# Was the B.C. Election the Death of “Woke” Politics?

An episode of [CANADALAND](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/721048994), 28 Oct 2026, 44 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/630ceae33fe37400122828c6/e/6ae14b1a7aa7eb2c8af70b2a/media.mp3

A spectacular own goal? A rejection of progressive politics? Host Noor Azrieh is joined by political strategist Zain Velji to pick through the wreckage of Eby’s election gamble—and the competing media narratives about what it means. Plus, why “BC’s first Conservative government in nearly a century” deserves an asterisk, Alberta’s electoral map controversy, and the AI-generated Jagmeet Singh ads flooding X. Seriously, what’s in the red Nike bag? Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: James Nicholson (Senior Producer), Julian Abraham (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Mixing & Mastering), Harrison Lowman (Managing Editor), Jesse Brown (Editor & Publisher) Guest: Zain Velji Additional music by Audio Network Further reading: • Political hubris claims another victim – the NDP’s David Eby – The Globe and Mail • Adam Pankratz: A warning from B.C. — don't pull an Eby – National Post • James Moore: David Eby treated B.C. voters like fools, and paid the price – CTV News • Geoff Russ: B.C. Conservatives win towering majority in rebuke of power-hungry Eby – National Post • B.C. Election: 8 take-aways after a landslide Conservative win – Vancouver Sun • Please Advise! How Did Doerkson Win So Big? – The Tyee • B.C. election turnout slumps to new low as fewer than half of voters cast ballot – The Globe and Mail Sponsors: Mauril is free and ad-free. Download the Free Mauril App on the App Store or Google Play, or visit mauril.ca Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. The Free bundle now includes a down-alternative duvet and cover. Visit Douglas.ca/Canadaland to claim this offer! Sign up and get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/Canadaland Did you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show? Our monthly Off The Record is recording tomorrow! This month, we're doing something special: Our new hosts — Noor, Sam and our soon-to-be-announced third host — are doing an AMA this week! Head to callinstudio.com/show/canadaland or dial in at 888-401-7056 this Thursday, October 29, from 4:30-6:30pm EDT and ask them anything. If you want to hear that episode (or if you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you’ve missed!) become a supporter at canadaland.com/join. It’s our annual crowdfunding month! You can become a supporter starting for just $5/month by going to canadaland.com/join — we’ll even throw in a free tote bag. Make sure you’re up to date on our upcoming events by going to canadaland.com/live! Can't get enough Canadaland? Check out our Substack, follow us @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram and @Canadaland_Media on TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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