Unbound: Fearlessly Exploring Issues That Matter Geoff Costeloe and James Robertson

James and Geoff talk to Dr. Malcolm Davis about Chinese military capacity, space warfare, and the need to build strong pacific deterrence.

Dr. Malcolm Davis is a Senior Analyst at in Defence Strategy and Capability at APSI.

Prior to this he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in China-Western Relations with the Faculty of Society and Design at Bond University from March 2012 to January 2016, and he currently retains an Honorary Assistant Professor position in the Faculty. He has worked with the Department of Defence, both in Navy Headquarters in the Strategy and Force Structure area, and with Strategic Policy Division in the Strategic Policy Guidance and Strategic External Relations and Education sections from November 2007 to March 2012. Prior to this appointment he was a Lecturer in Defence Studies with Kings College London at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, in Shrivenham, UK, from June 2000 to October 2007. He holds a PhD in Strategic Studies from the University of Hull as well as two Masters degrees in Strategic Studies, including from the Australian National University’s Strategic and Defence Studies Centre. His main research focus is on defence strategy and capability development, military technology, and the future of warfare.

https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/malcolm-davis

Twitter: @Dr_M_Davis

The guys sit down with Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison to talk national security, international stability and the very real threat from China.

Retired Vice-Admiral Paul Andrew Maddison, CMM, MSM, CD is a Canadian academic, former diplomat, and former naval officer of the Royal Canadian Navy. Following a family tradition, he began his career in the late 70's and would serve in numerous positions, operations, and commands both in the Navy and Canadian Forces.  He would eventually rise through the officer ranks and serve as Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy from 22 July 2011 to 21 June 2013. Upon the retirement of his military career, he would then go on to serve Canada as High Commissioner to Australia. He eventually relinquished that post in 2019 and continues to live in Australia with his family while working as the director of the University of New South Wales Defence Research Institute in Canberra, Australia.

James and Geoff connect with Chris Sankey to talk about the role that Aboriginals want to play in the Canadian Economy and what they need to succeed.

Chris Sankey is President/Chief Executive Officer for Blackfish Enterprises, Chairman of Blackfish Industries, a Heavy Civil Construction company and Director/VP of BitCrude Energy, a company moving solid energy by rail. Currently, Chris provides advice, direction and strategic planning to the Energy Sector on engagement with communities in British Columbia.  Chris is a member of the Coast Tsimshian community of Lax Kw’Alaams near Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Chris is a former elected Councillor for the Lax Kw’alaams Band where he served his community for six and a half years.  Chris use to Chair the Economic Development Committee for the Governing Council.

https://www.macdonaldlaurier.ca/experts/chris-sankey/

Geoff and James talk to Sean Speer about his new project, The Hub, as well as the federal budget and what it means for Canada's future.

Sean is a university professor, think-tank scholar and columnist. He previously served as a senior economic adviser to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Check out and subscribe to the Hub at www.thehub.ca.

James and Geoff talk to the ICBA VP of Communications, Jordan Bateman, about the BC budget, the BC Liberals and the Canadian political scene.



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Geoff and James have a long overdue catch-up then sit down with Scott De Lange Boom to talk BC politics and hosing in Vancouver.

You can (and should) check out Scott's podcast: Politicoast.

https://www.politicoast.ca/