Political Capital with Rob Shaw

Sept. 17, 2026

All quiet in BC politics. No implosion in the BC Conservatives. No early election talk by the premier. Just peace and quiet...

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Sept. 16, 2026

HEALTH ALERT: A superspreader event of "election fever" has broken out in BC politics, centered at the UBCM convention. Please listen for advice on how to treat this ailment. 

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Sept. 15, 2026

BC's deficit keeps going up, and up. The first quarter financial numbers land with a thud.

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Sept. 14, 2026

The Premier travels to Toronto to speak to investors at the Canada Investment Summit. And Political Capital Daily takes on the risk of artificial intelligence killing us all.

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September 11, 2026 - Could we be headed to an early provincial election? It's the question everyone is talking about and the pod squad digs into it on this week's show. Plus, how the NDP government is reacting to new US tariffs and countertariffs. And embattled BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay shuffles her critic portfolios. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Sept. 11, 2026

How about a sixth political party in BC politics? Allow me to introduce you to the BC United Liberal Party.

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Sept. 10, 2026

How bad are things in BC's forestry sector? Pretty much every organization, including unions and employers, have come together to warn government a crisis is at hand from tariffs and homegrown provincial policies. Guest Jillian Oliver helps walk us through it.

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Sept. 9, 2026

Some homestyled rap kicks off Premier David Eby's press conference to fight back against US President Donald Trump. 

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Sept. 8, 2026

Peter Milobar picks up MLAs for his new party, while CentreBC says it intends to stay the course.

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Sept. 4, 2026

Premier David Eby won't rule out an early election to take advatange of BC Conservative turmoil.

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Sept. 3, 2026

Double the trouble, double the fun as two Conservative MLAs quit in one day. Plus, an audio book reading of KLF's chief of staff resignation letter.

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Sept. 2, 2026

Who would have thought that you can screw up the entire BC budget by dragging the wrong Microsoft Excel formula across the wrong cells? Well, it turns out you can. We get into it today.

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Sept. 1, 2026

The BC Conservatives lose a 7th MLA, as crisis grips the party. 

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Aug. 31, 2026

We're back! Our fall season begins with the implosion of the BC Conservative Party, the Mission-Abbotsford by-election, the deal of NDP MLA Joan Phillip and more.

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July 24, 2026 - LAST SHOW BEFORE SUMMER BREAK! US President Donald Trump cannonballs into BC's political waters with new tariff threats, what does it mean for the NDP and Conservatives? Was funding for SOGI cut, and is the program over? Not really, despite political posturing. And a recall campaign fails against Dallas Brodie. Plus, a look at premier Eby's new chief of staff and political plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

July 17, 2026 - BC's forestry sector is rocked by another mill closure, with the government facing calls for quick action to save jobs. The premier announces new involuntary care beds, but not in Vancouver, which catches the ire of the mayor. And can CentreBC make up ground with a new leader? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

July 10, 2026 - The cost of the Massey tunnel replacement project doubles, creating risk for the BC government. FIFA World Cup matches end in Vancouver, but was it worth the $730 million? And the province retains lawyers to explore suing OpenAI for its role in the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Plus, in audio extras, a look at declining toxic drug death numbers and an expansion of BC Nurse job action. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

July 3, 2026 - Alberta gets its new oil pipeline, but what does it mean for British Columbia? Plus BC nurses start job action. And the Conservatives shuffle their caucus roles. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 26, 2026 - The premier and prime minister face a backlash to their proposal to bailout unsold condos - will they stick with it? The premier heads to China where he wants to visit an EV manufacturer at a time when Canada's auto sector is warning that's a threat. And e-scooters: should they be regulated by the province? Plus, in audio extras, the changing language of the BC Conservatives on First Nations under their new leader, and political plays of the week.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 26,  2026

The LAST Political Capital Daily before a summer break. The show returns in September. Today, we talk about PM Mark Carney and Premier David Eby's blame game on a new housing program. 

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June 25,  2026

Some municipalities want BC to regulate e-scooters, after serious incidents. But, will it?

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June 24,  2026

The PM is back in town for a FIFA game, but with an Alberta pipeline announcement looming why isn't he and the premier making an announcement about BC's position?

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June 23,  2026

The BC government launches a new chronic repeat offender crime program, with an acronym that sounds like a Star Wars droid.

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June 22,  2026

BC prepares for an announcement on the Alberta oil pipeline, and the premier gets ready to travel to China.

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June 19, 2026 - The prime minister shows up with billions of dollars in new housing money, but is it enough to help when Ontario got more? Angus Reid drops a new poll, and no matter how you slice it it's not good news for the NDP government. And the province considers two new hydroelectric dams.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 19,  2026
 
Prime Minister Mark Carney brings billions in housing funding to British Columbia.

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June 18,  2026

A new Angus Reid poll shows a huge block of voters undecided about who to support in the next election.

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June 17,  2026

Premier sells BC's electricity future at FIFA. Debate rages on the Massey tunnel project.

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June 16,  2026
 
The long-delayed Massey Tunnel project hits another roadblock. Plus, BC's new energy plan.

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June 15,  2026

Energy Minister Adrian Dix unveils another big energy plan.

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June 12, 2026 - A new Angus Reid poll shows BC Premier David Eby's approval rating has dropped to 31% - what does this mean for the NDP? Plus, the federal government is moving to restrict access to social media for youth under 16. Should BC consider implementing its own rules? And U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he is not looking to renew CUSMA ahead of the July 1 deadline. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Angelo Isidorou and special guest Mike McKinnon. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 12,  2026

Awful new polling numbers for Premier David Eby, and the BC governemnt reacts to Ottawa's new social media ban bill for kids.

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June 11,  2026
 
Premier David Eby calls US President Donald Trump's stated desire not to renegotiate CUSMA a lame art of the deal.

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June 10, 2026

New drivers can now get their learner license with an at-home test, but can you cheat it?

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June 9, 2026
 
New ResearchCo poll, unpaid non-resident medical bills and Ottawa's proposed social media ban for kids.

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June 8, 2026

Oh Monday. How did you arrive so soon? Where did the weekend go?
Nonetheless, we have a busy week of BC NDP caucus retreats and strategy sessions to discuss, as well as a first ministers' meeting with the Prime Minister.

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June 5, 2026 - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is charged with sexual assault but says he'll stay on the job - should the legislature allow that, or change the rules? Plus, new BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's first week in the role. And the messy drama at the Surrey Police Service. Plus our audio extra plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 5, 2026

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is charged with sexual assault - should he go on leave, resign, or simply carry on his duties? 

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June 4, 2026

The prime minister gets set to unveil a new AI strategy, while the provincial forest minsiters gather in Langford to address the sector's crisis.  

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June 3, 2026
 
Premier David Eby labels BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay the "regional manager" of MAGA. 

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