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Political Capital with Rob Shaw

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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37:16

Political Capital 176 - Carney v Trump, Bill 15,...

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2025/05/10

May 9, 2025 - What should we make of the long-awaited meeting between Canadian PM Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump? Our panel takes a look. And we do a deep dive into Bill 15 and its many controversies, including what it's supposed to do and what the political ramifications may be. Plus, in an audio extra, we examine the pipeline politics of Albera's premier demanding a national pipeline through BC and the BC government supporting dredging Burrard Inlet for tankers. Host Rob Shaw is

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37:47

Political Capital 175 - Election analysis, BC mental...

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2025/05/03

May 2, 2025 - The federal election results have big ramifications for the political landscape in BC, and we break that down. Plus, the tragic deaths at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver leaves the BC government grappling with how to change the Mental Health Act to prevent future tragedies. And what does it mean that the BC government has admitted it won't meet its climate targets? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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45:33

#174 - April 25, 2025 - Federal Election 2025: BC...

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2025/04/25

With election day of April 28 closing in, we take a look at some battleground BC ridings and look at the issues, dynamics, polling and factors at play in British Columbia. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and special guest Angelo Isidorou.

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35:33

Political Capital 173 - Fed Elxn Campaign, CentreBC,...

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2025/04/11

April 11, 2025 - Federal Conservative and Liberal leaders campaign in BC, with provincial overdose prevention sites suddenly becoming an election campaign issue. And BC has a brand new political party, called CentreBC, which officially launches to try and appeal to voters who want a middle-ground choice between the BC NDP and BC Conservatives. In audio extras, a discussion about the so-called fudge-it budget scandal with $3 billion in missing revenue from the carbon tax. Host Rob Shaw is joined by

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38:59

#172 - Carbon Tax, Bill 7, Fed Elxn, Centre BC, Penny...

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2025/04/04

April 4, 2025 - The BC government cancels the carbon tax but faces tough questions about gas prices and climate change. The premier backtracks on an unprecedented anti-tariff bill that would have given him wartime powers, as the province tries to keep up with U.S. President Donald Trump. And, a look at BC's role in the federal election. In audio podcast extras, a look at the new centre party called Centre BC and a discussion about the province's first review of a health authority and its decision to

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43:13

Political Capital 171 - BC's sweeping new tariff...

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2025/03/15

March 14, 2025 - BC's new tariff legislation gives extraordinary powers to the premier and cabinet that bypass the legislature - is this appropriate or a power grab? Plus, the BC Conservatives continue to scramble in the wake of three defections. In audio extras, a look at the looming end of the carbon tax and new developments on involuntary care. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

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22:43

Political Capital 170 - BC's tepid budget, Eby...

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2025/03/08

March 7, 2024 - The BC NDP government tables its new provincial budget, drowning in red ink, and yet nobody pays much attention to it due to the continued drama around U.S. tariffs. Plus, Premier David Eby unveils a new response to the Americans. And BC Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie's residential school comments infuriate her colleagues and spark a public war of words. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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55:00

Political Capital 169 - Trump hits BC budget, BC...

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2025/03/01

February 28, 2025 - BC readies its provincial budget, but it faces major uncertainty as it is set to land the same day as US President Donald Trump's Canadian tariffs. BC Conservatives prepare for an AGM, while some MLAs make waves voting against a motion to condemn Trump. Plus a look at Opposition successes on health care and tariffs, plus the emerging political discussion of pink shirt day. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and special guest Mike McKinnon from Enterprise

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48:10

Political Capital 168 - Safe supply, throne speech...

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2025/02/22

February 21, 2025 - What is behind the BC government decision to roll back unwitnessed safe supply just before the start of the spring legislative session? And what to make of the war-themed BC throne speech? Plus in an audio podcast extra, we discuss the performance of the new Opposition in the first week of the legislative session. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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47:44

Political Capital 167 - Eby visits White House, NDP...

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2025/02/15

February 14, 2025 - Premier David Eby travels with the other premiers to Washington DC. The NDP cancels its affordability rebate. We look ahead to the upcoming legislative session. And an interview with federal Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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34:52

Political Capital 166 - Trump, new safe supply...

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2025/02/08

February 7, 2025 - BC's premier says he's skeptical about a 30-day reprieve on tariffs from US President Donald Trump, so what should the province do next and how does its $20 billion in new resource projects fit into that plan? A leaked report sparks fresh concerns about government safe supply drugs being diverted into the hands of organized crime. And in an audio podcast extra, BC United leader Kevin Falcon (yes, he's still leader) faces calls to resign. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier,

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29:51

Political Capital 165 - BC's evolving response to...

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2025/02/01

January 31, 2025 - BC New Democrats and Conservatives continue to spar over how to respond to Donald Trump on tariffs, but who is making the bigger impact? Plus, Green leader Sonia Furstenau resigns and the party's two MLAs don't want her job, so now what? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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33:03

Political Capital 164 - Donald Trump, resource...

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2025/01/25

January 24, 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat continues to alter BC's political agenda, including on how the NDP government approaches the natural resource sector. Our panel breaks down Premier David Eby's sudden support of major resource projects, and his response to Trump. Plus, in our audio podcast extra, we look at the start of public sector contract negotiations amidst a grim economic backdrop. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to

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41:31

Political Capital 163 - Donald Trump sideswipes B.C....

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2025/01/18

January 17, 2025 - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threat would blow a multi-billion-dollar hole in the B.C. economy, according to new figures, as the NDP government scrambles to respond. Plus, a look at controversial severance in the premier's office. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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38:59

Political Capital 162 - NDP-Green deal, BC's growing...

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2024/12/21

December 20, 2024 - We break down the new cooperative deal between the BC NDP and BC Greens, who got what and who got the better terms? Plus, BC tables a new record-setting deficit projection, while claiming a hiring freeze, what are the ramifications for the NDP government? Plus, in a podcast audio extra, we discuss the federal implosion in Ottawa and how it affects BC Premier David Eby during a time of trying to deal with the threat of new US tariffs. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades,

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33:40

Political Capital 161 - BC's top political stories in...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/12/13

December 13, 2024 - As 2024 winds down, we look at the top stories in a wild year in BC politics. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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34:27

Political Capital 160 - Frightening stranger attacks...

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2024/12/07

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 infighting.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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64:55

Political Capital 159 - How BC is responding to...

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2024/11/30

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 sent from hospital to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, and lobbying concerns. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff

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51:55

Political Capital 158 - BC's new cabinet +...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/11/23

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 Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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51:31

Political Capital 157 - A tribute to John Horgan

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2024/11/16

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.

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