UNSPUN: Episode 339
A snap provincial election, municipal races, and a political shakeup on the right dominate Episode 339 of UnSpun.
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A snap provincial election, municipal races, and a political shakeup on the right dominate Episode 339 of UnSpun.
Alexander Brown and Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard discuss Anti-Civilization, property rights, drug policy and the growing appeal of tradition and shared values.
Carney in Europe, airport privatization, B.C. election speculation and Vancouver’s plebiscite questions — George Affleck and Jody Vance break down the week’s biggest stories.
Alexander Brown and Kate Marland discuss the state of free speech in Canada and the growing debate over free expression.
Jody Vance and George Affleck unpack Canada’s counter-tariffs, shifting Canada-US relations, Zelenskyy’s visit and Vancouver’s mayoral race ahead of the filing deadline.
The Without Diminishment team unpack the turmoil inside the BC Conservatives.
Jody Vance and George Affleck break down the latest in the Canada-US trade war, billions in Canadian-built projects, BC’s missing $1.5 billion, more turmoil within the BC Conservatives, and Vancouver’s mayoral race.
The Without Diminishment team unpacks Canada’s tariff fight, stalled US trade talks and what it all means for sovereignty, national identity and Canada’s future.
Trade talks collapse, Canada targets US swing states, and the BC Conservatives lose five MLAs in 12 days. Jody Vance and George Affleck break it all down on UnSpun.
The Without Diminishment team is stepping in as guest hosts of Unruly. On today’s episode, Alexander Brown and Kate Marland are joined by public policy expert Caroline Elliott to discuss BC treaty negotiations, land transfers and transparency. Click HERE to watch on YouTube. If audio is more your jam,
This week, Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss Trump pausing the 50% tariffs, US booze returning to BC shelves, Loblaws pulling its Canada signs, the BC Conservatives’ controversial attack ad, and Vancouver spending $500K on a plebiscite it can’t act on.
Only 28% of respondents were open to further concessions to the US.
Data showed the BC Conservatives have dropped 3% since Research Co.'s last poll in June.
Every extra month in the approval system adds costs, slows new homes, and makes it harder for the people who work here to live here.
He said his values "don't align" with BC Conservative leader's new direction.
This week, Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss tariff talks breaking down before the deadline, BC’s wildfire state of emergency, Eby clawing back a six-point poll lead, and a St. Paul’s plebiscite heading to Vancouver’s October ballot.
Amongst decided voters, Premier David Eby's party sits at 45.8%, while Kerry-Lynne Findlay's party sits at 39.8%.
BC Government not requesting assistance from the Canadian Armed Forces
Is supportive housing driving crime in Nanaimo? Public Safety Advocate Kevin Shaw joins Adam Zivo on the Unruly Podcast to discuss the local impact of wet housing facilities, open drug use, and why taxpayers are footing the bill. Tune in! Click HERE to watch on YouTube. If audio is more
Brodie to rejoin BC Conservative Caucus?
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