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Prince George councillor Brian Skakun discusses why he's opposed to a proposed law that would see local politicians banned from running for re-election if they leak confidential information. Larry Cross and Charlie Cornfield, the mayors of Sidney and Campbell River, talk about how homicide investigation costs can cripple smaller communities. Stewart Mayor Angela Brand Danuser shares her thoughts on a potential unintended consequence of the northwest transmission line. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Wyoming Outdoor Council legislative and outreach advocate Richard Garrett discusses his state's experience with publicly disclosing the chemicals used during fracking, as British Columbia looks to head in the same direction. Alberta Oil magazine associate editor Jeff Lewis shares his thoughts on the politics behind the liquid natural gas export terminals being developed in the northeastern B.C. Canadian Association of Journalists chair Dale Bass talks about initiative to professionalize reporters. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Trevor Oram, Troy Sebastian, the Georgia Straight's Charlie Smith and Dan Veniez - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former federal parliamentarians Paul Forseth and Jim Hart talk about why they want to run for the BC Conservatives in the next election. Union of British Columbia Municipalities executive member Greg Moore shares his thoughts on the government's proposed municipal auditor general. New Democrat community living critic Nicholas Simons discusses Harry Bloy's leadership of the ministry of social development. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former HSBC Canada chief economist David Bond, former consumer and corporate affairs deputy minister Tex Enemark and former Ridley Terminal Inc. chairman Dan Veniez discuss British Columbia's economic situation. The leaders of Fight HST - Chris Delaney, Bill Tieleman and Bill Vander Zalm - talk about their referendum victory. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Michael Prince and the Georgia Straight's Charlie Smith - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Provincial Green leader Jane Sterk discusses her preparations for a possible fall election. Daniel Fontaine, who served as former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan's chief of staff, discusses what such an election would mean for municipal politicians, with David Chudnovsky - the fundraiser for the left-wing Coalition of Progressive Electors. Sauder School of Business HSBC professor in Asian commerce Keith Head shares his thoughts on the value of Premier Christy Clark's coming trade missions to China and India. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former Langley township councillor Jordan Bateman discusses his new job as the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's new provincial communications director. British Columbia Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer John Winter shares his thoughts on why we need a municipal auditor general. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Times Colonist's Dave Obee, Trevor Oram, Michael Prince and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC consultant Sharon Gregson shares her concerns about big box daycare in British Columbia. Open government activist David Eaves talks about the Clark administration's DataBC initiative. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, The Georgia Straight's Charlie Smith, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Liberal caucus chair Gordon Hogg and former New Democrat caucus chair Norm Macdonald share their thoughts on what the provincial government can learned from British Columbia's local governments. Social engagement consultant Diamond Isinger, pundit David Schreck and communications consultant Dave Teixeira discuss the use of twitter by West Coast politicians. And our rabble-rousing panel - Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Public Health Association of British Columbia president Ted Bruce, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives economist Iglika Ivanova and First Call provincial coordinator Adrienne Montani discuss what should be done about the growing gap between the rich and the poor in Canada. Former provincial Green leadership candidate Ben West discusses the state of that party. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Michael Prince and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former Progressive Democratic Alliance and provincial Liberal leader Gordon Wilson weighs in on BC Conservative leader John Cummins's performance to-date. Broadcaster David Berner, former BCTV reporter Harvey Oberfeld and The Tyee's Shannon Rupp debate the state of the media in Canada in light of Kai Nagata's high-profile resignation as CTV's Quebec City bureau chief, And our rabble-rousing panel - the Times Colonist's Dave Obee, Trevor Oram, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

The Tyee's energy and equity columnist Andrew Nikiforuk joins us to discuss the risks associated with carbon capture and storage projects. Provincial New Democrat deputy mining critic Doug Donaldson shares his thoughts on the departure of the province's top mining bureaucrat to lead the province's top mining lobby group. Sierra Club of BC executive director George Heyman tells us why he's considering running for that NDP in the next election. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Michael Prince, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

West Coast Environmental Law staff counsel Andrew Gage talks about the prices ski resorts are paying for public land is too low. DeSmogBlog editor Richard Littlemore discusses what British Columbia's carbon tax means internationally. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Stockwell Day discusses why he's backing the provincial Liberals. Former labour leaders Mike Dumler, Fred Muzin and John Shields talks about the pressures confronting public sector unions provincially, nationally and globally. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, Trevor Oram, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

University of British Columbia political science instructor Raul Pacheco-Vega, The Tyee's Mark Lieran-Young and British Columbia Civil Liberties Association policy director Micheal Vonn discuss the impact of social media on the recent Vancouver Canucks riot. Ohio University economics professor Douglas Adie talks about his 21-year-old proposal to privatize Canada Post. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Parliamentary secretary for natural gas Pat Pimm discusses the work he's going to be doing over the summer - identifying new economic opportunities for British Columbia's natural gas sector. Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak shares her thoughts on the file she's now responsible for. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, Sheila Orr, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with Point Blank Creative partner Nathan Lusignan about the government's HSTinBC.ca ads. Provincial New Democrat House Leader John Horgan talks about the recent legislative session. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, The Tyee's Andrew MacLeod and Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with British Columbia Chamber of Commerce president John Winter about the policies his group wants to see the provincial government adopt. University of Victoria political science senior instructor Janni Aragon and Social Media Camp Victoria co-organizer Paul Holmes discuss the continuing impact of social media on politics. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, Eleanor Gregory, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with Sto:lo Nation Chiefs Council president Joe Hall about how the Yale First Nation treaty will impact his people. Smart Tax Alliance co-chair Mike Jagger talks about his campaign to keep the harmonized sales tax. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, David Cubberley, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics. 

IntegrityBC founder Wayne Crookes discusses why he's bankrolling an organization dedicated to greater government accountability. Former finance minister Colin Hansen shares his thoughts on why the provincial Liberals should change their name. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with Fair Voting BC president Antony Hodgson about the prospects for electoral reform as the United Kingdom votes down a proposal to abandon the first past the post system. DeSmogBlog researcher and writer Carol Linnitt joins me from Belgium to discuss her recent investigation into fracking. Provincial Green leader Jane Sterk shares her thoughts on her federal counterpart's election victory. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.