The City of Surrey is taking the provincial government to court to try and stop its ordered transition to a municipal police force, continuing a long-running political drama. And the BC Conservatives make waves at the legislature on the issues of SOGI and book banning, raising all sorts of questions about what it means for the province's political dynamics.
Plus, in audio extras, we discuss new legislation to ban open drug use in most public places and the impact it will have on the decriminalization pilot project. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

BC moves back to mandatory masks, the province unveils new housing targets for municipalities, and we look ahead to the fall session of the legislature resuming. Plus, in a podcast audio extra, we examine new polling numbers that once again show surging BC Conservatives and whether voters care about BC's three-year plan to run deficits without balancing the budget. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Premier David Eby boots an MLA out of caucus, and appears to draw a line in the sand on MLA behaviour - what does it mean for how MLAs treat their staff? Three of BC's parties join forces to denounce the anti-SOGI protests, but the BC Conservatives promise to end SOGI to court the protest votes. Plus, it's UBCM week so we dive into the issues and effectiveness of this year's local government lobbying. And a look at how the India-Canada dispute will affect British Columbia. Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver join host Rob Shaw. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Premier David Eby launches a review into BC's Review Board, after a man accused in a Chinatown triple-stabbing had been granted an unescorted day pass from a forensic facility. Plus, BC United's new crime plan promises to end decriminalization, but the NDP government offers up tweaks to protect playgrounds from open drug use instead. And, a huge defection from BC United to the BC Conservatives changes the political dynamic at the legislature. Podcast audio extras include a look at a new task force on wildfires, and cost overruns at Surrey's promised second hospital. Host Rob Shaw is joined by the political pod squad: Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

BC is on track for its worst summer ever for wildfires and drought, what does that mean for political priorities and the issue of climate change in the next election? Plus, the panel prepares for a six-week summer break by offering up predictions for what will keep politicians busy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Political Capital will return Sept. 15, 2023.

Why did BC United's vote collapse in the recent byelections and what does it mean for the fate of the Opposition party? Plus, a look at Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West's pointed comments about decriminalization and open drug use on city streets, as his municipality becomes the latest to pass a strengthened bylaw against drug use in public places. In our podcast audio extra, we discuss the problems with government's new free air condition program to respond to the heat dome, as well as whether Children's Minister Mitzie Dean should resign in the wake of a horrific case of child abuse within the foster care system. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

The messy policing situation at Surrey gets even messier, with the mayor calling the solicitor general a misogynist, so now what does the government do? The CEO of the Royal BC Museum resigns, citing government's shifting direction - is this good or bad for the future of the museum? And BC Hydro botches its electricity forecasts, which may or may not be a positive for Premier David Eby's climate plan. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

June 15, 2023: The candidates from BC's major political parties debate the issues on the minds of voters in the Langford-Juan de Fuca byelection. Host Rob Shaw moderates a Q&A and debate on issues like West Shore growth, transportation gridlock, healthcare, affordability and housing. BC Green candidate Camille Currie, BC United candidate Elena Lawson, BC Conservative candidate Mike Harris and BC NDP candidate Ravi Parmar join for the hour-long debate.

BC's health minister unveils a plan to fix Surrey Memorial Hospital, health officials debate expanding provincial drug policy to address the worsening overdose crisis and it's Political Capital's 100th episode anniversary!
Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver ---- plus special guests!

June 2, 2023 - The BC government has put out its list of 10 'naughty' municipalities it intends to pressure to speed up housing approvals, but what does it actually mean for affordability? Alberta's election wraps up, and are there any lessons for BC's parties on how the campaign went? Plus, a look at BC's newly-called byelections, as well as the solicitor general's latest warnings on Surrey policing and a BC Green proposal to make transit free for teenagers. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades.