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Playing the villain

Playing the villain

Rob Shaw: Even though the data says they’re not the issue, politicians keep blaming foreign buyers of real estate, because it’s what voters (apparently) want to hear.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 135

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 135

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: On fires, absences, tunnels, and elections

#BCPOLI Hotstove: On fires, absences, tunnels, and elections

Live and in person. From British Columbia.
Welcome to the federal election few Canadians wanted

Welcome to the federal election few Canadians wanted

Michael Taube: Trudeau’s decision to call an election could be the biggest moment of his political career - or one of the worst disasters in Canadian political history.
Sticking point

Sticking point

Rob Shaw: Turning vaccination into a wedge issue might score short-term political points, but also says something about leadership - just not what Justin Trudeau intended.
In BC, déjà vu all over again

In BC, déjà vu all over again

Don’t overthink this: the reason we’re having an early federal election is because the Liberals think a majority is within their grasp. That’s it.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 134

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 134

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.
Why we shouldn’t demonize glyphosate

Why we shouldn’t demonize glyphosate

"Some are treating science like a buffet, carefully selecting research to accommodate a certain narrative. It’s messy and a disservice to the public."
Political Capital 22 - Good news/bad news on COVID-19, BC posts a $5.5 billion deficit, and more

Political Capital 22 - Good news/bad news on COVID-19, BC posts a $5.5 billion deficit, and more

Outbreaks! Deficits! Hypocrisy! Oh my.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Pickups, housing, & six to watch

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Pickups, housing, & six to watch

Last episode for two weeks? You'll miss us. No, really.