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- Episode 16 - Zane Novak
On this episode, we feature mayoral candidate for Calgary, Zane Novak. We discuss his vision for the City of Calgary, including how he will improve collaboration, his ideas to support families and business, and his thoughts on the state of City Hall as someone not already in an elected position. He also tells us about his time working in the non-profit and private sectors and the balance he hopes to bring to the Mayor's office. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2NjZSxy This week's drink features Belgian Moon Mango *This episode was recorded on May 5, 2021.
53 min - Episode 15 - Dr. Jyoti Gondek
On this episode, we feature Ward 3 Councillor and mayoral candidate for Calgary, Dr. Jyoti Gondek. We discuss what led her to pursue a PhD in Urban Sociology and why she decided to become a city councillor. We ask her about her desire to secure predictable funding streams, improve city revenue, her position on the Guidebook for Great Communities, affordable housing, and her thoughts on some of the changes made by the provincial government and the impact they will have on this year's municipal election.
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This week's drink features pink gin from Confluence distillery in Calgary.*This episode was recorded on May 1, 2021.
37 min - Episode 14 - Bill 215 Discussion with Lori Sigurdson
On this episode, we feature NDP MLA Lori Sigurdson. She is also the former Minister of Seniors and Housing. MLA Sirgurdson also gives us a breakdown of why she believes the province should establish an independent Seniors' Advocate office and what has changed since it merged with the Health Advocate's office.
Additionally, she provides her thoughts to us about Bill 70 and what impact that will have on continuing care stakeholders.
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This week's drink features beer from Alley Kat Brewing Company.
*This episode was recorded on April 28, 2021
26 min - Episode 13 - Mike Lake
On this episode, we feature Conservative MP Mike Lake (Edmonton-Wetaskiwin).
We chat about life before politics working for the Edmonton Oilers, his thoughts on the divisive rhetoric we see today on social media, and his son Jaden. We also talk about Budget 2021 and his concerns about post-pandemic spending.
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This week's drink features whiskey from Righand Distillery in Nisku
*This episode was recorded on April 26, 2021
49 min - Episode 12 - Cheryll WatsonOur mayoral candidate interview series continues. This time, we go north on the QEII and welcome Edmonton candidate, Cheryll Watson.Cheryll tell us about her experience on the campaign trail so far, her plans for a Central Business Neighbourhood, and...38 min
- Episode 11 - Bill 213 Discussion with MLA Searle TurtonOn this episode of Insight Pints, we welcome back MLA Searle Turton. He recently tabled Bill 213 - the Traffic Safety (Maximum Speed Limit for Provincial Freeways) Amendment Act, 2021 which proposes to allow the government to increase the speed limit of...21 min
- Episode 10 - Councillor Jeromy Farkas (Calgary)On the 10th episode of Insight Pints, we begin our mayoral candidate series for Alberta's two largest cities. Starting us off is Calgary's Ward 11 Councillor, Jeromy Farkas. We talk with Jeromy about his thoughts on Calgary's Guidebook for Great...34 min
- Episode 9 - RMA President Paul McLauchlinOn this episode, we feature Paul McLauchlin, President of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Reeve of Ponoka County. Most of our conversation dives into the issue of unpaid oil and gas property taxes and possible paths forward. He also provides...41 min
- Episode 8 - Senator Paula SimonsOn this episode, we feature Senator Paula Simons who represents Alberta in the upper house. We chat about her transition from covering politics to working in politics as well as her new podcast Alberta Unbound. We reminisce about the late-Senator Elaine...1 hr 3 min
- Episode 7 - Minister Nate GlubishOn this episode we welcomed Minister of Service Alberta Nate Glubish onto Insight Pints. Minister Glubish talks to us about his time as a gigging musician and his time working behind the scenes in conservative politics that led him down the path to his...30 min
About Insight Pints
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You can really get to know someone when you sit down with them and share a pint. Every day, people gather with a glass of their favourite brew to chat about life and the things happening around them.…
This inevitably leads to a political debate at some point in the evening. Forget internet comment sections and Twitter trolls. True discourse happens when people meet face to face and open up to one another. That’s where we come in. We will sit down (virtually until the pandemic ends) with members of Alberta’s political world and simply talk shop and see where the discussion goes. Our goal is to bring you insightful commentary directly from the source while getting to know what makes our political leaders tick. We reach out to both sides of the aisle to bring you multiple perspectives while digging into the current events that matter to Albertans. You may learn a thing or two about the person outside of the Legislature. You may even find a new favourite local beer to add to your collection. Regardless of your own leanings, we bring to you political discussion that you can both learn from and enjoy as if you were sitting at the table with us. Pour yourself a pint and join us tonight.