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 dollars and featured some of the stiffest backlash by a community that has been seen. What went on? Why did things end with a physical altercation after t...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 report right here.
Jun 13, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 podcast friends, we had the option to meet up, the chats we had with Conservative councillors and mayors, and a big ol' rant on housing.
Jun 03, 2025•42 min
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.
May 23, 2025•57 min
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 the strange neoliberal and libertarian obsessions of some groups in Canada. Find him on Tik Tok @trevordeley
May 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 20
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.
May 02, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 19
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.
Apr 27, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 17
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.
Apr 25, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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.
Apr 19, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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.
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 16
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 reality is surprising. Mark Carney is on a tear, can anyone stop him?
Apr 04, 2025•57 min
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?
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 5
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 to be going for our government's fiscal future.
Mar 21, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 stock traders and why he's on a mission to tax the rich to end wealth inequality and spend 20 minutes talking about the reality behind the cost of liv...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 5
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 explore the issue.
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 7
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.
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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.
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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.
Feb 07, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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.
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 3
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 Holt Liberals repeat the talking points that every other government has repeated. So everything is changing but is anyone actually changing what they a...
Jan 24, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 future. Plus, we peer into the political crystal ball to explore what 2025 might hold for New Brunswick’s government, parties, and people.
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 1
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 Brunswick political landscape. Let's get into it!
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 5
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 industry, both in the private assessment side of things and recently as an employee of the government of New Brunswick. He was also a former mayor from ...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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.
Nov 15, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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.
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 2
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.
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 PC's under Blaine Higgs make history and win a 3rd term with an embattled premier with the worst approval rating in the country? Will Susan Holt brea...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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.
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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 commenting about.
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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.
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 28
