Political Capital with Rob Shaw

Dec 06 2024 162 ep. 38 mins 67
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Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a weekly breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.

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Political Capital 160 - Frightening stranger attacks raise political pressure, plus BC Conservative infighting

Dec 06 2024 34 mins  
December 6, 2024 - The BC government facing rising pressure to respond to a week of violent stranger attacks in Vancouver, but what can and should it do? Plus, the premier points to involuntary care as imminent, but will that actually solve the public safety problems? And, police chiefs demand decriminalization be scrapped. In audio podcast extras, a look at BC Conservative infight

Political Capital 159 - How BC is responding to Donald Trump's tariff threats

Nov 29 2024 64 mins  
November 29, 2024 - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens massive tariffs on Canada, but how is Premier David Eby responding? Plus, a BC government decision not to hold a fall sitting of the legislature, delays in NDP rebates and decisions to the debate over PST exemptions to match the federal GST program. In audio podcast extras, a look at the case of an 86-year-old senior s

Political Capital 158 - BC's new cabinet + Conservative shadow cabinet

Nov 22 2024 51 mins  
November 22, 2024 - Premier David Eby names his new cabinet - who is in, who is out, and what should you make of the newly redesigned ministries? Plus, in an audio podcast extra, we examine the BC Conservative shadow cabinet, critic roles and debate whether MLAs should hold local government jobs at the same time. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferr

Political Capital 157 - A tribute to John Horgan

Nov 15 2024 51 mins  
November 15, 2024 - Our panel reminiscences about former NDP premier John Horgan, his legacy and impact on BC politics. Plus a lookahead at David Eby's next cabinet. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Political Capital 156 - Elections BC ballot concerns, lessons from U.S. election

Nov 08 2024 31 mins  
November 8, 2024 - Politicians debate how to respond to mistakes made by Elections BC and missing ballots - what should they do? Plus, lessons learned from the rise of Donald Trump (again) in the United States election. As a podcast extra: Early speculation on Premier David Eby's new cabinet. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades.

Political Capital 155 - NDP majority, Speaker talks, David Eby's "bright line" on cooperation

Nov 01 2024 44 mins  
November 1, 2024 - The BC NDP squeaks out a one-seat majority government in recounts, what does this mean, how will it work and how does it influence the other parties and their positions? Plus, parties jostle on picking a Speaker. And a look at Premier David Eby's "bright line" on how he'll cooperate with other MLAs. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillia

#154 - Post-election recounts, negotiations + power negotiations

Oct 25 2024 22 mins  
BC's near-tie election heads to recounts, while the parties begin (or in the case of the BC Greens and Conservatives fail to start) negotiations for power. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

#153 - BC Election Results and Analysis!

Oct 22 2024 43 mins  
A special emergency episode of the podcast where we break down the election results and analyze both what happened and what happens next. Recorded Oct. 22. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

#152 - BC Election 2024 Recap: Who sucked harder?

Oct 17 2024 41 mins  
A special edition of the podcast just before BC Election voting day Oct. 19, where the panel breaks down everything you need to know, and the highlights and lowlights of the campaign. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and special guest Mike McKinnon. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

#151 - Election debate, candidate controversy

Oct 11 2024 43 mins  
BC's leaders square off in the major televised leaders' debate - who won and what does it mean for the campaigns? Plus, the BC Conservatives face more candidate controversy. And we look at the BC Conservative public safety plan, plus the get out the vote strategies. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.