PolitiCoast is the BC politics podcast. We cover British Columbia, Canadian and sometimes international politics from a West Coast lens. PolitiCoast was launched in October 2016 by Ian Bushfield & Scott de Lange Boom.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPolitiCoast is the BC politics podcast. We cover British Columbia, Canadian and sometimes international politics from a West Coast lens. PolitiCoast was launched in October 2016 by Ian Bushfield & Scott de Lange Boom.
Recent episodes include "Beginning of the End" (24 October 2026, 62 minutes), "David Eby is no John Horgan" (18 October 2026, 67 minutes), and "I've made a huge mistake" (11 October 2026, 61 minutes).
PolitiCoast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 512 episodes.
Booking probability for PolitiCoast is 47%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PolitiCoast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PolitiCoast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for PolitiCoast are Government & Politics. PolitiCoast has a news audience.
PolitiCoast is a news podcast with 512 episodes published.
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Episode #491
Scott's last episode before paternity leave coinciding with possibly our last episode covering David Eby as premier. What a world. Anyway, the polls are bad for David Eby, the Conservative platform is built on economic...
Episode #490
The debate was bad. The platforms are too long, too short or too non-existent. But at least the Cons are smart enough to dump the Hitler comment guy. Links BC Leaders' Debate 2026 NDP Platform: Build BC Strong...
Episode #489
We have candidates, policies, upcoming debates and more. And if you have an idea for a future guest co-host, let us know! Links 2026 Provincial Election | Elections BC Candidates | Elections BC CANWEST PARTY...
Episode #488
We have polls! So many polls that all say the same thing. We have policies! They're... well maybe we'll get something better. We're getting a pipeline (dammit, that's not what I meant). Links BC Conservative Support...
Episode #487
Register to vote: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/register-to-vote/ Links B.C. Premier David Eby pauses PST expansion, adds $90M tariff relief package Eby mum on snap election as...
Episode #486
Sometimes a whole week of politics happens in a day and sometimes that day is the day after we record. Anyway, here's our thoughts from Thursday night before three more Conservatives MLAs were dumped on the street and...
Episode #485
The BC Conservatives go a full week without losing any MLAs as the new third party in the legislature begins to take shape. Carney makes deals and pitches relationships with Europe and Mike Morrice is set to become the...
Episode #484
The exodus continues, from the BC Conservative caucus and the government’s revenue forecasts; and the Liberals expectedly sweep three byelections. Links B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip dies...
Episode #483
The BC Conservative exodus begins and Carney finds his elbows. Note: We recorded before the news of NDP MLA Joan Phillip's death . Our condolences to her friends, family and community at this time. Links BC Two MLAs who...
Episode #482
Links Premier announces three cabinet changes B.C. opposition finance critic Peter Milobar exits conservative party - The Globe and Mail B.C. Conservative president out as party transitions under new leadership | CBC...
Episode #481
Another NDP MLA faces down a cancer diagnosis, more MPs announce their resignations and the Greens kick of their leadership race. Links B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announces she has cancer | Vancouver Sun Brenda...
Episode #480
What's happening with the BC Conservatives and who will win the next round of federal byelections. Links Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term 'First Nations' Findlay says ‘no directive’ to B.C...
Episode #479
Links Former B.C. Liberal MLA says centrist party is the answer for voters tired of 'extremes' | CBC News Is the province cutting SOGI funding in schools? The answer is complicated | CBC News Vancouver-Quilchena Recall...
Episode #477
Links Highway linking Vancouver to Prince Rupert proposed by construction company | CBC News The Long Quest to Merge Victoria and Saanich Hits a Roadblock | The Tyee Critics blast government plan to 'bail out' sagging...
Episode #476
Links Province 'seriously' considering 4th hydro dam in northeast B.C., plus one on Sunshine Coast: minister | CBC News B.C. Hydro cancels plan to phase out gas-powered generation as electricity gap looms Province nixes...
Episode #475
Polls aren’t good for David Eby, centrists think it's time for a return, Carney wants to ban kids from social media and the Greens kick off their leadership race. Links Surging Conservatives Tie New Democrats in British...
Episode #474
Kerry-Lynne Findlay is the new leader of the official opposition, we learn how much FIFA will cost and Carney goes in on AI and out on taxing Netflix and changing environmental assessment laws. Links Kerry-Lynne Findlay...
Episode #473
The legislature goes on summer break but not before the government concedes its case against the fired Victoria School Trustees or the Yaletown overdose prevention site. Canada makes a deal to sell LNG to Germany, and...
Episode #472
We were going to talk about more things and then we spent 45 minutes on the BC Conservative leadership race, so enjoy the deep dive. Plus Carney gives Alberta a pipeline and they still plan to hold a referendum on...
Episode #471
The first recall campaign kicks off, nurses vote to strike and Carney launches discussion papers. Links OneBC's Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie to face recall petition | CBC News Past petitions Recall Dallas...
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disability and inclusion critic, Green Party of Canada
host of Political Capital and co-author of the bestselling A Matter of Confidence, Meta Team, Ltd.
author of 'Love and Courage', Guthrie Healthcare Systems
Harvard-educated wellness coach, licensed attorney, and mental health professional, BC Ministry of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness
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