
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

What happens when a referendum starts to feel less like a vote and more like a warning?
This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil and Leah Ward are joined by political scientist Lisa Young to talk about the strange political fall Alberta is ... more
What should politicians actually be doing while everyone else is trying to enjoy August?
This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil, Leah Ward and Shannon Phillips remember Jeff Sloychuk, a longtime labour and NDP organizer whose politics wer... more
What happens when politicians and their staff decide the questions are the problem?
This week on Balance of Power, Leah Ward and Shannon Phillips break down two spectacular examples of how not to handle the media, and what competent political commun... more
What happens when politics stops being a conversation and becomes an ambush?
This week on Balance of Power, Shannon Phillips and Leah Ward dig into the recent political ambush videos in Alberta, the instincts they reveal, and the mistakes politician... more
What does it actually take to run for office, and how do you know whether you should?
This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil, Leah Ward, and Shannon Phillips offer a practical guide for anyone thinking about putting their name on a ballot... more
What happens when conservatives pick a fight with someone who knows exactly how to fight back?
This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil and Shannon Phillips dig into Calgary’s Stampede noise war, Jeromy Farkas’s escalating feud with Daniell... more
What happens when stepping away from politics creates room to think differently about art, fear, community, and the work still left to do?
This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil, Leah Ward, and Shannon Phillips unpack Shannon’s recent tri... more
How many ballots is too many ballots?
This week on Balance of Power, Annalise Klingbeil and Leah Ward unpack the staggering logistics behind Alberta’s October referendum vote. With Elections Alberta preparing to print 45 million ballots and recruit ... more
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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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