Gabby Kalaw
Continuing the series of interviews with candidates in Vancouver Kensington, BC Liberal candidate Gabby Kalaw discusses the BC provincial election campaign, the issues and more, with Joseph Planta....
View ArticleMichael Geoghegan
The political pundit and government relations consultant Michael Geoghegan discusses the provincial election campaign, Christy Clark, Adrian Dix, the Greens and Conservatives and more, with Joseph...
View ArticleBob Mackin
The journalist and Business in Vancouver columnist Bob Mackin talks about the provincial election campaign, what to look for Tuesday night, and the media’s coverage thus far, with Joseph Planta. Text...
View ArticleTom Hawthorn
The journalist Tom Hawthorn talks to Joseph Planta about the provincial election campaign, what to expect election night, and more. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in...
View ArticleDavid Schreck
The political pundit and former NDP MLA David Schreck discusses last night’s surprise election result, what happened with the polling, and what happens now to Adrian Dix and the BC NDP, with Joseph...
View ArticleMichael Geoghegan
The political pundit and lobbyist Michael Geoghegan talks to Joseph Planta about Tuesday’s election result, how the polling was wrong, how the NDP screwed up, and more. Text of introduction by Joseph...
View ArticleSean Holman
The journalist, filmmaker and assistant professor of journalism at Mount Royal University, Sean Holman talks about the BC election results, the state of the media, and his documentary Whipped, with...
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Andrew MacLeod
The Tyee’s legislative bureau chief in Victoria, Andrew MacLeod discusses his new book A Better Place on Earth: The Search for Fairness in Super Unequal British Columbia (Harbour Publishing, 2015),...
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Judi Tyabji
The author and former politician Judi Tyabji discusses her biography of the Premier of British Columbia, Christy Clark: Behind the Smile (Heritage House, 2016), with Joseph Planta. Christy Clark:...
View ArticleMax Fawcett
The journalist and commentator Max Fawcett discusses Vancouver real estate, the media’s coverage of the issue, livability in Vancouver, his work in the media, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of...
View ArticleCharles Boylan
Running in the riding of Vancouver Kensington for the People’s Front is Charles Boylan. He joined Joseph Planta this morning to talk about why he’s running, and the issues he’s attempting to bring to...
View ArticleCody Matheson, Green Party candidate
Cody Matheson is the Green Party candidate in Vancouver Kensington. He joined Joseph Planta this morning to talk about why he’s running, and his priorities should he be elected. Text of introduction by...
View ArticleJohn Pifer
With one week until election and referendum day, Joseph Planta checked in with veteran journalist and broadcaster John Pifer, who let us in on his thoughts on the campaign so far, why Gordon Campbell...
View ArticleJamie Lee Hamilton
Downtown Eastside activist and blogger Jamie Lee Hamilton made a return appearance on The Commentary to dish about the provincial election campaign’s candidates and races, as well as the STV...
View ArticleJohn Twigg
Independent journalist John Twigg from BCPOLITICS.COM joined Joseph Planta again to look at politics in British Columbia and federally as we head into the summer season. Topics discussed include: the...
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Bill Vander Zalm
The former premier of British Columbia Bill Vander Zalm discusses his new memoir, For The People, his career, and more, with Joseph Planta. For the People by Bill Vander Zalm. (2009) Click to buy this...
View ArticleDavid Chudnovsky
The outgoing NDP MLA for Vancouver Kensington David Chudnovsky talks to Joseph Planta about the past four years in provincial politics, the state of COPE, and what to expect in the forthcoming...
View ArticleSean Holman
Award-winning investigative journalist Sean Holman, editor of Public Eye Online, discusses the current provincial election and referendum campaigns with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph...
View ArticleRafe Mair
Veteran broadcaster, Save Our Rivers spokesman, and former Socred cabinet Rafe Mair discusses environment issues, and the current provincial election campaign and the STV referendum in an interview...
View ArticlePaul Willcocks
Paul Willcocks, columnist and editorial writer at the Victoria Times-Colonist discusses the latest in the provincial election and referendum campaigns. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am...
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Dr. Mark Jaccard
Dr. Mark Jaccard, a professor at Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management and a former member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, discusses the essay he...
View ArticleIrwin Loy
The 24 Hours paper’s Irwin Loy talks about the current provincial election and referendum campaigns, looking at the John Van Dongen situation, the NDP campaign stumbles, Ray Lam dropping out of the...
View ArticleMark Forsythe
CBC Radio One’s Mark Forsythe joins Joseph Planta to discuss the current provincial election and referendum campaigns, as well as the future of his program BC Almanac, and his 25th anniversary with the...
View ArticleJamie Lee Hamilton
Political blogger (Oldtown News) Jamie Lee Hamilton returns to the program after a four-year absence to discuss the current provincial election and referendum campaign, her support of Green candidate...
View ArticleVaughn Palmer
Veteran Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer joins Joseph Planta to discuss the current election and referendum campaign; the John Van Dongen story, the forthcoming television leaders debate, whether...
View ArticleJudi Tyabji
Former MLA Judi Tyabji, CEO of Tugboat Enterprises, returns to the program to talk to Joseph Planta about the current provincial election and referendum campaign; discussed include: the sense of...
View ArticleMichael Geoghegan
Government and media relations consultant, and pundit Michael Geoghegan discusses the current provincial election and referendum campaign; topics covered include the Van Dongen affair, the high...
View ArticleChristopher Bennett
BC Liberal supporter and former BC Green Party leader Christopher Bennett talks to Joseph Planta about the current provincial election and referendum campaign, as well as tonight’s leaders debate,...
View ArticleSyrus Lee
Vancouver Kensington BC Liberal candidate Syrus Lee discusses the provincial election and referendum camapign with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line. This...
View ArticleJonathan Ross
The political strategist Jonathan Ross discusses his new website CivicScene.ca, the surfeit of political websites and blogs covering municipal affairs in Vancouver, how the current mayor Gregor...
View ArticleDavid Schreck
Political pundit (www.strategicthoughts.com) and former NDP advisor, David Schreck returns to the program to discuss, with Joseph Planta, BC politics, the HST, the leadership of Carole James and Gordon...
View ArticleRafe Mair
The political commentator, former BC cabinet minister and broadcaster, Rafe Mair talks to Joseph Planta about political issues of the day, such as the government of Gordon Campbell, the HST referendum,...
View ArticleJohn Twigg
The political commentator John Twigg is on to discuss the HST referendum, Gordon Campbell, and Bill Vander Zalm, among other political issues, with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:...
View ArticleCharlie Smith
The Georgia Straight’s editor Charlie Smith joins Joseph Planta to discuss current political goings-on, namely Bob Simpson’s ouster from the NDP caucus, Gregor Robertson, the HST referendum, and more....
View ArticleAlex G. Tsakumis
The political commentator and blogger Alex Tsakumis talks to Joseph Planta about the state of British Columbia politics following the resignation last week of Premier Gordon Campbell; the also discuss...
View ArticlePaul Willcocks
The Victoria Times-Colonist’s Paul Willcocks talks to Joseph Planta about the resignation of Gordon Campbell, who’ll run to succeed him, and more. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On...
View ArticleMichael Klassen
CityCaucus.com editor and 24 Hours columnist Michael Klassen discusses the BC Liberal leadership race and other provincial political news, as well as the work of Vivian Krause, and other political...
View ArticleCharles Demers
The author and comedian Charles Demers discusses television news, politics locally and provincially, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in...
View ArticleMark Hasiuk
The Vancouver Courier columnist Mark Hasiuk talks about Vancouver issues, politics, the proposed casino, faith and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the...
View ArticleJohn Twigg
John Twigg talks BC politics after Christy Clark is elected the new leader of the BC Liberals and the new premier, the BC NDP leadership race and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by...
View ArticleChristy Clark faces a daunting task as Premier-designate of BC
Urgent problems are many but main mid-term challenge is keeping the Liberals’ anti-NDP coalition together By JOHN TWIGG Special for TheCommentary.ca It’s apparent from examining the entrails of...
View ArticleLiberals’ contorted voting process could raise questions about validity
By JOHN TWIGG For TheCommentary.ca There are lots of levels and grounds on which the B.C. Liberal Party’s latest leadership contest could be questioned, including that Christy Clark could have won...
View ArticleDavid Schreck
The political pundit, former NDP MLA, and blogger (www.strategicthoughts.com) David Schreck talks to Joseph Planta about politics in BC: the election of Christy Clark, the challenges she faces, the NDP...
View ArticlePremier Christy Clark’s new cabinet highlights changes from Campbell’s regime
Focus on families and job creation reflected in new lineup of committees BY JOHN TWIGG For TheCommentary.ca Christy Clark won the B.C. Liberal Party leadership by promising major changes from the...
View ArticleMike Klassen
The political commentator and communications consultant Michael Klassen discusses what it was like to run for city council last year, provincial politics and the fortunes of the BC Liberals, and the...
View ArticleTwo P’s in a Podcast – Episode 55
Before tomorrow’s provincial election, Jackie Pierre and Joseph Planta discuss BC politics, voters turning out, and who they’re voting for in the latest Two P’s in a Podcast.
View ArticleTravis Lupick
The award-winning Georgia Straight journalist Travis Lupick talks to Joseph Planta about covering the opioid crisis in Vancouver and more. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the...
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Rob Shaw & Richard Zussman
The journalists Rob Shaw of the Vancouver Sun, and Richard Zussman of Global BC discuss their new book, A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for BC (Heritage House, 2018),...
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Sarah Cox
The journalist Sarah Cox discusses her new book, Breaching the Peace: The Site C Dam and A Valley’s Stand Against Big Hydro (On Point Press, 2018), with Joseph Planta. Breaching the Peace: The Site C...
View ArticleColin Mochrie
The Canadian comedy icon Colin Mochrie, cast member of Whose Line is it Anyway? discusses his long association with Vancouver TheatreSports, and the shows he’ll be doing in Vancouver later this week to...
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