Contacts
Info
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...
show more
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.
show less
Episodes & Posts
Episodes
Posts
Transcribed
16 MAY 2026 · May 15, 2026 - The agency overseeing British Columbia elections says it will issue a recall petition against OneBC MLA Dallas Brodie. BC Nurses voted 98.2 per cent in favour of job action and BC Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay goes after Peter Milobar. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.Â
Transcribed
15 MAY 2026 · May 15, 2026
Angelo Isidorou joins the show!
An anonymous effort emerges to recall OneBC leader Dallas Brodie - but why the secrecy?
Premier David Eby and the federal govenment sign an agreement to encourage Phase 2 of LNG Canada.
The government sets its policies for who can attend the FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver.Â
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Â
Read more: www.robshawnews.comÂ
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Transcribed
14 MAY 2026 · May 14, 2026
BC's premier says a new deal between Alberta and Ottawa on carbon pricing is unfair to British Columbia.Â
Four new wind project agreements purchased by BC Hydro.
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Â
Read more: www.robshawnews.comÂ
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Transcribed
13 MAY 2026 · May 13, 2026
Things are going so well in BC that Premier David Eby envokes The Simpsons to describe his government's momentum.
BC Nurses vote overwhelming to strike. And the government continues to dodge the FIFA World Cup costs.
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Â
Read more: www.robshawnews.comÂ
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Transcribed
12 MAY 2026 · Description:
May 12, 2026
Telus delivers BC's first major AI data centre, but it comes at an immense power cost.
Peter Milobar uses accusations of conflict involving his wife to attack a rival candidate who tried to defend him.
Plus a rundown of all the stories today and yesterday.Â
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Â
Read more: www.robshawnews.comÂ
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
11 MAY 2026 · May 11, 2026
Â
Kerry-Lynne Findlay suggests rival Peter Milobar can't lead the BC Conservatives because his wife is Indigenous, sparking outrage.
Dr. Bonnie Henry updates the province on 4 people in isolation in BC over the Hantavirus.
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Â
Read more: www.robshawnews.comÂ
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
8 MAY 2026 · May 8, 2026 - Premier David Eby and the BC NDP are reeling after a new poll that shows a steep decline in both government approval and personal popularity for the premier. What does it mean for BC's political dynamic? Plus, DRIPA and the Cowichan Nation case hit the floor of the House of Commons, adding a federal lense to the biggest issue in provincial politics today. And, MLAs stay up late debating FOI changes in a rare all-night sitting. Plus - in audio extras - Political Plays of the Week! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.Â
8 MAY 2026 · May 8, 2026
B.C.'s debate on private property rights and Aboriginal title lands on the floor of the House of Commons in Ottawa with a new motion calling for federal action — which B.C. kind of agrees with.
Plus:Â
- The premier approves a new high school for Tumbler Ridge, after February's shooting tragedy.
- The Heritage Conservation Act changes might get delayed again.
- The BC Cattlemen's Association joins a legal challenge against DRIPA.
- And more!
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Â
Read more: www.robshawnews.comÂ
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
7 MAY 2026 · May 7, 2026
Jillian Oliver joins the Daily Show!
MLAs spend the night at the legislature to fight about Freedom of Information. How fun was it? About as much as you'd imagine a 10-hour debate on a hoist motion could be.
A BC Business Council survey says its businesses are fed up with DRIPA.Â
Federal/Provincial privacy commissioners slam ChatGPT for gobbling up people's personal information without consent.
Vancouver's mayor fights the province on a new overdose prevention site.
Plus our recap of the day and look ahead to tomorrow.
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Â
Read more: www.robshawnews.comÂ
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
6 MAY 2026 · May 6, 2026
Â
Former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart blows the whistle on a Chinese spy inside the NDP government, but has his half-baked allegations immediately shot down by Premier David Eby.
Plus:
- New Angus Reid numbers show Premier David Eby's popularity in freefall over DRIPA.
- New fundraising numbers show the BC Conservatives in the lead on money.
- Conservatives try a HOIST motion on the FOI bill.
- PM Carney and Poilievre duke it out in Ottawa again on the Cowichan ruling.
Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.
Read more:Â https://www.robshawnews.com
—
Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
Â
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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...
show more
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.
show less
Information
| Author | CHEK Podcasts |
| Organization | CHEK Podcasts |
| Categories | Politics , Daily News , Government |
| Website | cheknews.ca |
| ott@chekmedia.ca |
Copyright 2026 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company
