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Alberta Politics
Calgary
Alberta
Daniel Smith
Alberta Separatism
Edmonton
Immigration
New Democratic Party
Saskatchewan
Daylight Saving Time
Transgender Rights
Elections Alberta
New Democratic Party (canada)
Alberta Separation
Calgary Stampede
Regina
Alberta, Canada
Ambush Video
Pierre Poilievre
Carbon Pricing

A political podcast for people who know politics isn’t polite. We talk about who holds power, how it’s used, and why the process can make even reasonable people swear. Serious conversations with real-world stakes.

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What happens when a seat everyone assumed was safely Conservative suddenly flips?

This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil, Leah Ward and Shannon Phillips break down the Calgary-Shaw by-election upset, what actually drove the result, and wh... more

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What happens when the agency responsible for running Alberta’s referendum is already warning that it is stretched too thin?

This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil, Leah Ward and Shannon Phillips look at growing concerns around Elections A... more

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What does it mean to win a referendum if the result still leaves the separatist movement alive and kicking?

This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil, Leah Ward and Shannon Phillips look ahead to Alberta’s referendum and ask what a decisive ... more

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What happens when a crisis becomes an opportunity to make changes governments and business have wanted for years?

This week on Balance of Power, Shannon Phillips and Leah Ward dig into the politics of “crisitunity,” the Team Canada response to the t... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Simpson
Journalist, CBC Washington Correspondent
CBC
Episode: Pull the Fire Alarm
Sally Housser
MLA for Regina University, Saskatchewan
New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan
Episode: Crisitunity
Lisa Young
Political science professor
University of Alberta (inferred from context as a political science professor discussing Alberta politics)
Episode: The Weirdest Fall in Alberta History?
Shannon Phillips
Former environment minister of Alberta
Alberta political figure
Episode: Talking to Americans
Aleana Young
MLA for Regina, Saskatchewan; Shadow Minister for SaskPower, Economy and Jobs and Crown Investments Corporation
NDP Saskatchewan
Episode: The Most Expensive Option
Carla Beck
Leader of the Official Opposition in Saskatchewan, NDP
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
Episode: Legacy, Loss, and a New NDP
Claudia Chender
Leader of the Nova Scotia NDP
Nova Scotia NDP
Episode: The Cost of a Political Face
Bronwyn Bragg
Human geographer and professor in Geography and Environment, University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
Episode: Immigration with Dr. Bronwyn Bragg
Kyla Ronellenfitsch
Pollster and data scientist, president of Relay Strategies
Relay Strategies
Episode: TV Dad vs YouTube Bro

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Leah Ward
Host of Balance of Power
Shannon Phillips
Co-host of Balance of Power
Annalise Klingbeil
Host of Balance of Power

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Immigration with Dr. Bronwyn Bragg
Q: Do you think the referendum language about prioritizing Alberta workers is accurate or meaningful given how immigration numbers and policy actually work in Canada?
The idea that Alberta already has a clear priority for Albertans in employment is technically true under existing processes, but the questions misrepresent how immigration and labor markets function, and the proposed changes would not fundamentally alter the temporary foreign worker system; they would instead shift costs and blame onto migrants.
Immigration with Dr. Bronwyn Bragg
Q: Bronwyn, to start, where were you watching the address two weeks ago, or did you consume it after, and what were your thoughts when you first heard the framing of the referendum questions?
I watched the pre-announcement and the address later, and my impression was that the rhetoric signals a dangerous narrative about immigration that could affect Alberta society by promoting misinformation, especially about how newcomers use health care and education.
Legacy, Loss, and a New NDP
Q: What should be the party's strategy in responding to attack ads and regional political pressures?
Beck and hosts advocate for staying grounded in core issues that affect daily life—healthcare, energy costs, and job security—while maintaining robust ground presence and coalition-building rather than getting pulled into internal constitutional debates.
Legacy, Loss, and a New NDP
Q: What does Avi Lewis's victory mean for the federal NDP and its relationship with labor?
The hosts suggest the relationship with labor will be rebalanced, with internal realignments and a need to rebuild ties with unions like UFCW, while maintaining a clear, affordable policy stance that resonates with voters in key regions.

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A politics-focused show that treats power, policy, and governance as high-stakes topics with real-world consequences. Across recent episodes, hosts scrutinize energy policy, electoral strategy, media influence, and government accountability, often featuring guests who bring insider perspectives on provincial and federal politics, policy design, and public opinion. Notable strengths include rigorous policy critique balanced with accessible storytelling, a willingness to question cost disclosures and political narratives, and a habit of pairing sharp analysis with tangible implications for voters and practitioners alike. Potential listeners who want clear, opinionated takes on current Canadian politics, energy debates, and governance will lik... more

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