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218. John Rustad: Unfiltered Details on the BC Conservatives’ Civil War

John Rustad joins to unpack the BC Conservatives leadership blowup, caucus factions, vetting failures, leaks, and an early David Eby election scenario. We cover the “professionally incapacitated” claim, the Dallas Brody and Lindsay Shepherd controversies, membership-signup irregularities, Trevor Halford’s interim leadership, Aaron Gunn’s leadership talk, affordability and wage growth, and Rustad’s view of “economic reconciliation” after the Cowichan ruling.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

217. How to Give a Great Gift

Chief Pete explains how to give a great gift without overspending: the history of gift-giving, why meaning beats money, and practical ways to give thoughtfully—letters, experiences, and intentional generosity.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

216. Can We Trust CSIS to Protect Our Democracy?

Chief Pete breaks down the history of CSIS, what it actually does, how it differs from the CIA, and key CSIS files involving China, India, Russia, Iran, cyberattacks, election interference, Indigenous surveillance, and the politics of security briefings.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

215. Should Canada Build Another Pipeline? Arguments For & Against

Should Canada build another major pipeline, or is that incompatible with our climate goals? Chief Aaron Pete walks through the full debate: economic sovereignty, energy security, Indigenous equity ownership, climate science, spill risks, court decisions, B.C. and coastal First Nations, and whether pipelines can honestly be a “bridge” to a cleaner future.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

214. The 2025 Federal Budget Explained: What It Means for Your Wallet

Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget is here. Aaron Pete breaks down the key spending, debt projections, housing plan, and economic tradeoffs shaping Mark Carney’s first budget as Prime Minister. This episode explores the winners and losers, political stakes, and what Canadians can actually do to prepare for what’s coming next.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca