The government of Saskatchewan is getting rid of the last of its publicly-owned liquor stores. It will auction off the retail permits beginning next month. Host Stefani Langenegger talks with CBC Saskatchewan provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter and Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk in this week's political panel.
Aug 2024
Political Panel - Aug. 30, 2024
The signs of the upcoming provincial election are out, even if the campaign hasn't officially begun. One-half of our political panel, Murray Mandryk, joins us to talk about them ahead of the vote set for late October.
12m 38s
Jul 2024
Political Panel - July 12, 2024
<p>For decades, privatizing provincial crown corporations was a hot potato issue in Saskatchewan politics. But in recent years, the Sask Party has distanced itself from the idea. Listen to guest host Sam Macaig and political columnist for Regina Leader-Post Murray Mandryk.</p><p> ... Show More
12m 48s
Sep 2021
Trudeau's future on the line in Canada's election
Gideon talks to Darrell Bricker, author of several books on Canadian politics and CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, about Canada’s upcoming federal election. With the vote opening on September 20th, the two discuss what led to this early election, the campaign debates and whether Cana ... Show More
22m 14s
Sep 2021
Justin Trudeau: The rise and (possible) fall of Canada's PM
Last month Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau called a snap election, hoping to capitalise on support for his pandemic response. With the election just days away, and polls showing a neck and neck race, could the move become one of Canada's biggest political miscalculations?T ... Show More
30m 16s
Jun 2021
The dog days are over, or are they?
After months of rotten polls, controversial policies and the polarization of a pandemic, Alberta's premier may believe the worst days of his government are behind him. Thanks to improving COVID-19 stats, Alberta is opening on Canada Day. Add in a few small political wins — like a ... Show More
51m 23s