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Hotel Pacifico
"The Evolution of Eby" with Vaughn Palmer + 12 Substacks of Christmas
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Mike & Geoff are joined by press gallery legend Vaughn Palmer to review the BC politics landscape. Topics include the Cowichan ruling, transparency and secrecy, the issues to watch in 2026, and a tour of BC’s political parties and their prospects. In Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike unveil the “12 Substacks of Christmas”. Given that they don’t do math good, Geoff and Mike actually provide more than 12. Substack pics include: The Real Story with Terry G...
2025-12-18
1h 20
Hotel Pacifico
"Business and Government Parallels" with Glen Clark, BC's 31st Premier
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 Geoff, Kate, and, even, Mike, welcome back the 31st Premier of British Columbia Glen Clark. The hosts and Clark talk about the parallels running a big business and government, the challenge of reducing government costs, whether or not an oil pipeline makes sense, the situation in the forest industry and what’s important to understand about dealing with 🇺🇸. Clark joins the hosts for the mini-bar and offers a contagious toast. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs...
2025-08-12
53 min
Hotel Pacifico
"Crack Down On Gender-Based Violence" with Angela Marie MacDougall
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 This week at Hotel Pacifico, we explore the growing political consensus in BC to crack down on gender-based violence. Angela Marie MacDougall, a leader in that battle and head of Battered Women’s Support Services, takes Geoff through the latest developments. In the strategy suite, Geoff and Mike talk LNG, softwood lumber, update on the Charleigh Pollock issue, Gavin Dew’s recent substack post, and the Green leadership race.Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and...
2025-08-07
1h 16
Hotel Pacifico
BC Politics Trivia Duel with Baldrey & McElroy
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 This week, something completely different. As British Columbians head into the annual BC Day weekend, Mike & Geoff invite BC Press Gallery legend and hallway haunter Keith Baldrey (Global News), and data loving, BC nerd, cult favourite Justin McElroy (CBC) to face off in a BC Day BC Politics Trivia Duel. As they field questions from Mike & Geoff and vie to be Hotel Pacifico’s 2025 Trivia Champion, the lens-hardened human Hansards choose from five topics: (1) Leaders & Leadership Conventions; (2) General el...
2025-07-31
55 min
Hotel Pacifico
"Hotel Pacifico Rim" with Canada’s Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay + Anita Zaenker
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 It’s ‘Hotel Pacifico Rim’ this week as Mike and Geoff welcome Canada’s Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay. Ambassador McKay discusses the importance of Canada-Japan trade, especially for BC which sends minerals, lumber, LNG, propane and other goods across the Pacific. McKay highlights the geopolitical tensions impacting Japan, Canada’s interests in the Indo-Pacific region, the challenge of Japan’s aging population, and the value of trade missions in reinforcing Canada’s and BC’s interests in the region.
2025-07-23
1h 16
Hotel Pacifico
BREAKING NEWS: Emergency Pod Cabinet Shuffle Reaction
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.BREAKING NEWS: Join Mike and Geoff for a special "Emergency Cabinet Shuffle Reaction" episode.🏨🌄 Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics.Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes...
2025-07-17
21 min
Hotel Pacifico
"Fires, Closures, and Loss" with Kim Haakstad + Jess Ketchum
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 Mike and Geoff welcome Kim Haakstad, president and CEO of the Council of Forest Industries, to Hotel Pacifico. They discuss the troubling state of the industry, impacts of government policy, low harvest levels, and other factors leading to job losses and mill closures. Haakstad prescribes measures that will help get forestry on the comeback trail. In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff are joined by longtime public affairs advisor and media commentator Jess Ketchum. The trio to...
2025-07-17
1h 20
Hotel Pacifico
"The Whole Story" with Aaron Gunn
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 North Island-Powell River Conservative MP Aaron Gunn joins Kate, Geoff, and Mike for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his Langford origins, the pathway he followed to become one of BC’s top political influencers in social media, the events that led to him reviving the BC Conservative Party, and his recent election as Member of Parliament. In the strategy suite, the hosts return to the issue of BC Ferries buying made-in-China vessels, PM Carney’s embrace of...
2025-07-09
1h 23
Hotel Pacifico
"It all fits" with Dallas Smith + Duncan Wlodarczak
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, the Health Sciences Association of BC, and the British Columbia School Trustees Association.🏨🌄 Kate and Mike interview First Nations leader and president of Nanwakolas Council Dallas Smith. Smith discusses the progress of reconciliation, Bill 14 and 15 and the importance of being “in the canoe”, the Great Bear Rainforest, and his work as an Indigenous advocate for salmon aquaculture. He closes with a reflection on Canada Day, honouring Kwakwaka’wakw artist Curtis Wilson who designed the iconic Canadian Indigenous flag. In the S...
2025-07-02
1h 17
Hotel Pacifico
"The BC NDP has a younger, more dynamic bench" with Adrian Dix
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, the Health Sciences Association of BC, and the British Columbia School Trustees Association.🏨🌄 Kate, Mike, and Geoff were joined by Vancouver Kingsway MLA and Minister of Energy & Climate Solutions Adrian Dix for a long-form interview. The trio explored with Dix, a former NDP leader and 20-year veteran in the Legislature, the evolution of the NDP, how it emerged from a crushing defeat in 2001, where the party is at today, and the shifting non-NDP coalition. Dix discussed in general terms...
2025-06-25
1h 22
Hotel Pacifico
"Tough Grandma" Mayor Brenda Locke
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and the Health Sciences Association of BC.🏨🌄 Surrey’s Mayor Brenda Locke joins Kate, Geoff, and Mike to talk about meeting the needs of her growing city, specifically discussing gaps in health care delivery and school facilities. Locke also touches on policing in Surrey and recent extortions targeting Surrey businesses. The hosts ask the mayor on the future of regional governance, Surrey’s relationship with Vancouver, and Surrey as a key battleground in recent federal and provincial elections. In...
2025-06-18
1h 19
Hotel Pacifico
🔥 Heat and Fire with Sean Holman + Fran Yanor
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and the Health Sciences Association of BC.🏨🌄 Geoff and Mike welcome Sean Holman to Hotel Pacifico. Holman, a former member of the BC press gallery and pioneer in online journalism, is now a professor in Environmental and Climate Journalism at UVIC and leading the Climate Disaster Project. He discusses the upcoming documentary drama, Eyes of the Beast. The hosts and Holman discuss the 2021 heat dome that killed hundreds in BC, the Lytton fire that destroyed the village, and how media...
2025-06-12
1h 23
Hotel Pacifico
Harman Bhangu: The difference between BC Conservatives & national Conservatives
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Mike and Geoff welcome BC Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu (Langley-Abbotsford) to Hotel Pacifico. The first-term MLA discusses how the BC Conservative team is taking shape, his motivations for seeking office, and his priorities as Transportation critic. Kate joins Strategy Suite from YVR, fresh off a six-hour flight. The trio discuss the First Ministers Meeting and whether Premier Eby should have ditched his Asia trade mission and been in the room with PM Carney and fellow premiers. They also...
2025-06-05
1h 17
Hotel Pacifico
What to do with BC natural resources? ft. Stewart Muir
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Kate, Mike and Geoff welcome Stewart Muir, Founder and CEO of Resource Works, to the Hotel for a discussion on natural resource development and the policy pivots taking place with the new Mark Carney administration and David Eby government. In the strategy suite, the hosts discuss King Charles III and whether the federal throne speech was royally good politics, the ongoing saga of Bill 15, former Premier Mike Harcourt’s vision to reduce the number of Metro Vancouver...
2025-05-29
1h 17
Hotel Pacifico
Multicultural Communications & Media with Jatinder Rai
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Kate, Mike and Geoff welcome Jatinder Rai, CEO of Response Advertising, to Hotel Pacifico to discuss BC’s growing diverse communities and how political and media strategies play out differently, including why the Conservatives have increased support provincially and federally among Chinese and South Asian voters.In the strategy suite, the co-hosts discuss BC’s clout in the Carney cabinet, Gregor Robertson’s comments on housing supply, the Eby-Begg-Sturko flap, and two-timing MLAs.Join Mike McDonald...
2025-05-22
1h 17
Hotel Pacifico
Western Alienation with Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week we've got a crossover pod of sorts, with the hosts of Alberta's "The Discourse" with Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes, to discuss a serious and hot topic... Western Alienation. Consider it a second in a row #SuperStrategySuite with our special guests along with Hotel Pacifico hosts Mike, Kate and Geoff.Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics.Thank you for joining...
2025-05-14
1h 07
Hotel Pacifico
Super Strategy Suite with Bob Dewar, Caroline Elliott and Brittney Kerr
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Mike and Kate are away, so Geoff takes over the pod with all-star players! Joining Geoff is a panel of politicos for this post-election super strategy suite episode: Bob Dewar, Caroline Elliott and Brittney Kerr. They'll break down the results from the perspective of BC and what it meant for the three major parties in the province.Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C...
2025-05-08
1h 07
Hotel Pacifico
100th Episode Post-Election Special with David Herle
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Mike, Kate and Geoff welcome David Herle, host of The Herle Burly and Curse of Politics podcasts, to mark the 100th episode of Hotel Pacifico and dive into a discussion about the federal election.In the Strategy Suite, the hosts break down the election results in British Columbia, including regional differences, shifting voting patterns by demographics, and the future of the NDP.Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and int...
2025-04-30
1h 10
Hotel Pacifico
"Poilievre was channeling Trump" with Don Davies + Caroline Elliott
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Kate, Geoff, and Mike welcome five-term NDP MP Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) to Hotel Pacifico. Mr. Davies makes the case for the NDP amidst challenging poll results, and discusses how the NDP has influenced federal policy, the importance of having an “orange door” for voters to walk through, and how his campaign is battling on the ground in East Van. In the Strategy Suite, the hosts are joined by Caroline Elliott to break down the federal...
2025-04-23
1h 17
Hotel Pacifico
"Keep Connor McDavid on the Ice" /w former premier, Gordon Campbell + Marko Dekovic
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Kate, Mike, and Geoff welcome the 34th Premier of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell. Gordon discusses the federal election, the US tariff dispute, how Canada needs to build on its strengths, and just get rid of those internal trade barriers, already. He also laments the impact on future generations of today’s decisions leading to debt and deficits, and high housing prices. In the Strategy Suite, the hosts are joined by veteran campaigner Marko Dekovic for a disc...
2025-04-16
1h 19
Hotel Pacifico
Election Polling with Greg Lyle + Guest Co-Host Aisha Estey
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 Pollster Greg Lyle (Innovative Research Group) stops by Hotel Pacifico this week to discuss the federal race with Mike, Geoff, and guest co-host Aisha Estey. Greg drills down into the data about what’s driving the Liberal lead in the polls (Trump!) and how the Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc are playing catch-up. In the Strategy Suite, Mike, Geoff, and Aisha discuss the federal race in BC, and on provincial politics, the recent credit downgrades, Bill 7, and last weekend...
2025-04-09
1h 26
The Paul Wells Show
Election week 3: The Age of Coercion
We are living in "the age of coercion," says Michael Wernick. The former Clerk of the Privy Council talks about what the civil service (and the government) will be up against after the election. Geoff Meggs, former Chief of Staff to B.C. Premier John Horgan , weighs in on drug policy on the campaign trail and the unique politics of British Columbia. You can hear more of Geoff Meggs on the Hotel Pacifico podcast. And Shannon Proudfoot, feature writer in the Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau, trades notes with Paul on the first few weeks o...
2025-04-09
53 min
Hotel Pacifico
"More to be Desired" with Áʼa꞉líya Warbus
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes BC Conservative House Leader Áʼa꞉líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake to the pod. The political newcomer discusses her decision to enter politics last year, her parliamentary responsibilities, her take on the recent departure of three caucus colleagues, the party’s opposition to Bill 7, and her views on the Treaty process, reconciliation, and being one of four First Nations MLAs in the Legislature. In the Strategy Suite, Kate, Geoff, and Mike discuss the...
2025-03-20
1h 22
Hotel Pacifico
Emerging from BC Budget Lockup
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico Mike McDonald and Geoff Meggs emerge from lockup to report on the BC Budget!Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics.Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quot...
2025-03-05
51 min
This is VANCOLOUR
Will we see a different B.C. Premier David Eby? (Geoff Meggs)
After a nine-month hiatus from the B.C. Legislature, including a nasty election, will the BC NDP and Premier David Eby change their approach to governing British Columbia? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former Chief of Staff to Premier John Horgan, Geoff Meggs, what British Columbians can expect!Recorded: January 6, 2025
2025-01-10
47 min
Hotel Pacifico
"Command performance" with Murray Rankin
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb.🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes Murray Rankin, KC, recently retired from his roles as Minister of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation and MLA for ‘Behind the Tweed Curtain’. Mike, Kate, and Geoff talk to Murray about the evolving Indigenous rights landscape, the Haida agreement, the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and national security with reference to the guest’s experience as MP from 2012-2019.In the Strategy Suite, the co-hosts chew...
2024-12-13
1h 20
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 2 with the 34th premier of BC, Gordon Campbell
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 17 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-17
38 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 3 with the 31st premier of BC, Glen Clark
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 16 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-16
35 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 4 ... with new polling!
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 15 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-15
41 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 8
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 14 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-11
40 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 9 with Mary Polak
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 13 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-10
38 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 10
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 12 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-09
39 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 11
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 11 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-08
37 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 12
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC and Airbnb. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 10 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your f...
2024-10-07
37 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 15 with Richard Zussman
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 9 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-10-04
35 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 16
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 8 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-10-03
35 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 17 with Don Guy
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 7 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-10-02
36 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 18
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 6 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-10-01
37 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 22 with special guest Kory Teneycke
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 5 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-09-27
39 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 23 with special guest David Herle
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 4 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-09-26
37 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 24
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 3 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-09-25
34 min
Hotel Pacifico
T-minus 25
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star *DAILY ELECTION* podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Join Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. (election pod 2 of 18)Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite...
2024-09-24
34 min
Hotel Pacifico
The election is on!
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Plus "Milking the Data" brought to you by BC Dairy.🏨🌄 Day 1 of 18: The election is on!So... Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating an...
2024-09-23
34 min
Hotel Pacifico
BONUS POD: Riding by Riding Review with Richard Zussman
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 Global BC Legislative reporter Richard Zussman joins Mike and Geoff to look at the most interesting ridings in the political battleground for the upcoming BC election. Richard has ranked the ridings 1-93 on his X (Twitter) feed. They start with a review of riding battles involving newly-minted independent MLAs and candidates, then break down the ridings from northern BC to the southern Interior, from North Shore to the Fraser Valley, and finally they take the ferry to the Island a...
2024-09-20
1h 14
Hotel Pacifico
John Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservative Party
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 Mike and Kate interview BC Conservative leader John Rustad, the third of three provincial leaders contesting the upcoming BC election to visit Hotel Pacifico in recent weeks. “Shot out of a cannon” as leader in March 2023, the Conservative leader has been riding an upward trajectory in the polls. Rustad discusses involuntary care, the state of BC’s finances, the carbon tax, and DRIPA, among other issues. Mike & Kate also probe Rustad on his parrot, Biardi, and how he plans to feathe...
2024-09-17
1h 12
Hotel Pacifico
David Eby: 37th Premier of British Columbia
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 The Honourable David Eby, the 37th Premier of British Columbia, checks in to Hotel Pacifico to discuss the pending provincial election with Kate, Geoff, and Mike. The discussion includes the Premier’s elevator pitch to BC voters, the competition for erstwhile BC United voters, his learnings after almost two years as premier, and a tour around some of the top issues in the election battleground.In the strategy suite, our hosts discuss the ongoing fallout of BC United’...
2024-09-10
1h 14
The Herle Burly
Crossover pod: The BC election is here with Hotel Pacifico!
The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Alright, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We’ve got fantastic show today. That’s because it’s a special Air Quotes Media crossover with The Herle Burly and Hotel Pacifico with Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff Meggs.Air Quotes Media is chuffed to announce that Hotel Pacifico is going daily during the entire election period. 18 episodes, Monday to Friday, released at 9 am, Pacific Time. All the latest developments, analysis, polling and advertising review...
2024-09-06
1h 04
Hotel Pacifico
BREAKING NEWS: Hotel Pacifico is going daily during the election!
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 We’ve got a fantastic show today. That’s because it’s a special Air Quotes Media crossover with Hotel Pacifico and The Herle Burly with David Herle!Air Quotes Media is chuffed to announce that Hotel Pacifico is going daily during the entire election period. 18 episodes, Monday to Friday, released at 9 am, Pacific Time. All the latest developments, analysis, polling and advertising reviews … delivered every morning, like coffee and a croissant-like object, fresh to your hotel room door...
2024-09-06
1h 05
Hotel Pacifico
Emergency Pod: BC United suspends campaign + BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico holds an emergency podcast as BC United suspends its campaign. Mike is joined by long-time BC Liberal Kim Haakstad (former deputy chief of staff to Christy Clark) to discuss BC United leader Kevin Falcon’s unprecedented decision to suspend the party’s campaign. Reaction to the joint news conference held by BC Conservative leader John Rustad and Falcon.Then the regular podcast includes Mike’s 1:1 interview with BC Green Party leader...
2024-08-29
1h 57
Hotel Pacifico
"Elites under every cushion" with Katie DeRosa + Bruce Young
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. 🏨🌄 Mike is 'home alone' at Hotel Pacifico this week, and interviews Katie DeRosa, provincial affairs reporter for CBC. Katie provides a behind-the-scenes tour of the Press Gallery, discusses her background in journalism, today’s media landscape, and her plans for provincial election coverage. In the strategy suite, Mike is joined by veteran politico Bruce Young, who has headed Justin Trudeau’s campaigns in BC and worked in the PMO under Paul Martin. Mike and Bruce discuss the latest po...
2024-08-21
1h 09
Hotel Pacifico
"Fire Weather" with John Vaillant
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes award-winning, Vancouver-based author John Vaillant whose book, Fire Weather: the Making of a Beast, is a bestseller that follows the aftermath of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. #FireWeather has sparked an important discussion on community readiness for fires. Kate, Geoff, and John discuss the recent major structural fire in Vancouver and the City’s vulnerability to a major urban fire, along with the nature of the evolving fire risk across our land base. Plus, a discussion about how cynical pol...
2024-08-14
1h 20
Hotel Pacifico
"Populism overwhelms elite consensus" with Angus Reid
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes polling legend Angus Reid, founder of the Angus Reid Institute! We'll discuss the evolution of polling, how Canadian society has changed, and the probability of NDP re-election in BC. In the strategy suite, Mike, Kate and Geoff delve into vote splits, survey the candidate match-ups in key BC ridings, and take a bite out of the tree fruits issue. So... Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politi...
2024-08-07
1h 18
Hotel Pacifico
"Unaffordable housing killed Halloween" with Minister Ravi Kahlon
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. 🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes BC's Housing Minister, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon! Mike and Kate talk with the Minister about the coming election, housing issues, and his reflections as a two-time Olympic athlete.Then in the Strategy Suite, Geoff, Kate and Mike talk about the latest Conservative floor crossing, the latest opinion poll showing a tightening race, and a review of recently announced NDP candidates.So... Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re y...
2024-07-31
1h 13
Hotel Pacifico
“Rights exist whether Crown politicians acknowledge them or not” with Adam Olsen
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes BC Green Party MLA Adam Olsen. Kate & Geoff interview Olsen, who announced recently he was retiring from provincial politics. He is one of three First Nations MLAs in the BC Legislature, and shares his views on making a difference as part of a 2-member caucus, the Confidence & Supply Agreement, and his proudest moment as MLA.Mike catches up with Kate & Geoff in the Strategy Suite. They debrief on last week’s A...
2024-07-24
1h 25
Hotel Pacifico
"Throwing Darts" with Andrew Weaver + Strategy Suite with Bob Kronbauer
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.🏨🌄 This week Hotel Pacifico welcomes a guest who needs no introduction to British Columbia politics... Andrew Weaver! Dr. Weaver was Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA (2013-2020) and leader of the BC Green Party, lifting John Horgan’s NDP minority government into power in 2017. Weaver discusses his candid views on Premier David Eby, Conservative leader John Rustad, and which party he thinks will win the next provincial election in BC. In the strategy suite, Mike & Geoff are joined by “BC Bo...
2024-07-18
1h 41
Hotel Pacifico
"There is a town called Lytton" with Mayor Denise O'Connor
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-07-11
1h 14
Hotel Pacifico
"Time stamp this episode" with James Moore
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-07-03
1h 05
Hotel Pacifico
"Untold Tales" with Daniel Marshall + Strategy Suite guest Sarah Sidhu
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-06-27
1h 22
Hotel Pacifico
"Why are the Conservatives up 20 in Canada and down 20 in the UK" with Andrew Percy + Strategy Suite guest Stepan Vdovine
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-06-19
1h 15
Hotel Pacifico
"The math is the math" with Neil Sweeney
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-06-12
1h 20
Hotel Pacifico
"The math is the math" with Neil Sweeney
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-06-12
1h 22
Hotel Pacifico
BC Housing with "Condo King" Bob Rennie + Strategy Suite guest Andrea Reimer
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-06-05
1h 23
Hotel Pacifico
"BC is Back" with Carole James
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-05-30
1h 27
Hotel Pacifico
"Populism for all the right reasons" with Andrew Petter
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-05-22
1h 11
Hotel Pacifico
"Tell your gut to shut up" with Dan Arnold
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-05-15
1h 12
The Herle Burly
Geoff Meggs on all things NDP (BC & Nationally)
The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.You highly engaged politicos probably know that The Herle Burly’s first cousin, once removed, is Hotel Pacifico – your 5-star podcast destination for all things in B.C. politics – and part of the Air Quotes Media universe.Today, we’re bringing the 2 pods together – a little like a 60-minute shotgun wedding – because our guest is Geoff Meggs, who, along with Kate Hammer and Mike McDonald, is one of the 3 fantastic people you can listen t...
2024-05-10
1h 03
Hotel Pacifico
"It's toast" with Eric Denhoff
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-05-08
1h 23
Hotel Pacifico
“You don’t get the whole picture” with Carole Taylor
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-05-02
1h 12
Hotel Pacifico
"Hopeful populism" with James Moore
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-04-24
1h 26
Hotel Pacifico
"Wanting power to wanting to help people fight power" with Michael Bryant
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-04-17
1h 23
Hotel Pacifico
Bringing suburban populism to the people with Mayor Brad West
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-04-10
1h 28
Hotel Pacifico
"If you want to build in BC, be in BC" with Susannah Pierce
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-04-03
1h 06
Hotel Pacifico
“Assertive, aggressive, but not nuts” with Joy MacPhail
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Ai...
2024-03-27
1h 14
Hotel Pacifico
Christy Clark, 35th Premier of British Columbia
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-03-20
1h 18
Hotel Pacifico
"Talk Show Politician" with Greg Lyle
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-03-13
1h 20
Hotel Pacifico
"It can't all be polite" with Mike de Jong
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-03-06
1h 18
Hotel Pacifico
Special LIVE episode of Hotel Pacifico with Civix!
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.
2024-03-03
1h 04
Hotel Pacifico
"Be the voice of people" with Bhupinder Hundal
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-02-29
1h 09
Hotel Pacifico
SPECIAL EPISODE: BC Budget Breakdown
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-02-23
27 min
Hotel Pacifico
BC Crime with Kim Bolan + Throne Speech Reaction
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Ho...
2024-02-22
1h 07
Hotel Pacifico
"Full-throated, fire-breathing, long-time Conservative" with Kory Teneycke
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2024-02-14
1h 11
Hotel Pacifico
Public Policy Counsel with Don Wright
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2024-02-07
1h 18
Hotel Pacifico
BC Budget Warm-Up with Bryan Yu
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2024-01-31
1h 02
Hotel Pacifico
"Road to Recovery" with Marshall Smith, Chief of Staff to Premier Smith
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2024-01-24
1h 12
Hotel Pacifico
Hitting the jump shot, energy and reconciliation with Crystal Smith
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2024-01-16
1h 09
Hotel Pacifico
"The political fabric of British Columbia" with Vaughn Palmer
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2024-01-10
1h 15
Hotel Pacifico
Glen Clark, 31st Premier of British Columbia
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS. To get the Telus exclusive offer for Hotel Pacifico, call 1-877-274-6408 and use the code: DCC6292.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Sp...
2023-12-19
1h 09
Hotel Pacifico
"Baldrey's Books" with Keith Baldrey
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-12-14
1h 02
Hotel Pacifico
"The Rockies are more than a physical divide" with Rachel Curran
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-12-06
1h 00
Hotel Pacifico
"That group is very susceptible right now" with Shachi Kurl
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-11-29
1h 04
Hotel Pacifico
Free enterprise versus the other guys with Jess Ketchum
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-11-22
1h 10
Hotel Pacifico
BC NDP Convention table setting with Raj Sihota
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-11-15
55 min
Hotel Pacifico
SPECIAL EPISODE: John Horgan, 36th Premier of British Columbia
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-11-11
1h 08
Hotel Pacifico
Political "stock-in-trade" with Bridgitte Anderson
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-11-08
55 min
Hotel Pacifico
"Political Animal" with special guest Kareem Allam
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-11-01
52 min
Hotel Pacifico
Inaugural episode with special guest Bob Dewar
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Qu...
2023-10-26
59 min
Hotel Pacifico
One Podcast Sitting Inside Another: #HotelPacifico sneak peek on #TheHerleBurly
Originally recorded Thursday, October 19, 2023 for The Herle Burly podcast.Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS.Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosts Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer provide insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Plus, our weekly segments #StrategySuite with Geoff Meggs + #MiniBar!Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite po...
2023-10-20
1h 01
The Herle Burly
Welcome to Hotel Pacifico with McDonald, Hammer, and Meggs #BCpoli
The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Greetings you ever-curious, Herle Burly-ites! We’ve got a pretty cool show on tap for you today. It’s one podcast sitting inside another podcast. Kind of like a 2-fer. Or a really lazy Russian Nesting Doll. Here’s what I mean: Air Quotes Media, the super smart and moderately attractive people who bring you The Herle Burly and Curse of Politics, is launching a brand-new pod, in partnership with Mike McDonald, Kate Hammer, and Geoff...
2023-10-20
1h 01