighthearted tech musings to serious reflections on family dynamics, fostering conversations that resonate across generations — all in less than five minutes.

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As I call New Westminster home, I recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. I acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. As a City, we are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.