The Discourse

In this episode of The Discourse Podcast, Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes talk about the US election and what it means for Canada, Premier Danielle Smith's leadership review, Naheed Nenshi's leadership strategy and the shifting tides in Saskatchewan’s political scene.

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!   We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret,...

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. Thanks for liking and sharing this episode, and subscribing to The Discourse on YouTube and wherever you...

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”?

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.   We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anti...

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. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, members...

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. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpr...

The UCP government has introduced some pretty contentious policies recently. On this episode we explore the reason why Bill 17 and 18 are making their way onto the legislature agenda and what it means for many groups and individuals impacted by these Acts. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political...

Is the Alberta NDP leadership race a foregone conclusion? Or, can Sarah Hoffman prove the pollsters and pundits wrong, and defeat Naheed Nenshi? She joins us to discuss her campaign, her strategy and what she will do on Day One if she becomes premier. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk...

Rakhi Pancholi pulls the chute on her NDP leadership bid…and Justin Trudeau doubles down on his carbon tax. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk. Visit www.pocketlobbyist.com to learn more.

Alberta's government is equipping the province's Sheriffs with more comprehensive training and expanded powers. Is a divorce from the RCMP imminent? We get into it in this episode of The Discourse. Plus, how much should we read into Premier Danielle Smith's most recent approval ratings? And what's next in the Alberta NDP leadership race? We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an...

Former Mayor of Calgary and newest NDP leadership candidate Naheed Nenshi joins us to discuss why now, what he’s running on, and if he thinks he’s the one to beat. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk. Visit www.pocketlobbyist.com to learn more.

A deep dive into Alberta healthcare, including the reorganization and the politics involved with AMA President Dr. Paul Parks who gives insight on compensation negotiations and what Alberta can do to recruit/retain family physicians. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk. Visit www.pocket...

Economist Dr. Andrew Leach brings his take on Budget 2024, how the Heritage Savings Trust Fund works now and in the future, what electric vehicle tax will do, and more. Erika and Cheryl shockingly find more middle ground than on most episodes but they still bring the banter. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and...

Longtime political communicator and Senior Strategist with Crestview Strategies, Evan Menzies, joins us to talk about media now and their role in the future or politics.   We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk.   Visit www.pocketlobbyist.com to learn mor  

We tackle the NDP leadership and grill Ganley on why she's running to be the next leader. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk. Visit www.pocketlobbyist.com to learn more.

Joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Raiche, MD, we discuss Premier Smith’s and the UCP government’s transgender policies and their potential impacts. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk. Visit www.pocketlobbyist.com to learn more.  

W. Brett Wilson was instrumental in bringing Tucker Carlson to Alberta. He joins us to share the goal, how it went, and his thoughts on Premier Smith attending. We're proud to partner and be members of Pocket Lobbyist, an online, membership-based platform to anticipate, interpret, and mitigate political risk. Visit www.pocketlobbyist.com to learn more.

Plug-in to learn all things electricity and who or what is to blame for last week's Emergency Alert. We get the low down with Blake Shaffer, Associate Professor at the University of Calgary.

Kicking off 2024 of The Discourse with Rachel Notley's resignation. We're joined by special guest former Premier Alison Redford who offers her take on the political landscape and takes us down memory lane.

Our show kicks off with a question from Opposition Leader Rachel Notley on why Danielle Smith and the UCP are still exploring an APP, we breakdown the methane quarrel between AB and the feds, and debrief on the legislative session.

Premier Smith calls in with a question for us, we look at the politics behind net zero, 2035, and talk value of COP28 and what Albertan is hoping to achieve.

From dueling CPP consultations to questions being raised about the UCP’s COVID-19 Panel and new information on the UCP’s attempt to import children’s medication- there’s a lot to talk about this week.

Cheryl & Erika both take vacation, but are still checking in for another show! In episode 3 they discuss the findings of the Public Health Emergencies Governance Review Panel Report and wonder if Alberta and Ottawa will ever figure out how to work together.

Action packed week in Alberta politics. From contentious speaking engagements to new AHS board. We will unpack it all in 30ish minutes so sit back and grab the popcorn.