In The House

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Political columnists Michael Smyth and Rob Shaw report from the heart of British Columbia's politics.

  1. Rob and Mike take a holiday break

    2019-12-18

    Rob and Mike take a holiday break

    Hosts Rob Shaw and Mike Smyth are taking a break over the holidays but will return in January 2020 with new episodes of In The House. Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 min
  2. B.C.’s speculation tax goes through another overhaul

    2019-12-11

    B.C.’s speculation tax goes through another overhaul

    B.C.’s speculation tax goes through another in a series of overhauls, a brewing economic crisis in the forestry sector is becoming a political issue for the NDP government and rumours abound about a spring election. Mike Smyth and Rob Shaw discuss another busy week in B.C. politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  3. Pharmacare, LNG, taxis and a new Green leader

    2019-12-04

    Pharmacare, LNG, taxis and a new Green leader

    B.C. weighs in with other provinces on a national Pharmacare program, Premiers Horgan and Kenney find common ground on LNG, the taxi sector takes one last stab at delaying ride-hailing and hosts Mike Smyth and Rob Shaw look at what Andrew Weaver’s early resignation as BC Green leader means for the party’s future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  4. B.C. government clinging to shrinking surplus

    2019-11-28

    B.C. government clinging to shrinking surplus

    Why B.C.’s budget surplus shrinking, Chilliwack Liberal MLA John Martin faces a nomination challenge in his riding and Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson is hesitant to outline his tax changes. Mike Smyth and Rob Shaw break down the week in B.C. politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  5. Pressure mounts on Horgan government to solve transit labour woes

    2019-11-21

    Pressure mounts on Horgan government to solve transit labour woes

    The NDP government feels the pressure from a planned strike by bus drivers in Metro Vancouver, the premier sets a new “federal lead” MLA on cell-phone pricing, ICBC limps toward online renewals, and more this week in B.C. politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  6. Why are gas prices still so high?

    2019-11-15

    Why are gas prices still so high?

    B.C.’s second review into gas prices is complete, but why do we still have no idea why the price at the pump is so high? And why is the NDP government fighting the children’s representative in court to forbid her access to child welfare files? Mike Smyth and Rob Shaw are joined this week by special guest Les Leyne, political columnist at the Victoria Times Colonist, to discuss the week in B.C. politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  7. Can Greens stay relevant at critical time in climate fight?

    2019-11-07

    Can Greens stay relevant at critical time in climate fight?

    The B.C. and federal Green parties are looking for leaders. What do they have to do to stay relevant at this critical time in their future? Plus, hosts Mike Smyth and Rob Shaw take a look at the Metro Vancouver transit labour dispute and other labour headaches for the NDP government, as well as the province’s new legislation on transparency for gasoline prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  8. Angry farmers, more ICBC problems and a beleaguered MLA calls it quits.

    2019-10-31

    Angry farmers, more ICBC problems and a beleaguered MLA calls it quits.

    Angry farmers show up at the legislature to raise heck about the NDP government’s changes to farm protection rules. Continued problems at ICBC look like they might provide ammunition for the BC Liberals, but end up blowing up in the face of the Opposition. Plus, long-time beleaguered MLA Linda Reid calls it a career. Mike Smyth and Rob Shaw analyze the news of the week in B.C. Politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
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Political columnists Michael Smyth and Rob Shaw report from the heart of British Columbia's politics.

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  • Channel
    Postmedia Network
  • Creator
    Postmedia
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2019
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pacific Newspaper Group, A Division of Postmedia Network Inc.
  • Show Website
    In The House

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