About this episode

The episode discusses recent news in Alberta and BC, including MAID limitations, public transit plans, and a police chief's controversial trip, alongside Poilievre's media impact.

Alberta introduces limitations to MAID, BC’s public transit plans get curtailed, and Edmonton’s police chief gets flack for a trip to Israel. Also, Poilievre’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast sends shockwaves through the mainstream media. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:08:26 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca .

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane, Patrick

Topics covered

• MAID limitations
• public transit
• police chief controversy
• media impact
• political appearances

Keywords

• MAID
• public transit
• Edmonton police
• Poilievre
• Joe Rogan
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Joe Rogan podcast

Places: Alberta, BC, Edmonton, Israel

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