Podcast appearances and mentions of richard zussman

The Condo Bailout: Who Really Pays When Developers Bet Wrong? (0:40) Andy Yan, Urban Planner - and Director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University Too Hot to Live: Why Your Strata Can Say No to AC (10:13) Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of the Condominium Home Owners Association Wesgroup's Beau Jarvis on the Condo Plan (20:04) Beau Jarvis, President and CEO of Wesgroup Properties The File That Should Keep Them Up at Night: A Summer Agenda Special (34:46) Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Locking Kids Off Social Media: Can Canada Actually Pull It Off? (52:43) Andrew MacDougall, Senior Policy Fellow at The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, partner at Trafalgar Strategy, and former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post converts half a million addresses to community mailboxes (0:49) Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business 12-year-old's guardian ticketed after child riding e-scooter hits car (10:56) New poll rates Premiers' performance; Eby hits new low (21:33) Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson No whey: Is Canada heading towards a protein shortage? (33:33) Ellen Goddard, Agricultural Economist at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences The world arrives in Vancouver as the FIFA World Cup kicks off (48:23) Murray Mollard, author of Winning Pitch: The Canadian Men's Soccer Team at the World Cup and Beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Agenda: The NDP Is Slipping, the Conservatives Are Surging, and Half of BC Wants Neither Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Did the Supreme Court of Canada just handed BC a potential lifeline in the Cowichan Aboriginal title case, and Saturday is decision day for the BC Conservatives. A new leader gets chosen, and what happens next could shake up B.C. politics for years. Keith Baldrey (1:05) and Richard Zussman (16:32) weigh in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and BC Dairy.Mike, Geoff, and Dylan Kruger convene a special joint session of Hotel Pacifico and Race to Replace to preview the BC Conservative leadership results taking place May 30th.  Dylan outlines the track conditions, the trio review the major storylines that took place during the course of the campaign, and they discuss the issues that weren't discussed by the candidates.  Friend of the pod Richard Zussman visits to face off against Mike's cat, Snickers, as they submit their predictions on the Conservative race.

Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Alberta heads toward a separation vote, and Premier Smith is blaming BC. Plus, the Site C dam now bears the name of the premier who once called it a boondoggle. Keith Baldrey joins us (1:11) Pipelines used to be a climate debate. Then the world changed. McGill economist Julien Karguesian on why this is now national security (16:42) Prime Minister Carney told B.C. to get on board or Ottawa builds elsewhere. Premier Eby pushes back. Richard Zussman breaks it down (33:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates a government cost of $82 million per game for FIFA (0:37) Jarrett Vaughan, Adjunct Professor in the Marketing and Behavioural Science Division, at the UBC Sauder School of Business NAV Canada to increase staff after previous staffing challenges cause major delays (10:35) John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada Lower hotel bookings ahead of FIFA World Cup (18:54) Our Energy Future: Energy and National Security (31:41) Julian Karaguesian, Lecturer at McGill University's Department of Economics Pipeline politics: Premier Eby meets with Prime Minister Carney (48:17) Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Conservatives lead in the polls - are the NDP's days numbered? Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese officials meeting with Vancouver city hall employees to cancel Shen Yun (1:02) Kennedy Stewart, former Mayor of Vancouver and former NDP MP, current Director of the Centre for Public Policy Research at Simon Fraser University Should Vancouver allow taller skyscrapers? City of Vancouver wants to know what you think (13:47) Sandy James, former City of Vancouver City Planner The Agenda: How real is Western Alienation (24:44) Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Future on Wheels: Vancouver Eyes Six-Month Delivery Robot Pilot (41:43) Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for social media and AI chatbot ban? Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commentary: Mark Carney announces ‘Canada strong' sovereign wealth fund (0:57) How Ontario's ticket ‘resale cap' could backfire (8:54) Tom Davidoff, associate professor at UBC Sauder School of Business The Agenda - Is it time for social media and AI chatbot ban? (18:30) Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson The Hidden Hand (34:40) Warren Kinsella, Former special Advisor to Jean Chrétien and founder of the Daisy Group and author of 'The hidden hand' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: The pipeline fight between Ottawa, Alberta, and B.C. — Keith Baldrey breaks it down (1:06) Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark joins us to discuss the B.C. Conservative leadership race, and getting to yes on major infrastructure projects (16:40) Where do we go now with Dripa? The Agenda Panel with Richard Zussman and Margareta Dovgal weigh in (33:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Agenda (0:48) Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson B.C. Innovators: Freshslice (16:37) Ray Russell, CEO of Freshslice Pizza Network of YouTube channels pushing U.S. annexation and Alberta secession narrative (34:22) Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: The B.C. Conservative leadership race is down to five candidates. Who has the momentum? Keith Baldrey joins us (1:14) A DRIPA backdown. A Caucus revolt. Ugly economic numbers. The chattering classes are all asking the same question. Is David Eby done? Richard Zussman breaks it down (17:38) A trillion dollars in investment. Five years. And a summit this fall in Toronto to make it happen. Prime Minister Carney is making a very big bet on Canada's economic future. Mackenzie Gray fill us in (31:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby's press conference (0:48) Did FIFA miss the mark on their 2026 theme song? (16:07) Rob Fai, host of Weekends with Rob Fai on 730 CKNW Key federal byelections underway: will the Liberals reach a majority government? (23:19) David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent Oil back above a hundred dollars a barrel. What does it mean for your wallet? (34:45) Werner Antweiler, Associate Professor at UBC's Sauder School of Business The Agenda (44:56) Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Ferries' rocky long weekend - from aging fleets to funding issues, who is responsible? (0:47) Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson The latest on the Iran/U.S. conflict (12:02) Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent on the latest updates on Iran/U.S conflict Summer squeeze: Low snowpack thins out Metro Vancouver's water use limits (19:41) Mark Sager, Vice Chair of the Metro Vancouver Water Committee, and the Mayor of the District of West Vancouver Spinning into the future: are young people driving the comeback of vinyl records (29:13) Ben Frith, owner of Neptoon Records How is Canada navigating the complex international climate? Anita Anand, Canada's Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs joins us (36:02) Anita Anand, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Agenda: Trump pushes for allied action as NATO hesitates — should Canada be drawn into a conflict it didn't start? Guest: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst and Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Agenda - Guns or Government Programs? Plus, Canada Faces Tough Choices as Defense Spending Rises (11:18) Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Middle East War Shuts Down Global Air Routes; Canadians Caught in the Disruption (0:44) John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic coordinator for Supply Networks and Aviation Management at McGill University, and former Director at Air Canada Credit Rating Slip: What It Means for the Province's Finances (9:56) Kevin Milligan, Professor at UBC Vancouver's School of Economics 100 Days to the World Cup: Is Vancouver Ready for the Price Tag? (26:00) Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson “Social jetlag”: The problem with permanent daylight time in the winter (40:09) Dr. Michael Pollock, Psychology instructor at Camosun College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran Canadian journalist Paul Wells joins Inside Vancouver Opera for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, politics, and the role the arts play in shaping public life.For decades, Wells has been one of the country's most thoughtful political writers, known for his long-form analysis and deep historical perspective on Canadian politics. In this conversation, he reflects on his early days writing about jazz, his years covering Parliament Hill, and his move to independent journalism on Substack.Wells also discusses the origins of The Paul Wells Road Show, a live event that brings together politics, culture, and conversation. On March 20, the Road Show arrives in Vancouver in partnership with Vancouver Opera, featuring BC Premier David Eby, journalist Richard Zussman, former federal minister James Moore, CBC political podcaster Rachel Siegel, and renowned forest ecologist Suzanne Simard.Along the way, Wells shares why he believes the arts are essential to civic life and why culture often reveals more about society than politics alone.

The Agenda - Locking the Clock: Smart Stability or Risky Split from the U.S.? Plus, Oil Surges as Iran Conflict Escalates - Is Canada Too Exposed to Global Energy Shocks? (7:56) Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eby Makes Daylight Saving Time Permanent - What It Means for B.C. Families and Business Michael Antle, professor and head of the University of Calgary's department of psychology Permanent DST Sparks Small Business Backlash Amid Tax Hikes and Deficit Fears Ryan Mitton, Director of Legislative Affairs for B.C. with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Iran in Turmoil: Strikes, Leadership Fallout, and Reaction Inside B.C.'s Iranian Community Negar Mojtahedi, reporter for Iran International, host of the Eye For Iran Podcast series The Agenda - Locking the Clock: Smart Stability or Risky Split from the U.S.? Plus, Oil Surges as Iran Conflict Escalates - Is Canada Too Exposed to Global Energy Shocks? Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaos in Mexico: B.C. Traveller Details Puerto Vallarta Violence (0:32) Guest: Ryan Voutilainen, Vancouver resident currently in Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta: Vancouver Real Estate Marketer Caught in Cartel Crossfire (10:10) Guest: Bob Rennie, founder of Rennie, a Vancouver based real estate marketing firm After El Mencho: Could the Fallout Reach Vancouver? (20:09) Guest: Christian Lepreucht, Political Science Professor at Royal Military College and Queens University, specializing in intelligence and national security The Agenda - B.C.'s Budget Reckoning: Do Deficits Matter? (34:28) Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is a 10-lane Massey Tunnel replacement bridge worth the cost? (0:37) Guest: Dylan Kruger, Delta City councillor Coquitlam considers adopting Zero Carbon Step Code (9:31) Guest: Bill Tieleman, director of the B.C Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy (CADE) The Agenda - B.C. and Alberta: Unity, Energy, and the Politics of a Hardening West (24:31) Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Whitecaps at the brink: is Vancouver about to lose its MLS team? (41:23) Guest: Squire Barnes, Global B.C. Sports Director and Anchor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Conservatives at a crossroads: We look at Pierre Poilievre's leadership review, and are the B.C. Conservatives choosing a premier-in-waiting or repeating the same internal fight? (1:19) B.C. caps power for AI as demand surges and a national grid plan looms. Energy Minister Adrian Dix drops by (17:20) As free trade talks with the U.S. restart, is Canada ready for a world without a referee? Former diplomat Colin Robertson joins us (34:11) Can the Metro Vancouver Board reform itself? (50:46) Could British Columbians see a federal and provincial election in 2026? The Agenda Panel with Richard Zussman and Margareta Dovgal weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada groceries and essentials benefit (0:46) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa correspondent Points programs shuffle around (10:22) Guest: Patrick Sojka, Founder of FFB Group Inc., Rewards Canada, Frequent Flyer Bonuses Should bright LED headlights be banned (25:16) Guest: Sean Orr, Vancouver City councillor The Agenda: Election Talk Everywhere - Is it time for fixed dates? (41:13) Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Westham Island Bridge closures (58:19) Guest: Ian Paton, Conservative MLA for Delta South Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Global National Ottawa correspondent Mackenzie Gray, breaks down Prime Minister. Mark Carney's pivotal week — from his Davos speech to his address to the nation. (1:07) Keith Baldrey joins us to assess whether early federal or provincial elections are back on the table. (15:29) Richard Zussman and Margareta Dovgal dig into Canada's high-stakes pivot toward China. (28:59) And former B.C. attorney general Geoff Plant explains why, on Indigenous land rights, judges — not politicians — ultimately have the final say. (45:26) Pull up a chair. Fire up the expense account, it time for the Political Happy Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Vice President, Public Affairs, Western Canada, Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.Mike, Geoff… and Kate(!) preside over the Hotel Pacifico Holiday Extravaganza.  Political observers Justin McElroy and Richard Zussman look back on the main political stories of the year and politicians to watch.  Former BC Premier Mike Harcourt drops in to talk about the year that was and looks ahead to 2026.  Hot on his heels is former BC Premier Christy Clark who discusses the state of ‘free enterprise' in BC and the upcoming BC Conservative leadership race.  Then Vancouver-Kingsway MP and national interim leader of the NDP, Don Davies, visits Hotel Pacifico as part of his national comedy tour (okay, now we are joking) following his highly praised address to the annual Ottawa Press Gallery Dinner (and we have clips).  Davies talks about the state of the NDP and how it's time to refocus on the needs and concerns of working people.  The co-hosts retire to the mini-bar for final thoughts on an exciting year in politics in BC and Canada.  All the best to our listeners for the holidays and the new year. Ho Ho Ho.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC, and Port of Vancouver.Mike and Geoff welcome back Global BC's outgoing legislative correspondent Richard Zussman as he sets sail for new horizons. Richard reflects on his time at the Legislature covering the major stories of the past decade and answers some short snappers on the personalities that stood out. In the Strategy Suite, Mike and Geoff welcome former BC Liberal comms director Carlie Pochynok for a discussion on the federal budget vote, major projects, Looking West, and the recent BC NDP Convention.

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC.In a special episode, Mike welcomes back frequent guest Global News reporter Richard Zussman to discuss the upcoming Union of BC Municipalities Convention and why it matters. They discuss the hot topics for mayors and councillors such as the Cowichan decision, Heritage Conservation Act, street disorder, and the natural resource economy. Mike and Richard squeeze in a few minutes on the ongoing B.C. Conservative leadership review with results expected shortly. Plus, the final days of the Green leadership battle.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from BC Dairy, and the NFP.SPECIAL POD:

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from BC Dairy, and the NFP.SPECIAL POD:

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Netflix Canada.Alright you courageous, you resilient Herle Burly-ites! Today we've got a fantastic journo and media panel today, in the context of Election 45 in Canada ... so far, framed as the “Trump, Tariffs and Trade” election.Campbell Clark, Justin Ling and Richard Zussman join us for the next 60 minutes.Broadly, I want to talk with these folks about the campaign, and get their assessments of how it's going out there for each of the leaders.  What are the key messages and strategies? What's working and what's not?And then, a deeper dive into "the news" and how the parties are using media and campaign communication tools to get their messages across. What's different this time around, if anything?Campbell Clark is Chief Political Writer for the Globe and Mail with their Ottawa bureau since 2000. Before that, he wrote for the Montreal Gazette and the National Post.Justin Ling is “Bug-Eyed and Shameless” on Substack. He's a freelance investigative journalist covering politics, national security, technology and information warfare, and where these things all crash together.And Richard Zussman is making his FIRST APPEARANCE here on The Herle Burly! He's been with Global B.C. as a reporter since 2018, based at the B.C. Legislature. He's also a host of their show, Focus B.C.. You can also find Richard on Air Quotes Media's Hotel Pacifico podcast every Sunday throughout the federal election.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

2025 Federal election coverage with Richard Zussman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the federal government's standardized housing designs merely a pipe dream? From Nordstrom to The Bay; the fall of big department stores. 2025 Federal election coverage with Richard Zussman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices