Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

On this Political Pulse episode, I sit down with Mark Milke from the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy. He explains the topics in his thought-provoking book "The Victim Cult” and goes over the dangers of allowing grievance to become identity.

Our conversation delves into how the Aristotle Foundation champions reason, democracy, and civilization at …

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, I sit down for a riveting conversation with Mario Canseco, President of Research Co.

Together, we examine British Columbians' perceptions of pro-Palestinian protests, and the police and government response to them. We discuss the surprising yet increasing support for the constitutional monarchy in Canada. Conseco and I take time to analyze the upcoming Canadian federal election, the declining fortunes of the NDP under Jagmeet Singh, and potential implications for Canada.

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In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, I sit down for a riveting conversation with Mario Canseco, President of Research Co.

In this episode, I speak with Caroline Elliott, a political commentator with a PhD in political science. Our discussion ranges from the hot topic du jour, current PM Mark Carney, to poll projections to the potential role change of the legislative assembly.

You won’t want to miss this episode!

In this episode, I speak with Caroline Elliott, a political commentator with a PhD in political science. Our discussion ranges from the hot topic du jour, current PM Mark Carney, to poll projections to the potential role change of the legislative assembly.

You won’t want to miss this episode!

Ryan Painter speaks with Melanie Bennett, a YouTuber and podcaster focused on the ideological shifts in Canada's education system. They discuss Melanie's journey from a leftist perspective to advocating for educational reform, the impact of social justice education, and the challenges of open discussion in schools. The conversation highlights the role of activism in education and the need for parents to be vigilant about what their children are being taught.

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, I invite political commentator Kirk Lubimov to discuss the impending tariffs the U.S. will impose on Canada, their economic implications, and Canada's heavy reliance on the U.S. economy.

We explore the challenges Canada faces in diversifying its trade relationships, the impact of environmental regulations on resource development, and the current political landscape in Canada, including the upcoming federal leadership race. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive government action to address economic challenges and seize growth opportunities.

I sat down with former BC MLA and Premier and former federal Liberal MP and Minister of Health Ujjal Dosanjh. We walked about a wide range of topics from the federal Liberal leadership race to extremism, immigration, identity politics, and wokeism, and how Justin Trudeau has destroyed the strong national consensus Canada had developed on immigration.

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, host Ryan Painter discusses the recent leadership campaigns for the federal Liberal Party in Canada, focusing on the candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, and Karina Gould. He analyzes their strategies, public reactions to their campaign launches, and the implications of their positions on key issues like the carbon tax.

Painter also touches on emerging candidates and the Ontario government's financial initiatives, providing insights into the current political landscape and BC NDP Premier David Eby’s walkback of the promised $1000 rebate.

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, I engage in a deep conversation with Chris Sankey, the Conservative Party of BC candidate for North Coast - Haida Gwaii.

We discuss Chris's background, his motivations for entering politics, and his unique challenges as an Indigenous candidate running under the Conservative banner.

The conversation delves into the political landscape of the region, the impact of misinformation during the campaign, and the personal attacks Chris endured. Throughout the discussion, Chris emphasizes the importance of transparency, economic empowerment, and the need for a shift in mindset within the community.

Chris details his political experiences, the importance of resilience, and the need for constructive dialogue in a divided political landscape. He emphasizes the challenges facing British Columbia's economy and advocates for resource development to improve the quality of life for all citizens.

The discussion also touches on the impact of political labels and the necessity of connecting urban and rural economies for a thriving future.

Chris Sankey is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, an advisor to Indigenous and industry leaders, a former elected councillor for the Lax Kwʼalaams band, and a former Conservative Party of BC candidate for North Coast - Haida Gwaii. You can find some of his published articles here, here, and here.