Best Jordan Task Podcasts (2025)

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Floor Crossings, NDP Leadership, & Placing Atlantic Canada With Mat Whynot at Jordan Leichnitz 55:44

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This week, we had a roundtable conversation with former NDP MLA Mat Whynot and Jordan Leichnitz who you've heard on various shows like CBC's Power and Politics and podcasts like the Curse of Politics. We talk about the various developments since the budget, including the floor crossing by former Conservative, now Liberal, Chris D'Entremont. We've b…

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Thinking Local, Acting Global: NB & Canada's Budget 2025 1:00:14

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After 2 weeks of running all over the place, we are back to share some insight and thoughts, and hopefully spark some discussions around the Carney government's first budget. We will also delve into the inside story of the Progressive Conservative Party of NB's most recent AGM and talk about the leadership contestents that are vying for the leaders…

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Whats's with Newfoundland AND Considering a Maritime Union 46:04

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This week we are talking the NFLD election and sharing our thoughts on what a Maritime Union might look like.

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Community Housing in NB with Peter Corbyn 59:13

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This week, we have a long-overdue conversation with Peter Corbyn, Executive Director of the New Brunswick Non-Profit Housing Association. We talk all things hosing crisis, community housing, and how New Brunswick is situated in the current climate of New Brunswick housing. Shout out to our friends at the Blue Collar Collective whose swag Brent was …

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Hot Topics and Task Forces in NB 57:29

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This week we dive into some pressing issues in New Brunswick that a new task force is tasked with addressing. You'll hear our reccomendations on how to move forward and other news in the headlines.

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Politics in an Age of Rage 1:09:45

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We are back for our first fall 2025 podcast after our summer break. We are joined with our frequent guest commentators and NB Politics watchdogs Shawn Rouse and Teri McMackin to discuss politics in an age of rage as well as what's been happening on the NB Politics circuitBy Brent Harris, Joanna Killen, Shawn Rouse & Teri McMackin

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* Summer Pod* Canada's National Projects & New Brunswick's Role 59:39

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In this summer edition of the podcast, we explore the National Observer's top-tier journalism, covering the National projects that the Carney government intends to pursue. How does NB fit in? Who's having conversations with whom? What are we spotting on our horizon that we need to be ready for? We will wrap up with a discussion on the political gro…

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Spruce Lake Industrial Park: Candid Discussion 1:00:46

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This week, we finally get to break the silence around the Spruce Lake Industrial Park conversation that led to what might be the longest public hearing in NB's history, certainly Saint John's history. The final vote was unamious support in this major industrial expansion proposal that includes two Letters of interest valued at over 2.3 billion doll…

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Road Work Ahead: NB News & Global Views 57:51

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This week, we're navigating the latest roadblocks in provincial politics, from NB news updates to what's unfolding on the world stage. We dig into Saint John's road diets, explore hot topics across New Brunswick, and unpack the ripple effects of U.S. political drama. Whether it's local detours or global disruptions, we've got your political traffic…

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Post FCM Podcast: Housing Rant, Municipal Affairs, And Carney's Speech 41:37

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In this podcast we take the time to dive into a range of topics that we pulled out of our experience at the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities event in Ottawa. We spoke a fair bit about Mark Carney's speech, which took place at the conference and was covered by all the national broadcast media. We also spend some time talking about our po…

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Catching Up On New Brunswick Politics & Spilled Tea 56:37

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We FINALLY catch up on all things New Brunswick in this Podcast. We will talk about interprovincial trade barriers, school funding, community care clinics and house assessment freezes.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Carney, Community, & Political Philosophy with Trevor Deley 1:02:40

8M ago1:02:40

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We are stoked to have a Canadian TikTokker who talks a lot about political philosophy in Canada on with us Today. When Trevor Deley isn't at Hardcore Emo shows in Ottawa he's working on his PHD in political philosophy and talking about communitarianism on TikTok. We have a wide chat on the political philosophy of Mark Carney, THe Conservatives, and…

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A Federal Debrief with 4 #NBpoli Perspectives 1:00:28

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This is our official Federal election debrief for the 2025 Canadian election and we are excited to be doing this with Shawn Rouse and Teri McMackin who were our former debrief pannel from the New Brunswick general election.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Canada Votes 2025: #NBPoli Pod Predictions 26:11

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In this special edition podcast, we give you our top predictions for the 2025 Canadian Election. We will breakdown the battleground ridings in New Brunswick, peel back the curtain of the people behind the parties a little, and comment on the reasons behind what is sure to be a historic Conservative defeat.…

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Growth Coalitions and Election 2025 57:21

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This week we sit down with UNB Saint John Canadian History professor Dr. Greg Marquis to talk about the historic 'Growth Coalitions', the 2025 Federal Election, Tariffs, Trade Wars and how NB fits into it all.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Debate 2025 53:47

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Well we are a few days late getting this podcast out, HOWEVER, it's worth the wait. We had some drama this week with 3rd party candidates mad about not coming on our show. We will talk about that, as well as break down the debate for each leader to talk about what the result may be. We've got predictions and opinions; let's get into it.…

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Candidates On The Trail: Karen Ludwig in the new riding of Saint John - St. Croix 1:07:14

9M ago1:07:14

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We are in week 3 of the Canadian Federal Election and we are excited to interview Karen Ludwig, Liberal Candidate for Saint John- St. Croix, New Brunswick's newest riding.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Polling, Candidates, & Carney's Carnage 57:06

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this week we seek to answer the question "Do Candidates Matter?". With candidates dropping from both parties yet their numbers suggesting it won't matter who they run, its a frustrating reality. We will spend some time unpacking Pallara's polling numbers from April 02, 2025 and what it says about men and women under and over the age of 50. The real…

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East Meets West: Liberals set to Win in Alberta with Knitty Knits 1:00:09

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This week we speak to a political comentator from Alberta Knitty Knits (on tik tok) about the growing reality that the Liberals could see the best result in Alberta since 1967. What's happening on the ground? is it real or just weird ghost polls? Is Carney going to help anything?By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Budget 2025: New Brunswick's Fiscal Future 58:24

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This week, we review the 2025 Liberal party budget for New Brunswick. This is the third time we have covered a budget on this podcast, and there is a lot happening around our province right now with big implications. We will discuss some comparisons between the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives, what they have in common, and where things seem …

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Can The Next Federal Government Tackle the Cost of Living? 1:00:02

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This week, Joanna and Brent dig into several issues we have hitting us provincially and internationally. Mark Carney is the new Liberal leader, and a federal election is looming. With the biggest concern for Canadians being the cost of living, do any federal parties have anything to offer? We look at a speech from one of the worlds most successful …

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A New World Order 59:40

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Well, the tarrif game is on and we have a whole episode devoted to looking at the history, proponents, NB Neo-liberals, and implications of a system that has finally been shown to be incredibly fragile. It may be annoying to hear us say "We told you so!" so many times, but, we've got hours of podcasts from the past 2 years that lay it out as we exp…

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Food Sovereignty, Entrepreneurship & Tariffs with Fred LaForge 1:01:23

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Explore food sovereignty, local entrepreneurship, and the impact of tariffs in New Brunswick politics with special guest Fred LaForge of The Farmer's Truck. Learn how innovative solutions are shaping our food systems and economy.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Love It Or Hate It? An #NBPOLI Valentines Day Special 1:02:13

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In this special edition fire side chat, Brent and Joanna dive into a plethora of current issues and give you their Love it or Hate it review. They have to pick one or the other, it can't be in the middle. From Susan Holt's Washington Trip to Critical Minerals in Canada, let's talk about it.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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The Politics of the Economy 43:59

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This week we have shorter pod as we try and catch up on the latest emerging details about a Trump trade war with Canada, New Brunswick's Place, and an overall conversation about our economy.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Where's This Pod Going in 2025? Roundtable #1 59:48

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We put the call out for you, our lovely listeners, to join us for a roundtable discussion about New Brunswick politics, this podcast, and our overall direction in 2025. This is our first roundtable where we layout the framework with Shawn Rouse which we hope to have repeat with many of you.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen & Shawn Rouse

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Groundhog Day #3 in NB 54:40

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In today's pod Joanna and I look at the rapidly changing landscape of our federal system in provincial landscape and point to the classic same-old-same-old realities we've been discussing in New Brunswick. We call this our 3rd Groundhog day podcast because, despite some significant changes, we are hearing the same things being said and seeing the H…

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2024 Year in Review & Future Telling 1:00:27

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In this episode, we take a dive into New Brunswick's political landscape in 2024. From major policy shifts and election results to grassroots movements and community-driven initiatives, we cover the highs, lows, and everything in between. Join us as we analyze the key moments that defined the year and discuss what they mean for the province's futur…

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Proportional Representation in New Brunswick & Canada with Vivian Unger 1:00:23

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This week we had the opportunity to speak with long-time listener Vivian Unger who has reached out to us to discuss her role with Fair Vote Canada and the Liberal Party of New Brunswick. Vivian actually passed a resolution to have the Liberal Party do a citizens' assembly on proportional representation so this is a timely conversation for the New B…

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Taxing New Brunswick: A Conversation About Transforming our Tax System with Jerry Iwanus 1:00:32

1y ago1:00:32

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We are glad to have our former guest and friend Jerry Iwwanus back on the show this week for a must-hear conversation about transforming our tax system in New Brunswick. Jerry just released his new book titled Taxing New Brunswick: An Insiders Guide To Successfully Challenging Your NB Property Tax Assessment. Jerry leans on his experience in the in…

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Murica F$%@ Ya! A Talk About The U.S Election, Kevin Arseneau, & Politics in Canada 59:25

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We are stoked to be back after taking a week off last week to let some dust settle on everything. Our big topic this week will of course be the US Election result and how we see its relevance for New Brunswick.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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Fallout for the PC's and A New Face of Government For NB Liberals 1:00:19

1y ago1:00:19

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We have a big mail bag and news clipping episode this week! We will start with a look at the upcoming PCNB AGM on November 09 and review some local fanfare around some PC insiders comments regarding the result of the election. We will end with a look at the just announced, hot off the press cabinet positions announced by the Liberal party.…

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2024 Election Debrief With the #nbpoli Political Caucus. The Liberal Honeymoon Phase. 1:19:05

1y ago1:19:05

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Today we do a debrief of the 2024 election results. We are stoked to welcome back Joanna Killen and our friends Shawn Rouse and Teri McMackin to look at the surprise results as well as hear some stories from the trenches.

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The Final Podcast Before the Election 1:15:00

1y ago1:15:00

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This is it folks, the last podcast Shawn and I will do before election day. Voter turnout at the advanced polls is down, the polls are unreliable, the parties are posturing, and we have absolutely no clue what to expect. Every leader COULD lose their seat, it's that chaotic in #nbpoli right now. We are unlikely to see a majority but could. Will the…

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Fixing Democracy with New Majority's Own Amanda Munday 1:08:21

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In today's pod we have the great privilege of speaking with Amanda Munday, the Executive Director of New Majority. New Majority is a non-profit with a mission to improve access, awareness, and the overall cultural appetite of elections in NB & Canada. We will talk about youth voter turnout, tactics to improve it, mandatory voting, and much more.…

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Peculiar Polls, Campaign Ad Spending, & Debate Preformances 1:09:36

1y ago1:09:36

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This week we are in the 3rd week of the campaign for the NB 2024 election. Things are in full swing, we've had 2 debates, we've got a peculiar poll from Main Street, and a look at the ad spending on Meta by the different actors in this election. I'm joined once again by the ever-so- charming Shawn Rouse and his amazing baritone voice you all keep c…

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T - 18 Days until Election Day 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

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We've gone through all the ridings, we've had the debate, and we've spoken to some experts about the housing file, let's follow up on all fronts and speak about an emerging set of stories that might plague the PC party even further.By Brent Harris & Shawn Rouse

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Special Elelction Podcast: Housing 1:03:04

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We are stoked to bring you this special #NBVOTES2024 pod with Dr. Julia Woodhall-Melnik & Dr. Tobin Leblanc-Haley on the hot topic of housing. These two have been hard at work laying out the facts and realities of the housing system in NB from their academic positions and we are glad we got to slow them down for a minute to talk about this issue an…

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That's The Rest! A Final Tally of Each Riding in NB & A Look at The Debate 1:14:55

1y ago1:14:55

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This week Shawn and Brent finish off their predictions about ridings 34-49 and give some analysis about the potential outcomes they predict. They will also take a look at the debate coming out from the leaders on Wednesday the 25th and comment on what each leader needs to do in order to make a difference.…

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The Writ Has Dropped! A look at Ridings 20-33 1:05:02

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OK #NBPOLI world this is it. The Writ has officially dropped and we will continue to wrap up some riding predictions as we focus on ridings 20-33. We will not be joined by our Co-Host Joanna Killen any longer because the rules of Rogers broadcasting is that candidates running in the election cannot get "preferred" air time. We get it, but we will m…

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The 2024 NB Election Will Be Historic: A Look At Each Riding 1:00:41

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This week we are back with Shawn to pick up where we left off last week, with Shawn's Riding Map! Join us as we go through EVERY riding in New Brunswick and give our analysis on what's going on, who will win, and what the seat counts might look like after this election.By Brent Harris, Joanna Killen, Shawn Rouse

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A Review Of The #NBPOLI Landscape with Shawn Rouse 59:50

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Join us as we do a review of the last few months with friend of the pod Shawn Rouse. As we are just a few weeks away from the likely date that the writ will drop for the 2024 #NBPOLI election, has anything changed? Are the PC's still just as doomed? Is Susan Holt catching fire? Or will the drag of the federal liberals cause Green party candidates t…

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Checking In On #NBPOLI with Petitcodiac Pioneer Teri McMackin 1:06:35

1+ y ago1:06:35

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Teri McMackin is a resident, former councillor, and soon to announce candidate for the Petitcodiac region in the Sussex-Three Rivers riding. She has been a long time listener and has an astute grasp of the political landscape in the province and region which has helped inform multiple conversations since our podcast started. Let's check-in on the #…

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The Digital Price tag for Democracy & Politics with Dominic Cardy 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

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This week we get former PC Cabinet Minister Dominic Cardy on the show to have a conversation about New Brunswick Politics. It's been a long time coming to be sure. We speak on a range of topics from the plight of democracy, the Canadian Future Party, and the New Brunswick political landscape. Wikipedia Bio Dominic William Cardy[1] MLA (born 25 July…

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Looking For Bootstraps: Donald Savoie On the Atlantic Economy And Politics 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

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This long-awaited discussion with maritime economic expert and travelling Oxford scholar Donald J. Savoie is upon us. With a staggering intellect on the topic, experience working with Prime Ministers like Brian Mulroney, and a different take on globalization, you won't want to miss this. More about Donald J. Savoie. Donald Joseph Savoie CC ONB FRSC…

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Polling, Pastors, and Campaigns 49:32

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This week we are following up on some new polling data rumors we have heard that have shown Susan Holt is trailing in her riding against Green candidate Simon Oulette and PC candidate Nicole Carlin. Blain Higgs is meeting with pretty unorthodox Christian pastors such as Phill Hutchings for prayer meetings, we've got a looming political gaf with PC …

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The Road Is Long to October (June 28, 2024) 57:56

1+ y ago57:56

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We unfortunately lost Andrea due to some scheduling conflicts for our interview BUT we are back anyway to talk about some of the who's who and what's what in NB politics. We've got Mike Holland's resignation, candidates for the PC nomination in Charlotte County, a legacy Liberal running against the blue dragon Blaine Higgs, and an update on our GMI…

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Polling, Funding, And Tik Tok Stars OH MY! 1:04:39

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This week the original 2 are back to discuss some of the polling numbers for the parties in May, fundraising numbers, as well as about candidates running for the 2024 election. We've got a Tik Tok star to talk about as well as the riding of Arcadia-Butternut Valley-Maple Hills.By Brent Harris & Joanna Killen

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ENCORE! What's The Deal Wtih Alberta Politics? Let's Dive In With Former Cabinet Minister Doug Griffiths 59:30

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So Sorry we missed a week #NBPOLI World. We are back this week with an encore presentation of our conversation with former Alberta Cabinet Minister & best selling author Doug Griffiths to speak about Alberta politics and the cross over with New Brunswick. It's an important conversation that meant a lot to us so we are playing it one more time as we…

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Sexy Higgs & His Sex-Ed Outrage + More On The Candidates! 1:10:03

1+ y ago1:10:03

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It's feeling like an episode of Trailer Park Boys in NB with the overreaction of Premier Higgs on the recent screenshot of a conversation at NB high schools about sexual education. The boys in Fredericton were out in full force this past weekend rage-farming much to the delight of the Christian right and we are unpacking it with Shawn Rouse this we…