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West of Centre
CBC
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 145

Kathleen Petty sits down with politicians, pundits, and other thoughtful westerners for conversations about the priorities, preoccupations and politics of Albertans and others who are West of Centre.
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'Alberta politics has no chill'
Season 4 ¡ Episode 185
vendredi 28 juin 2024 ⢠Duration 46:45
Alberta's next provincial election is more than three years away, but with a new NDP leader, it's not going to be a quiet political summer. NDP strategists Keith McLaughlin and Cheryl Oates, along with CBC Calgary writer Jason Markusoff, join West of Centre host Kathleen Petty to discuss why âpolitics has no chillâ in Alberta â especially now with Naheed Nenshi at the NDP helm. Nenshi is asked to clarify his position on federal climate policies and their impact in Alberta â including if he'd consider returning to an Alberta carbon tax should Pierre Poilievre become prime minister and axes the federal carbon tax.
âBlast radiusâ in B.C. politics
Season 4 ¡ Episode 184
vendredi 21 juin 2024 ⢠Duration 51:29
As the provincial political campaign begins a slow burn toward the fall election in British Columbia, the governing B.C. NDP are heading into the summer with a comfortable lead in the polls ahead of their two rival, centre-right parties. But momentum is suddenly building for the B.C. Conservatives, with the party snatching candidates from the opposition B.C. United (formerly known as the British Columbia Liberal Party). What matters more to B.C. United, according to one of West of Centreâs guests, is how that "blast radius" affects the partyâs ability to ready itself to fight in Octoberâs election. Are we seeing the "end of the B.C. Liberal era," as another of our guests suggests? Joining West of Centre host Kathleen Petty this week to break down why politics in British Columbia is never boring are Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute; Les Leyne, legislature columnist with the Victoria Times Colonist; and Mike McDonald, political strategist and co-host of Hotel Pacifico, a West Coast political podcast.
Beyond NDP bake sales
Season 4 ¡ Episode 175
vendredi 19 avril 2024 ⢠Duration 48:52
A big spike in membership sales, the leadership debates ahead, and ,for some, a new era for the NDP. This weekâs panel believes the party is no longer competing with local bake sales! West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by political strategists Cheryl Oates and Keith Mclaughlin and the Toronto Starâs Alex Boyd.
Alberta's "stay-out-of-my-backyard bill "
Season 4 ¡ Episode 174
vendredi 12 avril 2024 ⢠Duration 48:20
Danielle Smith introduced what she calls the "stay-out-of- my-backyard bill " this week. If passed, it will allow the UCP government to kill federal deals not approved by the province. Itâs the latest of many federal-provincial battles. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is back! Joining her is Kelly Cryderman from the Globe and Mail, pollster Janet Brown, and CBC Calgary's Jason Markusoff.
Recovery rhetoric
Season 4 ¡ Episode 173
jeudi 4 avril 2024 ⢠Duration 45:03
Hundreds are dying from drug overdoses in Alberta. This week, the UCP government announced it will rebrand mental health and addiction services as Recovery Alberta, in line with its preferred approach to the crisis. And the podcast will also tackle Calgaryâs mayoralty recall petition. West of Centre guest host Jason Markusoff is joined by journalists Alanna Smith of the Globe and Mail, Rick Bell of the Calgary Sun and Keith Gerein of the Edmonton Journal.
The frontrunner vs the Teflon premier
Season 4 ¡ Episode 172
jeudi 28 mars 2024 ⢠Duration 48:01
Rakhi Pancholi is out. And Naheed Nenshi is in and the apparent frontrunner in the NDP leadership race. But Premier Danielle Smithâs UCP is ready to defend a much bigger lead than it won in last yearâs election,at least according to a new poll. Guest host Jason Markusoff sorts through the numbers with pollster David Coletto. Then, our panel weighs in. It is made up of Lisa Young, a University of Calgary political scientist, freelance columnist Graham Thomson and the Toronto Starâs Alex Boyd.
By unpopular demand
Season 4 ¡ Episode 171
vendredi 22 mars 2024 ⢠Duration 51:35
A new police agency. Political parties in the cities. An Alberta pension plan. By all accounts, fairly unpopular initiatives driven by Premier Danielle Smith. So, what are the policy and political motivations behind them? Guest host Jason Markusoff is joined by Cynthia Moore, former UCP president, Feodor Snagovsky, a University of Alberta political scientist, and Janet French from CBCâs legislature bureau.
The orange half dozen
Season 4 ¡ Episode 170
vendredi 15 mars 2024 ⢠Duration 41:05
There are now six in the race to replace Rachel Notley. Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joined the race on Monday, confirming weeks of rumours. So how does this shake up the race, and how might each candidate bid to stand out in the weeks ahead? Host Kathleen Petty is joined by pollster and political analyst Janet Brown of Janet Brown Opinion Research, Keith McLaughlin, political strategist and former chief of staff to Notley government ministers, and Cheryl Oates, a former advisor to Rachel Notley and co-host of The Discourse podcast, to discuss what issues might define the race and what members are likely to prioritize in the weeks ahead.
"Tin pot dictatorship"?
Season 4 ¡ Episode 169
vendredi 8 mars 2024 ⢠Duration 47:12
The Saskatchewan government is breaking the law by refusing to remit the natural gas portion of what is commonly known as the carbon tax. And the provincial minister in charge has hired a lawyer! West of Centre explores the politics around the unprecedented decision and looks at the parallels with Alberta.Â
Host Kathleen Petty is joined by CBC Reporters Adam Hunter and Sam Samson and political columnist Murray Mandryk.
"Champagne tastes on a beer budget"
Season 4 ¡ Episode 165
vendredi 1 mars 2024 ⢠Duration 48:33
The UCP government brings down a budget that is both about saving AND spending .So is anyone happy? West of Centre host Kathleen Petty and guests sort out Albertaâs finances, described by our finance minister as âchampagne tastes on a beer budget." Economist Trevor Tombe is back again this week. Also at the table are political scientist Duane Bratt and the Globe and Mailâs Emma Graney.