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The Discourse takes a look at the ”who, what, when, why, and how” of Alberta politics, hosted by longtime senior staffers Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes.

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The Discourse takes a look at the ”who, what, when, why, and how” of Alberta politics, hosted by longtime senior staffers Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes.

    Danielle Smith: "I have no regrets"

    Danielle Smith: "I have no regrets"

    Don’t miss a minute of this episode, as Danielle Smith holds nothing back: answering her critics, assessing her biggest wins, and plotting out her next three years as premier.Thank you for subscribing to our YouTube channel and telling your friends and family to do the same!
     
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    • 58 min
    Forget Pride: Erika Has No Shame!

    Forget Pride: Erika Has No Shame!

    Cheryl's still wrapping her mind around Erika's argument re: the UCP getting banned from Pride. Don't miss that exchange midway through this episode. But first, we take a look at renowned pollster Janet Brown's latest numbers. Stick around as Erika and Cheryl analyze the "new look" Alberta NDP.
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    • 39 min
    Another UCP Power Grab

    Another UCP Power Grab

    The UCP introduces yet another contentious bill aimed at municipalities. Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse joins Erika and Cheryl post-leadership debate…or was it the “hugging town hall”?

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    The Walk-Back: Political Suicide or Good Governance?

    The Walk-Back: Political Suicide or Good Governance?

    What and how you approach a policy or legislative rollout that’s gone sideways can not only make you look stupid, it can have huge impacts on the voter confidence in your leadership. We discuss current BIll 20, the NDPs contentious Bill 6, and how capital gains increase will play out federally.
     
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    • 51 min
    Has Danielle Smith Gone Too Far?

    Has Danielle Smith Gone Too Far?

    Political parties will be players in Alberta's next municipal election for the very first time. The change, ushered in by the Danielle Smith government's Bill 20, is definitely controversial. But is it undemocratic? Has the UCP gone too far? We dig into what Bill 20 means for political parties...and what it means for you.
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    • 53 min
    The Right (and Wrong) Way to Manage Natural Disasters

    The Right (and Wrong) Way to Manage Natural Disasters

    With the growing concerns of fires and drought across the province, Erika and Cheryl discuss what's causing this, what are the impacts, and what government's role is to protect Albertans from natural disasters. We also cover the NDP leadership as they lead up to their first debate.
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    • 43 min

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