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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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Political Capital 156 - Elections BC ballot concerns,...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/11/09

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.

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44:05

Political Capital 155 - NDP majority, Speaker talks,...

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2024/11/02

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 Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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22:25

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

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2024/10/25

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.

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43:15

#153 - BC Election Results and Analysis!

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2024/10/22

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.

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41:08

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

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2024/10/17

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.

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43:36

#151 - Election debate, candidate controversy

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2024/10/11

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.

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44:16

Political Capital #150 - Elections platforms and...

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2024/10/04

October 4, 2024 - Week #2 of the BC election sees the NDP and Greens release their platforms, the Conservatives take a run at ICBC and paper straws, and the first leaders debate. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

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41:39

Political Capital #149 - Breaking down BC Election...

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2024/09/27

September 26, 2024 - The first week of the BC election is in the books, and the panel takes a look at the highs, the lows, the wasp stings, the housing policies, the attack ads and more. We cover it all. Plus, in audio extras, we look at the debate over leaders debates and on-the-ground campaign tactics. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Stephen Smart, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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48:08

Political Capital #148 - BC ELECTION BEGINS!

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/09/20

September 20, 2024 - And we're off to the races in BC Election 2024 - the writ is dropping and we look at what to expect and watch in the first few days of the campaign, along with whether "flip flop" attacks against David Eby are landing, an NDP pivot on involuntary care and the emerging issue of character and trust amongst leaders. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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48:31

Political Capital #147 - David Eby flip flops on the...

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2024/09/13

September 13, 2024 - Premier David Eby announced a major pivot on the carbon tax just before the provincial election. Plus, in audio extras, the panel discusses reproductive rights debate, and BC’s new $9b deficit forecast. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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46:54

#146 - Who's in and who's out in BC...

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2024/09/06

September 6, 2024 - We look at the United MLAs drafted by the BC Conservatives and whether they were the right picks for the upcoming election. Plus, in a podcast extra, we look at the new BC Green campaign platform for free public transit, and Conservative leader John Rustad's musings about nuclear power. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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50:45

#145 - The implosion of BC United

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2024/08/30

August 30, 2024 - This week's show is dedicated entirely to the collapse of the BC United party, after leader Kevin Falcon suspended its provincial election campaign. What happens now, was this the right move, how do the Conservatives pick from a new fleet of candidates and where does this position the NDP in the upcoming election? Plus, extended discussion in our podcast audio extras. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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40:15

#144 - Crazy Conservative candidate controversies...

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2024/08/25

August 23, 2024 - BC Conservatives deal with another candidate eruption, this time over 5G wireless networks and the rapture. Leader John Rustad deals with a shadowy effort to unseat him within the party. And the NDP deliver a huge deficit budget, causing questions about financial positions during the election. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Allie Blades and Carlie Pochynok. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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#144 - Crazy Conservative candidate controversies...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/08/23

August 23, 2024 - BC Conservatives deal with another candidate eruption, this time over 5G wireless networks and the rapture. Leader John Rustad deals with a shadowy effort to unseat him within the party. And the NDP deliver a huge deficit budget, causing questions about financial positions during the election. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Allie Blades and Carlie Pochynok. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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55:25

#143 - BC United tax cut, NDP tree fruit aid, plus...

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2024/08/16

The BC United party swings big with a tax cut proposal, but also has to address concerns on how it will pay for the promise. The governing BC NDP offer a financial bailout to the tree fruit sector, but fail to adequately capture the mood of rural farmers. Plus a look at a new class action lawsuit against government safe supply. In audio extras, the panel discusses BC Conservative leader John Rustad's decision to go on Jordan Peterson's podcast, candidate controversies and ER closures in Northern

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51:38

#143 - Vaccine mandate, TransLink cuts, and more

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2024/07/26

July 26, 2024 - BC abruptly drops its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers just two months before an election in which rival parties demanded it be ended anyway. Metro Vancouver faces a major public transit funding crisis. In audio extras: The government faces questions about justice funding in the wake of charges being dropped due to a delayed case, wildfire discussion and the latest in the Vancouver-Yaletown race. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought

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24:24

#142 - BC fights equalization formula, Conservatives...

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2024/07/20

Premier David Eby takes on Ottawa over equalization at the premiers' conference in Nova Scotia. Plus the BC Conservatives unveil their first election platform plank, on health care. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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40:44

#141 - Toxic drug report, NDP/Conservative tie poll,...

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2024/07/13

Political parties reject Dr. Bonnie Henry's latest report into relaxing drug rules to respond to the ongoing toxic drug crisis, creating a political football out of the ongoing public healthy emergency. Plus, a new poll has the BC NDP and Conservatives tied, but what does that really mean two and a half months before the start of an election campaign? Plus, in a podcast audio extra, we look at the reset of the BC United and Green campaigns, and what they are hoping to accomplish. Host Rob Shaw is

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55:14

#140 - BC party fundraising, NDP retirements

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2024/07/06

July 5, 2024 - BC's latest political donation numbers show some interesting trends amongst political parties. Plus a look at a sudden rush of NDP cabinet ministers retiring late in the electoral cycle. And in our audio podcast extras this week we look at summer tips for BC political parties, and the recent UK election results. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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37:33

#139 - BC NDP election launch, BC...

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2024/06/21

June 21, 2024 - BC NDP leader David Eby launched his re-election bid this week, how did it land and what themes/messaging did he use both for himself and his opponents? Plus, the BC United and Conservative parties court the business community. Who had the most effective pitch? Plus, in an audio extra, we discuss third-party election ads and how effective they are at this point in the election cycle. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver, as well as guest panellist this week Mike

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