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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George AffleckAuthor: Jody Vance and George Affleck
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Atmospheric Rivers, BC Conservative Chaos & New US Travel Rules | UnSpun Ep. 309
Episode 309
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
Episode 309 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck is a holiday edition that covers everything from BC weather disasters to provincial political turmoil to some alarming new US travel requirements.Here's what's inside:🌧️ Atmospheric River Returns Jody shares her 2021 PTSD as another atmospheric river slams BC and Washington State. Boulders on highways, flooded roads, and the question nobody wants to ask: are we prepared? George thinks we need better warnings. Jody thinks we need boats.🏛️ BC Conservatives: What Comes Next? With Rustad gone, the party faces a long road to rebuild. Could Brad West make a provincial play? What about Eleanor Sturko? George explains why the leadership race could take months, the party is broke, and the path to victory runs through the Lower Mainland, not the far right.⚖️ Land Rights and Pipeline Politics Brad West is making noise on the Richmond land rights issue and First Nations consultation debates. Meanwhile, the pipeline to the north coast remains stalled. George argues Canada needs to get its resources to market or risk economic stagnation. Jody asks why there's only one proposed route through some of the most dangerous waters on the coast.🛃 New US Tourist Rules The US is rolling out invasive new travel requirements: five years of social media history, 10 years of email addresses and phone numbers, IP addresses, family member information, fingerprints, and DNA. George figures Canadians are next. Both hosts wonder if this podcast alone could get them flagged at the border.🇺🇸 Tourism Collapse Hits Washington State A Washington State senator pleads for help as Canadian tourism drops 30%. The Port Angeles to Victoria ferry lays off 30% of staff. Tariffs and hostility are crushing border state economies while Canadians book trips to Chile, Spain, and Germany instead.🍽️ Grocery Prices Still Climbing A quick nod to the ongoing affordability squeeze. Jody's Christmas roast is still $100. The cost of living conversation continues.📍 From flooding highways to fractured parties to fortress America, Episode 309 wraps up the year with classic UnSpun honesty.📬 Follow Jody: @jodyvance 📬 Follow George: @george_affleck 🌐 unspunpodcast.com⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Holiday Edition Kickoff 01:00 – Atmospheric River Hits BC 04:00 – Weather Preparedness (Or Lack Thereof) 07:00 – BC Conservative Leadership Chaos 10:00 – Could Brad West or Eleanor Sturko Run? 14:00 – Pipeline Politics and Land Rights 18:00 – Rebuilding the BC Conservatives 20:00 – US Travel Rules Get Invasive 24:00 – Canadian Tourism Drops 30% 27:00 – Holiday Wrap Up
