Carney announces a further GST rebate, Eby calls Alberta separatists treasonous, while Eby is called the worst fiscal manager in BC history. Also, Poilievre passes his leadership review with 87.4% approval.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:07:07

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Canada’s federal court overturns the TikTok ban, BC will revise its First Nations DRIPA legislation, and the US is looking at Alberta’s independence movement with interest. Also, Carney’s Davos speech sends a political shockwave across the world.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:10:46

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The CBC leaves out important information on the Toronto protests, Calgary sees infrastructure problems with its water pipes, and BC ends its failed decriminalization pilot. Also, Mark Carney makes a deal with China on canola and EVs.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:11:52

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Chrystia Freeland resigns to accept an economic role in Ukraine, Rebecca Schulz resigns as Alberta environment minister, and David Eby wants a refinery instead of a pipeline. Also, the Cape Breton gun buyback pilot brings in only 25 guns.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 55:41

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We look at 2025’s news stories, including consequential elections, possible pipelines, numerous union strikes, trade talks, and the ascension of Prime Minister Mark Carney. We also go over our favourite pictures, quotes, words and episodes of the year.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:03:40

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A BC college loses its credentials, Danielle Smith speaks candidly about immigration, and the happiness of Canada’s youth plummets. Also, a US trade deal is not on the horizon.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:03:54

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David Eby backtracks on indigenous reconciliation, Alberta’s job creation lowers unemployment, and the CRA spends $18M on a chatbot that doesn’t work. Also, another floor crossing shows the importance of foreign interference coverage.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:10:23

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John Rustad eventually resigns as BC Conservative Leader, the UCP AGM reaffirms Danielle Smith’s opposition to federal overreach, and Canada steps into the EU tent on defence. Also, a Canadian company sells military APCs to ICE.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:02:54

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Nutrien decides to export through Washington instead of BC, more UCP MLAs are facing recall campaigns, and the Dakota Nations sue for title over southwest Manitoba. Also, a memorandum sets the conditions for a west coast pipeline.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:01:39

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The gun buyback pilot in Cape Breton produces only 22 guns, the notwithstanding clause gets misinterpreted by the media in Alberta, and BC cancels its EV mandate and rebate. Also, Canada looks at the Saab Gripen instead of the F-35.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:03:06

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