West of Centre
CBCWe bring you into the Alberta state of mind, to explore how this province’s power is shifting and connect with the western voices driving national debate. Join Calgary’s Kathleen Petty every week as she helps decipher what's happening in Alberta politics for the rest of Canada. Whether you live in the province or just can’t look away, join us every Friday as we go West of Centre.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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There’s great concern that people in Ottawa aren’t taking what’s happening in Alberta seriously enough. With national unity at stake, some Senators are looking west from the upper chamber and acknowledging there are indeed structural issues at the fe... more
The deadly U.S.- and Israel-led attack on Iran has given way to a cold economic reality. According to the International Energy Agency, the war in the Middle East has created the biggest oil supply disruption in history. With oil markets in turmoil an... more
For decades, Alberta’s federal politics has been a fortress. But the Conservative blue wall protecting the province is showing signs of cracking. And the colour seeping in? Liberal red.
To help understand the shift, West of Centre host Kathleen Pett... more
Buckle up and keep your hands on the bar, Albertans! The province’s ride on the resource revenue roller coaster continues, and the latest $9.4 billion drop is enough to make a staunch fiscal conservative lose their lunch. The latest budget update pro... more
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- Loved “Breaking Point”
I loved Kathleen’s discussion with the authors of Breaking Point. I would vote for the party whose platform contained the suggestions put forth in this book.
Apple Podcasts5BC PJ
Canada3 months ago - Recent podcast
Smitb going to the USA and Florida when Trump was speaking of the Prime Minister as a Governor and Canada as becoming the 51st state was disgusting and purely playing to the UPC extreme base. This was about sovereignty and Canadians agreed with “elbows up”! Trump tempered this talk which then allowed Carney to go to the White House. It’s sound politics pure and simple. He doesn’t need to have “elbows up” given the rhetoric has stopped.
Apple Podcasts4Wiretap1Canada5 months ago - 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 sparriCanada6 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 Podcasts5mcduff514caCanada8 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 Podcasts5DixiondixCanada9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #29 | Canada/News/Politics |
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What is West of Centre about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A western-Canadian political discussion show that centers Alberta's evolving role in federal politics, with frequent polling insights, budget talks, and regional perspectives shaping national narratives. Episodes often feature analysts, pollsters, and journalists who translate provincial dynamics—oil markets, independence sentiment, and leadership shifts—into broader implications for Canada. Noteworthy are in-depth budget analyses, cross-examining relationships with Ottawa, and debates over energy policy and Western identity, offering listeners pragmatic context for policy and election timing.
A standout trait is the strong Western lens, consistently pairing data-driven analysis with panel conversations to unpack Alberta's unique political... more
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1. Paula Simons
2. Pamela Wallin
3. Charles Adler
4. Heather Exner-Pirot
5. Gitane De Silva
6. David Coletto
7. Éric Grenier
8. Ron Graham
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