Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

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Political Pulse with Ryan Painter episodes

  • Political Pulse Podcast - Meghan Murphy

    In this conversation, Ryan Painter interviews Meghan Murphy (creator of The Same Drugs on Substack) about her journey away from the left and feminism and her views on trans activism and trans rights. Meghan discusses how the left cancelled her for being critical of gender identity issues. She has become more engaged with her work and ideas by challengin…



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    31 min
  • Political Pulse Podcast - Wyatt Claypool

    In this episode of Political Pulse, Ryan Painter and The National Telegraph’s Senior Correspondent, Wyatt Claypool, discuss immigration in Alberta and the conservative approach to the issue. Claypool criticizes Daniel Smith's argument that increasing immigration will strengthen the province's economy, stating that it goes against Alberta's conservative …



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    49 min
  • Bill Tieleman - The Ryan Painter Podcast



    I sat down with long-time BC political strategist Bill Tieleman. We discussed the rise of conservatism across Canada and in BC, the BC political scene, and Bill's love of wine.


    I also discussed a format change for the podcast that I hope will make the show more enjoyable and engaging for folks while making it more efficient for me to produce.


    Enjoy.


    P.S. Support the production and development of the show by purchasing a monthly subscription. You'll greatly help sustain my work, get some excellent perks, and contribute to dialogue when it's desperately needed.


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    1 hr 10 min
  • Tristin Hopper | The Ryan Painter Podcast

    I sat down with National Post columnist Tristin Hopper to discuss Canada's global reputation, the disconnect between the public and government, protesters that disrupt the public with impunity, and lots more.


    You can find Tristin's articles here: https://nationalpost.com/author/tristinhopper/


    You can sign up for a National Post subscription (I have one) here: https://nationalpost.com/subscribe/campaign/reg-trial/


    Plus I talk about my surgery and why I've been away for so long and I reflect on Pride Month and share comments I got from listeners on Twitter/X about what Pride means to them.


    Check out Adam Zivo's article here: https://inmagazine.ca/2021/07/pride-parades-are-fragmenting-thats-inevitable-and-okay/



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    1 hr 21 min
  • Rahim Mohamed | The Ryan Painter Show
    National Post political commentator Rahim Mohamed joined Ryan to discuss the differences between Canadian and American politics, how The National Post has adapted to the changing media landscape, how COVID-19 impacted political discourse, and lots more.
    I also monologue on the terrorist proxy group SAMIDOUN, their leader Charlotte Kates and her husband Khaled Barakat who is a senior leader of the Canadian terrorist designated group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). I also talk about how B'nai Brith Canada is calling for the deportation of Charlotte Kates and Khaled Barakat (see their petition here).

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Tim Thielmann | The Ryan Painter Podcast

    Support The Ryan Painter Podcast by signing up for a membership through Patreon. There are many tiers from $1/month to $50/month and opporutnities to contribute to the development and production of the show. You can get early access to podcast episodes, recognition of your contributions to the show, bonus and behind-the-scenes content, digital downloads, merchandise and much more.


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    Ryan chats with Conservative Party of BC candidate for Victoria - Beacon Hill Tim Theilmann about his run for office, the issues he is focusing on, and why a non-traditional conservative like him is running for a conservative party.


    Ryan also monologues on the BC Humanists Association's continued efforts to target religion in the public sphere and why it's got him so angry.



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    1 hr 30 min
  • Victoria Mancinelli | The Ryan Painter Podcast

    In this amazing podcast interview, Ryan sits down with LiUNA Director of Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Victoria Mancinelli to discuss her work and the history of her family with LiUNA, why she's been so strong on fighting back against antisemitism and Jew-hate, the importance of the union movement, and why we need more strong political leadership today.


    I also monologue on the problems with the mainstream media in Canada today.


    If you'd like to check out the Victoria Rumble Room Podcast, you can do so on Facebook and Twitter.



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    1 hr 10 min
  • Kevin Vuong | The Ryan Painter Podcast

    Ryan sat down with Kevin Vuong, Member of Parliament for Spadina - Fort York, to discuss his experience being an Independent MP, his fight against antisemitism, what his constituents are concerned about, and his plans for the next election.


    Ryan also monologues on the state of the BC Conservative Party, why they are polling so high, and what it might mean for BC's October election.



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    1 hr 19 min
  • Michael Sachs | The Ryan Painter Podcast

    Ryan and Jewish National Fund (JNF) Executive Director for the Pacific Region Michael Sachs sit down to talk about the work undertaken by JNF in support of Israel, the rise of antisemitism, and how the Jewish community is holding together as the war with Hamas and hostage sitution stretches on. You can learn more about JNF's campaigns here.


    I also monologue on the need to increase support for seniors during a time of staggering unaffordability.



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    1 hr 15 min
  • Ariella Kimmel | The Ryan Painter Podcast

    Ariella Kimmel joins Ryan to discuss the rise of antisemitism and her work elevating the stories of Jewish women.


    Ryan also monologues on his experience in School Board Politics and his recent entry back into local advocacy.


    Check out the petition to reinstate ⁠School Police Liaison Officers here⁠.



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    1 hr 35 min

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Political Pulse is a podcast focused primarily on British Columbia politics and public policy, hosted by public affairs strategist Ryan Painter. Through interviews and conversations, the show draws on…