Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a weekly breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.
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Oct. 1, 2026Beloved commentator Allie Blades returns to PC Daily to give us her thoughts on the BC election campaign.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 30, 2026One of the largest projects in Canadian history, LNG Canada Phase 2, lands smack dab in the middle of the BC election campaign.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 29, 2026The very fabric of space and time bends to have BC political leaders speaking each other's languages on the campaign trail.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 28, 2026BC Conservative leader pitches a no-tax administration, though how he will balance the budget is still unknown. Plus, a look at all the new election candidats.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
September 25, 2026 - How did the NDP, Conservatives and Greens do during the first week of the snap provincial election? Our prime panel breaks it all down. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
Sept. 25, 2026We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, since the election's been turning.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 24, 2026So many candidates are entering and exiting provincial politics - we break it all down!Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 23, 2026The 44th general election launches with Premier David Eby pinning the whole thing on US President Donald Trump.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 22, 2026Premier David Eby is expected to call BC's 44th general election today!Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 21, 2026Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservative leader, after four months of chaos.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
September 18, 2026 - The recent rumblings around BC Premier David Eby calling a snap election, possibly in the next few days! Plus the latest BC Conservatives drama including the confirmation of a Private Investigator looking into current and former MLA's, including 50% of the POD SQUAD! And we break down the latest polls about the NDP and Eby's popularity in BC, could that affect his decision to call the election? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Angelo Isidorou, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by UBER Canada.
Sept. 18, 2026How I spent my summer — under investigation by a private investigator hired by the BC Conservative Party. And other topics.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 17, 2026All quiet in BC politics. No implosion in the BC Conservatives. No early election talk by the premier. Just peace and quiet...Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 16, 2026HEALTH ALERT: A superspreader event of "election fever" has broken out in BC politics, centered at the UBCM convention. Please listen for advice on how to treat this ailment. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 15, 2026BC's deficit keeps going up, and up. The first quarter financial numbers land with a thud.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
Sept. 14, 2026The Premier travels to Toronto to speak to investors at the Canada Investment Summit. And Political Capital Daily takes on the risk of artificial intelligence killing us all.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
September 11, 2026 - Could we be headed to an early provincial election? It's the question everyone is talking about and the pod squad digs into it on this week's show. Plus, how the NDP government is reacting to new US tariffs and countertariffs. And embattled BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay shuffles her critic portfolios. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
Sept. 11, 2026How about a sixth political party in BC politics? Allow me to introduce you to the BC United Liberal Party.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Sept. 10, 2026How bad are things in BC's forestry sector? Pretty much every organization, including unions and employers, have come together to warn government a crisis is at hand from tariffs and homegrown provincial policies. Guest Jillian Oliver helps walk us through it.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Sept. 9, 2026Some homestyled rap kicks off Premier David Eby's press conference to fight back against US President Donald Trump. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Sept. 8, 2026Peter Milobar picks up MLAs for his new party, while CentreBC says it intends to stay the course.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Sept. 4, 2026Premier David Eby won't rule out an early election to take advatange of BC Conservative turmoil.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Sept. 3, 2026Double the trouble, double the fun as two Conservative MLAs quit in one day. Plus, an audio book reading of KLF's chief of staff resignation letter.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Sept. 2, 2026Who would have thought that you can screw up the entire BC budget by dragging the wrong Microsoft Excel formula across the wrong cells? Well, it turns out you can. We get into it today.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Sept. 1, 2026The BC Conservatives lose a 7th MLA, as crisis grips the party. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
Aug. 31, 2026We're back! Our fall season begins with the implosion of the BC Conservative Party, the Mission-Abbotsford by-election, the deal of NDP MLA Joan Phillip and more.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
July 24, 2026 - LAST SHOW BEFORE SUMMER BREAK! US President Donald Trump cannonballs into BC's political waters with new tariff threats, what does it mean for the NDP and Conservatives? Was funding for SOGI cut, and is the program over? Not really, despite political posturing. And a recall campaign fails against Dallas Brodie. Plus, a look at premier Eby's new chief of staff and political plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 17, 2026 - BC's forestry sector is rocked by another mill closure, with the government facing calls for quick action to save jobs. The premier announces new involuntary care beds, but not in Vancouver, which catches the ire of the mayor. And can CentreBC make up ground with a new leader? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 10, 2026 - The cost of the Massey tunnel replacement project doubles, creating risk for the BC government. FIFA World Cup matches end in Vancouver, but was it worth the $730 million? And the province retains lawyers to explore suing OpenAI for its role in the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Plus, in audio extras, a look at declining toxic drug death numbers and an expansion of BC Nurse job action. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 3, 2026 - Alberta gets its new oil pipeline, but what does it mean for British Columbia? Plus BC nurses start job action. And the Conservatives shuffle their caucus roles. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
June 26, 2026 - The premier and prime minister face a backlash to their proposal to bailout unsold condos - will they stick with it? The premier heads to China where he wants to visit an EV manufacturer at a time when Canada's auto sector is warning that's a threat. And e-scooters: should they be regulated by the province? Plus, in audio extras, the changing language of the BC Conservatives on First Nations under their new leader, and political plays of the week.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
June 26, 2026The LAST Political Capital Daily before a summer break. The show returns in September. Today, we talk about PM Mark Carney and Premier David Eby's blame game on a new housing program. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 25, 2026Some municipalities want BC to regulate e-scooters, after serious incidents. But, will it?Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 24, 2026The PM is back in town for a FIFA game, but with an Alberta pipeline announcement looming why isn't he and the premier making an announcement about BC's position?Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 23, 2026The BC government launches a new chronic repeat offender crime program, with an acronym that sounds like a Star Wars droid.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 22, 2026BC prepares for an announcement on the Alberta oil pipeline, and the premier gets ready to travel to China.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 19, 2026 - The prime minister shows up with billions of dollars in new housing money, but is it enough to help when Ontario got more? Angus Reid drops a new poll, and no matter how you slice it it's not good news for the NDP government. And the province considers two new hydroelectric dams.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
June 19, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney brings billions in housing funding to British Columbia.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 18, 2026A new Angus Reid poll shows a huge block of voters undecided about who to support in the next election.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 17, 2026Premier sells BC's electricity future at FIFA. Debate rages on the Massey tunnel project.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 16, 2026 The long-delayed Massey Tunnel project hits another roadblock. Plus, BC's new energy plan.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 15, 2026Energy Minister Adrian Dix unveils another big energy plan.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
June 12, 2026 - A new Angus Reid poll shows BC Premier David Eby's approval rating has dropped to 31% - what does this mean for the NDP? Plus, the federal government is moving to restrict access to social media for youth under 16. Should BC consider implementing its own rules? And U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he is not looking to renew CUSMA ahead of the July 1 deadline. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Angelo Isidorou and special guest Mike McKinnon. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
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