Unexpected Liberal Insider: John Samms on Government, Opposition & the Election | H&H Episode 13

Episode 13 of The Honourable & The Hack features John Samms — a well-known lawyer in St. John's, Newfoundland who never expected to find himself in the middle of provincial politics.John’s time in government began when Andrew Parsons persuaded him to join the Department of Justice as Executive Assistant to the Minister. That role eventually led him into the Premier’s Office, giving him a front-row seat to how government works behind the scenes.In this episode, Andrew, Alex, and John discuss:• How John unexpectedly became a Liberal insider• What it was like working inside the Department of Justice and the Premier’s Office• The political dynamics that led to the most recent change of government• How the current government and opposition have been performing since the election• What political insiders see that the public often missesThe conversation also includes plenty of friendly banter — with Andrew and John trading a few barbs about their time working together in government — while Alex and John reflect on their days together in law school, including a debate over who was actually the better basketball player.If you enjoy conversations about politics, government, and the stories that happen behind the scenes, this episode offers a candid and entertaining insider perspective.Email the show for future Mailbag episodes:[email protected]:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and their guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any employer, organization, or institution. This content is intended for discussion and commentary and should not be considered professional, legal, or political advice. Some discussion in this episode includes speculation and forward-looking commentary based on publicly available information and personal experience.