Public Eye Radio

BC First spokesperson Chris Delaney talks about the electoral chances of his political party. Former federal cabinet minister David Anderson discusses the future of the provincial Liberals - the party he once headed. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, Dave Obee, Sheila Orr and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with former provincial New Democrat cabinet minister Corky Evans about the ideas that should be discussed during his party's upcoming leadership race. Dogwood Initiative executive director Will Horter and Ancient Forest Alliance director Ken Wu discuss how to keep environmental issues at the top of the agenda amidst British Columbia's present political upheaval. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Sheila Orr, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

We speak with MLAs Bill Bennett, Vicki Huntington and Bob Simpson about the increased presence of independents in the provincial legislature. Port Coquitlam councillor Glenn Pollock discusses why he's promoting Mike Farnworth as the man who should succeed Carole James as leader of the New Democrats. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Provincial Liberal leadership candidate Mike de Jong joins us to talk about his bid to succeed Gordon Campbell. Children and youth representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond discusses her third and final progress report on the recommendations in a four-year-old independent review of the province's child protection system. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Provincial New Democrat leader Carole James holds a news conference after being attacked by Vancouver-Mount Pleasant MLA Jenny Kwan.

Provincial New Democrat legislator Jenny Kwan goes public with her concerns regarding party leader Carole James.

Now former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon announces he's running to succeed Gordon Campbell.

Prince George businessman Dan McLaren tells us why Kevin Falcon is the best provincial Liberal leadership candidate for rural and northern British Columbia. Moira Sitlwell tells us why she's stepped up to the starting gate in the race to succeed Gordon Campbell And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, The Tyee's Andrew MacLeod, Sheila Orr and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Now former cabinet minister George Abbott announces he's running to succeed Gordon Campbell.

Former Newfoundland premier Brian Peckford, who is now advising the provincial Conservatives, joins us to discuss his party's political chances. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson weighs in on the results of yesterday New Democrat provincial council meeting. We also talk with the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation's new British Columbia director Gregory Thomas. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, the Times Colonist's Dave Obee and Bob Russell - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former energy minister Bill Bennett delivers a blistering assessment of Premier Gordon Campbell and his management style.

Federation of Community Social Services of BC president Shane Picken shares his group's plan to put its issues on the agenda during the provincial Liberal leadership race. British Columbia Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair talks about why the province's minimum wage may soon be increased. Former provincial New Democrat Malahat-Juan de Fuca candidate Richard Hughes discusses his petition calling for a party leadership convention in 2011. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, Sheila Orr, the Times Colonist's Rob Shaw and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former provincial Liberal caucus communications director Mike McDonald shares his thoughts on the political retirement of his former boss Gordon Campbell. University of Calgary political science department head David Stewart discusses whether British Columbia's governing party should elect their new leader via a delegated convention. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Premier Gordon Campbell announces there will be a new provincial Liberal leader.

West Coast Environment Law staff counsel Andrew Gage, resource policy analyst Ben Parfitt and land use consultant Bernard Schulmann discuss the province's new natural resource operations ministry. Provincial New Democrat children and family development critic Maurine Karagianis shares her thoughts on the possibility of separate child protection legislation for aboriginal peoples. And our rabble-rousing panel - David Cubberley, The Tyee's Andrew MacLeod, Sheila Orr and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Terrace mayor David Pernarowsk discusses provincial New Democrat leader Carole James's proposal to establish a mining commission. Canadian Association of Journalists chair Dale Bass shares her thoughts on a recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling that will help journalists protect confidential sources. Retired deputy minister Bob Plecas talks about Premier Gordon Campbell's upcoming televised state-of-the-province speech. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Sheila Orr and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Tory parliamentarian John Cummins discusses Saturday's provincial Conservative annual general meeting. University of Northern British Columbian political science instructor Jason Morris talks about why the New Democrat members should think twice before participating in any recall campaigns. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, the Times Colonist's Dave Obee and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington discusses Bob Simpson's expulsion from the provincial New Democrat caucus. Rivers Without Borders Alaska campaign director Chris Zimmer talks about the impact of British Columbia's proposed northwest transmission line on his state. BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association policy and communications director Vincent Gogolek shares his concerns about British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.'s new freedom of information policy. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, the Times Colonist's Dave Obee, Sheila Orr and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson talks about his expulsion from the provincial New Democrat caucus.

University of British Columbia political science instructor Raul Pacheco-Vega and new media consultant Mat Wright discuss the impact of social media on politics. Surrey city councillor Barbara Steele talks about what her priorities will be as the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' president. And our rabble-rousing panel - Don Anderson, David Cubberley, The Tyee's Andrew Macleod and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.