Political Capital with Rob Shaw
by CHEK Podcasts
Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a daily breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.
Episodes
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Chapter 1,428 In The Massey Bridge Saga | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 13, 2026 The Massey tunnel vs bridge saga continues and Brenda Bailey gives her thoughts on the botched NDP election. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the...
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How Fast Can The New BC Government Go? | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 12, 2026 What can the new BC Conservative government do, and how quickly can it do it? Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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Doerkson Hires Two Key Strategists | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 10, 2026 Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson makes key hires for his new office. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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It's The Final (ElectionsBC) Countdown | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 9, 2026 The BC Conservatives pick up another riding in the final count of the BC election. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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November 6, 2026 - BC and the U.S. Experience 'Bluenami' | Political Capital
November 6, 2026 - A federal budget and U.S. midterms hit BC politics, new fundraising numbers show a remarkable Conservative turnaround and which NDP-era housing rules are going to get repealed. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Brennan Day. Brought to you by UBER Canada.
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Is BC Happy With Ottawa's Budget? | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 6, 2026 What does the federal budget mean for BC? Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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Doerkson: Trump's Still A Bully | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 5, 2026 Premier-Designate Lorne Doerkson reacts to the US midterms, as does BC Green leader Emily Lowan. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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What Do US Midterms Mean for Us? | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 4, 2026 What do the Republican losses in US midterms mean for Canadian and BC politics? And BC fundraising numbers show the Conservatives surging. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C....
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Lorne "Man Of Action" Doerkson | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 3, 2026 Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson announces the speedy swearing in of his government and cabinet, moving quickly. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the...
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Mo Massey, Mo Money | Political Capital Daily
Nov. 2, 2026 Ottawa re-commits money to the Massey bridge, and MLAs return to school. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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October 30, 2026 - Stunning BC Provincial Election Results Recap | Political Capital
October 30, 2026 - What a week in BC Politics! The BC NDP overthrown from power by the Conservatives in the 2026 BC Election. We discuss the transition happening behind the scenes and the top priorities for Premier-Elect Lorne Doerkson. Plus, Jennifer Whiteside is named the interim leader for the...
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BC NDP Picks An Interim Leader | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 30, 2026 The BC NDP picks a new interim leader in Jennifer Whiteside. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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Aileen + Nicole Ban Aaron Gunn | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 29, 2026 The BC Conservatives face questions about the north coast tanker ban. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.
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Trump Loves Doerkson | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 28, 2026 US President Donald Trump praises BC Conservative premier-elect Lorne Doerkson. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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BC Ferries Tosses CEO Overboard | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 27, 2026 The CEO of BC Ferries is made to walk the plank as the corporation seeks to address concerns with the new BC Conservative administration. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C....
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BC Conservative Super-Majority! | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 26, 2026 BC voters elect a Conservative majority government in stunning fashion, ending the tenure of Premier David Eby's NDP administration. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics…
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October 23, 2026 - BC's Snap Election is (Almost) Over! | Political Capital
October 23, 2026 - We look back on what landed and didn't land in Premier David Eby's snap campaign. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by UBER Canada.
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BC Greens Rising | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 22, 2026 Guest Host Aileen Machell fills in BC Greens' Laura Ferreira Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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Rob Sick = Guest Host Aileen | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 22, 2026 Heroic hero Rob Shaw has fallen to a cold. Guest Host Aileen Machell fills in with Allie Blades. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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Surrey-SkyTrain-Mania | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 21, 2026 BC NDP and Conservative leaders fall over themselves to promise new Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum his SkyTrain to Newton promise. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics —…
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Negative Campaigning | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 20, 2026 David Eby responds to negative campaigning allegations, the BC Conservatives face criticism over their platform. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the...
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BC Conservative Platform | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 19, 2026 BC Conservatives drop their platform, and BC municipal voters drop their incumbants. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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(Municipal) Election Day! | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 17, 2026 It's Municipal Election Day in BC. Get ready for confusion. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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October 16, 2026 - When Municipal and Provincial Elections Collide | Political Capital
October 16, 2026 - The countdown is on to the Provincial Election coming up on October 24! Debate reaction, final party campaign swings and key ridings to watch. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
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Massey Bridge or Tunnel? | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 16, 2026 BC Conservatives promise to replace the Massey tunnel project with a new 10-lane bridge, resurrecting an old idea that was already cancelled once. Special guest Todd Stone joins the show with Nicole Brassard and Rob Shaw. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more…
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We All Won/Lost The Debate | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 15, 2026 Who won the BC leaders' debate? All of us, and none of us, at the same time. The entire pod squad breaks it down. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the...
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Debate Day! | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 14, 2026 The day arrives of the BC leaders debate, and we walk through what to expect for the big show. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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Child Care Controversy | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 13, 2026 David Eby gets hammered amidst revelations his family has taken up a $10-a-day childcare spot. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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Two Attacks, One Ad | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 10, 2026 The BC Conservatives drop a new ad introducing Lorne Doerkson only to get it repurposed by the BC NDP in a clever way. Plus more, on our Saturday morning chat with Jeff Ferrier. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented…
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October 9, 2026 - ICBC, taxes and candidate controversy | Political Capital
October 9, 2026 - The campaign spends days focused on ICBC insurance policy, but is it really about ICBC at all? The Conservatives offer a massive tax cut but no plan to pay for it. And candidates cause controversy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought...
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Cons Can Crazy Candidate | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 9, 2026 BC Conservatives fire their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate, and the party leaders duel over ICBC versus tax cuts. Nicole Brassard joins the show. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on...
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Fault On No Fault | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 8, 2026 Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson tries to get out from under the ICBC no-fault insurance issue. Allie Blades joins. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside…
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Doerkson V ICBC No Fault | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 7, 2026 BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson hits some bumps over ICBC's no-fault insurnace promises, and David Eby hits bumps on, well, pretty much everything else. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily...
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Politicians Spar Over Healthcare | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 6, 2026 Tuesday. The worst day of the week. But one where we look at how politicians are sparring over health care, taxes and health funding in the election campaign. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily...
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Tax/Eat The Rich | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 5, 2026 Start your Monday with Pumpkin Spice and an analysis of BC election campaign advertising. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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Welcome to the Saturday Show! | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 3, 2026 Hey wait, there's a Saturday show now?! You bet your britches there is. With Jeff Ferrier. Now enjoy. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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October 2, 2026 - Week Two of the BC Election Campaign | Political Capital
October 2, 2026 - Week two of the BC election brings about tax promises, new polling and some fascinating positions by the BC Greens. And Allie returns to the show! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
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BC Greens vs AI Botpocalypse | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 2, 2026 Nicole Brassard joins the show to give the latest on the BC election campaign, including the BC Greens tackling AI regulation. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from...
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Allie Blades RETURNS! | Political Capital Daily
Oct. 1, 2026 Beloved commentator Allie Blades returns to PC Daily to give us her thoughts on the BC election campaign. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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LNG-Mania | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 30, 2026 One of the largest projects in Canadian history, LNG Canada Phase 2, lands smack dab in the middle of the BC election campaign. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics —...
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Klingons In The War Rooms | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 29, 2026 The very fabric of space and time bends to have BC political leaders speaking each other's languages on the campaign trail. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from...
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Doerkson Pitches Tax Freeze | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 28, 2026 BC Conservative leader pitches a no-tax administration, though how he will balance the budget is still unknown. Plus, a look at all the new election candidats. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your…
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September 25, 2026 - Week 1 Election Breakdown | Political Capital
September 25, 2026 - How did the NDP, Conservatives and Greens do during the first week of the snap provincial election? Our prime panel breaks it all down. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
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Fire, Fire, Pants on Fire | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 25, 2026 We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, since the election's been turning. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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Election Candidate Bonanza | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 24, 2026 So many candidates are entering and exiting provincial politics - we break it all down! Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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BC's Donald Trump Election? | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 23, 2026 The 44th general election launches with Premier David Eby pinning the whole thing on US President Donald Trump. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the...
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BC Election!! | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 22, 2026 Premier David Eby is expected to call BC's 44th general election today! Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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OMG! KLF QTS | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 21, 2026 Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservative leader, after four months of chaos. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature
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September 18, 2026 - BC Election Speculation and Political Investigations | Political Capital
September 18, 2026 - The recent rumblings around BC Premier David Eby calling a snap election, possibly in the next few days! Plus the latest BC Conservatives drama including the confirmation of a Private Investigator looking into current and former MLA's, including 50% of the POD SQUAD! And we...
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Putting the "I" in PI | Political Capital Daily
Sept. 18, 2026 How I spent my summer — under investigation by a private investigator hired by the BC Conservative Party. And other topics. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by: Airbnb Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from...
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Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a daily breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.
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