The Dash

In the last episode before our summer break, David and Katrina are joined by author and comedian Charlie Demers. In front of a live audience, they talk about Charlie's interest in politics and share one last Story of the Week.

In the 2nd last episode of the season, David and Katrina talk about what's happening in their communities over the summer, and their highlights from the past legislative calendar.  We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests 

David is out this week, but Katrina is joined by Sheila Malcolmson to talk about her work on mental health and additions.  We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests 

Jennifer Whiteside joins David and Katrina to talk about her work as the Minister for Education, how she got into politics, and how housing, childcare and education are all related. We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests

Katrina is off this week, but David is joined by MLA Rob Fleming to talk about his work as the Minister for Transportation and Infrastructure. They talk about the Broadway Subway, a new piece of legislation that combines transportation centres with new housing development, and about the efforts to rebuild the Coquihalla Highway.We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests

David and Katrina are joined by Jennifer Rice, the Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness. They talk about her experiences representing rural communities in BC, and her emergency management work. 

David and Katrina are joined by Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, Rachna Singh. They talk about the new Anti-Racism Data Legislation. 

David and Katrina are joined by Bob D'Eith, Q.C. the MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission and the Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film. They discuss how he got into politics from his career as a musician, how the arts shapes his work in politics, and his community of Maple Ridge-Mission. 

The Dash is taking a week off! We're taking this week and so we are revisiting one of our favourite episodes. Originally posted November 12, 2021 David and Katrina are joined by a panel of three young people from their constituencies to talk about what issues matter to them, and how they got involved in politics. The panel is Spike Keane, Shira Rubin, and Sameer Esmail. 

David and Katrina are joined by Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, Grace Lore. They talk about her work on gender equity, how she got into politics, and what it's like serving as the MLA only 3km away from the Legislature. 

David and Katrina are joined by Bowinn Ma and Christine Boyle to talk about their new podcast, the People's Pod. They talk about why they're starting a podcast all about demystifying politics. 

David and Katrina are joined by MLAs Roly Russel and Harwinder Sandhu to talk about how they support their communities in rural BC, the issues they are passionate about, and how they got into politics.

David and Katrina are joined by Jagrup Brar, the MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood. They talk about how he got into politics after playing basketball at a national level in India, and how his community of Surrey has changed over the years.

David is joined by MLA Brittny Anderson to talk about how she got into politics, her advocacy for the sustainable cultivation of cannabis, and her work as the Premier's Special Advisor on Youth. 

David and Katrina are joined by Fin Donnelly. They talk about his work as a City Councillor, an MP, and now an MLA. They also discuss some of the issues he's working on as the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture

David and Katrina are joined by Spencer Chandra Herbert. They talk about how Spencer got into politics at a very young age, some of the work he's doing in his community, and how he does politics differently. 

David and Katrina talk about the newly released BC Government budget, some of their own highlights from the budget, and share stories of the week. 

David and Katrina are joined by MLAs Brenda Bailey and Megan Dykeman, two newer MLAs from Vancouver False Creek and Langley East. They discuss how they got involved in politics, and what it's like representing their vastly different ridings. 

David and Katrina talk about the recent election of Kevin Falcon as the BC Liberal Leader, and what happens next. They also talk about the Government Throne Speech. 

David and Katrina prepare to go back to the Legislature for the beginning of the next session. They discuss what's happening in their own files, and what's coming up in the months ahead. 

David and Katrina are joined by Niki Sharma, the Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits. They talk about her new role supporting the work of non-profits, what her first year as an MLA has been like, and her community in Vancouver-Hastings. 

David and Katrina are joined by Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham to talk about where our food comes from in B.C. and some of the challenges involved in growing food in our province. 

David and Katrina talk about what's in store for 2022, some of their new year's resolutions, and the upcoming BC Liberal Leadership vote. 

David and Katrina host a holiday special and talk about some of the top news stories of the year, as well as their favourite moments from 2021. 

David and Katrina are joined by new MLAs Andrew Mercier and Kelly Greene to talk about how they got started in politics, what the last year has been like for them as newly-elected MLAs, and some of the issues facing their home constituencies. 

David and Katrina are joined by podcast host, columnist, and now TV personality, Mo Amir. They talk about Mo's new TV show, about the recent BC Liberal Leadership debate, and about how Mo approaches his work. 

David and Katrina are joined by a panel of three young people from their constituencies to talk about what issues matter to them, and how they got involved in politics. The panel is Spike Keane, Shira Rubin, and Sameer Esmail. 

David and Katrina are joined by the leader of the Federal NDP, Jagmeet Singh. They talk about how the Federal NDP are putting pressure on the Government, some of the issues he's passionate about, and the ways he brings people together in campaigns. 

David and Katrina take a moment to talk about what they've both been working on and how they juggle their time during the legislative session. 

David and Katrina are joined by Dan Coulter, the Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility. They talk about the new Accessible British Columbia Act and what Dan's first year as an MLA has been like. 

David and Katrina talk with the Executive Director of Battered Women's Support Services, Angela Marie MacDougall. They discuss why Angela started working with BWSS, what the pandemic has meant for gender-based violence, and her work on anti-rasicm. 

David and Katrina are joined by the  Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Raj Chouhan. The three of them talk about Raj's time spent organizing farmworkers and what the Speaker actually does. 

David and Katrina talk with David Chudnovsky, former MLA and President of the BCTF, who is now an advocate for former residents of the Little Mountain community. They discuss the history of the site, the terrible deal struck by the BC Liberals, and what happens next in the redevelopment. 

The Dash is back with our brand new co-host Katrina Chen. This week, David and Katrina talk about what they did over the summer, some of the big stories of the last few months, and what it means to take a vacation when you're a politician. Hosted by David Eby and Katrina ChenEdited and Produced by Duncan Watts-Grant Research support by Cristina Ilnitchi

The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted May 26 2021David and Meghan are joined by Minister of State for Childcare, Katrina Chen. They talk about the challenges of building a new, universal social program, and how affordable childcare spaces can help create a more equitable province for everyone.

The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted April 21 2021This week David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by Vancouver City Councillor Christine Boyle. They talk about the flurry of announcements from candidates for Mayor, some of the challenges facing Vancouver, and why Christine got into municipal politics. 

The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted March 25, 2021 David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch to discuss the role of a modern union in advocating for the interests of working people, the economics of land and a legal path not taken. 

The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted January 5th 2021David and Meghan talk about the life of an MLA, being accountable to the community, the difference between federal, municipal, and provincial politics, and how David's life has changed since becoming the Attorney General. 

The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted March 31 2021Meghan and David discuss the role of developers in building housing and bring you the latest dispatch from the Falcon Report.

The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted March 31 2021David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by Minister of State for Infrastructure, Bowinn Ma, to talk about how to make transportation infrastructure work for the environment, health, and the good of our communities.

Dave and Meghan are joined by producer and editor Duncan Watts-Grant for Meghan's last episode. They talk about the last year of the podcast, who their favourite guests have been, and announce the new host of The Dash. 

David and Meghan are joined once again by Minister of State for Childcare, Katrina Chen. They talk about the recent announcement of federal funding for childcare in BC, about the implications of a federal election, and about what Katrina is looking forward to this summer in Burnaby. 

David and Meghan talk about the role of political parties in our democratic system, working within and outside them, and what it means for an elected representative to agree, and disagree, with their chosen party. 

David and Meghan talk about the new protections for renters against renovictions, the unique challenges that come with building housing in different areas of the province, and about housing and climate change.

The Dash is off this week, but we're sharing a special episode of This is VANCOLOUR where friend of the pod Mo Amir hosts David to talk about the latest in BC politics.

David and Meghan talk about how David's role as the Attorney General has given him new insight into courts and judging. They also share some big news about the future of the Dash.

David and Meghan are joined by the MLA for Richmond-Queensborough, Aman Singh. They talk about how Aman got started in politics, his narrow defeat in the 2017 election, and his career as a human rights lawyer. 

Looking forward to the legislature rising for the summer, David and Meghan talk about what's happening in Vancouver Point Grey and what the Eby family is looking forward to in the months to come. 

David and Meghan talk about proposed changes to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, and about how a bill becomes a law.

David and Meghan are joined by Minister of State for Childcare, Katrina Chen. They talk about the challenges of building a new, universal social program, and how affordable childcare spaces can help create a more equitable province for everyone.

David and Meghan are joined by Squamish Nation Councillor and community advocate, Khelsilem. They talk about Squamish governance, what it means to be an Indigenous politician, and advice on how he stays grounded while devoting himself to so many projects.