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Hotel Pacifico"The Evolution of Eby" with Vaughn Palmer + 12 Substacks of ChristmasHotel 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...
2025-12-181h 20Hotel Pacifico"Business and Government Parallels" with Glen Clark, BC's 31st PremierHotel 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...
2025-08-1253 minHotel Pacifico"Crack Down On Gender-Based Violence" with Angela Marie MacDougallHotel 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...
2025-08-071h 16Hotel PacificoBC Politics Trivia Duel with Baldrey & McElroyHotel 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...
2025-07-3155 minHotel Pacifico"Hotel Pacifico Rim" with Canada’s Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay + Anita ZaenkerHotel 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.
2025-07-231h 16Hotel PacificoBREAKING NEWS: Emergency Pod Cabinet Shuffle ReactionHotel 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...
2025-07-1721 minHotel Pacifico"Fires, Closures, and Loss" with Kim Haakstad + Jess KetchumHotel 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...
2025-07-171h 20Hotel Pacifico"The Whole Story" with Aaron GunnHotel 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...
2025-07-091h 23Hotel Pacifico"It all fits" with Dallas Smith + Duncan WlodarczakHotel 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...
2025-07-021h 17Hotel Pacifico"The BC NDP has a younger, more dynamic bench" with Adrian DixHotel 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...
2025-06-251h 22Hotel Pacifico"Tough Grandma" Mayor Brenda LockeHotel 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...
2025-06-181h 19Hotel Pacifico🔥 Heat and Fire with Sean Holman + Fran YanorHotel 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...
2025-06-121h 23Hotel PacificoHarman Bhangu: The difference between BC Conservatives & national ConservativesHotel 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...
2025-06-051h 17Hotel PacificoWhat to do with BC natural resources? ft. Stewart MuirHotel 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...
2025-05-291h 17Hotel PacificoMulticultural Communications & Media with Jatinder RaiHotel 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...
2025-05-221h 17Hotel PacificoWestern Alienation with Cheryl Oates and Erika BarootesHotel 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...
2025-05-141h 07Hotel PacificoSuper Strategy Suite with Bob Dewar, Caroline Elliott and Brittney KerrHotel 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...
2025-05-081h 07Hotel Pacifico100th Episode Post-Election Special with David HerleHotel 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...
2025-04-301h 10Hotel Pacifico"Poilievre was channeling Trump" with Don Davies + Caroline ElliottHotel 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...
2025-04-231h 17Hotel Pacifico"Keep Connor McDavid on the Ice" /w former premier, Gordon Campbell + Marko DekovicHotel 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...
2025-04-161h 19Hotel PacificoElection Polling with Greg Lyle + Guest Co-Host Aisha EsteyHotel 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...
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The Paul Wells ShowElection week 3: The Age of CoercionWe 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...
2025-04-0953 minHotel Pacifico"More to be Desired" with Áʼa꞉líya WarbusHotel 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...
2025-03-201h 22Hotel PacificoEmerging from BC Budget LockupHotel 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...
2025-03-0551 min
This is VANCOLOURWill 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
2025-01-1047 minHotel Pacifico"Command performance" with Murray RankinHotel 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...
2024-12-131h 20Hotel PacificoT-minus 2 with the 34th premier of BC, Gordon CampbellHotel 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...
2024-10-1738 minHotel PacificoT-minus 3 with the 31st premier of BC, Glen ClarkHotel 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...
2024-10-1635 minHotel PacificoT-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...
2024-10-1541 minHotel PacificoT-minus 8Hotel 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...
2024-10-1140 minHotel PacificoT-minus 9 with Mary PolakHotel 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...
2024-10-1038 minHotel PacificoT-minus 10Hotel 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...
2024-10-0939 minHotel PacificoT-minus 11Hotel 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...
2024-10-0837 minHotel PacificoT-minus 12Hotel 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...
2024-10-0737 minHotel PacificoT-minus 15 with Richard ZussmanHotel 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...
2024-10-0435 minHotel PacificoT-minus 16Hotel 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...
2024-10-0335 minHotel PacificoT-minus 17 with Don GuyHotel 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...
2024-10-0236 minHotel PacificoT-minus 18Hotel 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...
2024-10-0137 minHotel PacificoT-minus 22 with special guest Kory TeneyckeHotel 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...
2024-09-2739 minHotel PacificoT-minus 23 with special guest David HerleHotel 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...
2024-09-2637 minHotel PacificoT-minus 24Hotel 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...
2024-09-2534 minHotel PacificoT-minus 25Hotel 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...
2024-09-2434 minHotel PacificoThe 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...
2024-09-2334 minHotel PacificoBONUS POD: Riding by Riding Review with Richard ZussmanHotel 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...
2024-09-201h 14Hotel PacificoJohn Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservative PartyHotel 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...
2024-09-171h 12Hotel PacificoDavid Eby: 37th Premier of British ColumbiaHotel 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’...
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The Herle BurlyCrossover 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...
2024-09-061h 04Hotel PacificoBREAKING 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...
2024-09-061h 05Hotel PacificoEmergency Pod: BC United suspends campaign + BC Green Party leader Sonia FurstenauHotel 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...
2024-08-291h 57Hotel Pacifico"Elites under every cushion" with Katie DeRosa + Bruce YoungHotel 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...
2024-08-211h 09Hotel Pacifico"Fire Weather" with John VaillantHotel 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...
2024-08-141h 20Hotel Pacifico"Populism overwhelms elite consensus" with Angus ReidHotel 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...
2024-08-071h 18Hotel Pacifico"Unaffordable housing killed Halloween" with Minister Ravi KahlonHotel 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...
2024-07-311h 13Hotel Pacifico“Rights exist whether Crown politicians acknowledge them or not” with Adam OlsenHotel 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...
2024-07-241h 25Hotel Pacifico"Throwing Darts" with Andrew Weaver + Strategy Suite with Bob KronbauerHotel 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...
2024-07-181h 41Hotel Pacifico"There is a town called Lytton" with Mayor Denise O'ConnorHotel 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...
2024-07-111h 14Hotel Pacifico"Time stamp this episode" with James MooreHotel 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...
2024-07-031h 05Hotel Pacifico"Untold Tales" with Daniel Marshall + Strategy Suite guest Sarah SidhuHotel 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...
2024-06-271h 22Hotel Pacifico"Why are the Conservatives up 20 in Canada and down 20 in the UK" with Andrew Percy + Strategy Suite guest Stepan VdovineHotel 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...
2024-06-191h 15Hotel Pacifico"The math is the math" with Neil SweeneyHotel 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...
2024-06-121h 20Hotel Pacifico"The math is the math" with Neil SweeneyHotel 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...
2024-06-121h 22Hotel PacificoBC Housing with "Condo King" Bob Rennie + Strategy Suite guest Andrea ReimerHotel 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...
2024-06-051h 23Hotel Pacifico"BC is Back" with Carole JamesHotel 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...
2024-05-301h 27Hotel Pacifico"Populism for all the right reasons" with Andrew PetterHotel 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...
2024-05-221h 11Hotel Pacifico"Tell your gut to shut up" with Dan ArnoldHotel 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...
2024-05-151h 12The Herle BurlyGeoff 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...
2024-05-101h 03Hotel Pacifico"It's toast" with Eric DenhoffHotel 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...
2024-05-081h 23Hotel Pacifico“You don’t get the whole picture” with Carole TaylorHotel 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...
2024-05-021h 12Hotel Pacifico"Hopeful populism" with James MooreHotel 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...
2024-04-241h 26Hotel Pacifico"Wanting power to wanting to help people fight power" with Michael BryantHotel 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...
2024-04-171h 23Hotel PacificoBringing suburban populism to the people with Mayor Brad WestHotel 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...
2024-04-101h 28Hotel Pacifico"If you want to build in BC, be in BC" with Susannah PierceHotel 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...
2024-04-031h 06Hotel Pacifico“Assertive, aggressive, but not nuts” with Joy MacPhailHotel 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...
2024-03-271h 14Hotel PacificoChristy Clark, 35th Premier of British ColumbiaHotel 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...
2024-03-201h 18Hotel Pacifico"Talk Show Politician" with Greg LyleHotel 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...
2024-03-131h 20Hotel Pacifico"It can't all be polite" with Mike de JongHotel 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...
2024-03-061h 18Hotel PacificoSpecial 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.
2024-03-031h 04Hotel Pacifico"Be the voice of people" with Bhupinder HundalHotel 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...
2024-02-291h 09Hotel PacificoSPECIAL EPISODE: BC Budget BreakdownHotel 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...
2024-02-2327 minHotel PacificoBC Crime with Kim Bolan + Throne Speech ReactionHotel 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...
2024-02-221h 07Hotel Pacifico"Full-throated, fire-breathing, long-time Conservative" with Kory TeneyckeHotel 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...
2024-02-141h 11Hotel PacificoPublic Policy Counsel with Don WrightHotel 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...
2024-02-071h 18Hotel PacificoBC Budget Warm-Up with Bryan YuHotel 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...
2024-01-311h 02Hotel Pacifico"Road to Recovery" with Marshall Smith, Chief of Staff to Premier SmithHotel 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...
2024-01-241h 12Hotel PacificoHitting the jump shot, energy and reconciliation with Crystal SmithHotel 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...
2024-01-161h 09Hotel Pacifico"The political fabric of British Columbia" with Vaughn PalmerHotel 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...
2024-01-101h 15Hotel PacificoGlen Clark, 31st Premier of British ColumbiaHotel 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...
2023-12-191h 09Hotel Pacifico"Baldrey's Books" with Keith BaldreyHotel 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...
2023-12-141h 02Hotel Pacifico"The Rockies are more than a physical divide" with Rachel CurranHotel 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...
2023-12-061h 00Hotel Pacifico"That group is very susceptible right now" with Shachi KurlHotel 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...
2023-11-291h 04Hotel PacificoFree enterprise versus the other guys with Jess KetchumHotel 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...
2023-11-221h 10Hotel PacificoBC NDP Convention table setting with Raj SihotaHotel 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...
2023-11-1555 minHotel PacificoSPECIAL EPISODE: John Horgan, 36th Premier of British ColumbiaHotel 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...
2023-11-111h 08Hotel PacificoPolitical "stock-in-trade" with Bridgitte AndersonHotel 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...
2023-11-0855 minHotel Pacifico"Political Animal" with special guest Kareem AllamHotel 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...
2023-11-0152 minHotel PacificoInaugural episode with special guest Bob DewarHotel 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...
2023-10-2659 minHotel PacificoOne Podcast Sitting Inside Another: #HotelPacifico sneak peek on #TheHerleBurlyOriginally 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...
2023-10-201h 01The Herle BurlyWelcome to Hotel Pacifico with McDonald, Hammer, and Meggs #BCpoliThe 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...
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