Hotel Pacifico

Air Quotes Media
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Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosted by Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer. With Geoff Meggs. #BCpoli #StrategySuite #MiniBarHotel Pacifico is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

  1. 1D AGO

    "The Brain Train" with Benoit-Antoine Bacon

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First. Geoff and Mike welcome Dr. Benoit-Antoine Baçon, 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia.  Leading BC’s largest university with over 66,000 students and over 20,000 faculty and staff, Bacon discusses UBC’s key economic role, its accessibility to students, university funding, and the growing impact of UBC Okanagan.  With a Ph.D in Neuropsychology, he offers his views on BC’s overdose crisis, addiction, and mental health.  He also announces that when the Broadway Subway ultimately arrives at UBC (*pending), it will be the busiest station in TransLink’s network.  In the Strategy Suite, Geoff outlines his blockbuster  post on his Lotusland substack regarding the politics of DRIPA, Mike ensures all credit downgrades are heard and observed, a Clipping of the Week from an Obama heavyweight, and the latest in the BC Conservative race, including a plug for the “Race to Replace” pod series starting Sunday, April 12, for the duration of the leadership race, that Mike is co-hosting with politico Dylan Kruger. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 19m

  2. 5D AGO

    "It's a Dance" with George Heyman

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First. Mike and Geoff welcome George Heyman, a man who has worn many hats - Minister of Environment, head of BCGEU and head of Sierra Club in BC. They discuss labour deals, the evolution of climate politics, and forestry among other topics.  In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike check in on DRIPA, LNG, and the latest on the BC Conservatives including a visit from a special guest and an announcement on a new spinoff podcast series.  🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 29m

  3. MAR 25

    "Is Culture the new Data?" with Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First. Geoff and Mike welcome to Hotel Pacifico, fellow podcasters and co-hosts of the Culture Lab, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche. The Culture Lab duo are public opinion researchers and data scientists and come prepared to talk about today’s public opinion landscape, demographic flips, class vs values, and generational differences.  In the Strategy Suite, Geoff tries to bolt for the minibar but Mike makes him discuss Milobar mania, the recent Paul Wells nerd fest, and the most unsurprising credit downgrade. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 14m

  4. MAR 18

    "Nuance & No Nonsense" with Chief Aaron Pete

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First. Mike and Geoff welcome Aaron Pete, Chief of the Chiwathil First Nation and host of the Nuanced podcast. Chief Pete discusses how he got into podcasting and how he has sought out a range of views from across the political spectrum, and on sensitive topics such as reconciliation, the Cowichan ruling, and the recent federal-Musqueam agreement. He discusses the need to hear from all perspectives and challenges some of today’s conventional wisdom.   In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff discuss Hoodiegate, the pothole chasin’ Poco mayor, the recent NDP provincial council meeting, and the latest on the Conservative leadership race as would be contenders bolt the barn and back other horses, while one leadership contender claims to be the bell cow of the bunch.  🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 12m

  5. MAR 11

    "Chainsaw Politics" with Scott Lunny + Lesli Boldt

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First. Geoff and Mike welcome ‘Brother’ Scott Lunny of the United Steelworkers (Director, District 3) to Hotel Pacifico.  Lunny discusses the challenges facing his members in the forestry sector and the various issues impacting harvesting levels and jobs, and touches on the opportunities for his members in the mining sector. Also active in the NDP, Lunny distinguishes between the approaches of the provincial NDP and federal NDP when it comes to policies supporting industry.    In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike welcome communications consultant Lesli Boldt to discuss a range of topics that includes the BC and federal government’s handling of the Musqueam agreement, deepfakes faking out politicians, the latest in the BC Conservative race, and what the rising price of oil will mean to the good people of BC.  🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 18m

  6. MAR 6

    "Cowbirds and BC's Fair Share" with Ray Castelli + Jess Ketchum

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First. Mike and Geoff welcome Ray Castelli to Hotel Pacifico for a discussion Canada’s increasing defence spending and how BC can get its fair share of defence procurement.  Ray is CEO of Weatherhaven, a BC-based company that is a world leader as a designer, manufacturer and installer of portable  shelters, camps and field hospitals, and he’s lent his advice to federal and provincial governments, including the initiative to bring a Defence Bank to Vancouver. He also brings his reflections as former chief of staff to Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell who served as Defence minister and Canada’s first and only female, and first and only BC born prime minister.   In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff welcome back Jess Ketchum to join the discussion.  The trio discuss the continuing coverage of the BC Budget, the appropriate manners around voting on 1st reading, the recently announced federal-Musqueam agreement, and an update on the Conservative race.  Watch out above for the cowbirds! 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 32m

  7. FEB 25

    "Paying the bond traders" with Kevin Milligan + Larry Neufeld

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Wild First. Mike and Geoff welcome UBC economist Kevin Milligan to Hotel Pacifico to discuss the recent B.C. Budget. Milligan discussed BC’s debt trajectory, credit ratings and how B.C. stacks up against other provinces, among other insights. There is also a special appearance from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld who provides an important update on Tumbler Ridge. In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff debate the politics of the Budget and the state of the Conservative leadership race.  🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 19m

  8. FEB 18

    "Budget Drift"

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Elk Valley Resources. Mike and Geoff record hours after the release of the BC Budget and look what’s inside.  The BC government released its budget that forecasts record-breaking deficits and an increase in public debt to over $230 billion in the next few years. With the benefit of attending the lock-up, Mike spares no statistic in describing his fear of drowning… in red ink.  Geoff, a seafaring type, is much calmer in the turbulent seas and doesn’t feel the need for a life preserver.  Listen in, as they are both ‘indebted’ to their listeners.  🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico 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 Media on YouTube. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

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Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosted by Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer. With Geoff Meggs. #BCpoli #StrategySuite #MiniBarHotel Pacifico is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

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  • Creator
    Air Quotes Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Air Quotes Media
  • Show Website
    Hotel Pacifico

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