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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Discourse episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Discourse for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Discourse episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Danielle Smith: "I have no regrets"
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05/30/24 • 58 min
Don’t miss a minute of this episode, as Danielle Smith holds nothing back: answering her critics, assessing her biggest wins, and plotting out her next three years as premier.
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Another UCP Power Grab
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05/16/24 • 60 min
The UCP introduces yet another contentious bill aimed at municipalities. Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse joins Erika and Cheryl post-leadership debate...or was it the “hugging town hall”?
The Walk-Back: Political Suicide or Good Governance?
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05/09/24 • 51 min
What and how you approach a policy or legislative rollout that’s gone sideways can not only make you look stupid, it can have huge impacts on the voter confidence in your leadership. We discuss current BIll 20, the NDPs contentious Bill 6, and how capital gains increase will play out federally.
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11/03/23 • 40 min
Welcome to The Discourse, a new, weekly Alberta politics show hosted by veteran senior staffers Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes. In episode one, you'll find out how these longtime political rivals came together on this project, and what they make of the top stories at the Alberta Legislature, including the Throne Speech, an Alberta Pension Plan, and the future of the federal carbon tax.
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The Ugly Truth: Owning the Icks of Our Own Parties
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11/21/24 • 47 min
In this episode of The Discourse, we get honest about our own parties: what bugs us and what we wish they would do differently. Plus- how the two sides campaign and who is doing it better in 2024. The consensus may surprise you!
Forget Pride: Erika Has No Shame!
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05/23/24 • 39 min
Cheryl's still wrapping her mind around Erika's argument re: the UCP getting banned from Pride. Don't miss that exchange midway through this episode. But first, we take a look at renowned pollster Janet Brown's latest numbers. Stick around as Erika and Cheryl analyze the "new look" Alberta NDP.
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Has Danielle Smith Gone Too Far?
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05/02/24 • 53 min
Political parties will be players in Alberta's next municipal election for the very first time. The change, ushered in by the Danielle Smith government's Bill 20, is definitely controversial. But is it undemocratic? Has the UCP gone too far? We dig into what Bill 20 means for political parties...and what it means for you.
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04/25/24 • 43 min
With the growing concerns of fires and drought across the province, Erika and Cheryl discuss what's causing this, what are the impacts, and what government's role is to protect Albertans from natural disasters. We also cover the NDP leadership as they lead up to their first debate.
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04/18/24 • 45 min
The UCP government has introduced some pretty contentious policies recently. On this episode we explore the reason why Bill 17 and 18 are making their way onto the legislature agenda and what it means for many groups and individuals impacted by these Acts.
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What the UCP hopes you won't notice
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11/14/24 • 41 min
In this episode of The Discourse, we talk about what the Alberta UCP has been up to lately- things that seem boring but could have significant consequences for Albertans -- including firing the AIMCo board and CEO, interfering in professional bodies and messing with riding boundaries.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Discourse have?
The Discourse currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does The Discourse cover?
The podcast is about News, Daily News, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on The Discourse?
The episode title 'Forget Pride: Erika Has No Shame!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Discourse?
The average episode length on The Discourse is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Discourse released?
Episodes of The Discourse are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Discourse?
The first episode of The Discourse was released on Oct 27, 2023.
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