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 ArticleChris Fjell
The BC Green Party candidate in Vancouver Kensington, Chris Fjell discusses the current provincial election campaign, his party, environmental policies and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of...
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 ArticleRaj Gupta
The BC Conservative Party candidate in Vancouver Kensington Raj Gupta, talked to Joseph Planta about the provincial election campaign, the issues and more. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am...
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 ArticleKai Nagata
The freelance writer and videographer Kai Nagata discusses rescuing a stray coyote, last night’s provincial election, the state of journalism, and the end of his career in daily journalism and the...
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...
View ArticleMatthew Lazin-Ryder
The journalist and broadcaster Matthew Lazin-Ryder, an associate producer at CBC Radio One’s top rated afternoon program, On the Coast, discusses the program, working with Stephen Quinn, covering...
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 ArticleLisa Voldeng, Work Less Party (Vancouver Burrard)
Lisa Voldeng is the Work Less Party candidate in the riding of Vancouver Burrard, and she joined Joseph Planta today to talk about why she’s running, and what about the Work Less Party that attracted...
View ArticleDenise Brennan, Work Less Party (Vancouver Hastings)
Denise Brennan is the Work Less Party candidate in Vancouver Hastings, and she joined Joseph Planta today to talk about the party’s phillosphy, why she’s running, and why voting STV is what voters...
View ArticlePaul Willcocks
Paul Willcocks, freelance political columnist and blogger, willcocks.blogspot.com, joined Joseph Planta to discuss provincial politics five days before election and referendum day; how Gordon Campbell...
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...
View ArticlePaul Willcocks
Victoria Times-Colonist columnist Paul Willcocks joins Joseph Planta with political talk previewing Tuesday’s federal election, as well as the state of provincial politics in British Columbia. Text of...
View ArticleRafe Mair
Rafe Mair, the legendary broadcaster and author, discusses his work with Save Our Rivers, why he’s voting for the NDP in May 2009, and offers his thoughts on current affairs: the business in Ottawa and...
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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 ArticleGary Bannerman
Veteran journalist, broadcaster and corporate communications consultant Gary Bannerman joins Joseph Planta to discuss the current provincial election and referendum campaign; issues discussed include...
View ArticleDoug Warkentin
Vancouver Kensington Green Party of BC candidate Doug Warkentin discusses the provincial election and referendum camapign with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the...
View ArticleDavid Schreck
Political pundit and former MLA David Schreck of StrategicThoughts.com joins Joseph Planta to discuss the current provincial election and referendum camapign; he is a spokesman for the NO BC-STV...
View ArticleMable Elmore
Vancouver Kensington BC NDP candidate Mable Elmore discusses the current provincial election campaign with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line. This is...
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 ArticleShoni Field
Shoni Field from the British Columbians for BC-STV organisation discusses STV, why she’s for it, and what it was like being on the Citizen’s Assembly, with Joseph Planta. Text of introduction by Joseph...
View ArticleGary Mason
Globe and Mail columnist Gary Mason discusses the current provincial election and referendum campaign, and his work in the paper. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line. This...
View ArticleBruce Hallsor
Bruce Hallsor from the British Columbians for BC-STV organisation talks to Joseph Planta about the referendum campaign, why BCers should vote for STV on Tuesday, May 12th, and more. Text of...
View ArticleBill Tieleman
NO BC-STV Campaign spokesman, political commentator, and 24 Hours columnist Bill Tieleman talks to Joseph Planta about the referendum and election campaign. Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am...
View ArticleJohn Twigg
Independent journalist, former BC Refederation leader, and long-time political observer, John Twigg, a former press secretary to Dave Barrett, talks to Joseph Planta about the current provincial...
View ArticleDavid Berner
Broadcaster, author, therapist, and addictions expert David Berner, community liaison at Langara College, talks to Joseph Planta about the current provincial election and referendum campaign, his...
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Rod Mickleburgh
The writer and Globe and Mail writer Rod Mickleburgh discusses the book he’s written with Geoff Meggs, The Art of the Impossible: Dave Barrett and the NDP in Power 1972-1975 (Harbour Publishing, 2012),...
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Geoff Meggs
The author and Vancouver City Councillor Geoff Meggs discusses the book he’s co-authored with Rod Mickleburgh, The Art of the Impossible: Dave Barrett and the NDP in Power 1972-1975 (Harbour...
View ArticleMable Elmore
Beginning a series of programs meeting the candidates of Vancouver Kensington, Joseph Planta talks to BC NDP incumbent Mable Elmore about the election campaign, the issues and more. Text of...
View ArticleGeorge Orr
The veteran journalist and former BCIT journalism instructor George Orr discusses his intention to run for the BC Green Party in North Vancouver Lonsdale, and the challenges from the party as to his...
View ArticleTwo P’s in a Podcast – Monday, 17 April 2017
After a three week break, Two P’s in a Podcast returns with Jackie Pierre and Joseph Planta talking about race, identity, Green Party of BC candidate Mark Neufeld imitating Martin Luther King Jr., the...
View ArticleTwo P’s in a Podcast – Monday, 24 April 2017
This week’s Two P’s in a Podcast has Joseph Planta discussing the Bill O’Reilly ouster at Fox News, and the upcoming BC election, while Jackie Pierre laments Vancouver’s dating scene.
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 ArticleTwo P’s in a Podcast – Episode 56
For the last episode of Two P’s in a Podcast until fall 2017, Jackie Pierre and Joseph Planta discuss Mother’s Day, last Tuesday’s election in BC, and summer plans.
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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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