Hotel Pacifico

By Air Quotes Media

Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosted by Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer. With Geoff Meggs. #BCpoli #StrategySuite #MiniBar

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Number 1: Snap Emergency Pod
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC, National Police Federation, and CUPE BC. Mike & Geoff attempt to recap the fast-moving events that appear to signal a snap BC election to be called within days. They discuss the political calculation, the Conservative Chaos (to the power of 10), Premier Eby’s speech to the UBCM and what he promised, and the impact a snap election will have on BC’s 161 municipalities and 27 regional districts that go to the polls on October 17th. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.
September 19, 202654min
Number 2: SPECIAL SERIES: "Local Combat" with McDonald, Meggs and Zussman
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC, National Police Federation, and CUPE BC. Hotel Pacifico’s Local Combat. Episode 1 of 5. Mike, Geoff, and longtime friend of the pod Richard Zussman break down the races to watch in BC’s local communities. On October 17th, British Columbians will elect mayors, councillors, and area directors for new four-year terms. Episode segments include:Top of the Ballot – the biggest local elections story of the weekMetro Melee – the battle in the big citiesSprawl in the Brawl – the hot races in the burbsRegional Rumble – where to see the action around BCFinal Bell – Mike, Richard, and Geoff’s winner or loser of the week🏨🌄 Check in to Hotel Pacifico’s Local Combat series to follow the races in communities across BC. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.
September 12, 20261h 7min
Number 3: "The Middle Man" with Peter Milobar
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Newly independent, Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar joins Geoff and Mike to discuss his decision to leave the BC Conservative caucus. Milobar discusses his decision, the tumultuous path he’s travelled since 2017 when he was first elected - having served under 8 leaders - and what’s next. A new party? More MLAs to follow? Mike and Geoff breeze through other topics in the Strategy Suite - the recent 3-way NDP cabinet shuffle, First Nations treaties on Vancouver Island, the Conservative culture war video, and more on wildfires. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.
August 19, 20261h 20min
Number 4: "Pinot Nope" with Mike de Jong
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Mike and Geoff welcome former BC Attorney-General and Finance Minister Mike de Jong for another visit to Hotel Pacifico. De Jong tackles this week’s Quarterly Report that shows rising red ink and explains why he signed a letter, along with 10 other BC Attorneys-General in support of the Treaty process. The talk inevitably leads to the Conservatives and where things are heading in BC politics, including in his home riding of Abbotsford-Mission. Tempted to run in the by-election, the pinot noir would not oblige. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.
September 16, 20261h 2min
Number 5: "Chief Concern" with Fiona Wilson
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Geoff and Mike welcome the City of Victoria’s Chief Constable Fiona Wilson to discuss policing the streets, the need for treatment, and the experience with decriminalizing drugs. In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike reveal a new short pod series on local elections starting soon. They also discuss accounting for natural gas, the impact and legacy of Joan Phillip, and ongoing Conservative … is there another word for chaos? Pandemonium? 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.
September 09, 20261h 24min