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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 196 - Oil pipeline-palooza

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2025/11/29

November 28, 2025 - The much-anticipated oil pipeline deal between Alberta and Ottawa dominates the BC political agenda. What does it mean for British Columbia? The panel - Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver - breaks it all down with host Rob Shaw. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

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46:58

Political Capital 195 - BC's new jobs plan, EV...

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2025/11/22

November 21, 2025 - Premier David Eby unveils a new 10-year jobs plan, but what is the political value when it's unlikely to last a decade? The BC government drops its EV mandate, raising questions about its larger CleanBC plan to fight climate change. And the BC Greens under new leader Emily Lowan launch a 'fight the oligarchs' tour with a social media campaign that raises eyebrows. Plus in an audio extra, we look back at the BC NDP convention, the premier's approval numbers and lessons learned

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41:19

Political Capital 194 - BC on PM's major projects...

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2025/11/14

November 14, 2025 - BC landed two new spots on the Prime Minister's major projects list, what does it mean and what does it do for the provincial economy? Plus, an extended consultation on changes to the Heritage Conservation Act ends with UBCM saying local governments can't support the proposal — what position does that put the premier in? In an audio podcast extra, we look ahead to the BC NDP weekend convention. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Mike McKinnon, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to

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POLITICAL CAPITAL 193 - Political summits galore -...

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2025/11/08

The BC government tries to navigate political summits on softwood lumber, as well as the annual gathering of First Nations leaders. Was it successful? What was accomplished? Plus, a look at the end of the premier's task force to respond to Donald Trump, which was quietly cancelled. In an audio extra, we discuss the premier's declaration in support of Ottawa keeping an oil tanker ban off the coast, and his continued opposition to Alberat's pipeline proposal. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades,

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44:27

Political Capital 192 - Premier mulls early election,...

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2025/11/01

October 31, 2025 - Premier David Eby says he's willing to go to an early election if his bill on a new north coast power transmission line fails -- but does he really want that or is there something else at play? Plus, the BCGEU inks a tentative new deal with government, could this signal labour peace? And, a town hall in Richmond reignites concern about the Cowichan Nation title court ruling. And in podcast extras: Should BC follow through with its anti-US-tariff ad campaign? Host Rob Shaw is

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40:29

Political Capital 191 - Rustad leadership woes,...

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2025/10/24

October 24, 2025 - BC Conservative leader John Rustad faced the loss of an MLA and the confidence of his party's board this week - where does he go from here and how much longer can he hang on? Plus, Premier David Eby walks a tight rope in his response to the Cowichan Nation court ruling, asserting private property rights trump Aboriginal title. And OneBC puts in a private members bill to ban Indigenous land acknowledgments that wedges the Conservatives, amongst other things.Plus in an audio

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23:18

Political Capital 190 - Fall session, BC...

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2025/10/11

October 10, 2025 - The legislature returns for the first week of the fall session, does the agenda match the premier's rhetoric? Plus, the BC Conservatives continue to collapse into internal chaos, with John Rustad resorting to searching the phones of his MLAs for leaks. And a look at the premier's increasing war of words with Alberta on pipelines. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and special guest Vanessa Schneider.

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43:26

Political Capital 189 - Alberta pipeline,...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2025/10/04

October 3, 2025 - Premier David Eby gets angry at Alberta's new oil pipeline pitch, Conservative leader John Rustad faces a backlash over firing a communications staffer, and the province hires former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell to be its new advisor for the city's Downtown Eastside after having to fire the first pick. In an audio podcast extra, the panel discusses the upcoming fall session of the BC legislature. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to

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Political Capital 188 - LIVE at UBCM

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2025/09/27

September 26, 2025 - A special hour-long show, with Premier David Eby, Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill, Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas and Port McNeill Mayor James Furney. Plus, Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Adam Olsen break down a busy week involving Elenore Sturko, a new B.C. Green leader and more. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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53:13

Political Capital 187 - BC's record deficit, Rustad...

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2025/09/20

September 19, 2025 - The BC government updates its budget with a new projected record deficit, how is it going to get out of this financial mess and what does it mean for the Eby government? Plus, the premier has to defend hiring a comedian to write jokes into his speeches during a time of fiscal restraint. And Conservative leader John Rustad's leadership begins to topple over a membership controversy. In an audio extra, we discuss the Cowichan Tribes court decision in Richmond, and the implications

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40:49

Political Capital 186 - Premier's approval falls,...

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2025/09/13

September 12, 2025 - Premier David Eby faces sliding approval numbers and backlash over controversial remarks on temporary foreign workers. At the same time, his government scores a political victory with two B.C. projects landing on Ottawa’s new national priority list. Host Rob Shaw is joined by political strategists Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades, along with special guest Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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43:13

Political Capital 185 - Top BC political stories so...

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2025/07/26

July 25, 2025 - As we reach the summer break, we look back at the top political stories so far in BC politics during the first half of the year, as well as to what's coming in the fall and some of the top performing MLAs in the legislature as well. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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22:29

Political Capital 184 - BC restores drugs for dying...

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 - The premier attempts a reset, with a cabinet shuffle and restoring drug funding for a dying girl, after months of controversy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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22:54

Political Capital 183 - Trump tariffs sideswipe BC...

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2025/07/12

July 11, 2025 - Premier David Eby is back fighting US President Donald Trump over the latest tariff threats, how does this impact the political scene and the government's agenda? Plus, the final BC Green leadership candidate is in the race. And, the federal transportation committee takes on BC Ferries' deal with China. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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37:33

Political Capital 182 - BC Green leadership race, EV...

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2025/07/05

July 4, 2025 - The first two candidates in the BC Green leadership race emerge, with different ideas about the future of the party. Plus, the federal and B.C. government consider reducing electric vehicle (EV) mandates in the face of declining EV sales, but what does it mean for climate targets? And, the government launches a review of supportive housing, after more than a year of complaints, but what is the point of a review when the solutions are already on the table? Host Rob Shaw is joined by

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Political Capital 181 - BC Conservative drama; BC...

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2025/06/28

June 27, 2025 - BC Conservative leader John Rustad survives another week of drama inside his party, as he emerges from a caucus vote with the confidence of his MLAs. But what's next, as part of a long leadership review of party members? Plus, the debate of science versus compassion in the case of a 9 year old girl with a fatal disease who is losing coverage of her medication due to a government decision. Fallout continues at a national level over BC Ferries' decision to contract with for new ships

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Political Capital 180 - BC Ferries and China, new...

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2025/06/13

June 13, 2025 - BC Ferries' faces a wave of backlash over its deal with the Chinese government to build new ferries. A look at the new OneBC party of Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong. Plus, a discussion about BC tech, and new polling numbers for the premier. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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Political Capital 179 - Pipeline politics, special...

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2025/06/07

June 6, 2025 - BC's reluctance to support a new oil pipeline runs head-first into a prime minister looking for projects in the national interest. What does the province do now? Plus, the government hires another new special advisor, but are they increasingly becoming political controversies? In audio extras, we discuss legislation to ban MLAs from holding other public office, and social media advice for politicians in the wake of an epic X battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Host Rob Shaw is

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#178 - May 30, 2025 - Spring session ends, Bill 15,...

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2025/05/30

The BC legislature's spring session ends, how did the parties do? Bill 15 is pushed through, but is it really a win for government? And "blur-gate" emerges — the blurring of virtual backgrounds on virtual votes. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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Political Capital 177 - Michael Bryant fired, Western...

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2025/05/24

May 23, 2025 - Premier David Eby fires his new DTES advisor Michael Bryant after botching the rollout of his contract, but where does that leave government on a persistent issue? Western premiers gather in Yellowknife, where pipeline politics rears its head again. And opposition from First Nations and municipal leaders ramps up on Bill 15, making for a difficult path for the BC NDP government. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber

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