The Todd Veinotte Show | February 19, 2026

In Hour 1, Devin Drover, General Counsel, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, breaks down the Nova Scotia budget deficit. Dr. Tom Urbaniak, professor of political science at Cape Breton University, discusses Matt Jeneroux leaving the Conservatives to join Liberals, citing 'national unity crisis'. In Hour 2, Dan is taking your calls during the Open Hour. In Hour 3, Scott MacIntosh, Manager of Media Relations and Communications at Halifax Mooseheads, shares the latest update on the team. NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender, discusses concerns over rising power bills. Noting that Energy Minister Tim Houston spent over a quarter of the year outside Nova Scotia. Interim leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party Iain Rankin, outlines caucus' priorities ahead of the spring house session. And rock legend Rik Emmett joins Dan to talk about Triumph’s 50th Anniversary Tour coming to the Maritimes in April!