Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Ryan Painter speaks with Melanie Bennett, a YouTuber and podcaster focused on the ideological shifts in Canada's education system. They discuss Melanie's journey from a leftist perspective to advocating for educational reform, the impact of social justice education, and the challenges of open discussion in schools. The conversation highlights the role of activism in education and the need for pare...

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, I invite political commentator Kirk Lubimov to discuss the impending tariffs the U.S. will impose on Canada, their economic implications, and Canada's heavy reliance on the U.S. economy. We explore the challenges Canada faces in diversifying its trade relationships, the impact of environmental regulations on resource development, and the current poli...

I sat down with former BC MLA and Premier and former federal Liberal MP and Minister of Health Ujjal Dosanjh. We walked about a wide range of topics from the federal Liberal leadership race to extremism, immigration, identity politics, and wokeism, and how Justin Trudeau has destroyed the strong national consensus Canada had developed on immigration. Get full access to Political Pulse with Ryan Pa...

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, host Ryan Painter discusses the recent leadership campaigns for the federal Liberal Party in Canada, focusing on the candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, and Karina Gould. He analyzes their strategies, public reactions to their campaign launches, and the implications of their positions on key issues like the carbon tax. Painter also touches on...

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, I engage in a deep conversation with Chris Sankey, the Conservative Party of BC candidate for North Coast - Haida Gwaii. We discuss Chris's background, his motivations for entering politics, and his unique challenges as an Indigenous candidate running under the Conservative banner. The conversation delves into the political landscape of the region, t...

Political Pulse with Ryan Painter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Ryan Hemsley of Victoria stirred up controversy in a Free Press article published at the end of December 2024, saying he eagerly awaited Canada's becoming the 51st state . We sat down to explore why he wants this, how he thinks it could happen,...

In this weekly roundup, we discuss allegations of election irregularities in BC, former BC Premier Christy Clark’s interview on CBC about her previous flirtation with the Conservative Party, Danielle Smith’s visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President Trump, and an uplifting story about a former homeless MPP moving into a shelter with the help of his friends and former adversaries. For reference: C...

On the inaugural X livestream of the Political Pulse Podcast, Ryan is joined by National Post Columnist Rahim Mohamed to discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appearance on CNN with Jake Tapper, Canadian identity, the federal Liberal leadership race, and the first Netflix production of WWE Raw and the match between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan. Political Pulse with Ryan Painter is a reader-support...

On the inaugural episode of the 2025 Political Pulse podcast, host Ryan Painter discusses pressing issues affecting British Columbia, including rampant crime and government accountability. He highlights Marco Mendicino's recent departure from federal politics and the struggles of the Liberal Party under Trudeau's leadership. The episode also touches on the ongoing controversy surrounding Donald Tr...

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, host Ryan Painter interviews Greg Old, the founder of BlanketBC, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing warmth and support to those in need. Greg shares the inspiring story behind the inception of BlanketBC, detailing how a simple act of kindness led to a community-driven initiative that has grown significantly over the years. The conversat...

In this podcast short, Political Pulse Podcast host Ryan Painter muses on how British Columbians are feeling in the wake of 3 stabbings in Vancouver and Surrey, and if we'll ever see action from government to make our streets safe again. Get full access to Political Pulse with Ryan Painter at www.politicalpulse.ca/subscribe

In this engaging episode of the Political Pulse podcast, Ryan Painter interviews Drea Humphrey, B.C. Bureau Chief for Rebel News, discussing the essence of journalism, the role of Rebel News in the media landscape, and the recent arrest of Ezra Levant. Drea shares her perspective on citizen journalism, the challenges faced by independent media, and the importance of standing up for press freedoms....

In this conversation, Ryan Painter engages with Ambassador Iddo Moed, discussing his role as the Israeli Ambassador to Canada, the historical context of Israel-Canada relations, and the challenges faced in recent years. The dialogue also touches on personal insights and experiences that shape diplomatic relations, culminating in a reflection on the importance of collaboration and understanding in...

In this episode of Painters Political Pulse, host Ryan Painter engages with Brittany, a rising voice in conservative politics and content creation. Brittany shares her journey from beauty influencer to political content creator, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among women in the conservative movement. The conversation explores the challenges… Get full access to Political Pulse with Rya...

Summary Carson Binda, the British Columbia Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, discusses the organization's mandate to fight for lower taxes, less waste, and more accountable government. Carson highlights the importance of raising awareness about government debt and its impact on taxpayers. Binda explains the purpose of the debt clock truck, which displays the real-time debt and taxpaye...

In this conversation, Ryan Painter interviews Meghan Murphy (creator of The Same Drugs on Substack) about her journey away from the left and feminism and her views on trans activism and trans rights. Meghan discusses how the left cancelled her for being critical of gender identity issues. She has become more engaged with her work and ideas by challengin… Get full access to Political Pulse with Rya...

In this episode of Political Pulse, Ryan Painter and The National Telegraph’s Senior Correspondent , Wyatt Claypool, discuss immigration in Alberta and the conservative approach to the issue. Claypool criticizes Daniel Smith's argument that increasing immigration will strengthen the province's economy, stating that it goes against Alberta's conservative … Get full access to Political Pulse with Ry...

I sat down with long-time BC political strategist Bill Tieleman. We discussed the rise of conservatism across Canada and in BC, the BC political scene, and Bill's love of wine. I also discussed a format change for the podcast that I hope will make the show more enjoyable and engaging for folks while making it more efficient for me to produce. Enjoy. P.S. Support the production and development...

I sat down with National Post columnist Tristin Hopper to discuss Canada's global reputation, the disconnect between the public and government, protesters that disrupt the public with impunity, and lots more. You can find Tristin's articles here: https://nationalpost.com/author/tristinhopper/ You can sign up for a National Post subscription (I have one) here: https://nationalpost.com/subsc...

National Post political commentator Rahim Mohamed joined Ryan to discuss the differences between Canadian and American politics, how The National Post has adapted to the changing media landscape, how COVID-19 impacted political discourse, and lots more. I also monologue on the terrorist proxy group SAMIDOUN, their leader Charlotte Kates and her husband Khaled Barakat who is a senior leader of the...

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In this amazing podcast interview, Ryan sits down with LiUNA Director of Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Victoria Mancinelli to discuss her work and the history of her family with LiUNA, why she's been so strong on fighting back against antisemitism and Jew-hate, the importance of the union movement, and why we need more strong political leadership today....

Ryan sat down with Kevin Vuong, Member of Parliament for Spadina - Fort York, to discuss his experience being an Independent MP, his fight against antisemitism, what his constituents are concerned about, and his plans for the next election. Ryan also monologues on the state of the BC Conservative Party, why they are polling so high, and what it might mean for BC's October election. Get full ac...

Ryan and Jewish National Fund (JNF) Executive Director for the Pacific Region Michael Sachs sit down to talk about the work undertaken by JNF in support of Israel, the rise of antisemitism, and how the Jewish community is holding together as the war with Hamas and hostage sitution stretches on. You can learn more about JNF's campaigns here. I also monologue on the need to increase support for...

Ariella Kimmel joins Ryan to discuss the rise of antisemitism and her work elevating the stories of Jewish women. Ryan also monologues on his experience in School Board Politics and his recent entry back into local advocacy. Check out the petition to reinstate ⁠School Police Liaison Officers here⁠ . Get full access to Political Pulse with Ryan Painter at www.politicalpulse.ca/subscribe