Explore every episode of the podcast Off Script with New West

Welcome to Off Script with New West, a five-part deep dive into the inner workings of Canadian politics - where strategy, power, and personalities collide. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the headlines, this series is for you.

This episode features:

• Dr. Ian Brodie, Senior Advisor at New West, professor of political science at the University of Calgary and the former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
• Jon Dugal, a Senior Consultant at New West who has held senior roles at the Liberal Party of Canada’s national headquarters.

Together they share what really happens in the halls of the House of Commons.

Canadian politics isn’t just about what happens on the floor of the Legislature or Parliament. The real stories are often written in caucus meetings, backrooms, and budget briefings.

That’s where 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 comes in. This new five-part podcast series pulls back the curtain on strategy, power, and personalities in Canadian politics. From caucus dynamics and early election calls to municipal parties and the drama of provincial budgets, we dig into the decisions and debates that shape our country.

Hosted by Shannon Greer, Senior Consultant at New West Public Affairs, this series brings insider experience and sharp analysis to listeners who want to understand what’s really going on behind the headlines.