This week, Arman and Akhil unpack Mark Carney’s Davos speech and what it reveals about the pressure facing middle powers in a fractured global order. We explore how that thinking shows up in Canada’s evolving China strategy. Scott Moe’s enthusiasm for the new canola and EV agreement opens a broader conversation about autos, affordability, and why Carney may be leaning on conservative premiers for political cover. We also examine Dallas Brodie’s failed outreach at UBC after OneBC lost official party status, and what the episode says about political legitimacy on campus. Finally, we turn to the end of BC’s drug decriminalization pilot and place it alongside falling crime rates across major North American cities.

On today’s episode, we start by discussing how India’s air pollution index significantly understates just how polluted the country really is. We then turn to the Federal Conservative Party, where a toxic internal atmosphere has led to a floor crossing and, tragically, left MP Jamil Jivani without a Secret Santa gift. We also break down the MOU between the Government of Canada and the Province of Alberta on a proposed bitumen pipeline and how it has put conservatives in a bind. In B.C. politics, we congratulate ourselves for correctly predicting Rustad’s exit as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party and the not-so-subtle rise of federal MP Aaron Gunn as his potential replacement. Meanwhile, internationally, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appears to be turning to karaoke diplomacy as he stares down the possibility of an American invasion.

A 30-year-old Reagan speech just blew up US-Canada trade talks. JD Vance’s Hindu wife might soon need to find Jesus. In BC, John Rustad’s Conservatives are eating their own as the leader refuses to quit. Silicon Valley is throwing cash at AI like it’s 1999 as the bubble talk is getting loud. And finally, Mark Carney gears up for his first budget while Ken Sim hits pause on property tax hikes.

On today’s episode, the BC Conservatives are at war again: this time over the firing of staffer Lindsay Shepherd and some suspicious subtweets from MP Aaron Gunn. South of the border, Republicans push a shutdown while yanking health care from millions of young voters who backed them. In the Middle East, Greta Thunberg and others face mistreatment in Israeli custody even as peace talks stumble forward. And back home, the battle over Canada’s pipelines heats up once more.

In today’s episode, we break down the short- and long-term impacts of Trump’s new $100K fee for H1B visas. We examine the global fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, then uncover the BC government’s questionable accounting as it struggles with the loss of revenue from the rescinded Carbon Tax. Finally, we dig into allegations of rigging and unprofessional conduct within the BC Conservatives.

On this episode of The Arman and Akhil Show, we take a closer look at the City of Vancouver’s cancellation of the African Descent Festival and whether it was justified. Then, we shift to global affairs as India moves closer to China following new U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. We also cover Mark Carney’s announcement to raise military pay, and Canada’s potential recognition of Palestine.

In this episode, we examine FBI Director Kash Patel’s “gangster government” approach to the Epstein saga and Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard’s bizarre attempt to investigate former President Obama. We then cover the recent cabinet shuffle in British Columbia and the provincial government’s U-turn on Charleigh Pollock’s medication. Finally, we discuss Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s decision to fire the city manager with one year left in his term.

We unpack the fallout between two of the world’s most powerful figures - President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Then, we examine Trump’s controversial deployment of U.S. Marines to California to suppress escalating protests. Next, we explore how Canada is embracing the Abundance Agenda, with the new Carney government and B.C.’s re-elected leadership fast-tracking infrastructure bills - and sparking backlash over alleged government overreach. Finally, we dig into the real reasons behind Israel’s decision to launch a war against Iran.

We talk to Russil Wvong from morehousing.ca about why so many Canadians feel like owning a home is no longer possible. What is driving the crisis, and what needs to change in government to fix it? We also unpack recent comments from new Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson and look at the latest housing moves from both provincial and federal governments.

In this episode, we break down the final pitches from Canada’s political parties as the country heads into the last week before election day. We also dig into how Trump’s controversial "Liberation Day" tariffs are disrupting global shipping—and examine his latest clash with the Federal Reserve as he attempts to oust Jerome Powell. Finally, we turn our attention to local politics and unpack the recent defeat of the ABC party in city council by-elections.