The Discourse

Alberta NDP Leadership: Is it Ganley's Game?

We tackle the NDP leadership and grill Ganley on why she's running to be the next leader.
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The UCP's Parental Rights Policies

Joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Raiche, MD, we discuss Premier Smith’s and the UCP government’s transgender policies and their potential impacts.
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Brett Wilson Talks Tucker

W. Brett Wilson was instrumental in bringing Tucker Carlson to Alberta. He joins us to share the goal, how it went, and his thoughts on Premier Smith attending.
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Power Play: How To Fix Alberta's Grid

Plug-in to learn all things electricity and who or what is to blame for last week's Emergency Alert. We get the low down with Blake Shaffer, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary.

Alison Redford on Notley's Resignation

Kicking off 2024 of The Discourse with Rachel Notley's resignation. We're joined by special guest former Premier Alison Redford who offers her take on the political landscape and takes us down memory lane.

Rachel Notley, APP and Alberta vs The Feds

Our show kicks off with a question from Opposition Leader Rachel Notley on why Danielle Smith and the UCP are still exploring an APP, we breakdown the methane quarrel between AB and the feds, and debrief on the legislative session.

Premier Danielle Smith, Net Zero & COP28

Premier Smith calls in with a question for us, we look at the politics behind net zero, 2035, and talk value of COP28 and what Albertan is hoping to achieve.

Politicizing Pensions & Tylenol-gate

From dueling CPP consultations to questions being raised about the UCP’s COVID-19 Panel and new information on the UCP’s attempt to import children’s medication- there’s a lot to talk about this week.

Constituency Week, Public Health Emergencies Panel Report and Alberta vs Ottawa

Cheryl & Erika both take vacation, but are still checking in for another show! In episode 3 they discuss the findings of the Public Health Emergencies Governance Review Panel Report and wonder if Alberta and Ottawa will ever figure out how to work together.

Talking Tucker, the UCP AGM, Party Polling, and the Future of AHS

Action packed week in Alberta politics. From contentious speaking engagements to new AHS board. We will unpack it all in 30ish minutes so sit back and grab the popcorn.