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Trish Wood is Critical
Vancouver and other cities down the West Coast of North America are falling fast. A documentary called Vancouver is Dying — exposes the train wreck of bad public policy that is destroying our most beautiful city. Director Aaron Gunn joins American...
1:52:46•5 Nov 2022
Vancouver's Crisis: Addiction, Mental Illness, and Public Policy Failures
“One of the wealthiest and most naturally beautiful cities in all of North America, has been beset by skyrocketing crime, violent attacks and a crippling battle with addiction that's literally left thousands of people dead.”
What happens when a city known for its beauty becomes a cautionary tale? In this gripping episode of 'Trish Wood is Critical', award-winning journalist Trish Wood dives into the heart of Vancouver's ongoing crisis. With guests Aaron Gunn, the director of the eye-opening documentary 'Vancouver is Dying', and American journalist Leighton Woodhouse, the discussion sheds light on how addiction and mental illness are ravaging the city.
They question why public policies are failing and how journalism may be complicit in maintaining harmful narratives. The conversation doesn't stop there. The trio also tackles the controversial topic of COVID amnesty and the harsh realities faced by the homeless population. Criminal justice reform and the influence of Antifa on urban landscapes round out this intense dialogue.
If you're looking for a raw, unfiltered examination of these pressing issues, this episode promises to deliver insights that are both alarming and enlightening.
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