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The Whistler Podcast

The Whistler Podcast

By: Resort Municipality of Whistler
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Join host Mayor Jack Crompton for candid community conversations about current events, local government and everything Whistler on The Whistler Podcast. As part of the RMOW’s and Mayor Crompton’s broader work toward enriching the community fabric and community building in Whistler, the podcast provides a new channel to connect with Whistler residents to discuss topics of municipal and community interest.Twice a month, Mayor Jack Crompton will invite a community leader or special guest to join him at the Mountain FM Whistler studio to share opinions about current events and hot topics that are important to the community.

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Episodes
  • Season 4: Episode 6 - Mobilizing for Climate Action with Seth Klein
    Oct 2 2025

    In this episode of the Whistler Podcast, Mayor Jack Crompton sits down with policy consultant, speaker and author Seth Klein. Together they unpack lessons from his book, A Good War, exploring how Canada can mobilize for the climate emergency, why addressing inequality is key to real progress, and how Whistler can confront the challenge of reducing emissions while welcoming visitors from around the world.

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    47 mins
  • Season 4: Episode 5 - Celebrating the RMOW's 50th with Trailblazers and Tomorrow Makers
    Sep 18 2025

    Back from summer break, this episode of The Whistler Podcast was recorded live at Olympic Plaza during the RMOW's 50th-anniversary celebrations and features the trailblazers and tomorrow makers of Whistler. Mayor Jack Crompton leads the conversation with original Councillor John Hetherington, Lil'wat artist Levi Nelson, Olympic skier Julia Murray and climate youth activist Jade Quinn-McDonald. They share stories of their experiences representing our unique community and culture in Whistler.

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    49 mins
  • Season 4: Episode 4 - Sea to Sky Mayors: Building Connection Across the Corridor
    Jun 26 2025

    On this episode of The Whistler Podcast, we zoom out from our mountain town and look at the broader picture of what it means to be part of the Sea to Sky corridor in 2025. Hosts Jack Crompton and Brandon Barrett sit down with Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford and Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman for a candid conversation about shared challenges, evolving identities, and the power of regional collaboration.

    From regional transit and housing affordability to climate resilience and the pressures of growth, this episode explores the threads that connect our communities and the work it takes to strengthen them. You’ll also hear about log-rolling at Squamish Logger Sports, the transformation of Sp’akw’us Feather Park, coaching high school basketball, and what it means to preserve the character of a place while embracing inevitable change.

    Whether you live in Whistler, commute from Pemberton, or spend the weekend in Squamish, this episode highlights why regional conversations matter more than ever. Please tune in and look deeper at the mayors leading the charge behind the places we call home.

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    37 mins
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