Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Aaron Gunn and Leighton Woodhouse
Aaron Gunn and Leighton Woodhouse
Aaron Gunn and Leighton Woodhouse
Saturday 5th November 2022
Trish Wood, Aaron Gunn, and Leighton Woodhouse discuss Vancouver's addiction and mental illness crisis, public policy failures, and journalism's role.
113 minutes
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Trish Wood
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Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Recovery from Trauma
Cultural Commentary
Sobriety Toolkit
Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!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.