Political Capital with Rob Shaw

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Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a weekly breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.

  1. 5D AGO

    Political Capital - Feb. 13, 2026 - Tumbler Ridge tragedy, throne speech, CARGA, budget

    February 13, 2026 - The tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge changes the political dynamic in British Columbia — the panel looks at how politicians responded. The throne speech in cancelled, and in its place something more consequential emerges. Plus, the NDP and Greens cancel their co-operation agreement, what does this mean for the two parties? In an audio extra, we look ahead to the Feb. 17 provincial budget. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

    37 min

  2. FEB 7

    Political Capital - Feb. 6, 2026 - Rustad Returns?! Spring session, extortion crisis, EV mandate, forestry report

    February 6, 2026 - Is John Rustad going to take another run at BC Conservative leader? We discuss the pros and cons of such a wild idea. Plus, a look at the upcoming spring session of the legislature, from the throne speech to the budget. And, the premier refocuses on the extortion crisis. Plus, in audio extras, BC follows Ottawa's lead in scrapping EV mandates, and a new bombshell forestry report suggests generational change to the system. Host Rob Shaw is joined by JoJo Beattie, Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

    40 min

  3. JAN 31

    Political Capital - Jan. 30, 2026 - Treason! "Evil" Jimmy Pattison + more

    January 30, 2026 - Premier David Eby accuses Alberta separatists of "treason" during an all-premiers meeting in Ottawa, why is he focusing on this? Plus, the BC Greens get BC's most powerful billionaire to back down on a controversial plan to sell a building to U.S. ICE forces. And fighting begins within the BC Conservative race. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Angelo Isidorou, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

    41 min

  4. JAN 24

    Political Capital 201 - Heritage Conservation Act, Natural Resources Forum, BC Conservative leadership rules

    January 23, 2026 - The government delays the Heritage Conservation Act, why now and what does it mean for you? Plus, the premier delivers a keynote address to the Natural Resources Forum about the future of the province. And new BC Conservative leadership rules set the strategies the candidates will need to win in the race. In audio podcast extras, the panel discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at Davos and whether new international controversy sucks up the political oxygen in the room on B.C. issues. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Angelo Isidorou and Aileen Machell. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

    41 min

  5. JAN 17

    Political Capital 200 - BC drops decrim, new BC Cons leadership candidates, and PM's deal with China

    January 16, 2026 - BC's three year experiment with decriminalization ends, but what impact does the program's failure have on the government and the larger political file of street disorder? Plus, new candidates appear in the BC Conservative race, and BC braces for the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new trade deal with China. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

    28 min

  6. JAN 10

    Political Capital 199 - Bold predictions for 2026 in BC politics

    January 9, 2026 - What's on the horizon for BC politics in 2026? Our panel offers bold, bolder and wild swing predictions for the coming year. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you Uber Canada.

    33 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Political Capital 198 - Premier's "lines in the sand" on reconciliation, Conservative rebounding after Rustad departure

    December 12, 2025 - Premier David Eby takes his sharpest tone yet on "lines in the sand" he won't allow to be crossed during reconciliation efforts, amidst new court rulings. And the BC Conservatives bounce back on fundraising, after ousting John Rustad as leader. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

    22 min

  8. 12/06/2025

    Political Capital 197 - John Rustad forced out as BC Conservative leader

    December 5, 2025 - A messy coup overthrows BC Conservative leader John Rustad - what does it mean for the party, for its future and for the possibility of a snap election by the BC NDP? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

    43 min
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Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a weekly breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.

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