Mar 1, 2024
THE 2024 BUDGET SPECIAL
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.
Episodes
Episodes
Feb 22, 2024
Feb 22, 2024
54 min
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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Feb 15, 2024
Feb 15, 2024
36 min
We tackle the NDP leadership and grill Ganley on why she's running to be the next leader.
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Feb 8, 2024
Feb 8, 2024
1hr 4 min
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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Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024
46 min
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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Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024
30 min
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.
Jan 18, 2024
Jan 18, 2024
46 min
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.
Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023
43 min
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.
Dec 1, 2023
Dec 1, 2023
32 min
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.