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Political Capital with Rob Shaw

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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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  1. Trump Loves Doerkson | Political Capital Daily

    · 16 min

    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…

  2. BC Ferries Tosses CEO Overboard | Political Capital Daily

    · 21 min

    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 —…

  3. BC Conservative Super-Majority! | Political Capital Daily

    · 31 min

    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 —…

  4. October 23, 2026 - BC's Snap Election is (Almost) Over! | Political Capital

    · 22 min

    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.

  5. BC Greens Rising | Political Capital Daily

    · 21 min

    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.…

  6. Rob Sick = Guest Host Aileen | Political Capital Daily

    · 24 min

    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:…

  7. Surrey-SkyTrain-Mania | Political Capital Daily

    · 18 min

    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…

  8. Negative Campaigning | Political Capital Daily

    · 28 min

    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…

  9. BC Conservative Platform | Political Capital Daily

    · 27 min

    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…

  10. (Municipal) Election Day! | Political Capital Daily

    · 21 min

    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.…

  11. October 16, 2026 - When Municipal and Provincial Elections Collide | Political Capital

    · 21 min

    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…

  12. Massey Bridge or Tunnel? | Political Capital Daily

    · 21 min

    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…

  13. We All Won/Lost The Debate | Political Capital Daily

    · 29 min

    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…

  14. Debate Day! | Political Capital Daily

    · 19 min

    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:…

  15. Child Care Controversy | Political Capital Daily

    · 24 min

    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:…

  16. Two Attacks, One Ad | Political Capital Daily

    · 20 min

    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…

  17. October 9, 2026 - ICBC, taxes and candidate controversy | Political Capital

    · 22 min

    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.…

  18. Cons Can Crazy Candidate | Political Capital Daily

    · 20 min

    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:…

  19. Fault On No Fault | Political Capital Daily

    · 19 min

    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…

  20. Doerkson V ICBC No Fault | Political Capital Daily

    · 23 min

    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:…

  21. Politicians Spar Over Healthcare | Political Capital Daily

    · 22 min

    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:…

  22. Tax/Eat The Rich | Political Capital Daily

    · 26 min

    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…

  23. Welcome to the Saturday Show! | Political Capital Daily

    · 19 min

    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…

  24. October 2, 2026 - Week Two of the BC Election Campaign | Political Capital

    · 22 min

    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…

  25. BC Greens vs AI Botpocalypse | Political Capital Daily

    · 22 min

    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…

  26. Allie Blades RETURNS! | Political Capital Daily

    · 23 min

    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…

  27. LNG-Mania | Political Capital Daily

    · 22 min

    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…

  28. Klingons In The War Rooms | Political Capital Daily

    · 27 min

    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…

  29. Doerkson Pitches Tax Freeze | Political Capital Daily

    · 28 min

    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:…

  30. September 25, 2026 - Week 1 Election Breakdown | Political Capital

    · 22 min

    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…

  31. Fire, Fire, Pants on Fire | Political Capital Daily

    · 23 min

    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…

  32. Election Candidate Bonanza | Political Capital Daily

    · 16 min

    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…

  33. BC's Donald Trump Election? | Political Capital Daily

    · 22 min

    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…

  34. BC Election!! | Political Capital Daily

    · 23 min

    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…

  35. OMG! KLF QTS | Political Capital Daily

    · 26 min

    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…

  36. September 18, 2026 - BC Election Speculation and Political Investigations | Political Capital

    · 21 min

    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…

  37. Putting the "I" in PI | Political Capital Daily

    · 21 min

    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…

  38. Total quiet and peace in BC politics | Political Capital Daily

    · 14 min

    Sept. 17, 2026 All quiet in BC politics. No implosion in the BC Conservatives. No early election talk by the premier. Just peace and quiet... Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political…

  39. ALERT: Election Fever Superspreader Event | Political Capital Daily

    · 21 min

    Sept. 16, 2026 HEALTH ALERT: A superspreader event of "election fever" has broken out in BC politics, centered at the UBCM convention. Please listen for advice on how to treat this ailment. Watch Rob on CHEK TV…

  40. Mo Spending, Mo Deficit | Political Capital Daily

    · 20 min

    Sept. 15, 2026 BC's deficit keeps going up, and up. The first quarter financial numbers land with a thud. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by:…

  41. AI to destroy humanity (aka Happy Monday!) | Political Capital Daily

    · 20 min

    Sept. 14, 2026 The Premier travels to Toronto to speak to investors at the Canada Investment Summit. And Political Capital Daily takes on the risk of artificial intelligence killing us all. Watch Rob on CHEK TV…

  42. September 11, 2026 - Early election speculation, Trump upends the agenda | Political Capital

    · 30 min

    September 11, 2026 - Could we be headed to an early provincial election? It's the question everyone is talking about and the pod squad digs into it on this week's show. Plus, how the NDP government is reacting to new…

  43. The BC United Liberal Party | Political Capital Daily

    · 16 min

    Sept. 11, 2026 How about a sixth political party in BC politics? Allow me to introduce you to the BC United Liberal Party. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is…

  44. Forestry at the Breaking Point | Political Capital Daily

    · 20 min

    Sept. 10, 2026 How bad are things in BC's forestry sector? Pretty much every organization, including unions and employers, have come together to warn government a crisis is at hand from tariffs and homegrown provincial…

  45. Are You Ready To Rock? | Political Capital Daily

    · 24 min

    Sept. 9, 2026 Some homestyled rap kicks off Premier David Eby's press conference to fight back against US President Donald Trump. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital…

  46. The Peter Party Picks A Pack of Peeved Politicians | Political Capital Daily

    · 25 min

    Sept. 8, 2026 Peter Milobar picks up MLAs for his new party, while CentreBC says it intends to stay the course. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by:…

  47. Premier plays coy on snap election | Political Capital Daily

    · 17 min

    Sept. 4, 2026 Premier David Eby won't rule out an early election to take advatange of BC Conservative turmoil. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com — Political Capital Daily is presented by:…

  48. Double Trouble for KLF | Political Capital Daily

    · 18 min

    Sept. 3, 2026 Double the trouble, double the fun as two Conservative MLAs quit in one day. Plus, an audio book reading of KLF's chief of staff resignation letter. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more:…

  49. Microsoft Excel borks the BC budget | Political Capital Daily

    · 25 min

    Sept. 2, 2026 Who would have thought that you can screw up the entire BC budget by dragging the wrong Microsoft Excel formula across the wrong cells? Well, it turns out you can. We get into it today. Watch Rob on CHEK…

  50. 7th MLA quits BC Conservatives | Political Capital Daily

    · 20 min

    Sept. 1, 2026 The BC Conservatives lose a 7th MLA, as crisis grips the party. 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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