Political Capital with Rob Shaw

May 11, 2026
 
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.

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Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

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.

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: 
- 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!

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Political Capital Daily is presented by:
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Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

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. 

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.

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Political Capital Daily is presented by:
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Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 6, 2026
 
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.
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Political Capital Daily is presented by:
BC Tech Association
Helijet
 
Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.