The worst kept secret in BC politics is out: David Eby has launched his campaign to be premier. We break down how he did it, his overwhelming caucus support, what it means for both him and the government, as well as our predictions for the last half of the year. Political Capital is taking a summer break and will be back in late August. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier.

Premier John Horgan clashes with the Prime Minister on health care funding, following a meeting of 13 provincial and territorial leaders in Victoria. The PM puts his elbows up and attacks Horgan on the issue - what are the ramifications of this and can a health funding deal still be done? Also, with the Bank of Canada hiking interest rates one percentage point this week, what pressure is the province under to respond with affordability rebates and how would that look? Plus, Finance Minister Selina Robinson mulls entering the BC NDP leadership race to challenge David Eby. Host Rob Shaw is joined by guests Jillian Oliver and the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer.

David Eby looks to have a stranglehold on the BC NDP leadership race, after Ravi Kahlon drops out. Does that mean the race is over? And what does that mean for the NDP party and government? Plus, premiers across the country gather in Victoria to argue for a boost to health care transfers. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier.

In a special edition of the podcast this week, we discuss Premier John Horgan's announcement he is resigning as leader once a new person is selected this fall. Was this a surprise? What does it mean for both the BC NDP and the BC government? And how will the leadership race shape up in the months ahead? Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier break it all down.

The NDP executes a billion-dollar backtrack on the unpopular Royal BC Museum project, but is the damage already done? Premier Horgan hints at his potential retirement, but is it genuine and what does it mean for the next few months? Plus, housing affordability spirals into several reports, panels, rent caps and more. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

The long-awaited public inquiry report into BC's money laundering scandal is complete, so what does it mean for solving the actual problem and how will parties look to capitalize or play defence based on the findings? Plus, two new polls by Angus Reid show the premier's popularity sliding, how much of this is due to the deeply unpopular museum and what other factors are at play? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and two special guests this week — This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir, and former BC Liberal politico Barinder Bhullar.

The BC government is under fire for saying it doesn't have the money to approve numerous new major school projects this year, at a time it's pushing forward with the $1-billion Royal BC Museum. Is this just political theatre, or a major problem for the government? Also, the coroner releases a report into last year's 619 deaths related to the heat dome, and we take a look at the response. Plus, BC Liberals gather in Penticton to consider changing the party's name - good move, unnecessary or too little too late for the opposition party? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier.

BC receives historic permission from Ottawa to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, but is it enough and why did the feds water down the province's original proposal? The spring session of the legislature ends, and we take a dive into what was accomplished and the political dynamics as MLAs head out to the summer BBQ circuit. Plus, is Premier John Horgan considering retiring? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield and Jillian Oliver this week to break down all the latest in BC politics.

The BC government, facing a huge backlash over the $1 billion Royal BC Museum project, unveils the business case to defend itself — did it help or hurt the issue? We take a deep dive into the museum project, and whether the issue will stick around or is a flash in the pan, and what might happen if critics successfully tie it to larger concerns about the government. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

BC's $1 billion museum replacement plan turns it an enormous political controversy - what happened here and what are government's options to fix this crisis? Plus, a look at BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon's first week in the house. And the panel touches on BC's oil and gas royalty review changes, former clerk Craig James's guilty verdict and a health care protest outside the legislature. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Katy Merrifield.