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Mike and Geoff review it all - new poll results, how we got here, the key campaign themes, the ridings to watch. The reality is … we’ll know for sure Saturday night.

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Geoff and Mike do the trifecta of Alberta referendum results, BC local election results, and the penultimate review of the BC election. Geoff acknowledges his hot dog deficit on the Alberta question, before the duo move on to BC local election results.  Mike and Geoff are barely COPE-ing with the Vancouver results, while the guy who “barely wants to do this” won in Kelowna.  The duo breeze through the local results but is it a breeze, or is that the gale force winds of change? On the BC election, Mike drops new Pollara Strategic Insight numbers. Mike and Geoff look at where things are at in the campaign and Mike forlornly discusses the deficit (again).  In the mini bar, the fridge is cold, and the takes are hot.  One more pre-election episode later this week.

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Geoff studiously observed the TV Leaders’ debate this week while Mike was at the Bruno Mars concert, so Geoff even-handedly explained what happened. Mike didn’t come empty-handed as he revealed the latest poll results from Pollara Strategic Insights. The duo discussed the flurry of post-debate promises before shifting over to local politics. With local elections on October 17th, Mike and Geoff have one final review. Remember to vote! 🗳️

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Mike & Geoff surface from their respective Thanksgiving food comas to dish out the latest on the BC election and local government elections.  The duo review the emerging news that Premier Eby was a recipient of $10/day daycare and also dissect controversial comments made by the Conservative campaign manager. Healthcare, wealth taxes, and free WIFI on BC Ferries are also on the discussion menu, along with a preview of Wednesday’s televised Leaders’ debate. Mike & Geoff switch over to local elections and discuss the curiosities on the ballot on the South Island then size up the big city races in Vancouver and Surrey, before grazing through a long list of interesting match-ups they’ll be following through to Saturday the 17th when the local polls close.

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Mike & Geoff release exclusive Pollara Strategic Insights topline results on the BC election.  Heading into Turkey Time, Geoff argues the NDP had a great week on campaign trail keeping the Conservatives on the defensive, while Mike wonders what the voters think about it.  With two weeks to go in the campaign, the duo debates the tax plans of the two major parties and what it means for the deficit, the economy, and, in the short run, the election. On to municipal elections, Mike & Geoff review the state of the Vancouver campaign then touch upon other hot races in Metro - Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and West Van.

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Geoff and Mike review the final candidate standings and remark up on the Green surge in the final 48 hours, bringing their ranks up to 73 candidates and a chair in the TV debate. The NDP, however, peaced out by failing to register a candidate in Peace River North, which means Mike owes Geoff a hot dog (but what kind of hot dog?) Also on the menu is eating the rich, a meal served up by Premier Eby. Geoff and Mike debate how much of an appetite voters will have for their recipe, and how Eby’s tax plan is less spicy than the jalapeño-laden tax platform put forward by Emily Lowan and the Greens.  More debate on health care and street disorder before the hosts moves on to target ridings and the seat by seat battleground.  Not merely satisfied with the BC election, Mike and Geoff stretch to the civic arena and discuss the Vancouver election.  Geoff’s recipe is un-Fry’ed as he has endorsed Rebecca Bligh. They touch on innovative lawn signs and ‘baseball cards’ in Kelowna and PG before touring hot races in Metro Vancouver suburbs. Also included, a tribute to former MLA and Attorney-General Colin Gabelmann.

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Geoff finds himself in Victoria and Mike finds himself in Calgary as they review the week that was on the campaign trail. Gas tax and groceries promises and reaction to the oil pipeline announcement are on the menu. Mike and Geoff burrow into the candidate lists and wonder if the minor parties are going to show up to the ballot by the October 3rd deadline. The duo review some of the municipal races around BC.

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Mike and Geoff frantically attempt to dissect news from the campaign trail, the LNG Canada final investment decision, and the fast forming candidate slates. On the local scene, they discuss the state of the race in Vancouver then head to the northwest to look at issues in Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Kitimat.

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Mike and Geoff discuss the early days of the BC election including the NDP’s uneven launch, 🔥 fighting Lorne Doerkson, and the opportunities for leaders Elenore Sturko and Emily Lowan. The duo review some of the new candidates and poll results then move on to local election dynamics in Vancouver, Surrey and Richmond. 

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Snap! Mike & Geoff navigate through the crackling changes in the BC political landscape that took place in the preceding 72 hours: the migration of MLAs to CentreBC, the resignation of KLF, the rise of Lorne Doerkson as BC Conservative leader, the return of (most) CentreBC MLAs to the Conservative caucus, and the ultimate call of the election for October 24th.  Mike & Geoff also discuss who’s in and who’s out.  It will be an exciting race between David Eby and Donald Trump, er, Lorne Doerkson and Hotel Pacifico will report on the campaign 2x/week.

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Mike & Geoff attempt to recap the fast-moving events that appear to signal a snap BC election to be called within days.  They discuss the political calculation, the Conservative Chaos (to the power of 10), Premier Eby’s speech to the UBCM and what he promised, and the impact a snap election will have on BC’s 161 municipalities and 27 regional districts that go to the polls on October 17th.

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Mike and Geoff welcome former BC Attorney-General and Finance Minister Mike de Jong for another visit to Hotel Pacifico.  De Jong tackles this week’s Quarterly Report that shows rising red ink and explains why he signed a letter, along with 10 other BC Attorneys-General in support of the Treaty process.  The talk inevitably leads to the Conservatives and where things are heading in BC politics, including in his home riding of Abbotsford-Mission.  Tempted to run in the by-election, the pinot noir would not oblige.

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Hotel Pacifico’s Local Combat. Episode 1 of 5.

Mike, Geoff, and longtime friend of the pod Richard Zussman break down the races to watch in BC’s local communities.  On October 17th, British Columbians will elect mayors, councillors, and area directors for new four-year terms.  Episode segments include:

• Top of the Ballot – the biggest local elections story of the week
• Metro Melee – the battle in the big cities
• Sprawl in the Brawl – the hot races in the burbs
• Regional Rumble – where to see the action around BC
• Final Bell – Mike, Richard, and Geoff’s winner or loser of the week

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Geoff and Mike welcome the City of Victoria’s Chief Constable Fiona Wilson to discuss policing the streets, the need for treatment, and the experience with decriminalizing drugs.

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike reveal a new short pod series on local elections starting soon. They also discuss accounting for natural gas, the impact and legacy of Joan Phillip, and ongoing Conservative … is there another word for chaos? Pandemonium? 

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Fresh off their recent Emergency Pod, Geoff and Mike review the latest on which MLAs have exited the KLF train.  As of the time of the recording (August 31st), seven MLAs have left the BC Conservative caucus in the past few weeks, with more expected to leave in September. Geoff and Mike review the backroom meetings taking place at White Spot and other undisclosed locations, and discuss the Abbotsford-Mission byelection which was called by Premier Eby over the weekend.  The hosts take time to reflect on the life of MLA Joan Phillip who passed away in recent days and Geoff describes how she left her mark on BC politics during the DRIPA debate. 

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Mike & Geoff rush to their screens to record an Emergency Podcast on the BC Conservative chaos unfolding this week: 5 MLAs leaving caucus, a bumpy byelection announcement, leaked audio and a senior staff firing, and a 'Triple O Summit' of political operatives seeking to find their way forward.  Add to that political meal - a side of DRIPA for good measure. 

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Former UK Conservative MP and newly minted Vancouver resident Andrew Percy returns to Hotel Pacifico. Mike, Geoff and Andrew discuss the 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 trade dispute with Andrew bringing a UK / Euro perspective and relating the Brexit debate to the current trade war. Andrew also notes the parallels between BC Conservative turmoil and friction in other Conservative coalitions. 

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Newly independent, Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar joins Geoff and Mike to discuss his decision to leave the BC Conservative caucus.  Milobar discusses his decision, the tumultuous path he’s travelled since 2017 when he was first elected - having served under 8 leaders - and what’s next.  A new party? More MLAs to follow?  

Mike and Geoff breeze through other topics in the Strategy Suite - the recent 3-way NDP cabinet shuffle, First Nations treaties on Vancouver Island, the Conservative culture war video, and more on wildfires. 

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Geoff and Mike welcome Howard White, owner of Harbour Publishing, BC’s most prolific publisher.  White discusses the appetite of British Columbians for regional stories and the array of titles Harbour has published over the years. Geoff raises the question about which BC political books are yet to be written (Mike?). 

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike are swamped by summertime political topics: the ongoing fire season, the final numbers on Budget 2025-26, BC Hydro’s got gas, voluntarily involuntary, who’s who in the Conservative zoo, and KLF and Dallas Brodie go for dinner.  . 

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Mike and Geoff welcome Kim Haakstad, CEO of the Council of Forest Industries, to discuss the struggling forest industry, the top 3 actions that would bring relief, and the impact of fire season. 

In the Strategy Suite, the hosts discuss a clipping of the week on ranching, the state of the BC Conservatives, dissent within David Eby’s cabinet on LNG, and Mark Carney’s BC blitz. 

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Mike & Geoff welcome the inimitable Terry Glavin for a BC Day interview.  Terry is a National Post writer,  author of  ‘The Real Story’ substack, and an award-winning author with a lifetime of accomplishment. His early books - A Death Feast in Dimlahamid and Nemiah: the Unconquered Country - addressed Indigenous land rights issues.  He has written about the North Pacific Ocean, the Pacific fisheries, the accounts of residential school survivors, the Afghanistan war, and, broadly, international issues. He brought his rich knowledge of BC history together with pointed opinions to tackle current and historical issues, including the legacy of Governor James Douglas and whether he deserves attention as a 'Father of Confederation'. 

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Geoff and Mike welcome Thomas Seal, Bloomberg’s Vancouver bureau chief, to Hotel Pacifico.  Thomas discusses the stories he’s been covering on the west coast and what’s gaining the attention of Bloomberg readers, including industries on the rise and industries under stress.  They also discuss parallels between Brexit and the Alberta separatism debate, the joy of seaplanes, and the glorious piles of sulphur that adorn our shores.  

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike discuss the leadership change at Centre BC, the combustible nature of the BC forest industry, and a new chief of staff in Premier Eby’s office. 

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Mike is home alone at the Hotel this week and has hired temps to come in to keep the discussing going.  He’s joined by Sitka Media’s Jarryd Jäger, formerly of the Western Standard.  Jäger discusses the vision for the fledgling news service and where it fits between the echo chambers.  The Maple Ridge product also discusses his advocacy for free speech and how generational frustration is expressed through commentary.  

In the Strategy Suite, Mike is joined by Leah Holoiday, a veteran of the Notley government and BC Public Service, and Carling Dick, an experienced campaigner with the BC Liberals and BC Conservatives. The trio review the recent Canada-BC Prosperity Agreement (is it aging like a fine wine or a quart of milk?), the NDP’s voluntarily increasing involuntary care, a Carney insider makes his move on the North Shore, and does BC need its own Stampede to curry political favour? 

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Geoff and Mike welcome BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan to Hotel Pacifico.  The trio sustain a busy discussion touching on Oligarchs!, her critique of the Eby government, her admiration for Avi Lewis, her support of DRIPA, her poker face when  Geoff and Mike put forward their guesses which seat she will contest in the next general election - if a byelection doesn’t happen first.  

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike review the Canada-BC Prosperity Agreement and what it means for David Eby, the Massey Tunnel project, Boultbee bolting to the NDP, a nurses strike, and KLF’s second trip to Calgary in 35 days. 

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A jam packed agenda on the pod this week for an extended Strategy Suite. Joining Geoff back at Hotel Pacifico is Dimitri Pantazopoulos! Dimitri is a politico vet and widely-respected Conservative organizer and pollster whose most recent project was the BC Conservative leadership campaign of Iain Black. Plus ... Kate Hammer returns to give us a reality check on the policy files while Mike is off gazing at the birds.

This week we’ll be digging into:

• Condo bailout fallout – a major federal-provincial housing announcement that triggered a major backlash
• Rare praise for a provincial crime initiative regarding repeat offenders
• David Eby’s China trip coverage – it’s been cut short to do and MOU with Prime Minister Mark Carney on major projects
• And Kerry Lynne Findlay has announced her new caucus leadership team – who’s on it and who’s not? 

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Mike and Geoff are home alone this week and convene a full-length Strategy Suite covering eight (8!) topics including: Fire in the Canyon, the Carney Condo bailout, Eby's trip to China, the Massey 'Deas'-aster, Vancouver's World Cup branding win, Red Chris and what it means for DRIPA, nurses on the march, and what's KLF up to?

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Geoff and Mike welcome economist Jim Stanford, director of the Centre for Future Work, a think tank in Vancouver. For twenty years, Jim was chief economist and policy director for Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, as well as a research associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.  Jim, Geoff, and Mike tour through the turbulent economic landscape with Jim providing his perspective on Canada’s economy as it is today, taxing the rich, the potential of the manufacturing sector, and the ins and out of energy exports.  

In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff discuss breezy summertime caucus meetings, the new Conservative chief of staff, the radical centre, the world arrives on ours shores for the World Cup, and even Geoff is aware of such sporting events.

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Welcome to our bonus episode of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race, which concluded on May 30. Mike McDonald is joined by the campaign manager for Kerry-Lynne Findlay's winning campaign, Chris Dyson.

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Geoff and Mike welcome the 34th Premier of BC, Gordon Campbell, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his government taking power in 2001.  His ’New Era’ government ran the rockpile on Belleville Street for the next 16 years.  Campbell reflects on some lessons learned, but not too much, as he weighs in on the politics and issues of today. 

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike ponder the first week of KLF, a new poll that teases out a centrist option, the disclosure of a Special Prosecutor and uncertain fate of an independent MLA, the political definition of success for FIFA, and, oligarch or no oligarch, always nice to get $40 million for a new medical school.

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Geoff and Mike welcome the Hon. James Moore to dissect the BC Conservative leadership results and the insurgent victory of Kerry-Lynne Findlay. 

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike discuss the wrap up of the spring sitting, the latest on an oil pipeline, the latest on BC Hydro firing up gas plants, a PMO to North Van Liberal candidate, and the outlook for David Eby. Finally, a report out on Snickers’ predictions.

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Mike, Geoff, and Dylan Kruger convene a special joint session of Hotel Pacifico and Race to Replace to preview the BC Conservative leadership results taking place May 30th.  Dylan outlines the track conditions, the trio review the major storylines that took place during the course of the campaign, and they discuss the issues that weren’t discussed by the candidates.  Friend of the pod Richard Zussman visits to face off against Mike’s cat, Snickers, as they submit their predictions on the Conservative race.

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Mike McDonald and Dylan Kruger co-host episode seven of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race which concludes on May 30.  The hosts discuss track conditions, how the candidates are jockeying for position, the running order of the candidates over the past week (who had a good week, who didn’t), and the hosts each pick a campaign to receive a checkered flag or a yellow flag.

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Geoff and Mike cast their gaze across the mighty Rockies toward guests Erika Barootes (co-host of the Discourse podcast) and Shannon Phillips (former minister in Notley government) who report on the push for an oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s coast and the excitable state of the federation in the Wild Rose province.

In Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike discuss the whimpering end to the legislative session, LNG dreams, the final 10 days of the Conservative race, and runaway costs of capital projects.

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Mike McDonald and Dylan Kruger co-host episode six of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race which concludes on May 30.  The hosts discuss track conditions, how the candidates are jockeying for position, the running order of the candidates over the past week (who had a good week, who didn’t), and the hosts each pick a campaign to receive a checkered flag or a yellow flag.

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Mike & Geoff welcome Brad Zubyk, former chief of staff to BC Conservative leader John Rustad, for a full-length Strategy Suite discussion.  The trio dig deep into the BC Conservative leadership race, including the latest conflagration involving Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Peter Milobar, and Iain Black; the Eby government’s political challenges and where they go next; and how Alberta separation debate could impact B.C., but is anyone paying attention? 

In the Strategy Suite, a miner’s middle position on DRIPA, where the ball is bouncing on the Whitecaps, and the latest on the Conservative leadership.

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Mike McDonald and Dylan Kruger co-host episode five of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race which concludes on May 30.  The hosts discuss track conditions, how the candidates are jockeying for position, the running order of the candidates over the past week (who had a good week, who didn’t), and the hosts each pick a campaign to receive a checkered flag or a yellow flag.

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Mike and Geoff welcome Global News BC Legislative reporter Ben O’Hara-Byrne to Hotel Pacifico.  Relatively new to the Press Gallery, Ben discusses covering stories in Ukraine, Beijing and other hot spots, his impressions of BC politics, the trajectory of journalism, and his upcoming role as moderator at final B.C. Conservative debate on Global News BC1 on May 9. 

In the Strategy Suite, a miner’s middle position on DRIPA, where the ball is bouncing on the Whitecaps, and the latest on the Conservative leadership.

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Mike McDonald and Dylan Kruger co-host episode four of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race which concludes on May 30.  The hosts discuss track conditions, how the candidates are jockeying for position, the running order of the candidates over the past week (who had a good week, who didn’t), and the hosts each pick a campaign to receive a checkered flag or a yellow flag.

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Geoff and Mike welcome Don Bain, former Deputy Chief of Staff to John Horgan and former Executive Director of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. They discuss the back story to DRIPA and what happens next. 

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike tackle the DRIPA drama, Conservative leadership twice, Freedom of Information, and a pipeline expansion that isn’t about oil.    

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Mike McDonald and Dylan Kruger co-host episode three of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race which concludes on May 30.  The hosts discuss track conditions, how the candidates are jockeying for position, the running order of the candidates over the past week (who had a good week, who didn’t), and the hosts each pick a campaign to receive a checkered flag or a yellow flag.

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Mike and Geoff are joined by BC Conservative House Leader Áʼa꞉líya Warbus, her second visit to Hotel Pacifico. Warbus discusses the latest events in the DRIPA drama that has unfolded in BC politics in recent weeks, the government’s shifting position, the BC Conservatives’ critique, and the unique role she plays, as the Conservatives’ only Indigenous MLA, in the debate. Warbus also discusses the potential Confidence vote and the Conservative leadership race.  

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike go deep on DRIPA-related political fallout, the prospect of a ’Site E’ hydroelectric dam on the Peace River, and the latest on the BC Conservative leadership race.  Mike sneaks in a plug for the Institute of Future Legislators before retreating to the mini-bar with Geoff. 

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Mike McDonald and Dylan Kruger co-host episode two of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race which concludes on May 30.  The hosts discuss track conditions, how the candidates are jockeying for position, the running order of the candidates over the past week (who had a good week, who didn’t), and the hosts each pick a campaign to receive a checkered flag or a yellow flag.

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Geoff and Mike welcome to Hotel Pacifico the Hon. Bob Rae — Canada’s Ambassador to the UN (2020-2025), former Premier of Ontario and former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada — for a wide ranging discussion on global issues impacting BC and Canada, the Iran conflict, US relations, China, India and the lingering impact of the Air India bombing, LNG and energy exports, DRIPA, confidence votes and more! 

In the Strategy Suite, it was all DRIPA Drama and Conservative leadership for Geoff and Mike. 

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Mike McDonald and Dylan Kruger co-host the first episode of Hotel Pacifico's Race to Replace, a special series focused on the ins and outs of the BC Conservative leadership race which concludes on May 30.  The hosts discuss track conditions, how the candidates are jockeying for position, the running order of the candidates over the past week (who had a good week, who didn’t), and the hosts each pick a campaign to receive a checkered flag or a yellow flag.

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Geoff and Mike welcome Dr. Benoit-Antoine Baçon, 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia.  Leading BC’s largest university with over 66,000 students and over 20,000 faculty and staff, Bacon discusses UBC’s key economic role, its accessibility to students, university funding, and the growing impact of UBC Okanagan.  With a Ph.D in Neuropsychology, he offers his views on BC’s overdose crisis, addiction, and mental health.  He also announces that when the Broadway Subway ultimately arrives at UBC (*pending), it will be the busiest station in TransLink’s network. 

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff outlines his blockbuster  post on his Lotusland substack regarding the politics of DRIPA, Mike ensures all credit downgrades are heard and observed, a Clipping of the Week from an Obama heavyweight, and the latest in the BC Conservative race, including a plug for the “Race to Replace” pod series starting Sunday, April 12, for the duration of the leadership race, that Mike is co-hosting with politico Dylan Kruger. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics.

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Mike and Geoff welcome George Heyman, a man who has worn many hats - Minister of Environment, head of BCGEU and head of Sierra Club in BC. They discuss labour deals, the evolution of climate politics, and forestry among other topics. 

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike check in on DRIPA, LNG, and the latest on the BC Conservatives including a visit from a special guest and an announcement on a new spinoff podcast series. 

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Geoff and Mike welcome to Hotel Pacifico, fellow podcasters and co-hosts of the Culture Lab, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche. The Culture Lab duo are public opinion researchers and data scientists and come prepared to talk about today’s public opinion landscape, demographic flips, class vs values, and generational differences. 

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff tries to bolt for the minibar but Mike makes him discuss Milobar mania, the recent Paul Wells nerd fest, and the most unsurprising credit downgrade.

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Mike and Geoff welcome Aaron Pete, Chief of the Chiwathil First Nation and host of the Nuanced podcast. Chief Pete discusses how he got into podcasting and how he has sought out a range of views from across the political spectrum, and on sensitive topics such as reconciliation, the Cowichan ruling, and the recent federal-Musqueam agreement. He discusses the need to hear from all perspectives and challenges some of today’s conventional wisdom.  

In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff discuss Hoodiegate, the pothole chasin’ Poco mayor, the recent NDP provincial council meeting, and the latest on the Conservative leadership race as would be contenders bolt the barn and back other horses, while one leadership contender claims to be the bell cow of the bunch. 

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Geoff and Mike welcome ‘Brother’ Scott Lunny of the United Steelworkers (Director, District 3) to Hotel Pacifico.  Lunny discusses the challenges facing his members in the forestry sector and the various issues impacting harvesting levels and jobs, and touches on the opportunities for his members in the mining sector. Also active in the NDP, Lunny distinguishes between the approaches of the provincial NDP and federal NDP when it comes to policies supporting industry.   

In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike welcome communications consultant Lesli Boldt to discuss a range of topics that includes the BC and federal government’s handling of the Musqueam agreement, deepfakes faking out politicians, the latest in the BC Conservative race, and what the rising price of oil will mean to the good people of BC. 

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Mike and Geoff welcome Ray Castelli to Hotel Pacifico for a discussion Canada’s increasing defence spending and how BC can get its fair share of defence procurement.  Ray is CEO of Weatherhaven, a BC-based company that is a world leader as a designer, manufacturer and installer of portable  shelters, camps and field hospitals, and he’s lent his advice to federal and provincial governments, including the initiative to bring a Defence Bank to Vancouver. He also brings his reflections as former chief of staff to Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell who served as Defence minister and Canada’s first and only female, and first and only BC born prime minister.  

In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff welcome back Jess Ketchum to join the discussion.  The trio discuss the continuing coverage of the BC Budget, the appropriate manners around voting on 1st reading, the recently announced federal-Musqueam agreement, and an update on the Conservative race.  Watch out above for the cowbirds!

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