The Stories That Shaped Politics in 2025 with Dr David Tabachnik

As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to step back and make sense of everything that happened in politics.In this Christmas Day episode of Echo Essentials, political scientist Dr David Tabachnik joins us to reflect on the stories that shaped politics over the past year. From local decisions to national debates and global shifts, we talk about what mattered, what surprised us, and what may have lasting consequences.0:00 Intro4:30 Key Local Issues in 202511:30 Provincial politics and the Near North school board takeover19:30 Doug Ford’s election strategy and shifting political tone28:00 Federal election shocks and Trudeau’s exit37:00 Mark Carney’s rise and the carbon tax pivot46:30 Alberta, pipelines, and separation talk54:00 Political grades and looking ahead to 2026