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.
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Oct 3, 2026 · 19:17
Oct. 3, 2026 Hey wait, there's a Saturday show now?! You bet your britches there is. With Jeff Ferrier. Now enjoy. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com…
Oct 2, 2026 · 21:52
October 2, 2026 - Week two of the BC election brings about tax promises, new polling and some fascinating positions by the BC Greens. And Allie returns to the show! Host Rob Shaw…
Oct 2, 2026 · 22:24
Oct. 2, 2026 Nicole Brassard joins the show to give the latest on the BC election campaign, including the BC Greens tackling AI regulation. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read…
Oct 1, 2026 · 22:44
Oct. 1, 2026 Beloved commentator Allie Blades returns to PC Daily to give us her thoughts on the BC election campaign. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Sep 30, 2026 · 21:44
Sept. 30, 2026 One of the largest projects in Canadian history, LNG Canada Phase 2, lands smack dab in the middle of the BC election campaign. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.…
Sep 29, 2026 · 27:13
Sept. 29, 2026 The very fabric of space and time bends to have BC political leaders speaking each other's languages on the campaign trail. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read…
Sep 28, 2026 · 27:58
Sept. 28, 2026 BC Conservative leader pitches a no-tax administration, though how he will balance the budget is still unknown. Plus, a look at all the new election candidats.…
Sep 25, 2026 · 21:30
September 25, 2026 - How did the NDP, Conservatives and Greens do during the first week of the snap provincial election? Our prime panel breaks it all down. Host Rob Shaw is…
Sep 25, 2026 · 22:31
Sept. 25, 2026 We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, since the election's been turning. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political…
Sep 24, 2026 · 15:44
Sept. 24, 2026 So many candidates are entering and exiting provincial politics - we break it all down! Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political…
Sep 23, 2026 · 22:04
Sept. 23, 2026 The 44th general election launches with Premier David Eby pinning the whole thing on US President Donald Trump. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 23:00
Sept. 22, 2026 Premier David Eby is expected to call BC's 44th general election today! Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily…
Sep 21, 2026 · 26:08
Sept. 21, 2026 Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservative leader, after four months of chaos. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political…
Sep 18, 2026 · 21:22
September 18, 2026 - The recent rumblings around BC Premier David Eby calling a snap election, possibly in the next few days! Plus the latest BC Conservatives drama including the…
Sep 18, 2026 · 21:27
Sept. 18, 2026 How I spent my summer — under investigation by a private investigator hired by the BC Conservative Party. And other topics. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read…
Sep 17, 2026 · 14:19
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... Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.…
Sep 16, 2026 · 21:00
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…
Sep 15, 2026 · 20:01
Sept. 15, 2026 BC's deficit keeps going up, and up. The first quarter financial numbers land with a thud. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Sep 14, 2026 · 20:25
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…
Sep 11, 2026 · 30:11
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…
Sep 11, 2026 · 15:55
Sept. 11, 2026 How about a sixth political party in BC politics? Allow me to introduce you to the BC United Liberal Party. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Sep 10, 2026 · 19:39
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…
Sep 9, 2026 · 23:47
Sept. 9, 2026 Some homestyled rap kicks off Premier David Eby's press conference to fight back against US President Donald Trump. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Sep 8, 2026 · 25:07
Sept. 8, 2026 Peter Milobar picks up MLAs for his new party, while CentreBC says it intends to stay the course. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Sep 4, 2026 · 17:11
Sept. 4, 2026 Premier David Eby won't rule out an early election to take advatange of BC Conservative turmoil. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Sep 3, 2026 · 17:46
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. Watch Rob on…
Sep 2, 2026 · 24:48
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.…
Sep 1, 2026 · 19:49
Sept. 1, 2026 The BC Conservatives lose a 7th MLA, as crisis grips the party. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is…
Aug 31, 2026 · 13:47
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.…
Jul 24, 2026 · 34:07
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…
Jul 17, 2026 · 29:12
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…
Jul 11, 2026 · 43:11
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 28:18
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.…
Jun 26, 2026 · 44:30
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…
Jun 26, 2026 · 15:55
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…
Jun 25, 2026 · 18:42
June 25, 2026 Some municipalities want BC to regulate e-scooters, after serious incidents. But, will it? Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Jun 24, 2026 · 13:48
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?…
Jun 23, 2026 · 18:11
June 23, 2026 The BC government launches a new chronic repeat offender crime program, with an acronym that sounds like a Star Wars droid. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read…
Jun 22, 2026 · 19:11
June 22, 2026 BC prepares for an announcement on the Alberta oil pipeline, and the premier gets ready to travel to China. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Jun 19, 2026 · 29:16
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…
Jun 19, 2026 · 12:29
June 19, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney brings billions in housing funding to British Columbia. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political…
Jun 18, 2026 · 15:22
June 18, 2026 A new Angus Reid poll shows a huge block of voters undecided about who to support in the next election. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Jun 17, 2026 · 16:48
June 17, 2026 Premier sells BC's electricity future at FIFA. Debate rages on the Massey tunnel project. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Jun 16, 2026 · 18:54
June 16, 2026 The long-delayed Massey Tunnel project hits another roadblock. Plus, BC's new energy plan. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Jun 15, 2026 · 15:12
June 15, 2026 Energy Minister Adrian Dix unveils another big energy plan. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented…
Jun 12, 2026 · 31:09
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…
Jun 12, 2026 · 9:06
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. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read…
Jun 11, 2026 · 9:38
June 11, 2026 Premier David Eby calls US President Donald Trump's stated desire not to renegotiate CUSMA a lame art of the deal. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Jun 10, 2026 · 15:55
June 10, 2026 New drivers can now get their learner license with an at-home test, but can you cheat it? Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Jun 9, 2026 · 23:11
June 9, 2026 New ResearchCo poll, unpaid non-resident medical bills and Ottawa's proposed social media ban for kids. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Jun 8, 2026 · 16:08
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…
Jun 5, 2026 · 29:30
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,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 13:58
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? Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.…
Jun 4, 2026 · 13:37
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. Watch Rob on CHEK…
Jun 3, 2026 · 19:08
June 3, 2026 Premier David Eby labels BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay the "regional manager" of MAGA. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —…
Jun 2, 2026 · 8:28
June 2, 2026 The BC government's new anti-racism plan. New reports on the gender pay gap, and municipal election spending caps. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…
Jun 1, 2026 · 19:51
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…
May 31, 2026 · 38:07
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…
May 29, 2026 · 36:35
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…
May 29, 2026 · 22:42
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…
May 28, 2026 · 14:45
May 28, 2026 BC's public health officer suggests warning labels on alcohol. Interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford reflects on his term. Premier David Eby is up on office…
May 27, 2026 · 14:06
May 27, 2026 BC's LNG to head to Germany. The Cowichan title case goes to court to be re-opened. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political…
May 26, 2026 · 13:07
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…
May 25, 2026 · 17:59
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.…
May 22, 2026 · 26:23
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…
May 22, 2026 · 16:57
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. Watch…
May 21, 2026 · 15:33
May 21, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Premier David Eby, and both take subtle jabs at each other in public. Plus, ANOTHER HOIST MOTION! Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.…
May 20, 2026 · 19:10
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! Watch Rob on CHEK…
May 19, 2026 · 12:36
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. Plus, a weekend recap of what everyone was…
May 16, 2026 · 33:04
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…
May 15, 2026 · 18:21
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…
May 14, 2026 · 13:41
May 14, 2026 BC's premier says a new deal between Alberta and Ottawa on carbon pricing is unfair to British Columbia. Four new wind project agreements purchased by BC Hydro.…
May 13, 2026 · 20:11
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…
May 12, 2026 · 15:32
Description: May 12, 2026 Telus delivers BC's first major AI data centre, but it comes at an immense power cost. Peter Milobar uses accusations of conflict involving his wife to…
May 11, 2026 · 11:21
May 11, 2026 Kerry-Lynne Findlay suggests rival Peter Milobar can't lead the BC Conservatives because his wife is Indigenous, sparking outrage. Dr. Bonnie Henry updates the…
May 8, 2026 · 29:39
May 8, 2026 - Premier David Eby and the BC NDP are reeling after a new poll that shows a steep decline in both government approval and personal popularity for the premier. What…
May 8, 2026 · 17:48
May 8, 2026 B.C.'s debate on private property rights and Aboriginal title lands on the floor of the House of Commons in Ottawa with a new motion calling for federal action —…
May 7, 2026 · 19:19
May 7, 2026 Jillian Oliver joins the Daily Show! MLAs spend the night at the legislature to fight about Freedom of Information. How fun was it? About as much as you'd imagine a…
May 6, 2026 · 21:39
May 6, 2026 Former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart blows the whistle on a Chinese spy inside the NDP government, but has his half-baked allegations immediately shot down by…
May 5, 2026 · 17:53
May 5, 2026 - An angry Premier David Eby slams the federal government for failing to offer new softwood lumber aid. - Two US First Nations challenge BC resource projects using…
May 4, 2026 · 14:58
May 3, 2026 After months of silence, Prime Minister Mark Carney jumps into the Cowichan title case — and signals a major shift on private property rights. In today’s episode, Rob…
May 1, 2026 · 36:02
May 1, 2026 - The beautiful game of football gets booted through the political pitch, as the government faces questions about how it can save the Vancouver Whitecaps and why it…
Apr 24, 2026 · 45:51
April 24, 2026 - Premier David Eby unfurls his 6th position on DRIPA as the political sands shift beneath him. The NDP majority government is at risk after an MLA’s health…
Apr 17, 2026 · 31:07
Premier David Eby backs down on a confidence vote over DRIPA legislation. The BC Conservatives, however, get stuck fighting over what would happen to their leadership race if…
Apr 10, 2026 · 41:25
Premier David Eby declares changes to DRIPA a matter of confidence, but it doesn't appear he has the votes -- so what does he do? Plus, a government marketing campaign that cost…
Mar 28, 2026 · 21:32
March 27, 2026 - BC MLA Hon Chan is facing calls to resign after being charged with assault in an apparent domestic violence incident. Should MLAs quit when facing charges, or…
Mar 20, 2026 · 35:45
March 20, 2026 - British Columbia's credit rating falls, amid concerns about the debt and deficit. At the same time, Premier David Eby's approval rating takes a tumble too. We…
Mar 13, 2026 · 40:03
March 13, 2026 - The BC government insists private property is not affected by Aboriginal title, but what does it mean that property appraisers are now adding that to appraisal…
Mar 7, 2026 · 33:45
March 6, 2026 - Premier David Eby makes permanent daylight saving time, in a move that appears popular even if there are logistical challenges? But his government doesn't ride…
Feb 28, 2026 · 44:31
February 27, 2026 - Premier David Eby takes on tech giant OpenAI over its role in the Tumbler Ridge shooting tragedy, but can the province do any more to regulate big tech? And a…
Feb 20, 2026 · 32:38
February 20, 2026 - BC's new provincial budget doesn't seem to make anyone happy. Why is that, and what's to blame for the political misfire? Plus, a look at the government's…
Feb 14, 2026 · 37:24
February 13, 2026 - The tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge changes the political dynamic in British Columbia — the panel looks at how politicians responded. The throne speech in…
Feb 7, 2026 · 39:41
February 6, 2026 - Is John Rustad going to take another run at BC Conservative leader? We discuss the pros and cons of such a wild idea. Plus, a look at the upcoming spring…
Jan 31, 2026 · 40:32
January 30, 2026 - Premier David Eby accuses Alberta separatists of "treason" during an all-premiers meeting in Ottawa, why is he focusing on this? Plus, the BC Greens get BC's…
Jan 24, 2026 · 40:48
January 23, 2026 - The government delays the Heritage Conservation Act, why now and what does it mean for you? Plus, the premier delivers a keynote address to the Natural…
Jan 17, 2026 · 28:04
January 16, 2026 - BC's three year experiment with decriminalization ends, but what impact does the program's failure have on the government and the larger political file of…
Jan 10, 2026 · 33:02
January 9, 2026 - What's on the horizon for BC politics in 2026? Our panel offers bold, bolder and wild swing predictions for the coming year. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff…
Dec 12, 2025 · 22:13
December 12, 2025 - Premier David Eby takes his sharpest tone yet on "lines in the sand" he won't allow to be crossed during reconciliation efforts, amidst new court rulings. And…
Dec 6, 2025 · 42:30
December 5, 2025 - A messy coup overthrows BC Conservative leader John Rustad - what does it mean for the party, for its future and for the possibility of a snap election by the…
Nov 29, 2025 · 40:12
November 28, 2025 - The much-anticipated oil pipeline deal between Alberta and Ottawa dominates the BC political agenda. What does it mean for British Columbia? The panel - Jeff…
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