Political Capital with Rob Shaw
Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a weekly breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.
June 26, 2026 - Bailout backlash | Political Capital
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.
Adios for summer break! | Political Capital Daily
June 26, Â 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.Â
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Should BC regulate e-scooters? | Political Capital Daily
June 25, Â 2026
Some municipalities want BC to regulate e-scooters, after serious incidents. But, will it?
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Why aren't Carney and Eby meeting? | Political Capital Daily
June 24, Â 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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C-3PO fights crime | Political Capital Daily
June 23, Â 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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Brace for the Alberta-BC pipeline | Political Capital Daily
June 22, Â 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 - BC housing fund, new polling, new dams | Political Capital
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.
Feds drop major BC housing cash | Political Capital Daily
June 19, Â 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney brings billions in housing funding to British Columbia.
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BC voters are very, very undecided | Political Capital Daily
June 18, Â 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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FIFAfafafa | Political Capital Daily
June 17, Â 2026
Premier sells BC's electricity future at FIFA. Debate rages on the Massey tunnel project.
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Mo Massey, Mo Problems | Political Capital Daily
June 16, Â 2026
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The long-delayed Massey Tunnel project hits another roadblock. Plus, BC's new energy plan.
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Big Dix Energy | Political Capital Daily
June 15, Â 2026
Energy Minister Adrian Dix unveils another big energy plan.
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June 12, 2026 - Angus Reid poll shows Eby's approval rating drop to new low | Political Capital
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.
Bad polling numbers for premier | Political Capital Daily
June 12, Â 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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Eby blasts Trump on CUSMA | Political Capital Daily
June 11, Â 2026
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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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Don't cheat and drive | Political Capital Daily
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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Ottawa's social media ban | Political Capital Daily
June 9, 2026
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New ResearchCo poll, unpaid non-resident medical bills and Ottawa's proposed social media ban for kids.
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NDP plan caucus and strategy retreats | Political Capital Daily
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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KLF's first week as leader | Political Capital
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.
MLA Jordan Kealy criminally charged | Political Capital Daily
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?Â
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Canada's new AI strategy | Political Capital Daily
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. Â
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B.C. MAGA regional manager | Political Capital Daily
June 3, 2026
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Premier David Eby labels BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay the "regional manager" of MAGA.Â
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BC has a new anti-racism plan | Political Capital Daily
June 2, 2026
The BC government's new anti-racism plan. New reports on the gender pay gap, and municipal election spending caps.
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BC mines Ottawa for support | Political Capital Daily
June 1, 2026
BC mines minister and a mining delegation head to Ottawa to push critical minerals at a key time for the economy.
The ramification of BC Conservative members selecting Kerry-Lynne Findlay as their next leader continue to reverberate.Â
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Special Edition - BC Conservative Results!
A special edition of Political Capital, the day after BC Conservatives name Kerry-Lynne Findlay their new leader. With exclusive analysis of the numbers, regional breakdowns and more.
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Spring session wrap, Halford out as leader | Political Capital
With the spring session in the books, we look at who won and who lost during the last five months of intense political drama in Victoria. Plus, interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford wraps up his job in advance of the new leadership vote, how did he do? And, the DRIPA drama continues into the summer. And our audio-exclusive plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
10 LONG/MORE YEARS! | Political Capital Daily
May 29, 2026
The FIFA World Cup costs are up on a 'take out the trash' Friday.
Plus we look back at the spring legislative session, the final question period, and all sorts of fun stuff.
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Warning labels on BC alcohol? | Political Capital Daily
May 28, 2026
BC's public health officer suggests warning labels on alcohol.Â
Interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford reflects on his term.
Premier David Eby is up on office estimates.
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BC LNG heading to Germany | Political Capital Daily
May 27, 2026
BC's LNG to head to Germany.Â
The Cowichan title case goes to court to be re-opened.
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Eby slams Alberta separatism | Political Capital Daily
May 26, 2026
BC Premier David Eby spars with Alberta over separtism and pipelines at the Western Premiers' Conference.
Plus, Greater Victoria School Distict trustees get their job back due to government error.
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A tense Western Premiers' Conference | Political Capital Daily
May 25, 2026
Get ready for a super uncomfortable Western Premiers' meeting in Alberta, with David Eby and Danielle Smith at each other's throats over pipelines and separtism.Â
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May 22, 2026 - Pipelines, dams and energy | Political Capital
Premier David Eby renames the Site C dam the John Horgan dam - would would Horgan think? And we break down the jabs between the prime minister and premier on pipelines. Plus, in audio podcast extras, political plays of the week! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
Site C becomes John Horgan Dam | Political Capital Daily
May 22, 2026
The BC government renames the Site C dam the John Horgan dam. What would Horgan think? His former communciations director Aileen Machell gives her thoughts.Â
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Carney v Eby | Political Capital Daily
May 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Premier David Eby, and both take subtle jabs at each other in public.Â
Plus, ANOTHER HOIST MOTION!Â
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A BC MLA gets thrown out of the house! | Political Capital Daily
May 20, 2026
A BC Conservative MLA gets tossed out of the chamber for accusing Premier David Eby of being misleading.
And it's ice cream day at the legislature!Â
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The legislature returns! | Political Capital Daily
May 19, 2026
The B.C. legisalture returns after a week break, but there are only seven days left and an awful lot of stuff to get done.Â
Plus, a weekend recap of what everyone was saying over the new Alberta-BC oil pipeline deal with Ottawa.
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Dallas Brodie recall campaign, BC nurses strike and BC Conservative leadership candidate controversy | Political Capital
May 15, 2026 - The agency overseeing British Columbia elections says it will issue a recall petition against OneBC MLA Dallas Brodie. BC Nurses voted 98.2 per cent in favour of job action and BC Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay goes after Peter Milobar. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
The anonymous campaign to recall Dallas Brodie | Political Capital Daily
May 15, 2026
Angelo Isidorou joins the show!
An anonymous effort emerges to recall OneBC leader Dallas Brodie - but why the secrecy?
Premier David Eby and the federal govenment sign an agreement to encourage Phase 2 of LNG Canada.
The government sets its policies for who can attend the FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver.Â
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BC cries foul on unfair Alberta carbon price | Political Capital Daily
May 14, 2026
BC's premier says a new deal between Alberta and Ottawa on carbon pricing is unfair to British Columbia.Â
Four new wind project agreements purchased by BC Hydro.
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Everything Is Coming Up Milhouse | Political Capital Daily
May 13, 2026
Things are going so well in BC that Premier David Eby envokes The Simpsons to describe his government's momentum.
BC Nurses vote overwhelming to strike. And the government continues to dodge the FIFA World Cup costs.
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