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The Kay Manby Podcast - Guided Meditations and Gentle Conversations13 - The Earth Within - A Journey Round WindermereSend us a textIn this deeply grounding episode, Kay invites you to journey into the heart of the Lake District — a landscape of still waters, ancient hills, and poetic spirit. Inspired by the words of Dorothy Maclean, John O’Donohue, and Wordsworth, this episode is a gentle exploration of balance, belonging, and the timeless bond between the human heart and the earth itself.Through vivid imagery and calm narration, The Earth Within – A Journey guides you to reconnect with the natural rhythms that live within your own body — your breath, your heartbeat, your clay. It’s a s...
2025-10-2022 min
Friends & FictionFriends & Fiction with Francesca SerritellaOn this episode, the full F&F family — Patti Callahan Henry, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Kristin Harmel & Mary Kay Andrews — gathers to welcome this month’s F&F Featured Author, bestselling novelist Francesca Serritella to discuss our August 2025 Pick of the Month, FULL BLOOM, her stunning new novel about ambition and untapped desire in which a woman’s life is forever changed by a mysterious perfume. Francesca is the New York Times bestselling author of GHOSTS OF HARVARD, nominated for Best First Novel by International Thriller Writers, and a nine-book series of essay collections co-written with her mother, bestselling author Lisa Sco...
2025-08-2254 min
The Lonely Chapter5 Must-Read Books You Need to Add to Your ListIn this episode, we dive into five must-read books that have captivated readers worldwide. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, these books offer a mix of compelling stories, thought-provoking themes, and unforgettable characters. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to discover new titles to add to their reading list.Featured Books:1. Why to What - Dakota Meyer2. The Forgotten Highlander - Alistair Urquhart3. The Choice - Edith Eger4. This is...
2025-03-1722 min
The Lonely Chapter5 Must-Read Books You Need to Add to Your ListIn this episode, we dive into five must-read books that have captivated readers worldwide. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, these books offer a mix of compelling stories, thought-provoking themes, and unforgettable characters. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to discover new titles to add to their reading list.Featured Books:1. Why to What - Dakota Meyer2. The Forgotten Highlander - Alistair Urquhart3. The Choice - Edith Eger4. This is...
2025-03-1722 min
The Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Falcon's Win & Abyssinia, MacleanFor the final time, The Orca's Maclean Kay and ICBA's Jordan Bateman bring you the #BCPOLI Hotstove, recapping Kevin Falcon's by-election win, Stephanie Cadieux's last day in the Legislature, and Maclean moving on (sob) from The Orca.
2022-05-0238 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: F Bombs, Doctor Shortages and Empty StorefrontsMaclean and Jordan reconvene to talk about the week that was in BC politics, and Jordan offers some epic ranting.
2022-04-2839 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Physician, Heal ThyselfMaclean and Jordan talk about bad messages and bad choices in messengers, Lynda Steele's piece on public safety, the forgotten town of Lytton, and other BC political issues.
2022-04-1937 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: NDP Tilt Labour Relations, SimCity & PoilifeverMaclean and Jordan discuss the NDP's decision to strip workers of the secret ballot in union votes; Ken Sim's big get of three NPA councillors; some personal news from Jordan; and Pierre Poilievre's incredibly successful BC tour.
2022-04-1249 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: By-Election Fever Returns to BCIt's by-election SZN as Vancouver Quiulchena heads to the polls April 30 (Can anyone stop Kevin Falcon?) and Surrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux is resigning to head to a federal appointment as Canada's first Chief Accessibility Officer (Is that Dianne Watts' music we hear?). Maclean and Jordan break it down, plus opioids, bills about nothing, the CPC leadership race, and more.
2022-04-0543 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: I Don't Understand This Podcast StuffMaclean (with new, raspy voice) and Jordan return to discuss John Horgan's "I don't understand this affordability stuff" comment, vague legislation, and some CPC news.
2022-03-3039 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Labour Costs, Horganmania, and Russell WilsonMaclean and Jordan discuss the BCGEU's "chasm" with the NDP Government; minimum wage; John Horgan's personal popularity, Ukraine, and the arrival of Russell Wilson to Maclean's beloved Broncos.
2022-03-1534 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 14, 2022Why Canada's mining sector isn't impressed with new environmental rules being proposed, those gas prices are about to impact the cost of ride hailing, and a big add for the owner of Shoppers Drug Mart. Bob Price has your March 14 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-1402 min
Political Capital with Rob Shaw#48 - COVID masks dropped, gas prices and a new overdose reportBC has dropped masks as part of its new COVID pandemic plan, is the right move, too much too soon and how is it resonating with the public? Plus, Alberta has offered tax relief on high gas prices, putting BC in a bind on the issue - what should government do and what are the political risks on its approach? A new report on the overdose crisis moved Premier John Horgan to strike an all-party committee to examine the issue, but what will that do and is it enough? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Maclean Kay, Katy...
2022-03-1144 minThe Orca PodcastsUnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 162Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George get into it and discuss the great flag debate that … well … that Jody has kind of started with her provocative column in TheOrca.ca; then it’s over to Europe where some “intrepid” reporters are asking whether our leaders should be over there — really? And back in Canada, Covid regulations ease, cups still cost us, patios are the poster child for bureaucracy...
2022-03-1133 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 11, 2022An absolute hiring spree tops Canada's latest economic gauge, best ever results for a Vancouver based miner, and another well known Canadian company stands with Ukraine. Bob Price unmasks your March 11 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-1102 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 10, 2022The biggest name in on-line retailing is turning heads, Squamish has the latest evidence of sharply higher land values, and a banner year for a Richmond based food company. Bob Price serves up your March 10th edition of the Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-1002 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 9, 2022Costly carbs with more upward pressure on food prices, a consumer backlash forces 3 more corporate giants to suspend business in Russia, and Vancouver based Lululemon is set to add a brand new line. Bob Price has your March 9 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-0902 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Gas Prices, Lytton, FOI, and the Aaron Rodgers DecisionMaclean and Jordan break down all the news in BC politics, including record-high gas taxes, the Lytton delays, and FOI hearings... plus Jordan dunks on Broncos' fan Maclean over Aaron Rodgers (taped moments before news broke that the Broncos acquired Russell Wilson!).
2022-03-0844 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 8, 2022Gas prices, gold soars, and personal and business debt worries. Bob Price has your must-know rundown in the March 8 edition of the The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-0802 minThe Orca PodcastsA Second Look - The 2010 Olympic Winter GamesOn this month’s edition of A Second Look host Justin P. Goodrich takes a second look at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Joining him is Rachel Segal, a lawyer, political strategist, and public policy university lecturer. Together, they unpack the good, bad, and ugly, and talk about their optimism for what a 2030 Indigenous-led bid could mean for reconciliation.
2022-03-0724 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 7, 2022Get ready to pay even more for gasoline as the price of oil soars, more big names in Canadian business are suspending operations in Russia, and a Nanaimo truss manufacturer is quickly becoming a giant. Bob Price has your March 7 Orca Business Beat, brought to you Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-0702 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#47 - BC's Ukraine/Russia response, COVID-19 reopening, BC FerriesWhat role if any does a province like BC have in responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and were the province's actions on liquor, land titles, divestments and immigration the right moves? Plus, BC moves to weekly COVID-19 data which raises the questions about whether health officials should scrap weekly public briefings and if they do what kind of information vacuum is created. Also, a new bill gives government more control over BC Ferries, what's behind it and is it the right move? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Katy Merrifield and new panelist Jeff Ferrier of...
2022-03-0436 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 4, 2022A proposed takeover in Canada's telecom sector is facing a new hurdle, a big fall for B.C. building intentions, and if you're looking for a downtown Vancouver condo, have we got a deal for you! Bob Price has your Friday, March 4th Orca Business Beat, brought to you Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-0402 minThe Orca PodcastsUnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 161Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George want the world to give peace a chance but it ain’t looking good and the international game of chicken is getting more dangerous every day; meanwhile in Canada, we slowly move on from Covid or do we? Briefings, counts and other communications we have become so used to are going away — is that a good thing? And finally, Vancouver City Coun...
2022-03-0333 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 3, 2022Another pump jump as world oil continues to soar, why West Jet's proposed takeover of Sunwing isn't a sure bet, and another month, another record for Greater Vancouver home prices. Bob Price has your March 3rd Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-0302 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 2, 2022A B.C. forestry giant is reporting it's best ever year, another big jump for B.C. home prices as Kelowna is now more expensive than Victoria, and wage rage in the tech sector. Bob Price has your March 2nd Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-0202 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Everyone is RightMaclean and Jordan discuss the political pressure on BC's public sector pension fund to divest Russian assets, the inevitability of Pierre Poilievre, regional representation, tax reform, and (of course!) affordability.
2022-03-0130 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - March 1, 2022Canada's latest economic growth data for last year, why Canada's move to ban Russian oil shouldn't be an issue, and two more banks are reporting higher than forecast profits. Bob Price checks in with your Tuesday, March 1st Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-03-0102 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 28, 2022Rogers Communications is facing a major catch in order to takeover Shaw, a must know warning for Canada's business sector related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and a Canadian takeover of another major U.S. bank. Bob Price deposits your February 28 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-2802 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#46 - BC budget, minister pay, overdose crisis, new ministersThe BC budget has landed, what's good, bad and meh in the new fiscal plan for the province? Cabinet ministers are getting a 10 per cent salary boost after government drops a holdback that would have docked their pay during deficit budgets, what's behind this change? And the panel talks about a new land stewardship ministry, oil and gas revenue declines, the overdose crisis and more. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Maclean Kay and Katy Merrifield.
2022-02-2622 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 25, 2022New wheeling and dealing in the B.C. forest industry, how inflation pressures are changing consumer habits, and Canada's banking sector is apparently in better shape than analysts thought. Bob Price deposits your February 25 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-2502 minThe Orca PodcastsUnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 160Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George start by going international to unravel the geopolitical spin and desire for power that has led to the tragic invasion of Ukraine by Russia; meanwhile in BC, we wait and wait for $10 daycare, rapid covid tests, and less motions at Council in Vancouver — humbling but still frustrating and worthy of challenging, too. All that and more this week on UnSpun.
2022-02-2531 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 24, 2022Russia attacks Ukraine and your pocket book will likely feel it, A B.C. mining giant has just reported it's best ever quarter, and earnings season for Canada's banks begins with a surprise. Bob Price has your February 24 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-2401 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: BC Budget BluesMaclean and Jordan discuss the NDP Government's 6th provincial budget, why debt and interest matters, locking people out of lock-up -- plus a dash of federal politics.
2022-02-2346 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 23, 2022Why B.C. business isn't impressed with the latest provincial budget, added pressure on Metro Vancouver rental costs, and the reason behind a snack shortage at some grocery stores. Bob Price gives you lots to chew on in the February 23 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-2302 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 22, 2022New uncertainty for the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, how a Vancouver tech company is poised for better days for tourism, and COVID claims another once popular business in Victoria. Bob Price has your February 22 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-2202 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 18, 2022Why December was an off month for retailers, the latest hint that the worst of COVID might be behind us, and a well know B.C. family shares the wealth in Kamloops. Bob Price has your February 18 Orca Business Beat, sponsored by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-1802 minThe Orca PodcastsUnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 159Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George get trucking again to Ottawa and consider the impact of the Emergency Act and how that is playing out locally and internationally; given that we are so close to the end of the pandemic, fingers crossed, a good argument for a big group hug of high five is made by both Jody and George; and Gassy Jack in Vancouver is no...
2022-02-1733 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 17, 2022New downsizing in the B.C. forest industry despite soaring lumber prices, a new report on how much you need to earn in order to afford rent, and a well known Canadian retailer beats expectations. Bob Price has your February 17 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-1702 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: The Beare NecessitiesMaclean and Jordan talk about the Speaker's decision on the Lisa Beare FOI affair, the Falcon effect, COVID rules, and the government's 1970s view of construction.
2022-02-1742 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 16, 2022Canada's inflation soars to a 30 year high, a big acquisition pays over for a B.C. lumber producer, and B.C rental costs soar. Bob Price has your February 16 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-1602 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 15, 2022The voice of B.C.'s construction industry not impressed with the latest government plan for mandatory trades certification, yet another gas price warning, and big news for a made in Vancouver COVID treatment. Bob Price has your February 15 Orca Business Beat, sponsored by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-1502 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 14, 2021Why more folks leaving the big city could fuel inflation, still more pressure on gas prices, and the primary reason for claiming bankruptcy in Canada might surprise you. Bob Price has your Valentine's Day edition of The Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-1402 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#44 - Throne speech, reopening plans and Kevin FalconDid the BC government's new throne speech accomplish anything, or what even was the point? BC finds itself dealing with pressure to reopen from COVID restrictions as other provinces act, Kevin Falcon wins the BC Liberal leadership race and a grab bag of other topics. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Maclean Kay and Jillian Oliver.
2022-02-1122 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 11, 2022A B.C. miner pays the price for a failed proposal, facts and figures surrounding a Kelowna building boom, and not all retailers suffered the wrath of Omicron. Bob Price has your Friday, February 11th Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-1102 minThe Orca PodcastsUnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 158Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George Olympic fever… not so much but the flip flopping on Ottawa have the judges giving out perfect tens; meanwhile, the impact of the truckers blockade at the Canadian borders has every party and group painted into very tight corner; and ... in BC, tiny housing and DJs off the rails — what a week to be a podcaster.
2022-02-1129 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 10, 2022A new report underscores the role of mining in B.C.'s economy, why used vehicle prices have soared, and huge growth for a couple of life insurance companies. Bob Price has your February 10 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-1002 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 9, 2022A huge tourist attraction proposed for B.C.'s Okanagan, another B.C. tech company on the verge of going public on the NYSE, and a prominent Alberta business group slams the end of vaccine passports. Bob Price has your February 9 Orca Business Beat, sponsored by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-0902 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Falcon Takes OverMaclean and Jordan recap the first few days of the Kevin Falcon era, wonder what the NDP have up their sleeve for this legislative session, and chat about the future of some BC mayors.
2022-02-0831 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 8, 2022Why a B.C. labour shortage is about to go from bad to worse, a northern B.C. mining project rejected, and a well known Vancouver based manufacturing business is changing hands. Bob Price has your February 8 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-0802 minThe Orca Podcasts#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE LIVE: Kevin Falcon Wins - The Post Vote ShowMaclean and Jordan hosted this live Twitter Space right after Kevin Falcon won the BC Liberal leadership Feb. 5.
2022-02-0753 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 7, 2022Continued pressure on Canada's record high gas prices, the path to labour peace in B.C.'s pulp and paper business is now set, a rampant speculation that a huge name in exercise equipment is close to being sold. Bob Price has your February 7 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-0702 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#43 - Erin O'Toole defeated, public pressure on vax mandates, BC Liberal leadership predictionsWhat does the resignation of federal Conservative leader Erin O'Toole mean for the political landscape? What should the BC government do in the face of rising public frustration against vaccine mandates that appears to be an undercurrent in trucker protests? And what has the long scandal-plagued BC Liberal leadership race meant for the future of the party? Plus: Our predictions on who is going to win. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay.
2022-02-0422 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 4, 2022Ouch! Omicron's impact on Canada's job picture, mixed news from a B.C. lumber producer, and Amazon's latest profit will most assuredly grab your attention. Bob Price has your February 4 Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-0402 minThe Orca PodcastsUnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck — Episode 157Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George conservatively predict the future of the federal Conservative party with the ouster of its leader, Erin O’Toole; then a focus on another right of centre party — the BC Liberals — and their leadership challenges and challenges; and then we truck on down to Vancouver where smashed windows hit close to home but the challenge of policing and the dichotomy of what action...
2022-02-0331 minThe Orca PodcastsThe Orca Business Beat - February 3, 2022Fewer sales but higher prices predicted for B.C.'s housing market, expansion plans for the Port of Prince Rupert, and those soaring oil prices are paying off for another big oil company. Bob Price has your February 3rd Orca Business Beat, brought to you by Mundi Hotels.
2022-02-0302 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#42 - BC vax pass, trucker convoy, Fairy Creek, housing and BC Liberal leadership race.BC extends the vaccine card, what's been the reaction and what does it mean for the future of health restrictions? Plus, a look at the last week of the BC Liberal leadership race and a grab bag of topics including Fairy Creek court ruling, the controversial trucker convoy and BC signaling it wants municipalities to speed up building permits to address housing affordability. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Maclean Kay and Katy Merrifield.
2022-01-2822 min
Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™400: Human Design w/ Master Aesthetician of the Aura Mikaela MacleanHello Beauties! On this week's episode of Beauty Bytes, we are talking all about Human Design with Master Aesthetician of the Aura Mikaela Maclean. Human Design is a system that fuses ancient wisdom of astrology, the I’Ching, Kabbalah & the Hindu chakra system with quantum mechanics. Each person has a unique Human Design Chart which is calculated using your exact birth date, time, and place. Your unique chart is your customized illustration of who you are, what makes you special, and who you are designed to be. If you were interested in learning more about human design, positive energy, and ho...
2022-01-2628 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#41 - COVID confusion and the final BC Liberal leadership debate.A confusing week on COVID restrictions has the government on the defensive - what happened and what are the implications? Plus, candidates in the BC Liberal leadership race hold their final debate before the February 5 vote - who won, and what are the considerations in the final days of the race? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay.
2022-01-2140 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#40 - Vax tax, BC Liberal leadership controversy, housing affordability woes.BC is quick out of the gate to rule out following Quebec's tax on the unvaccinated, is this the right move? The BC Liberals face internal controversy over membership sign-ups in the dying days of the party's leadership race - we break down what's going on. And BC raises the threshold for the homeowners grant, is that an admission that housing affordability is still out of control? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay.
2022-01-1422 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#39 - BC is facing rising frustration and blowback to its decisions on rapid tests, booster doses and COVID-19 public health restrictions.Has BC lost public confidence and is there anything it can do to get it back? Host Rob Shaw is joined by the panel: Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay.
2022-01-0722 min
Friends & FictionFriends & Fiction with Sarah MacLeanF&F is so pleased to welcome New York Times, Washington Post & USA Today bestselling author, Sarah MacLean as our guest on our final show of the year! Sarah is the author of many popular historical romance novels, which have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. A graduate of Smith College & Harvard University, a leading advocate for the romance genre, and a co-host of the weekly romance podcast Fated Mates, Sarah is also a columnist for the New York Times, the Washington Post and Bustle. She joins us to discuss her latest, BOMBSHELL, the first in a bold...
2021-12-301h 02Political Capital with Rob Shaw#38 - A 2021 year-in-review: Highs and lows, and top political players.The show ends 2021 with a blockbuster year-in-review, as the panel picks the best and worst moments for the BC NDP, Liberals and Greens in a year dominated by crises and extraordinary events. In a podcast extra, we each pick the top performers from each party, and debate their performances for the year. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay. Political Capital will be back in January 2022!
2021-12-1036 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#37 - BC's disaster response criticized again, a missed deadline on old growth and moreBC is sharply criticized for slow disaster response by the Fraser Valley Regional District, exposing flaws in its local-first emergency system. First Nations push back on a 30-day old growth deadline, throwing the province's plan into doubt. And the minister responsible for FOI faces accusations she misled the legislature. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay this week.
2021-12-0322 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#36 - BC disaster response, new provincial sick pay and the fall legislative session endsThe province attempts to do a better job preparing and responding to the next round of storms. A new 5-day sick pay program fails to please organized labour and the business community, but is likely still an important win for the government. And the fall session of the legislature ends with government shutting down debate and ramming bills through, amid controversy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Maclean Kay and Sarah Miller.
2021-11-2640 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#35 - BC devastating flooding, how did the province respond, and new legislation on bubble zones, childcare, and logging.BC is hit by devastating flooding and landslides, how did the province respond and what needs to be improved for the future? As well, major new legislation on bubble zones to protect hospitals and schools from anti-vaxx protesters, a complex new forestry bill that affects old growth logging, and government's shift away from new for-profit childcare spaces. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay and Jillian Oliver to discuss.
2021-11-1940 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#34 - New old growth deferrals, BC's decriminalization application, autism funding, COP26, heat dome deaths, and sexism in the BC Liberal leBC's new old growth deferral plan picks up criticism from all quarters, the province asks Ottawa to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, and a grab bag of topics this week that looks at controversy on changes to autism funding, the COP26 climate conference and new figures on the summer heat dome deaths. The panel also discusses allegations of sexism in the BC Liberal leadership race after a disturbing incident involving a staffer from the Kevin Falcon campaign. Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Katy Merrifield and former BC Green strategist Sarah Miller.
2021-11-0534 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#33 - Premier's health, climate plan 2.0, FOI fightPremier John Horgan has revealed a personal health challenge - we wish him well, while also asking what if anything this means for the functioning of government and the legislature. Plus, the government releases a new climate plan that has its share of proponents and critics, as well as continues its fight to push through contentious new FOI legislation. Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Maclean Kay and Jillian Oliver.
2021-10-2923 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#32 - FOI fees spark backlash, federal vaccine passports, and alternate COVID-19 briefingsPremier John Horgan's government finds itself accused of hypocrisy by bringing in new fees on FOI, BC is off-side with a new federal vaccine passport system meaning people here will have to work with two vaccine cards, and a group of doctors starts alternative COVID-19 briefings to criticize Dr. Bonnie Henry. Plus, we look at the one-year anniversary of the Horgan government's majority election victory and muse about whether the premier will run again. Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Maclean Kay and Jillian Oliver.
2021-10-2244 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#31 - BC's first mandatory vaccine requirement, and Aaron Gunn enters BC Liberal leadership race.BC has started its first mandatory vaccine rule in the seniors' care sector, how many people would rather lose their jobs than comply and what does this mean for future vaccine requirements in other public sector jobs? Also, we take a deep dive into conservative pundit Aaron Gunn launching his campaign for BC Liberal leader, what does it mean for the party and what will happen if he is approved or rejected to enter the race? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield and Maclean Kay this week.
2021-10-1522 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#30 - BC punts teacher vaccines to school districts, and week one of the fall BCleg sessionBC is under fire for its decision to require 60 different school districts to vote on whether to make vaccines mandatory for teachers and school staff, why is it doing this and what are the political risks ahead? We also take a dive into the first week of the fall session of the BC legislature, what happened, what didn't and is anyone paying attention? Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Jillian Oliver and Katy Merrifield.
2021-10-0822 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#29 - Old growth logging, school masks and BC Liberal leadership debateBC Supreme Court has tossed Premier John Horgan the hot potato of continued old growth logging protests at Fairy Creek, what does this mean for his government? Plus a revolt my parents has led to changes to BC’s mask policy for school-aged children, and we look at who won and lost the first BC Liberal leadership debate. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay.
2021-10-0122 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#28 - Winners and losers in the federal election, plus fights in BC over COVID-19 dataThe panel takes a deep dive into the federal election - what should each party take away from the results and what did we accomplish other than virtually identical results to 2019? We also look at the fate of each of the party leaders, and implications for BC politics. Plus, BC is backtracking to provide data for parents on school exposures, but the fight over what information the province releases on COVID and when continues. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay.
2021-09-2446 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#27 - Federal election predictions and Alaska attacks BC on cruise shipsWith just days before the 2021 federal election, the panel offers up their predictions and analysis of the final few days. Plus, why is Premier John Horgan picking a fight with Alaska and why is Alaska coming for BC's cruise ship sector? We also discuss BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau's impact on BC politics at her one-year anniversary as leader. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Katy Merrifield and Jillian Oliver.
2021-09-1838 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#25 - BC vaccination protests, the overdose crisis and federal election week 3.What should the BC government do in the face of anti-vaccination passport protests that disrupted health care services? And has the time finally come to take drastic action to curb the overdose crisis, in the wake of more record-breaking death counts due to the toxic drug supply? Plus we take a look at week three of the federal election campaign. Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Katy Merrifield and Jillian Oliver.
2021-09-0338 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#24 - BC gets mixed reviews for its new mandatory mask and vaccine policies, plus the province's back to school plan.BC's mandatory mask and vaccine strategies draw mixed reactions, and the province's back-to-school plan doesn't seem to land well either. Plus a look at week two of the federal election campaign and whether the issue of Afghanistan will become a leadership problem for Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. Host Rob Shaw discusses the week with Jillian Oliver, Katy Merrifield, and Maclean Kay.
2021-08-2736 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#23 - The new federal election, plus John Horgan takes a holiday during BC’s wildfires.We take a deep dive into the new federal election - what leaders, issues and parties emerged from week one with momentum. Plus, Premier John Horgan is under fire for a holiday during the wildlife crisis - is this a big scandal or much ado about nothing? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay and Jillian Oliver.
2021-08-2022 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#22 - Good news/bad news on COVID-19, BC posts a $5.5 billion deficit and would US-style cash incentive for vaccination work in BC?BC takes one step forward in its fight against COVID-19 with a new "vax to the max" campaign, but also has to crack down with new restrictions on an outbreak in the central Okanagan, so are we falling backwards? Also, what to make of B.C.'s $5.5 billion deficit and the new public accounts report. Should the Governor General refuse an early election request from PM Justin Trudeau, as suggested by the federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh? And if the US is offering $100 to people to get vaccinated, would that work in BC? Plus a podcast extra on a new...
2021-07-3035 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#21 - Wildfire emergency, a top NDP strategist retires, and the federal Green implosion continues.BC is now in a state of emergency due to wildfires, NDP strategist Bob Dewar retires after five years of reshaping BC politics and the clown car crash of the federal Greens continues. Plus a fascinating discussion on the changing boundaries of how ministers and politicians can treat their staff, and what is acceptable in this day and age, amid stories of a toxic work environment in a federal cabinet minister's office. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Evan Pivnick, Katy Merrifield and Maclean Kay.
2021-07-2348 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#20 - BC ambulance reforms, new safe drug supply and the return of US cruise ships.BC tries to fix its beleaguered ambulance service but are the resources enough to tackle a political crisis? Health officials offer new prescription drug supply in a bid to reduce overdoses. Ottawa opens up our waters to cruise ships, but BC still faces the risk of losing the entire cruise sector due to US legislation. Plus a callback from July 2017 when Premier John Horgan unveiled his new cabinet, what were his successes, failures and learning lessons from his first front bench?Rob Shaw is joined by panellists Jillian Oliver, Maclean Kay and special guest Danielle Dalzell.
2021-07-1637 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#19 - Ottawa bails BC out on child care, Horgan gaffe on heat wave, NDP constituency assistants vote to strike.Trudeau delivers funding to supercharge BC’s $10-a-day child care promise. The premier commits another gaffe on heatwave deaths but does it matter? And NDP Constituencies could be behind picket lines soon after a strike vote. Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Jillian Oliver, and Katy Merrifield to discuss all the latest in BC politics.
2021-07-0943 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#18 - BC rejects a new housing affordability report, and scandals mount in Ottawa amid early election speculation.Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister is facing resignation calls for a racist text, BC's finance minister rejects major recommendations to cool the real estate market in a new expert report on housing affordability and election speculation in Ottawa reaches a fever pitch amid a growing number of scandals for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party.Plus, we examine new BC Liberal leadership candidate Val Litwin, and look back in our callback segment to the "Clone Speech" of 2017 when then-Premier Christy Clark changed all her positions to try and stay in power. Host Rob Shaw is joined by the weekly political...
2021-06-2544 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#17 - Spring legislative session, premier's office budget, and the imploding federal Greens.We review what was accomplished as the spring session of the B.C. legislature ends, kick around whether the rising budget of the premier's office is a big deal and dig into why the federal Green party is imploding and what it might mean for the upcoming federal election. In our podcast extras this week, we jump back into the time machine to June 2018 when Attorney General David Eby released the rules into the proportional representation referendum - did that kill PR on the spot, and what would B.C. politics look like had it passed? Host Rob Shaw...
2021-06-1856 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#16 - First Nations and old growth logging, U.S. cruise ships and more.Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Maclean Kay and Jillian Oliver to discuss all the latest in B.C. politics, as well as this week's Hot Take question: Should politicians ever cross the floor, or is that the political kiss of death? Our podcast extra topics cover a new B.C. Liberal postmortem into the 2020 election loss, and the launch of Michael Lee's B.C. Liberal leadership campaign. Plus Rob has a spicy hot take on the controversy over MLA Renee Merrifield's tabling of a petition by angry parents opposed to masks in schools.
2021-06-111h 01Political Capital with Rob Shaw#15 - Residential schools, BC's new forestry plan and the overdose crisisGreen MLA Adam Olsen delivers a powerful speech to the legislature on residential schools, our panel analyzes Premier John Horgan's new forestry plan and we explore why political parties won't cooperate to tackle the public health crisis on overdose deaths. Plus, a callback to a dramatic 24 hours in the house around Speaker Darryl Plecas in 2019. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay this week.
2021-06-0440 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#14 - A deep dive into B.C.'s restart 2.0 plan, plus old growth protests in the Premier's ridingHow does B.C.'s long-awaited restart plan change the political landscape? Premier John Horgan is facing heavy pressure due to protests in his riding against old growth logging at Fairy Creek, so why isn't he responding? Plus a callback segment on the "rugby summit" between Horgan and Andrew Weaver in 2017 and how it set the stage for an NDP-Green power-sharing deal. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Maclean Kay and special guest this week Marie Della Mattia.
2021-05-2847 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#12 - B.C. hides COVID-19 data, Ottawa's confusion on vaccines and political parties debate public funding.B.C. is caught withholding vast amounts of COVID-19 data from the public - why would it do this? A federal advisory committee on vaccines embarrass itself by issuing confusing information on AstraZeneca vaccines. B.C. politicians debate whether to continue giving their own political parties a per-vote subsidy, and we break down the latest fundraising numbers. Rob Shaw debates the week in politics with panelists Maclean Kay and Katy Merrifield - (Jillian is returning next week).
2021-05-0741 min
Raging RomanticsGetting Bromantic with Lyssa Kay Adams!It's finally here! Jen and I were so honored to get to sit down with the amazing Lyssa Kay Adams, author of the Bromance Book Club Series!!! In this episode we have a (very long) casual conversation with Lyssa about her career as a romance author, her journey to the bestseller list, her inspirations, and the best part about being an author. We also hype up a bunch of newer/lesser known/inclusive romance authors for you to check out!
Content Warning: Discussions of #MeToo and sexual harassment
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2021-05-071h 21Political Capital with Rob Shaw#11 - Sick pay delays, pop-up vaccine confusion and tent city deadline.What's taking the Horgan government so long to come up with a sick pay plan? How did health officials so badly bungle pop-up vaccine sites in Surrey? And will the province hit its deadline to clear tent cities in Vancouver and Victoria? Host Rob Shaw discusses the week in BC politics with Jillian Oliver, Katy Merrifield and Maclean Kay. Plus a discussion of money-laundering commission and a look back at the career of Health Minister Adrian Dix.
2021-05-0139 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#10 - Dr. Bonnie HenryDr. Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, joins host Rob Shaw to talk about the pandemic, new travel restrictions, how Vancouver Island is performing in the pandemic, the delicate balance of public health orders and what it's like to be constantly second-guessed by armchair critics. Then, the weekly political panel of Maclean Kay, Jillian Oliver and Katy Merrifield convene to analyze the BC budget and the clumsy rollout of travel restrictions.
2021-04-2351 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#9 - BC's new throne speech is (deliberately?) boring, the overdose crisis hits year five and old growth logging protests.BC tries to walk a tightrope in its throne speech between a raging COVID-19 crisis and plotting a post-pandemic plan; a somber fifth anniversary for the province's other crisis, the public health emergency on overdose deaths; Vancouver's new mayoral candidates emerge 18 months before the election; and First Nations politics complicates the ongoing old growth logging protests at Fairy Creek but also gives government an out on a difficult file. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Jillian Oliver and Katy Merrifield to discuss all BC's political news, plus our hot takes on an MP whose nudity was caught on...
2021-04-1650 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#8 - Those dang youths not following COVID restrictions, Greens propose a lockdown and restaurants get a partial bailout.Premier John Horgan struggles to get out from under criticism for blaming young people about COVID-19 spread two weeks later, the BC Greens propose a sweeping three-week lockdown, restaurants get a partial bailout, Gavin Dew enters the BC Liberal leadership race and the money-laundering public inquiry calls a former premier to testify. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Maclean Kay and Jilian Oliver to discuss all the news in BC politics.
2021-04-0956 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#7 - Homelessness, expensive toilets and advice to political parties at the half-way point of the spring legislative session.BC's new aggressive stance on housing and homelessness, questions swirl around Vancouver's $645,000 toilet, and our panel gives BC's political parties some advice as they hit the half-way mark of the spring legislative session. Plus, what should the BC government do if anything to salvage its relationship with Alaska on cruise ships? Rob Shaw and panelists Katy Merrifield, Jillian Oliver and Maclean Kay break down the latest news in B.C. politics.
2021-03-2652 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#3 - Site C gets approved (again), the legislature is set to return amid confusion, and housing prices continue to soar.Premier John Horgan doubles down on the Site C dam with a controversial decision to approve a new $16 billion budget, but did he have any other choice? Rob Shaw and the political panel of Maclean Kay, Katy Merrifield and Jillian Oliver debate dam politics, the return of the legislature, housing prices and an online social media campaign by the province for mental health bingo that went horribly wrong.
2021-02-2743 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#2 - BC loses to churches in court, Site C, and the Liberal leadership race.B.C. gets dealt a major blow in its pandemic enforcement with an interesting court ruling in favour of churches. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson resigns (again), and the biggest, most expensive scandal nobody is talking about - the troubled Site C dam. Host Rob Shaw discusses the latest BC political news with Jillian Oliver, Maclean Kay and Katy Merrifield.
2021-02-1958 minPolitical Capital with Rob Shaw#1 - Pandemic politics, ICBC and the overdose crisis.For our first show, host Rob Shaw is joined by Maclean Kay, Jillian Oliver and Katy Merrifield to discuss the government's response to COVID-19, ICBC's rebate program, the ongoing overdose crisis, the prospect of a snap federal election and a look back at the Wet'suwet'en protest on the Coastal Gaslink pipeline from a year ago and where we are now.
2021-02-1244 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse013. The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams with Steve AmmidownGuest: Steve Ammidown (Manuscripts and Research Archivist at BGSU Browne Popular Culture Library)We read: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay AdamsWebsite: BGSU Browne Popular Culture Library https://www.bgsu.edu/library/pcl.htmlTwitter: @SteganBGSU Pop Culture Library TwitterBooks mentioned:Aphrodite’s Kiss by Julie KennerBrothers Sinister series by Courtney MilanEntwined Destinies by Elsie Washington - first category romance by a black woman featuring black main charactersGaywyck by Vincent VirgaThrowing Stones by Avery Cockburn (Curling Romance)Can you redeem baddies from book 1 in...
2019-12-101h 18
In The HousePremier Horgan's UBCM performance may haunt himFinance Minister Carole James cracks down on “discretionary” spending to protect the budget, Premier John Horgan cracks jokes (to mixed reviews) at his UBCM speech, the legislature spending scandal rolls on, and MLAs prepare to return to work in the fall session.
Rob Shaw is joined by special guests: Vaughn Palmer from The Vancouver Sun, and Maclean Kay from TheOrca.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-10-0343 min
The RebelRebel PodcastE0020 - The Ruthlessly Reasonable OrcaMaclean Kay is loving life in Victoria on Vancouver Island. He's the Editor in Chief of the new online magazine, The Orca, and couldn't be happier. We catch up over a few craft beers at WHEELIES MOTORCYCLES, this great hole-in-the-wall restaurant, venue, and motorcycle shop. This episode looks at the struggles of today's journalists, farming food and/or marijuana, Social Media "The Snarky Medium", Power Rangers, Football, and even Dwayne Johnson. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST The Orca Wheelies The New West (WayBackMachine) DOC: Canyon War (Promo) BOOK: Claiming the L...
2018-10-221h 02
ICBA CastICBA CONVERSATION: Political Hotstove with Maclean Kay & Jordan Bateman We're at the one-year anniversary of the NDP's rise to power in B.C., and Maclean Kay and Jordan Bateman break down the highlights and lowlights. So many lowlights. Plus a little Surrey talk, Claire Trevena's blacktop politics that would make Flyin' Phil Gaglardi blush, and more.
2018-07-1926 min