The bestselling author David Guterson discusses his new novel Ed King (Knopf, 2011), his success with Snow Falling on Cedars, writing, and more, with Joseph Planta.

The historian, author, and Carleton University professor Paul Litt discusses his new book, Elusive Destiny: The Political Vocation of John Napier Turner (UBC Press, 2011), with Joseph Planta.

The chief parliamentary correspondent for CTV News and the host of Question Period Craig Oliver, discusses his new book Oliver’s Twist: The Life and Times of An Unapologetic Newshound (Viking, 2011), with Joseph Planta.

Zach Paikin, a candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada’s National Policy Chair, talks about why he’s running, the future of the party, and more, with Joseph Planta.

Charlie Smith, editor of the Georgia Straight, discusses last Saturday’s municipal in Vancouver and more, with Joseph Planta.

RJ Aquino, a COPE candidate for Vancouver city council, discusses his campaign, the issues, and more, with Joseph Planta.

The political commentator, architect, and developer Michael Geller talks about the November 19th municipal election in Vancouver, offering observations, predictions and endorsements, with Joseph Planta.

The journalist and former Vancouver city councilor Peter Ladner discusses his new book The Urban Food Revolution: Changing the Way We Feed Cities (New Society, 2011), examples of ideal food production, as well he touches on the current municipal election campaign, with Joseph Planta

The documentary filmmaker and co-founder of The Common Sense Canadian Damien Gillis joins Joseph Planta to discuss the legacy and influence of the legendary broadcaster Rafe Mair, as well as preview the upcoming benefit The Rafe Mair Roast: 80 and Still Kicking Ass, Thursday, 24 November 2011.

The broadcaster David Berner, host of the eponymous David Berner program on Shaw Community TV, joins Joseph Planta to discuss the current goings-on politically what with November 19th municipal election just days away.