In this episode of the UnSpun Podcast, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck cover a range of pressing local and national topics.

They start by discussing the retirement of Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer and the rumours surrounding his potential successors.

They also delve into the controversy over a $1 million sign in Vancouver and the high maintenance costs associated with it.

Shifting gears, a look at the issues related to homelessness and public facilities in the city, as well as recent budgetary concerns.

On the national scene, they discuss the implications of recent decisions by Canadian and US politicians, including Prime Minister Mark Carney's meetings and federal budget discussions.

Join Jody and George for an engaging and insightful conversation on current affairs.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:26 Local News: Vancouver Police Chief Rumours

04:04 Vancouver Sign Controversy

06:32 Downtown Eastside Issues and Provincial Politics

07:58 Metro Vancouver Board Audit

12:41 Property Taxes and Home Equity Concerns

15:28 Oppenheimer Park Tent City

16:56 Park Sleeping Controversy

17:34 Playground Launch Halted

18:24 Homelessness and Public Spaces

19:09 Public Washroom Issues

24:13 International Politics and South Africa

28:34 US Politics and Economic Policies

31:15 Podcast Wrap-Up