Federal Politics

The most ridiculous campaign in Canadian political history

Major scandals, offensive remarks, daily mud-slinging and policy proposals with big, shiny and wildly improbable numbers.

Oct 2, 2019 1:17 PM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Orca turns 1 and the NDP struggle at UBCM

The Orca turns 1, which means the best goody bag of all: the (early) return of #BCPOLI Hotstove. Of all the political podcasts in BC, this is among them.

Oct 1, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

Fiscal risks of potential recession await next PM

Any voluntary increase in spending by the federal government would further exacerbate the deficit.

Sep 30, 2019 12:56 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 38

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.

Sep 27, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

Will blackface controversy destroy Trudeau?

This political bombshell has turned into a bomb blast. It's an open question whether Trudeau survives the fallout.

Sep 25, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous candidates making history, shaping the future

Dallas Smith: The good news is this election has more Indigenous candidates than ever. The better news is they’re split across party lines.

Sep 24, 2019 1:26 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 37

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.

Sep 20, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: breaking down week 1 of the federal election

Have you heard there's an election campaign going on? Jordan and Maclean wade into the muck so you don't have to. Unless you want.

Sep 18, 2019 1:18 PM Read more >

Does government debt really matter?

Roslyn Kunin: we pay taxes to pay for goods and services from government, not to service an ever-growing debt.

Sep 17, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Federal election is Horgan’s opportunity to get what B.C. needs out of TMX

Caroline Elliott: BC’s leverage will never be greater – now’s the time to demand TMX set aside some capacity to bring down gas prices.

Sep 16, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >