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Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 83: Take care, stay safe, be kind, and see you next time.We got the band back together for the final episode of the Daveberta Podcast. That’s right, folks. We are going on a semi-permanent hiatus. And to help mark this announcement, our good friend Ryan Hastman joined Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart for a trip down memory lane, reminiscing and reflecting on Alberta politics since we […]2022-02-141h 07The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 83: Take care, stay safe, be kind, and see you next time.We got the band back together for the final episode of the Daveberta Podcast. That’s right, folks. We are going on a semi-permanent hiatus. And to help mark this announcement, our good friend Ryan Hastman joined Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart for a trip down memory lane, reminiscing and reflecting on Alberta politics since we […]2022-02-141h 07The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 83: Take care, stay safe, be kind, and see you next time.We got the band back together for the final episode of the Daveberta Podcast. That’s right, folks. We are going on a semi-permanent hiatus. And to help mark this announcement, our good friend Ryan Hastman joined Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart for a trip down memory lane, reminiscing and reflecting on Alberta politics since we […]2022-02-141h 07Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 79: Everything you wanted to know about Equalization * But were afraid to askUniversity of Alberta political scientist Dr. Jared Wesley joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast for a deep dive into Alberta’s October 18 Equalization Referendum, why it is being held, what Premier Jason Kenney hopes to accomplish (and why he’s been absent on the campaign trail), and what the ramifications of the vote could be […]2021-10-181h 02The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 79: Everything you wanted to know about Equalization * But were afraid to askUniversity of Alberta political scientist Dr. Jared Wesley joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast for a deep dive into Alberta’s October 18 Equalization Referendum, why it is being held, what Premier Jason Kenney hopes to accomplish (and why he’s been absent on the campaign trail), and what the ramifications of the vote could be […]2021-10-181h 02The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 79: Everything you wanted to know about Equalization * But were afraid to askUniversity of Alberta political scientist Dr. Jared Wesley joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast for a deep dive into Alberta’s October 18 Equalization Referendum, why it is being held, what Premier Jason Kenney hopes to accomplish (and why he’s been absent on the campaign trail), and what the ramifications of the vote could be […]2021-10-181h 02Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 78: Orange and Red in a Sea of BlueBrad Lafortune joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the federal election results in Alberta, including NDP candidate Blake Desjarlais‘ spectacular win over Kerry Diotte in Edmonton-Griesbach, and the ongoing troubles in the United Conservative Party and how many more days Jason Kenney might have as leader. We also discuss the future of […]2021-09-271h 03The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 78: Orange and Red in a Sea of BlueBrad Lafortune joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the federal election results in Alberta, including NDP candidate Blake Desjarlais‘ spectacular win over Kerry Diotte in Edmonton-Griesbach, and the ongoing troubles in the United Conservative Party and how many more days Jason Kenney might have as leader. We also discuss the future of […]2021-09-271h 03The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 78: Orange and Red in a Sea of BlueBrad Lafortune joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the federal election results in Alberta, including NDP candidate Blake Desjarlais‘ spectacular win over Kerry Diotte in Edmonton-Griesbach, and the ongoing troubles in the United Conservative Party and how many more days Jason Kenney might have as leader. We also discuss the future of […]2021-09-271h 03Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 76: Radical Alberta politics and propaganda in the 1930sAndrea Hasenbank joins the Daveberta Podcast to discuss radical politics and propaganda in 1930s Alberta, one of Dave Cournoyer’s favourite periods in Alberta politics. From the rise of Communist organizations and publications to the election of William Aberhart‘s Social Credit Party, the 1930s was a wild period in Alberta politics as our province became a […]2021-06-1355 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 76: Radical Alberta politics and propaganda in the 1930sAndrea Hasenbank joins the Daveberta Podcast to discuss radical politics and propaganda in 1930s Alberta, one of Dave Cournoyer’s favourite periods in Alberta politics. From the rise of Communist organizations and publications to the election of William Aberhart‘s Social Credit Party, the 1930s was a wild period in Alberta politics as our province became a […]2021-06-1355 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 76: Radical Alberta politics and propaganda in the 1930sAndrea Hasenbank joins the Daveberta Podcast to discuss radical politics and propaganda in 1930s Alberta, one of Dave Cournoyer’s favourite periods in Alberta politics. From the rise of Communist organizations and publications to the election of William Aberhart‘s Social Credit Party, the 1930s was a wild period in Alberta politics as our province became a […]2021-06-1355 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 71: Peace, Order and Good Carbon TaxesUniversity of Alberta economist Andrew Leach joins the Daveberta Podcast for a rousing discussion about the Supreme Court of Canada’s big decision about the federal carbon tax, the politics of climate change in Canada, and what Alberta’s next oil boom might look like. The Daveberta Podcast is hosted by Dave Cournoyer and produced by Adam Rozenhart. The Daveberta […]2021-03-2951 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 71: Peace, Order and Good Carbon TaxesUniversity of Alberta economist Andrew Leach joins the Daveberta Podcast for a rousing discussion about the Supreme Court of Canada’s big decision about the federal carbon tax, the politics of climate change in Canada, and what Alberta’s next oil boom might look like. The Daveberta Podcast is hosted by Dave Cournoyer and produced by Adam Rozenhart. The Daveberta […]2021-03-2951 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 71: Peace, Order and Good Carbon TaxesUniversity of Alberta economist Andrew Leach joins the Daveberta Podcast for a rousing discussion about the Supreme Court of Canada’s big decision about the federal carbon tax, the politics of climate change in Canada, and what Alberta’s next oil boom might look like. The Daveberta Podcast is hosted by Dave Cournoyer and produced by Adam Rozenhart. The Daveberta […]2021-03-2951 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 66: Aloha! Making sense of Alberta politics in 2021Dr. Jared Wesley joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss Jason Kenney’s leadership of the United Conservative Party, Rachel Notley’s focus on health care during the pandemic, the Alberta Party and Wildrose Independence Party leadership races, and the equalization referendum and Senate nominee elections that will coincide with the October municipal elections. We […]2021-01-111h 14The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 66: Aloha! Making sense of Alberta politics in 2021Dr. Jared Wesley joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss Jason Kenney’s leadership of the United Conservative Party, Rachel Notley’s focus on health care during the pandemic, the Alberta Party and Wildrose Independence Party leadership races, and the equalization referendum and Senate nominee elections that will coincide with the October municipal elections. We […]2021-01-111h 14The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 66: Aloha! Making sense of Alberta politics in 2021Dr. Jared Wesley joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss Jason Kenney’s leadership of the United Conservative Party, Rachel Notley’s focus on health care during the pandemic, the Alberta Party and Wildrose Independence Party leadership races, and the equalization referendum and Senate nominee elections that will coincide with the October municipal elections. We […]2021-01-111h 14Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 64: Pandemic, Partisanship, and Post-Secondary Education in AlbertaMelanee Thomas joined Dave Cournoyer for a deep dive into Alberta’s politics during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the relationship between the provincial and federal governments, and how Albertans’ political self-identification could be influencing Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to avoid serious public health measures including a province-wide mandatory mask mandate. Thomas also shared what it has […]2020-12-071h 19The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 64: Pandemic, Partisanship, and Post-Secondary Education in AlbertaMelanee Thomas joined Dave Cournoyer for a deep dive into Alberta’s politics during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the relationship between the provincial and federal governments, and how Albertans’ political self-identification could be influencing Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to avoid serious public health measures including a province-wide mandatory mask mandate. Thomas also shared what it has […]2020-12-071h 19The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 64: Pandemic, Partisanship, and Post-Secondary Education in AlbertaMelanee Thomas joined Dave Cournoyer for a deep dive into Alberta’s politics during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the relationship between the provincial and federal governments, and how Albertans’ political self-identification could be influencing Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to avoid serious public health measures including a province-wide mandatory mask mandate. Thomas also shared what it has […]2020-12-071h 19Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 61: Don Iveson on being a Mayor during COVID and his plan to end homelessness“Countries investing in cities are winning.” Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to talk about being a big city mayor during the COVID-19 global pandemic, municipal relations with the provincial government, and Edmonton’s rapid plan to end homelessness. Iveson has served as Mayor since 2013 and was previously a City […]2020-10-2340 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 61: Don Iveson on being a Mayor during COVID and his plan to end homelessness“Countries investing in cities are winning.” Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to talk about being a big city mayor during the COVID-19 global pandemic, municipal relations with the provincial government, and Edmonton’s rapid plan to end homelessness. Iveson has served as Mayor since 2013 and was previously a City […]2020-10-2340 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 61: Don Iveson on being a Mayor during COVID and his plan to end homelessness“Countries investing in cities are winning.” Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to talk about being a big city mayor during the COVID-19 global pandemic, municipal relations with the provincial government, and Edmonton’s rapid plan to end homelessness. Iveson has served as Mayor since 2013 and was previously a City […]2020-10-2340 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 58: Summer in Alberta Politics Q & AYou sent us your questions and we answered! In this edition of the annual Alberta politics Q&A episode, Daveberta Podcast host Dave Cournoyer and producer Adam Rozenhart dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions about provincial parks, the Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the reopening of schools in September, political party fundraising, how previous governments […]2020-07-281h 06The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 58: Summer in Alberta Politics Q & AYou sent us your questions and we answered! In this edition of the annual Alberta politics Q&A episode, Daveberta Podcast host Dave Cournoyer and producer Adam Rozenhart dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions about provincial parks, the Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the reopening of schools in September, political party fundraising, how previous governments […]2020-07-281h 06The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 58: Summer in Alberta Politics Q & AYou sent us your questions and we answered! In this edition of the annual Alberta politics Q&A episode, Daveberta Podcast host Dave Cournoyer and producer Adam Rozenhart dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions about provincial parks, the Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the reopening of schools in September, political party fundraising, how previous governments […]2020-07-281h 06The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 57: A deep dive into diversification, oil pipelines and petro-patriotism with Andrew LeachAndrew Leach joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of Alberta’s economy, economic diversification and how the politics of oil and pipelines are developing in 2020. He also shares some thoughts and reflections on climate change policy from his time as chair of Alberta’s Climate Change Advisory Panel in 2015. Leach […]2020-06-291h 04Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 57: A deep dive into diversification, oil pipelines and petro-patriotism with Andrew LeachAndrew Leach joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of Alberta’s economy, economic diversification and how the politics of oil and pipelines are developing in 2020. He also shares some thoughts and reflections on climate change policy from his time as chair of Alberta’s Climate Change Advisory Panel in 2015. Leach […]2020-06-291h 04The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 57: A deep dive into diversification, oil pipelines and petro-patriotism with Andrew LeachAndrew Leach joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of Alberta’s economy, economic diversification and how the politics of oil and pipelines are developing in 2020. He also shares some thoughts and reflections on climate change policy from his time as chair of Alberta’s Climate Change Advisory Panel in 2015. Leach […]2020-06-291h 04The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 55: Alberta Parks need to be protected and expanded, not closed and privatized.As Environment & Parks Minister Jason Nixon moves forward with his plans to downgrade, close or privatize 164 provincial parks, outdoor enthusiast Annalise Klingbeil joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the importance of Alberta’s provincial parks and why they need to be protected and conserved. Annalise is co-founder of Champion Communications & […]2020-06-0149 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 55: Alberta Parks need to be protected and expanded, not closed and privatized.As Environment & Parks Minister Jason Nixon moves forward with his plans to downgrade, close or privatize 164 provincial parks, outdoor enthusiast Annalise Klingbeil joins Dave Cournoyer on the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the importance of Alberta’s provincial parks and why they need to be protected and conserved. Annalise is co-founder of Champion Communications & […]2020-06-0149 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 53: COVID-19 provides cloud cover over Alberta’s economic crisis“…in a crisis there are no capitalists left. Everybody is a socialist.” Zain Velji, campaign strategist and Vice President Strategy at Northweather joins host Dave Cournoyer and producer Adam Rozenhart on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the how COVID-19 is providing cloud cover to and accelerating Calgary’s economic problems and how the […]2020-04-271h 22The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 53: COVID-19 provides cloud cover over Alberta’s economic crisis“…in a crisis there are no capitalists left. Everybody is a socialist.” Zain Velji, campaign strategist and Vice President Strategy at Northweather joins host Dave Cournoyer and producer Adam Rozenhart on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the how COVID-19 is providing cloud cover to and accelerating Calgary’s economic problems and how the […]2020-04-271h 22Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 53: COVID-19 provides cloud cover over Alberta’s economic crisis“…in a crisis there are no capitalists left. Everybody is a socialist.” Zain Velji, campaign strategist and Vice President Strategy at Northweather joins host Dave Cournoyer and producer Adam Rozenhart on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the how COVID-19 is providing cloud cover to and accelerating Calgary’s economic problems and how the […]2020-04-271h 22The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 52: Jobs, economy and pipelines? COVID-19 pushes small business to the brink.Justin Archer joins Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart on this remotely recorded episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the federal government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, how our political leaders are responding to the pandemic and crashing oil prices. We also discussed the Alberta government’s investment in the Keystone XL […]2020-04-0758 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 52: Jobs, economy and pipelines? COVID-19 pushes small business to the brink.Justin Archer joins Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart on this remotely recorded episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the federal government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, how our political leaders are responding to the pandemic and crashing oil prices. We also discussed the Alberta government’s investment in the Keystone XL […]2020-04-0758 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 52: Jobs, economy and pipelines? COVID-19 pushes small business to the brink.Justin Archer joins Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart on this remotely recorded episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the federal government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, how our political leaders are responding to the pandemic and crashing oil prices. We also discussed the Alberta government’s investment in the Keystone XL […]2020-04-0758 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 51: A new Alberta. Responding to COVID-19 and Oil Crash with Chris Henderson.Wash your hands, don’t touch your face, stay at home. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the plummeting price of oil has sent shockwaves through Alberta politics over the past two weeks. Chris Henderson, Chief Strategist and Partner at Y Station Communications and Research, joins Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart on the Daveberta Podcast […]2020-03-231h 09The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 51: A new Alberta. Responding to COVID-19 and Oil Crash with Chris Henderson.Wash your hands, don’t touch your face, stay at home. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the plummeting price of oil has sent shockwaves through Alberta politics over the past two weeks. Chris Henderson, Chief Strategist and Partner at Y Station Communications and Research, joins Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart on the Daveberta Podcast […]2020-03-231h 09Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 51: A new Alberta. Responding to COVID-19 and Oil Crash with Chris Henderson.Wash your hands, don’t touch your face, stay at home. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the plummeting price of oil has sent shockwaves through Alberta politics over the past two weeks. Chris Henderson, Chief Strategist and Partner at Y Station Communications and Research, joins Dave Cournoyer and Adam Rozenhart on the Daveberta Podcast […]2020-03-231h 09Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 50: Supervised Consumption Services in Alberta with Dr. Elaine HyshkaDr. Elaine Hyshka, assistant professor at the University of Alberta School of Public Health, joins Dave Cournoyer to discuss supervised consumption clinics in Alberta and the flaws in the United Conservative Party government’s recent review of the facilities on the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Elaine shares her insights into the history of harm […]2020-03-0944 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 50: Supervised Consumption Services in Alberta with Dr. Elaine HyshkaDr. Elaine Hyshka, assistant professor at the University of Alberta School of Public Health, joins Dave Cournoyer to discuss supervised consumption clinics in Alberta and the flaws in the United Conservative Party government’s recent review of the facilities on the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Elaine shares her insights into the history of harm […]2020-03-0944 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 50: Supervised Consumption Services in Alberta with Dr. Elaine HyshkaDr. Elaine Hyshka, assistant professor at the University of Alberta School of Public Health, joins Dave Cournoyer to discuss supervised consumption clinics in Alberta and the flaws in the United Conservative Party government’s recent review of the facilities on the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Elaine shares her insights into the history of harm […]2020-03-0944 min
Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 49: Radical Sabbatical. Climate justice and Alberta politics with Chris GusenIs Alberta ready to face the challenges of climate change? Climate activist and communicator Chris Gusen joins Dave Cournoyer to discuss Alberta politics, climate justice, and a Green New Deal on the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Chris shares some insight into his transition from his role as the Alberta government’s Director of Identity […]2020-02-241h 04The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 49: Radical Sabbatical. Climate justice and Alberta politics with Chris GusenIs Alberta ready to face the challenges of climate change? Climate activist and communicator Chris Gusen joins Dave Cournoyer to discuss Alberta politics, climate justice, and a Green New Deal on the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Chris shares some insight into his transition from his role as the Alberta government’s Director of Identity […]2020-02-241h 04The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 49: Radical Sabbatical. Climate justice and Alberta politics with Chris GusenIs Alberta ready to face the challenges of climate change? Climate activist and communicator Chris Gusen joins Dave Cournoyer to discuss Alberta politics, climate justice, and a Green New Deal on the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Chris shares some insight into his transition from his role as the Alberta government’s Director of Identity […]2020-02-241h 04Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 48: An urban big city agenda in Alberta. Municipally Speaking with Mack MaleMore than half of Albertans live in Calgary and Edmonton, so why does it feel like big city issues are an afterthought for the provincial government? Mack Male joins Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of local media in Edmonton, Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu’s paternalistic approach to […]2020-02-101h 06The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 48: An urban big city agenda in Alberta. Municipally Speaking with Mack MaleMore than half of Albertans live in Calgary and Edmonton, so why does it feel like big city issues are an afterthought for the provincial government? Mack Male joins Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of local media in Edmonton, Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu’s paternalistic approach to […]2020-02-101h 06The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 48: An urban big city agenda in Alberta. Municipally Speaking with Mack MaleMore than half of Albertans live in Calgary and Edmonton, so why does it feel like big city issues are an afterthought for the provincial government? Mack Male joins Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of local media in Edmonton, Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu’s paternalistic approach to […]2020-02-101h 06The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 46: Best of Alberta Politics in 2019With a provincial election, a change in government, a federal election, and much more in between, 2019 was a big year in Alberta politics. Tina Faiz and Natalie Pon join Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the year in Alberta politics and their hopes and wishes for 2020. Tina Faiz is […]2019-12-161h 22The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 46: Best of Alberta Politics in 2019With a provincial election, a change in government, a federal election, and much more in between, 2019 was a big year in Alberta politics. Tina Faiz and Natalie Pon join Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the year in Alberta politics and their hopes and wishes for 2020. Tina Faiz is […]2019-12-161h 22The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 45: Class(room) Warfare and how the UCP Budget impacts Public Education in AlbertaPublic education advocate and school trustee Michael Janz joins Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of public education in Alberta and how cuts in the United Conservative Party‘s first provincial budget will impact the education system in our province. We also discuss what is behind the UCP’s drive to expand […]2019-12-021h 07Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 45: Class(room) Warfare and how the UCP Budget impacts Public Education in AlbertaPublic education advocate and school trustee Michael Janz joins Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of public education in Alberta and how cuts in the United Conservative Party‘s first provincial budget will impact the education system in our province. We also discuss what is behind the UCP’s drive to expand […]2019-12-021h 07The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 45: Class(room) Warfare and how the UCP Budget impacts Public Education in AlbertaPublic education advocate and school trustee Michael Janz joins Dave Cournoyer on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the state of public education in Alberta and how cuts in the United Conservative Party‘s first provincial budget will impact the education system in our province. We also discuss what is behind the UCP’s drive to expand […]2019-12-021h 07The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 44: LIVE from the Parkland Institute Conference: Truth, the First Casualty? War Rooms and Rumours of War RoomsDaveberta Podcast host Dave Cournoyer teamed up with AlbertaPolitics.ca writer David Climenhaga at the annual Parkland Institute Conference at the University of Alberta last weekend to share what we know and what we speculate might happen with the Canadian Energy Centre Ltd. (a.k.a. the War Room) and the Public Inquiry into anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns. Find […]2019-11-1839 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 44: LIVE from the Parkland Institute Conference: Truth, the First Casualty? War Rooms and Rumours of War RoomsDaveberta Podcast host Dave Cournoyer teamed up with AlbertaPolitics.ca writer David Climenhaga at the annual Parkland Institute Conference at the University of Alberta last weekend to share what we know and what we speculate might happen with the Canadian Energy Centre Ltd. (a.k.a. the War Room) and the Public Inquiry into anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns. Find […]2019-11-1839 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 44: LIVE from the Parkland Institute Conference: Truth, the First Casualty? War Rooms and Rumours of War RoomsDaveberta Podcast host Dave Cournoyer teamed up with AlbertaPolitics.ca writer David Climenhaga at the annual Parkland Institute Conference at the University of Alberta last weekend to share what we know and what we speculate might happen with the Canadian Energy Centre Ltd. (a.k.a. the War Room) and the Public Inquiry into anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns. Find […]2019-11-1839 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 39: Wet Hot Albertan SummerWe’re taking a break from our summer vacations to record this special episode of the Daveberta Podcast. In this episode, Dave Cournoyer and guest co-host Michael Janz discuss Bill 8, the contentious Education Act and its impact on Gay-Straight Alliances, and how the political battles over pipelines, climate change, and the conspiracy theories about foreign-funded […]2019-07-151h 25The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 39: Wet Hot Albertan SummerWe’re taking a break from our summer vacations to record this special episode of the Daveberta Podcast. In this episode, Dave Cournoyer and guest co-host Michael Janz discuss Bill 8, the contentious Education Act and its impact on Gay-Straight Alliances, and how the political battles over pipelines, climate change, and the conspiracy theories about foreign-funded […]2019-07-151h 25Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 38: Students get a pay cut and big corporations get a tax cutThe cut to minimum wage for Alberta students under the age of 18 and cuts to corporate income taxes are the big topics discussed by Dave Cournoyer and guest co-host Brad Lafortune on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast. We also discuss Attorney General Doug Schweitzer’s decision to appoint a special prosecutor to advise police […]2019-06-031h 11The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 38: Students get a pay cut and big corporations get a tax cutThe cut to minimum wage for Alberta students under the age of 18 and cuts to corporate income taxes are the big topics discussed by Dave Cournoyer and guest co-host Brad Lafortune on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast. We also discuss Attorney General Doug Schweitzer’s decision to appoint a special prosecutor to advise police […]2019-06-031h 11The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 38: Students get a pay cut and big corporations get a tax cutThe cut to minimum wage for Alberta students under the age of 18 and cuts to corporate income taxes are the big topics discussed by Dave Cournoyer and guest co-host Brad Lafortune on this episode of the Daveberta Podcast. We also discuss Attorney General Doug Schweitzer’s decision to appoint a special prosecutor to advise police […]2019-06-031h 11The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 28: An Unconstitutional Dog Ate My HomeworkThe Friday night bombshell that hit Stephen Mandel and the Alberta Party, the likelihood of Premier Rachel Notley tabling a budget before calling the 2019 election and how much influence the anti-abortion group the Wilberforce Project actually has over United Conservative Party nominations. These are just a few of the hot topics Dave Cournoyer discussed with […]2019-02-111h 15The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 28: An Unconstitutional Dog Ate My HomeworkThe Friday night bombshell that hit Stephen Mandel and the Alberta Party, the likelihood of Premier Rachel Notley tabling a budget before calling the 2019 election and how much influence the anti-abortion group the Wilberforce Project actually has over United Conservative Party nominations. These are just a few of the hot topics Dave Cournoyer discussed with […]2019-02-111h 15Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 28: An Unconstitutional Dog Ate My HomeworkThe Friday night bombshell that hit Stephen Mandel and the Alberta Party, the likelihood of Premier Rachel Notley tabling a budget before calling the 2019 election and how much influence the anti-abortion group the Wilberforce Project actually has over United Conservative Party nominations. These are just a few of the hot topics Dave Cournoyer discussed with […]2019-02-111h 15The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 19: Quashing Pipelines and Political DreamsIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss the latest news in Alberta politics, including Premier Rachel Notley’s response to the quashing of approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, how rumours of an early federal election could impact Alberta’s 2019 election, and Ryan’s favourite topic, the Alberta Party. We discussed some of the latest candidate […]2018-09-1000 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 19: Quashing Pipelines and Political DreamsIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss the latest news in Alberta politics, including Premier Rachel Notley’s response to the quashing of approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, how rumours of an early federal election could impact Alberta’s 2019 election, and Ryan’s favourite topic, the Alberta Party. We discussed some of the latest candidate […]2018-09-1000 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 19: Quashing Pipelines and Political DreamsIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss the latest news in Alberta politics, including Premier Rachel Notley’s response to the quashing of approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, how rumours of an early federal election could impact Alberta’s 2019 election, and Ryan’s favourite topic, the Alberta Party. We discussed some of the latest candidate […]2018-09-1000 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 18: Maximum Bern and The Disgruntled Politicians of CanadaIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss the what’s happening in Alberta politics, including the New Democratic Party convention on September 28, 29 and 30, 2018 in Red Deer and the Freedom Conservative Party convention on October 20, 2018 in Chestermere. We also delve into federal politics and talk about what impact Maxime […]2018-08-271h 21Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 18: Maximum Bern and The Disgruntled Politicians of CanadaIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss the what’s happening in Alberta politics, including the New Democratic Party convention on September 28, 29 and 30, 2018 in Red Deer and the Freedom Conservative Party convention on October 20, 2018 in Chestermere. We also delve into federal politics and talk about what impact Maxime […]2018-08-271h 21The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 18: Maximum Bern and The Disgruntled Politicians of CanadaIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss the what’s happening in Alberta politics, including the New Democratic Party convention on September 28, 29 and 30, 2018 in Red Deer and the Freedom Conservative Party convention on October 20, 2018 in Chestermere. We also delve into federal politics and talk about what impact Maxime […]2018-08-271h 21Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 16: Derek Fildebrandt introduces the Derek Fildebrandt PartyIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss whether Derek Fildebrandt‘s Freedom Conservative Party will be relevant in the next election, Rachel Notley‘s role at the recent Council of the Federation meeting in New Brunswick, the decision by Greyhound to withdraw from western Canada, and Edmonton-Mill Woods MP Amarjeet Sohi‘s new job as Minister of […]2018-07-2347 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 16: Derek Fildebrandt introduces the Derek Fildebrandt PartyIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss whether Derek Fildebrandt‘s Freedom Conservative Party will be relevant in the next election, Rachel Notley‘s role at the recent Council of the Federation meeting in New Brunswick, the decision by Greyhound to withdraw from western Canada, and Edmonton-Mill Woods MP Amarjeet Sohi‘s new job as Minister of […]2018-07-2347 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 16: Derek Fildebrandt introduces the Derek Fildebrandt PartyIn this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss whether Derek Fildebrandt‘s Freedom Conservative Party will be relevant in the next election, Rachel Notley‘s role at the recent Council of the Federation meeting in New Brunswick, the decision by Greyhound to withdraw from western Canada, and Edmonton-Mill Woods MP Amarjeet Sohi‘s new job as Minister of […]2018-07-2347 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 15: Politicians pretending to be Cowboys. It’s Stampede Week in Calgary!It is Calgary Stampede season, which means politicians from across Canada are flocking to Alberta’s largest city to show off their recently purchased plaid shirts and cowboy hats. In this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss politicians pretending to be cowboys, the latest federal and provincial nomination news, including the retirement of long-time New […]2018-07-101h 10The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 15: Politicians pretending to be Cowboys. It’s Stampede Week in Calgary!It is Calgary Stampede season, which means politicians from across Canada are flocking to Alberta’s largest city to show off their recently purchased plaid shirts and cowboy hats. In this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss politicians pretending to be cowboys, the latest federal and provincial nomination news, including the retirement of long-time New […]2018-07-101h 10The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 13: Doug Ford’s big win, Andrew Scheer’s deal with the Cheese Mafia, and more.In this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss Doug Ford’s win in Ontario’s election, the NDP’s mid-campaign surge, and the Green Party’s surprising growth across Canada. We also tackle Andrew Scheer’s deal with the Cheese Mafia and his purging of Maxime Bernier from the Conservative front benches in Ottawa, and […]2018-06-1455 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 13: Doug Ford’s big win, Andrew Scheer’s deal with the Cheese Mafia, and more.In this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss Doug Ford’s win in Ontario’s election, the NDP’s mid-campaign surge, and the Green Party’s surprising growth across Canada. We also tackle Andrew Scheer’s deal with the Cheese Mafia and his purging of Maxime Bernier from the Conservative front benches in Ottawa, and […]2018-06-1455 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 13: Doug Ford’s big win, Andrew Scheer’s deal with the Cheese Mafia, and more.In this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss Doug Ford’s win in Ontario’s election, the NDP’s mid-campaign surge, and the Green Party’s surprising growth across Canada. We also tackle Andrew Scheer’s deal with the Cheese Mafia and his purging of Maxime Bernier from the Conservative front benches in Ottawa, and […]2018-06-1455 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 11: UCP policy, NDP abortion clinic bubble zones, and turning off the oil taps to BCThe United Conservative Party‘s founding convention, the New Democratic Party‘s abortion clinic bubble zone and plans to turn off the oil and gas taps to British Columbia, are just some of the topics Dave Cournoyer (live from Halifax) and Ryan Hastman (live from St. Albert) dive into in this episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Ryan leads this week’s […]2018-05-141h 04The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 11: UCP policy, NDP abortion clinic bubble zones, and turning off the oil taps to BCThe United Conservative Party‘s founding convention, the New Democratic Party‘s abortion clinic bubble zone and plans to turn off the oil and gas taps to British Columbia, are just some of the topics Dave Cournoyer (live from Halifax) and Ryan Hastman (live from St. Albert) dive into in this episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Ryan leads this week’s […]2018-05-141h 04The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 11: UCP policy, NDP abortion clinic bubble zones, and turning off the oil taps to BCThe United Conservative Party‘s founding convention, the New Democratic Party‘s abortion clinic bubble zone and plans to turn off the oil and gas taps to British Columbia, are just some of the topics Dave Cournoyer (live from Halifax) and Ryan Hastman (live from St. Albert) dive into in this episode of the Daveberta Podcast. Ryan leads this week’s […]2018-05-141h 04Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 10: Week 300 of the Trans Mountain Pipeline debate, and predictions for Alberta’s 2019 Election.This episode includes analysis from Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman about week 300 of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline dispute (including updates from Ryan, who was behind enemy lines in Vancouver) and the latest candidate nomination updates ahead of Alberta’s 2019 election. Ryan leads this week’s ‘So you want to be a candidate‘ segment […]2018-04-2322 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 10: Week 300 of the Trans Mountain Pipeline debate, and predictions for Alberta’s 2019 Election.This episode includes analysis from Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman about week 300 of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline dispute (including updates from Ryan, who was behind enemy lines in Vancouver) and the latest candidate nomination updates ahead of Alberta’s 2019 election. Ryan leads this week’s ‘So you want to be a candidate‘ segment […]2018-04-2322 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 10: Week 300 of the Trans Mountain Pipeline debate, and predictions for Alberta’s 2019 Election.This episode includes analysis from Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman about week 300 of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline dispute (including updates from Ryan, who was behind enemy lines in Vancouver) and the latest candidate nomination updates ahead of Alberta’s 2019 election. Ryan leads this week’s ‘So you want to be a candidate‘ segment […]2018-04-2322 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 9: Rachel Notley, Jason Kenney and 12 months until the next electionThis episode includes exclusive interviews with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Official Opposition leader Jason Kenney. Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman asked both leaders a few questions they thought would provide a glimpse into the party building, political issues and political narratives that will define the next 12 months until the 2019 provincial election. The […]2018-04-0944 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 9: Rachel Notley, Jason Kenney and 12 months until the next electionThis episode includes exclusive interviews with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Official Opposition leader Jason Kenney. Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman asked both leaders a few questions they thought would provide a glimpse into the party building, political issues and political narratives that will define the next 12 months until the 2019 provincial election. The […]2018-04-0944 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 9: Rachel Notley, Jason Kenney and 12 months until the next electionThis episode includes exclusive interviews with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Official Opposition leader Jason Kenney. Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman asked both leaders a few questions they thought would provide a glimpse into the party building, political issues and political narratives that will define the next 12 months until the 2019 provincial election. The […]2018-04-0944 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 8: The Return of the Leg, Pipelines, and prep for the 2019 electionWith Alberta’s Legislature back in session this week, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman deliver their takes on the hottest issues facing MLAs, including Premier Rachel Notley’s Pipeline motion and how Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous really feels about the British Columbia government. We also talk about the latest candidate nomination news, including David Swann’s retirement […]2018-03-191h 14Alberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 8: The Return of the Leg, Pipelines, and prep for the 2019 electionWith Alberta’s Legislature back in session this week, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman deliver their takes on the hottest issues facing MLAs, including Premier Rachel Notley’s Pipeline motion and how Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous really feels about the British Columbia government. We also talk about the latest candidate nomination news, including David Swann’s retirement […]2018-03-191h 14The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 8: The Return of the Leg, Pipelines, and prep for the 2019 electionWith Alberta’s Legislature back in session this week, Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman deliver their takes on the hottest issues facing MLAs, including Premier Rachel Notley’s Pipeline motion and how Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous really feels about the British Columbia government. We also talk about the latest candidate nomination news, including David Swann’s retirement […]2018-03-191h 14The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 4: The Alberta Party (again), leaked UCP policy, and predictions for 2018The Alberta Party leadership race (it’s finally a race!), the United Conservative Party’s leaked policy document, predictions for 2018, and hot gossip from the Alberta Legislature are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded in the Harry Strom Memorial Studios on Friday, Jan. 12, […]2018-01-1536 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 4: The Alberta Party (again), leaked UCP policy, and predictions for 2018The Alberta Party leadership race (it’s finally a race!), the United Conservative Party’s leaked policy document, predictions for 2018, and hot gossip from the Alberta Legislature are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded in the Harry Strom Memorial Studios on Friday, Jan. 12, […]2018-01-1536 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 4: The Alberta Party (again), leaked UCP policy, and predictions for 2018The Alberta Party leadership race (it’s finally a race!), the United Conservative Party’s leaked policy document, predictions for 2018, and hot gossip from the Alberta Legislature are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded in the Harry Strom Memorial Studios on Friday, Jan. 12, […]2018-01-1536 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 2: Twitter Discourse, PACs, Election Reform and more.The state of discourse in Alberta politics (and social media), Political Action Committees, election reforms, the Calgary-Lougheed by-election, and federal candidate nomination gossip are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017). Plus, we answer questions you sent […]2017-12-1141 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 2: Twitter Discourse, PACs, Election Reform and more.The state of discourse in Alberta politics (and social media), Political Action Committees, election reforms, the Calgary-Lougheed by-election, and federal candidate nomination gossip are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017). Plus, we answer questions you sent […]2017-12-1141 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 1: Calgary-Lougheed by-election, Alberta Party leadership and more.The Calgary-Lougheed by-election, the Alberta Party leadership race, a new ThinkHQ poll, Rachel Notley as Canada’s Pipeline Paladin, and changing electoral boundaries are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017). Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google […]2017-11-2744 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 1: Calgary-Lougheed by-election, Alberta Party leadership and more.The Calgary-Lougheed by-election, the Alberta Party leadership race, a new ThinkHQ poll, Rachel Notley as Canada’s Pipeline Paladin, and changing electoral boundaries are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017). Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google […]2017-11-2744 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 1: Calgary-Lougheed by-election, Alberta Party leadership and more.The Calgary-Lougheed by-election, the Alberta Party leadership race, a new ThinkHQ poll, Rachel Notley as Canada’s Pipeline Paladin, and changing electoral boundaries are just some of the topics covered in the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast with Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman (recorded on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017). Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google […]2017-11-2744 min