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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	The Craziest Week in BC	26 Sep 2026	01:11:17
In a wild week we have resignations, defections, defectors defecting again and an election call that may just backfire Register to vote: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/register-to-vote/ Links B.C. Premier David Eby pauses PST expansion, adds $90M tariff relief package Eby mum on snap election as Conservatives lose three more MLAs – The Globe and Mail OneBC ‘overwhelmed’ with candidates but fails to get party status before B.C. vote B.C.: NDP Leads Conservatives 41% to 36% as Election Begins Ballot Backlash: BC Conservatives open 8-point lead after snap election call, but electorate far from locked in Confused by what’s going on in B.C. politics? Catch up on the disarray \| CBC News Policy Announcements: NDP: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules
	Most improved premier	18 Sep 2026	01:00:41
Sometimes a whole week of politics happens in a day and sometimes that day is the day after we record. Anyway, here’s our thoughts from Thursday night before three more Conservatives MLAs were dumped on the street and Peter Milobar inherited CentreBC. Election speculation runs rampant, Conservatives spy on themselves, Mark Carney flirts with Europe and investors. Links BC’s Political Orphans: Unhappy with NDP, wary of alternatives, half say they have no party to gladly support – Angus Reid Institute Canada BC Conservative Support Scatters Under Kerry-Lynne Findlay \| Ipsos David Eby taps campaign manager as election speculation grows \| CBC News Stewart Prest thread B.C. Conservatives hire private investigator to investigate CHEK’s Rob Shaw along with current, former MLAs Ex-B.C. Conservative MLAs and party president say a private investigator was hired to look into them \| CBC News At least 2 Con MLAs ask KLF to resign at caucus meeting Wed https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2100481742163644610 The B.C. Conservatives must win. Here’s how. – Claire Ratée BC Conservatives Are Not Far-Right, Findlay Says as Party Friction Continues \| The Tyee Milobar’s new party gains seventh B.C. legislator as Donegal Wilson joins Will Milobar do a deal with CentreBC to avoid vote split/beat registration rules https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2100428728577020416 Canada Prime Minister Carney delivers an address to the European Parliament Canada in talks to join EU’s Erasmus+ exchanges programme \| Euronews @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu on Bluesky What we know about the proposed partnership between Canada and the EU \| CBC News Prime Minister Carney delivers opening remarks at the Canada Investment Summit Prime Minister Carney introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction to boost Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment Government of Canada introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction to boost Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment (Backgrounder) ‘Mega’ tax writeoffs, private money for airports: How Carney’s investment summit unfolded \| CBC Canada Investment Summit: Browse the Dealbook Canada’s 4 largest airports to be opened up to private investment, Carney says \| CBC News Stephen Harper says Canada had ‘no choice’ but to walk away from U.S. trade talks \| CBC News
	Untitled Peter Milobar Project	13 Sep 2026	00:47:01
The BC Conservatives go a full week without losing any MLAs as the new third party in the legislature begins to take shape. Carney makes deals and pitches relationships with Europe and Mike Morrice is set to become the next leader of the Green Party (unless the members choose none of the above). Links Abbotsford-Mission By-election Candidates Confirmed 5 former B.C. Conservative MLAs form new party MLA Teresa Wat to join other Conservative defectors in new party \| Vancouver Sun Group seeks to resuscitate ‘mainstream’ BC United, calls on Falcon to quit as leader \| CFJC Today Kamloops Unite Liberal BC Updates – Recall Tara Armstrong ‘Growing pains’: Embattled B.C. Conservative leader defiant in face of caucus exodus Eby announces ‘never 51st state’ signs as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates From pipelines to railways and AI: Ottawa pitches 167 projects ahead of Carney’s investment summit \| CBC News Carney government drops plan to bypass protections for at-risk species Ministers asked to prove progress ahead of cabinet retreat: sources Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence \| CBC News Canada targets millions of drones, a third going to Ukraine \| Financial Post EU and Canada Plan Deal to Boost Trade, Security as US Ties Fray EU and Canada plan deal to boost trade, security as U.S. ties fray China reveals military talks with Canadian officials after years of strain Former MP Mike Morrice only Green Party of Canada leadership candidate after Nira Dookeran withdraws \| CBC News Green Party 2026 Leadership Race Rules [PDF]
	Either way, Eby wins	05 Sep 2026	00:53:58
The exodus continues, from the BC Conservative caucus and the government’s revenue forecasts; and the Liberals expectedly sweep three byelections. Links B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip dies Byelection called for Abbotsford-Mission Áʼa꞉líya Warbus becomes 7th MLA to exit B.C. Conservatives citing leadership concerns \| CBC News 2 more B.C. Conservative MLAs quit caucus to sit as Independents \| CBC News B.C. MLA Ian Paton questioned by Mounties over allegation Conservatives offered him a job if he’d step down – The Globe and Mail Former Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reann Gasper, is Now Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s Chief of Staff Dew says Findlay deserves chance to prove leadership – Castanet.net Exclusive: Former BC Conservative Staffer Alleges Questionable Conduct, Racial Discrimination From Former Party Chief of Staff 2026 Conservative Party Leadership Contestant Financing Reports Available \| Elections BC B.C. admits to $1.5B budget error following BIV investigation B.C. government overstates gas revenue forecasts by $1.46-billion due to errors – The Globe and Mail Canada Liberals sweep 3 federal byelections in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. \| CBC Liberal Braeden Caley wins byelection in North Vancouver-Capilano \| CBC News Steven Guilbeault officially resigns Montreal seat of Laurier-Sainte-Marie – The Globe and Mail 6 more byelections on horizon will test Liberal momentum, pressure other parties \| CBC News Prime Minister Carney announces the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history to bring passenger rail car manufacturing back to Canada Carney government to extend gas tax holiday into the new year Canadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns \| CBC News
	Summer of Discontent	29 Aug 2026	00:51:18
The BC Conservative exodus begins and Carney finds his elbows. Note: We recorded before the news of NDP MLA Joan Phillip’s death. Our condolences to her friends, family and community at this time. Links BC Two MLAs who defected from B.C. Conservatives plan to form new party – The Globe and Mail https://bsky.app/profile/jasjohal.bsky.social/post/3mtwnngivkc2e Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird outlines her reasons for leaving Conservative caucus Brennan Day, Teresa Wat exit B.C. Conservatives, the latest to express concerns with Kerry-Lynne Findlay \| CBC News Kerry-Lynne Findlay loses two more MLAs and fires operations director \| Vancouver Sun Bruce Banman joins exodus from B.C. Conservative caucus \| CBC News Brennan Day, Teresa Wat exit B.C. Conservatives, the latest to express concerns with Kerry-Lynne Findlay \| CBC News https://bsky.app/profile/teamcanadaforever.bsky.social/post/3mu4a56jut22k https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/les-leyne-recording-appears-to-have-findlay-offering-job-in-exchange-for-mlas-seat-12716180 B.C. Conservative MLA for Abbotsford-Mission to step down, paving way for new leader to seek election \| CBC News B.C. Conservative riding association president for Abbotsford-Mission steps down Elections BC allows petition bid for Indigenous law’s repeal to proceed \| Vernon Matters Canada Mark Carney: Why I Rejected Trump’s Trade Deal B.C. premier urges feds to reconsider fighter jet purchase, coal shipments as U.S. trade war ramps up \| CBC News Ottawa fires back after rejecting U.S. trade deal – The Globe and Mail Ottawa removes seafood from counter-tariffs list, adds copper wire and charcoal \| CBC News LeBlanc welcomes U.S. decision ‘withdrawing positions’ on language, culture \| CBC News 2026 By-elections
	The Smallest Shuffle	22 Aug 2026	00:48:40
Eby makes the smallest possible cabinet shuffle, the Findlay loses a MLA and the trade talk deadline was approaching as we recorded. Episode Notes Links Premier announces three cabinet changes B.C. opposition finance critic Peter Milobar exits conservative party – The Globe and Mail B.C. Conservative president out as party transitions under new leadership \| CBC News NDP officials, B.C. leaders get raises amid record deficit – Bowen Island Undercurrent Transparency issues raised over B.C. gov’t decision to remove public employee directory \| CBC News BC Government Directory Manitoba Premier urges Carney to keep fighting in trade talks with U.S. – The Globe and Mail Premiers divided as Carney pushes to close Trump trade deal that keeps tariffs in place Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores Premier Eby’s silence on U.S. booze ban could concern lumber file, says analyst
	Shuffling silver linings	15 Aug 2026	00:45:39
Another NDP MLA faces down a cancer diagnosis, more MPs announce their resignations and the Greens kick of their leadership race. Links B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announces she has cancer \| Vancouver Sun Brenda Baily statement Premier announces three cabinet changes 1-time settlement ‘windfall’ means B.C.’s deficit last year was $3B less than expected \| CBC News Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign over health concerns – The Globe and Mail Liberal MP’s travel documents show claims he voted on bills while in China are false \| CBC News Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign in September – The Globe and Mail Mike Morrice, Nira Dookeran running for Green Party leadership – The Globe and Mail Jeremy Appel Green Leadership interview https://mikeforleader.ca/ https://nira2026.ca/ After a month of fundraising, Canadians have donated 1.5% of the goal for 24 Sussex Drive Restoring 24 Sussex: A National Project for Future Generations – Rideau Hall Foundation Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge \| CBC News Supreme Court of Canada to hear case on constitutionality of requiring oath to the Crown \| CBC News
	Saved by a shambolic opposition	02 Aug 2026	00:46:43
What’s happening with the BC Conservatives and who will win the next round of federal byelections. Links Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term ‘First Nations’ Findlay says ‘no directive’ to B.C. Conservatives on First Nations terminology \| Victoria News Executive director of BC Conservatives is out as Kerry-Lynne Findlay reshapes party leadership – The Globe and Mail Jas Johal on Conservative talking points Kerry-Lynne Findlay doesn’t deny she called Teresa Wat ‘CCP’ as B.C. Conservative leader faces more challenges Jas Johal on MLAs refusing to resign seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay Kelly Greene’s break from NDP cabinet solidarity a potential problem for David Eby, experts say Former OneBC chief of staff sues MLA Dallas Brodie over firing and alleged defamation campaign ‘Blanket’ forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients unconstitutional, B.C. court rules \| CBC News Ottawa to scrap base contribution requirements for U.S. streamers – The Wire Report Ottawa plans to end ‘Netflix tax,’ replace with public Canadian content funding: document \| CBC News Carney rules out using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks – The Globe and Mail Carney says he doesn’t ‘see the value’ in using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks \| CBC News. Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. \| CBC News EXCLUSIVE: Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh being considered for Destination Canada’s top job Ethics watchdog’s exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says \| CBC News
	Eby’s no Starmer	25 Jul 2026	00:54:39
A familiar face returns, another is sticking around and one might need to find the door; and a bridge deal done Links Former B.C. Liberal MLA says centrist party is the answer for voters tired of ‘extremes’ \| CBC News Is the province cutting SOGI funding in schools? The answer is complicated \| CBC News Vancouver-Quilchena Recall Petition Unsuccessful \| Elections BC Recall campaign against Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie fails: Elections B.C. \| CBC News Province would consider selling B.C. Place to Whitecaps: Kahlon The pipeline, the politics, the fallout: who’s up, who’s down after Alberta to B.C. project announcement – Angus Reid Institute Carney slammed over lack of Gordie Howe bridge opening deal details \| CBC News Gordie Howe Bridge deal released as Conservatives accuse Carney of lying Proposed Agreement in Principle \| Gordie Howe International Bridge 9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces \| CBC News
	Principles of convenience	18 Jul 2026	01:02:23
A floor crosser, a Conservative party shakeup, and Eby inks a pipeline deal as Ontario burns. Links Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins the BC NDP – Castanet.net JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee \| iNFOnews.ca Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Shadow Cabinet \| Conservative Party of British Columbia Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute B.C. government may have no choice but to spend more to settle with nurses, experts say Minister’s statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridor U.S. company believes it can provide rail service between Squamish and 100 Mile House as CN pulls out \| CBC News North Coast oil tanker ban being upheld, Port of Vancouver expanding in multibillion-dollar B.C.-Ottawa deal \| CBC News Canada and British Columbia strike new cooperative prosperity partnership to build a stronger, more sustainable economy Alberta will provide oilsands producers with incentives to fill proposed West Coast pipeline Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal faces criticism over costs, need and lack of Indigenous consultation \| CBC News Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office \| CBC News Backgrounder: Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy – Canada.ca Conservatives lose another MP as Carney appoints Martel to the Senate Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate \| CBC News Carney may name more Conservative senators to beef up ranks, says Liberal Senate representative NDP Leader Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections \| CBC News Conservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit \| CBC News The Conservative flogging will continue until morale improves – The Hill Times LILLEY: Does Pierre Poilievre actually want to be prime minister? Conservative infighting
	David Eby Has Lost Touch	27 Jun 2026	00:52:13
Eby and Carney face blowback over their plans to buy condos and the PM might be getting a new home. Links Scheduling note: we will be on hiatus for one to two weeks, starting next week.
	Big Dam Power Plans	20 Jun 2026	01:02:48
BC needs more power, so the government is considering dams at Site E and Bute Inlet. Plus Carney comes to town with a big cheque for housing, hospitals and transit. Links
	Not a teflon premier	14 Jun 2026	00:53:43
Is it time for the return of the BC Liberals? (No)
	Oldest and craziest candidate wins	06 Jun 2026	00:57:43
Kerry-Lynne Findlay is the new leader of the official opposition, we learn how much FIFA will cost and Carney goes in on AI and out on taxing Netflix and changing environmental assessment laws
	Deftless handling	30 May 2026	01:00:26
The legislature goes on summer break, which couldn't come soon enough.
	Shades of blue	23 May 2026	01:02:52
A deep dive on the state of the BC Conservative race and a bit more
	A plan to plan for a country	17 May 2026	00:51:52
Recall time and Carney plows ahead
	One point trend	10 May 2026	00:51:06
Pick your pollster, party fundraising, a legislative all-nighter, a new Governor General
	White Cap-sizing Hospitals	02 May 2026	00:57:11
Stormy seas in BC as the White Caps might leave, new hospitals are canceled. And in Ottawa Carney announces something called a sovereign wealth fund. Links:
	The debasement party	25 Apr 2026	00:50:57
Eby changes his DRIPA plans again, and Carney takes charge of committees
	Political Misfortunes	19 Apr 2026	00:53:50
Eby changes his DRIPA plans again, and Carney gets his majority
	The cheque is in the mail	11 Apr 2026	00:54:23
A late cheque is a bigger fine than election misinformation.
	Just Trust Us Act	04 Apr 2026	01:02:56
New bills, new leaders and controversial trains.
	Strongish Freeish Elections	28 Mar 2026	00:56:02
Who’s up, who’s down and who’s out of the BC Conservatives, the Strong and Free Elections Act and the Auditor General attacks the government once more
	Step 3: Profit	21 Mar 2026	01:00:03
Conservative leadership contestants drop out, CentreBC launches its own race and questions remain about Eby’s leadership and the fed NDP race comes to an end
	Iran So Far Away	14 Mar 2026	00:54:01
BC wants to put limits on protests, and Carney gets another floor crosser as he stumbles his way to yet another position on Iran. Jesse Woodward from CHLY guest cohosts. Links:
	The emergence of Carneyism	07 Mar 2026	00:54:56
David Eby kills time changes, the feds sign a deal with the Musqueam and Carney dithers on Iran and foreign interference
	Least worst province	01 Mar 2026	00:56:53
The BC Conservative race tightens up with candidates dropping out and MLA endorsements racking up. The NDP are under fire for policy changes. The federal government might be fine with some light foreign interference. And the Conservatives get an amendment to the budget.
	Budgets are about not making choices	21 Feb 2026	00:59:05
A new provincial budget, an NDP debate, and a few more seats change hands federally
	Elbows somewhere	14 Feb 2026	00:46:21
A sombre reflection takes the place of the throne speech as BC prepares for budget 2026 and Carney may or may not be gearing up for an election.
	Former and forever Conservative leaders	07 Feb 2026	01:02:30
More and more and more names for the BC Con leadership, while Poilievre survives his vote. And an AI consultation summary delivered to us by AI.
	Weird week with words	31 Jan 2026	00:57:07
Shots fired in the BC Conservative race and Mark Carney tries to address affordability while offending Quebeckers
	The speech heard round the world	24 Jan 2026	00:54:47
BC pauses another act for more consultation, the Cons set their rules for their race and Carney gets attention in Davos
	If I Go to China, I’m Going to See Some Sights	17 Jan 2026	01:00:43
More BC Conservative leadership candidates enter, BC Green leadership candidates fundraising, Centre BC leadership drama and Carney goes to China Links
	2026 is off to a start	10 Jan 2026	00:50:50
A look back on our predictions, a few more for 2026 and catching up on the news.
	John Horgan In His Own Words with Rod Mickleburgh	20 Dec 2025	00:50:56
We speak with journalist Rod Mickleburgh about his new book
	A second MP has left the Cons	14 Dec 2025	00:58:37
The BC Conservative leadership race starts to take shape as another federal MP crosses the floor.
	Professionally incapacitated	06 Dec 2025	01:03:36
John Rustad's time as BC Conservative leader and Stephen Guillbeault is out of cabinet
	Is there someone Carney forgot to ask?	27 Nov 2025	01:00:03
Involuntary detentions, climate plans, electoral reform and pipeline politics
	It’s curtains for the Conservatives	22 Nov 2025	00:56:10
David Eby and Mark Carney survive the week but John Rustad's a bit more bruised.
	Nation Building of Good Vibes and Sour Grapes	15 Nov 2025	00:57:06
Mark Carney has more major projects for us.
	The Ostrich of Bay Street	09 Nov 2025	01:03:20
Campaign finances, ostriches and the budget
	We’d all be speaking German now	01 Nov 2025	01:06:42
Strikes ending, one way or another and threats of elections provincial and federal.
	All my critics are crazy terrorists	25 Oct 2025	00:55:59
Conservatives in disarray
	What are you doing?	18 Oct 2025	01:03:29
Doctors quit, strikes roll on, parties prep for the budget and Canada wants to nuke the moon
	Should Be Digging Up	11 Oct 2025	01:03:35
A bevy of bills get introduced in the BC Legislature, Rustad’s caucus troubles continue and Carney changes his signature legislation. Links BC Legislature Bills:
	Pipeline purity tests	04 Oct 2025	01:11:29
As the Legislature returns, the Conservative infighting continues. Alberta wants a pipeline and the federal NDP race has contestants.
	Our first zoomer leader	26 Sep 2025	01:06:25
John Rustad surives, kind of, Emily Lowan wins and Mark Carney takes on the post office
	This party contains dead people	19 Sep 2025	00:50:24
People are dying to vote in Rustad's leadership review.
	Only Moe can go to China	13 Sep 2025	00:47:25
Will the real BC Greens please stand up?

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