Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Can Hoff Pull It Off?
The Discourse
Erika Barootes and Cheryl Oates are seasoned political insiders from opposite sides of the aisle — and they’re not afraid to disagree. The Discourse is your backstage pass to the biggest issues in Canadian politics, featuring sharp takes, real talk, and unexpected common ground. It’s proof that politics doesn’t have to be a shouting match — it can be a damn good conversation.
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Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Rakhi Pancholi pulls the chute on her NDP leadership bid…and Justin Trudeau doubles down on his carbon tax.
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Alberta's government is equipping the province's Sheriffs with more comprehensive training and expanded powers. Is a divorce from the RCMP imminent? We get into it in this episode of The Discourse. Plus, how much should we read into Premier Danielle Smith's most recent approval ratings? And what's next in the Alberta NDP leadership race?
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Former Mayor of Calgary and newest NDP leadership candidate Naheed Nenshi joins us to discuss why now, what he’s running on, and if he thinks he’s the one to beat.
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
A deep dive into Alberta healthcare, including the reorganization and the politics involved with AMA President Dr. Paul Parks who gives insight on compensation negotiations and what Alberta can do to recruit/retain family physicians.
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Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Economist Dr. Andrew Leach brings his take on Budget 2024, how the Heritage Savings Trust Fund works now and in the future, what electric vehicle tax will do, and more. Erika and Cheryl shockingly find more middle ground than on most episodes but they still bring the banter.
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Longtime political communicator and Senior Strategist with Crestview Strategies, Evan Menzies, joins us to talk about media now and their role in the future or politics.
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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
We tackle the NDP leadership and grill Ganley on why she's running to be the next leader.
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
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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