# John Horgan

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Can David Eby Find a Way Back? Grappling with a $13-billion deficit The DRIPA controversy Chance for a 'midterm reset' Looking for courage

BC's premier seemed trapped by DRIPA, deficit and disappointed activists. Carney opened a new door. … Article written by Andrew MacLeod. When David Eby became premier of British Columbia nearly four years ago, Norm Leech had much hope for the positive change he believed was coming. "When we heard t…

Episode #581: Ravi Parmar

The Honourable Ravi Parmar is British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, Deputy Government House Leader and the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Langford–Highlands. One of the youngest people ever appointed to the provincial cabinet, he is currently the youngest MLA serving in the British Columb…

Getting into a terrorist’s mind (SOP3)

Figuring out what makes a terrorist tick is not easy, but law enforcement and counterterrorism officials have been turning to psychologists to try to do just that. Psychologist John Horgan, PhD, has spoken face-to-face with former members of violent extremist organizations in an effort to understan…

Will Kerry-Lynne Findlay's First Stand Also Be Her Last?

The BC Conservative leader faces an uphill battle in her bid for a seat in Abbotsford-Mission. By Tyler Olsen. Kerry-Lynne Findlay's August was bad. Her September could be even worse. On Friday, Premier David Eby called a byelection for Abbotsford-Mission, where the Conservative Party of BC leader …

McDonald & Meggs: The Conservative Civil War Nobody in Ottawa Is Watching

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and the Canadian Climate Institute. Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! This week, we indulge in a little podcast inbreeding here at Air Quotes Media with our col…

Has Eby Dug his own political grave?

GUEST: Geoff Meggs Former Vancouver City councillor and chief of staff to John Horgan

Should ICBC overhaul no-fault insurance?

ICBC has now become a provincial election issue. B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson says his party would overhaul the province's no-fault auto insurance system and allow crash victims to sue for damages. However, the NDP argues that this change could drive up your premiums. Geoff Meggs, former…

Why BC's Economy Is a Strong Card for Eby's NDP

For wages, incomes, growth, investment and more, BC has outpaced most other provinces in recent years. By Jim Stanford. The first days of the B.C. election campaign were dominated by controversy over the timing of the vote, manoeuvrings on the political right and culture war skirmishes. Sooner or l…

188B: SPOILER'D DIGGER

Digger Ending Explained: Why Everyone's Arguing About Tom Cruise's Twist | SPOILER'D WHY is Tom Cruise’s Digger so controversial? What is the HUGE twist in the first 35 minutes? Is this a misunderstood masterpiece or a satiric allegory for where the world is headed? WATCH SKIP PLUS HAS THE ANSWER…

Progressive Unity? Rebecca Bligh Endorsers Challenge the Script

Former NDP politicians explain why they promoted Bligh for Vancouver mayor. By Katie Hyslop. Green Party of Vancouver mayoral hopeful Pete Fry is supposed to be the progressive voter's candidate of choice this election. After several meetings this summer, two other progressive parties — OneCity and…