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Off Script with New West

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Canadian politics isn’t just about what happens on the floor of the Legislature or Parliament. The real stories are often written in caucus meetings, backrooms, and budget briefings. That’s where Off Script with New West comes in. This new five-part podcast series pulls back the curtain on strategy, power, and personalities in Canadian politics. From caucus dynamics and early election calls to municipal parties and the drama of provincial budgets, we dig into the decisions and debates that shape our country.

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The Data, the Decisions, and the Dollars 14.10.2025 20:54

Welcome to Off Script with New West, a five-part deep dive into the inner workings of Canadian politics - where strategy, power, and personalities collide. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the headlines, this series is for you. This episode features:- Michael Solberg, Partner at New West Public Affairs and a former Stakeholder Relations Advisor to the Federal Minister of Health in Ottaw...

Inviting Municipal Politicians to the Party 07.10.2025 22:15

Welcome to Off Script with New West, a five-part deep dive into the inner workings of Canadian politics - where strategy, power, and personalities collide. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the headlines, this series is for you. This episode features: Keith McLaughlin – Partner at New West Public Affairs and the former Chief of Staff to three different Ministers of Municipal Affairs. Tim...

Keeping up with Caucus 01.10.2025 21:12

Welcome to Off Script with New West, a five-part deep dive into the inner workings of Canadian politics - where strategy, power, and personalities collide. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the headlines, this series is for you. This episode features: Monte Solberg, CEO of New West Public Affairs and the former Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat and Cabinet Minister in Stephen Harper’...

The Art of an Early Election Call 23.09.2025 20:28

Welcome to Off Script with New West, a five-part deep dive into the inner workings of Canadian politics - where strategy, power, and personalities collide. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the headlines, this series is for you. This episode features: - Matt Solberg, Partner at New West Public Affairs who served as the Campaign Chair for the Wildrose Party in the 2015. - Christopher Mart...

Who's In Charge Here? 16.09.2025 25:40

Welcome to Off Script with New West, a five-part deep dive into the inner workings of Canadian politics - where strategy, power, and personalities collide. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the headlines, this series is for you. This episode features: Dr. Ian Brodie, Senior Advisor at New West, professor of political science at the University of Calgary and the former Chief of Staff to P...

Introducing Off Script with New West 10.09.2025 0:51

Canadian politics isn’t just about what happens on the floor of the Legislature or Parliament. The real stories are often written in caucus meetings, backrooms, and budget briefings. That’s where 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 comes in. This new five-part podcast series pulls back the curtain on strategy, power, and personalities in Canadian politics. From caucus dynamics and early election calls to mun...