The Breakdown With Nate Pike

The Breakdown
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Local Alberta Podcast about provincial and local politics and issues. Not journalists. #abpoli #albertapolitics Alberta Politics

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 8.28 - June 21, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!

    It's another Alberta Politics roundup, and between the last week's events and the absolutely bonkers layers surrounding them... Well, it's a pretty bonkers episode. Dani's war with First Nations heats up, there's some new developments for the referendum and also the "Corrupt Care" scandal. Plus it seems like a lot of the senior leadership in Smith's government are letting the mask slide because we saw a lot of open racism from multiple members of government this week! Plus we announce our fourth guest for our live show in Edmonton, Deputy NDP Leader Rakhi Pancholi! To get tickets to that July 25th live show in Edmonton, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

    2h 2m

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 8.27 - June 19th, 2026 Open Mic!

    It's another open mic night at The Breakdown!

We start with Nate answering as many of the chat questions as we can before we get into a very deep conversation on th enrapture and history of AISH/ADAP with caller Cassandra! To get tickets to our July 25th live show in Edmonton, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

    1h 20m

  3. Jun 15

    Episode 8.26 - June 14th, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!

    It's another live Alberta Politics Roundup and it's a big one! This week we're taking a look at the shut down of the disastrous EMS rebranding, unpacking what's happening with health inspectors, breaking down why the "Water Not Coal" petition likely won't see a ballot box for at least 2-3 years before we runravel the tangeled web over at The Western Standard! To get tickets to our July 25th live show in Edmonton, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

    1h 60m

  4. Jun 8

    Episode 8.25 - June 4th, 2026 Open Mic!

    It's our first open mic! To get tickets to our July 25th live show in Edmonton, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

    1h 17m

  5. Jun 1

    Episode 8.24 - May 31, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!

    We're back with another roundup of the last week in Alberta Politics!

We start with some of the major developments in the former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopolous ongoing lawsuit and the implications now that two podcasters have been found to have engaged in criminal contempt of court! From there we take a look at the defunding of rural women's shelters and the latest in the UCP's gerrymandering of Alberta before we take a look at a dizzying week in Alberta separatism! To get tickets to our July 25th live show in Edmonton, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

    1h 40m

  6. May 29

    Episode 8.23 - Healthcare Crisis in focus with Dr Paul Parks!

    With separatism sucking all the oxygen out of the room, we’re refocusing on Alberta’s health care crisis with ER physician Dr Paul Parks! Alberta has seen another tragic death in an Emergency Room waiting room, the government has distracted itself away from addressing the real healthcare issues facing the province and there's real concerns that Danielle Smith's impending separatism referendum will ultimately not only prevent badly needed healthcare workers from coming to Alberta, it may drive even more out! Dr Parks helps us unpack all of this and more! (And if you want to watch the video of Danielle SMith's plans for healthcare back in 2021, you can do that at https://youtu.be/25iXlzqGC2U?si=m0rw6909cHJE5942) To get tickets to our show in Edmonton on July 25th, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

    1h 24m

  7. May 25

    Episode 8.22 - Neverendum Referendum

    We're back with another live show and this one has a singular purpose! What the heck is going on with Alberta's new referendum on separatism and how the heck did we get here? We take a look at the history of separatism in Alberta before we work through the major events that led up to last week on a rollercoaster of a ride you not only miss, you'll want to share with your friends! Plus we announce some exciting new changes to the show's format, including a dedicated call in hour and OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDMONTON! And you can get your tickets at www.thebreakdownablive.ca! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

    2h 12m

  8. May 11

    Episode 8.21 - The Breakdown & The Orchard Crossover!

    It's a special crossover episode between The Breakdown and Jeremy Appel's "The Orchard"!

Originally recorded on May 6, 2026 on substack, we're excited to be able to bring the whole conversation to all of our platforms! 

In this chat, Nate and Jeremy cover the separatist data breach, the current NDP strategy against Smith and the UCP, the disassembly of democratic protections in Alberta, the future of journalism and... Aaron Sorkin? If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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