West of Centre
CBCKathleen Petty sits down with politicians, pundits, and other thoughtful westerners for conversations about the priorities, preoccupations and politics of Albertans and others who are West of Centre.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget dropped this week, but it has been buried in the news by MP exits and mounting pressure from Albertans using the UCP’s own legislation to seek accountability.
This week on West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty... more
Alberta’s UCP government used the biggest hammer in its toolbox this week to force teachers back to work.
The provincial government invoked the notwithstanding clause, arguing families needed certainty. The move has certainly raised the ire of many ... more
With the ballots finally counted and the results official, Alberta’s 2025 municipal election cycle is one for the books. New regulations brought in by the provincial government for voters casting ballots for mayor, councillor and school trustee saw a... more
No gold stars this week for either the Government of Alberta or the Alberta Teachers' Association, as both sides have failed to strike a potential deal on a labour dispute that has kept around 750,000 students out of class for the foreseeable future.... more
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- Highlights partisans
Feels like click bait - and so often the participants are smug partisans. Host "chuckles" around the controversies and her ideology becomes apparent with time
Apple Podcasts1pj sparri
Canada2 months ago - Balanced Views
After the election I realized that most of the podcasts except House Party were people from the East. I am from BC and could not figure out the stance that Alberta was taking. I happened on this podcast and love it. May not agree with all the points but I think that opening up to hear what the West thinks and feels has helped give me a well rounded and balanced education of what is going on. It is now a must listen to for me and I hope for you. Now, if we can get something similar for BC then we... more
Apple Podcasts5mcduff514caCanada4 months ago - Alberta Girl
One of my favourite podcasts. Don’t always agree with the pundits or Kathleen but I am not looking for an echo chamber rather a spectrum of ideas and opinions. I appreciate the work and love a Western Canadian pod. Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5DixiondixCanada4 months ago - Less losers
Why. Don’t the talking heads but or build something and show us how it’s done
Apple Podcasts5mike s1212Canada5 months ago Great coverage of western Canada, especially Alberta, politics!
Podcast Addict55 months agoKen Persson
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Apple Podcasts | #163 | Canada/News |
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Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Colombia/News/Politics |
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Conversations often center on the dynamic and sometimes contentious political landscape of Alberta, exploring themes such as local governance, economic development, and identity. Notable discussions include the implications of party politics on municipal elections, the impact of provincial policies on ordinary citizens, and insights into the energy sector's role in economic health. Unique and relevant guests from diverse backgrounds—including political strategists, Indigenous leaders, and energy analysts—share their perspectives, enriching the dialogue with varied opinions on current issues affecting Western Canada. Overall, the content aims to provide listeners with a multifaceted understanding of the political climate in Alberta and its b... more
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1. Colin Aitchison
2. Shannon Phillips
3. Jared Wesley
4. Bill Whitelaw
5. Emma Graney
6. Jeremy van Loon
7. Ryan Jespersen
8. Jessie Chahal
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