
Welcome to Hotel Pacifico. We’re your 5-star podcast destination for B.C. politicos. Hosted by Mike McDonald and Kate Hammer. With Geoff Meggs. #BCpoli #StrategySuite #MiniBarHotel Pacifico is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 187 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC, National Police Federation, and CUPE BC.
Mike and Geoff discuss the early days of the BC election including the NDP’s uneven launch, 🔥 fighting Lorne Doerkson, and the oppo... more
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.
Snap! Mike & Geoff navigate through the crackling changes in the BC political landscape that took place in the preceding 72 hours: th... more
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC, National Police Federation, and CUPE BC.
Mike & Geoff attempt to recap the fast-moving events that appear to signal a snap BC election to be called within days. They discus... more
Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC.
Mike and Geoff welcome former BC Attorney-General and Finance Minister Mike de Jong for another visit to Hotel Pacifico. De Jong tac... more
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Despite the chaos, KLF will be the next Allison Redford. Mark my words.
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This podcast feels more like an NDP echo chamber than a balanced political discussion. With three hosts all leaning left, there’s no conservative perspective at the table. Even though they sometimes have conservative guests on the show, the hosts save their criticism for after the guest has left when there is no conservative voice to challenge them. The show would be much stronger and more relevant if it included a right-leaning voice to provide real debate and balance.
Good job on the cabinet shuffle podcast. I appreciated learning who’s who. Can’t get enough of Geoff and Mike. Think Elder Power Geoff! It’s a huge strength. You guys have so much to offer.
If you’re going to take a shot at an MP at least get their riding name right.
It’s SAINT JOHN, NB that is the most tariff vulnerable city in Canada (which makes sense because it is in close geographic proximity to the US).
Unlike ST. JOHN’S, NL which is like a 1000kms away from the US border…
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paragraphs: 1-2 paragraph concise summary focusing on BC political and policy discussions, insider context, and infrastructure/election themes. The show regularly covers housing policy, energy, governance, and campaign dynamics with sharp banter and guests who bring policy and historical perspective. Notable strengths include a balanced, insider-informed take on provincial politics, cross-border context, and timely discussions tied to elections and major infrastructure projects.
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Recent guests on Hotel Pacifico include:
1. Geoff Meggs
2. Jim Stanford
3. Chris Dyson
4. Gordon Campbell
5. James Moore
6. Angelo Isidorou
7. Erika Barootes
8. Shannon Phillips
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