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UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 146

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 146

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.
Rush job

Rush job

Rob Shaw: After taking 18 months to come up with a bold forestry plan, the province expects BC’s 204 First Nations to examine, consult, and respond in 30 days.
#BCPOLI Hotstove: Stomping out misogyny in politics

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Stomping out misogyny in politics

The way politics treats women has gotta change, example 5,819 (and counting).
Will the streets become less mean?

Will the streets become less mean?

Rob Shaw: Virtually everyone agrees with the goal behind the move to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs. It’s just not clear whether BC’s actual plan will get us there.
Political Capital 33 - Premier's health, climate plan 2.0, FOI fight

Political Capital 33 - Premier's health, climate plan 2.0, FOI fight

On absence (hopefully brief), transparency, and New and Improved climate plans.
UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 145

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 145

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: Gunn Down and the FOI Flap

#BCPOLI Hotstove: Gunn Down and the FOI Flap

Is the Gunn Show really done? And will the NDP climb down from an increasingly unpopular stance on transparency?
Inaction speaks louder than words

Inaction speaks louder than words

Rob Shaw: The NDP’s silence on its controversial FOI bill speaks volumes, and even if “who cares” carries the day now, it won’t for long.
WorkSafeBC overhaul could have huge employer cost implications

WorkSafeBC overhaul could have huge employer cost implications

The data suggests WorkSafeBC works well, and worker satisfaction rates continues to rise. But five disjointed reviews has spawned confusion and uncertainty about the NDP government’s intentions.
Never Green enough

Never Green enough

Rob Shaw: The provincial government introduced its updated, more ambitious climate plan – only to be panned by many environmental groups.