Inspiring Discussion

This morning I finally had the opportunity to meet in person one of my personal local heroes. His name is David Berner and he's a well known radio talk-show host here in Vancouver. Simply put, David has an innate skill for great conversation. Unlike too many on the airwaves, he actually engages in a real discussion with whom he's talking, not just a series of prepared questions & statements.

We met at a local coffeeshop and sat outside, enjoying the gorgeous weather, and watching the pretty ladies stroll by. I received an education on the not-so-public side of the broadcast industry. Let's just say it ain't pretty.

There are currently only 3 talk radio stations in Vancouver and much of the programming on each of them comes from elsewhere. With the Olympics now less than 4 years away, Vancouver is entering a critical time in our city's evolution. Yet there's a dearth of open public discussion going on. The Internet is slowly changing all that but nothing beats local talk radio for bringing together many voices from all around the community.