theBreaker.news Podcast

Your source for news, opinion and analysis about British Columbia issues, institutions and influencers.

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April 29, 2018 00:22:00
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Something doesn't smell right about AggregateIQ

The directors of the Victoria company linked to the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal finally broke their silence on April 24. But Zackary Massingham and Jeff...

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April 22, 2018 00:22:09
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Will Canadians be stuck with bills for Alberta's pipeline and Olympics?

Calgary, the 1988 Winter Olympics host, is one of seven cities showing interest in bidding for the 2026 Games. The International Olympic Committee will...

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April 15, 2018 00:25:54
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Looking ahead to Vancouver's mayoral election and whither Calgary's Olympic bid?

In six months, Vancouverites will choose a new mayor. That is because Gregor Robertson won't seek a fourth term.  Will it be Shauna Silvester,...

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April 08, 2018 00:23:26
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Do social media-savvy political parties see voters as adversaries?

Will Facebook survive the snowballing scandal around its sharing of users' data with political campaign data miners? Last week, Facebook admitted that data for...

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April 01, 2018 00:24:30
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Mr. Eby goes to Ottawa, Mr. Wylie goes to Westminster

On March 27, in two world capitals, two British Columbians appeared before parliamentary committees and revealed Victoria's secrets.  In Ottawa, NDP Attorney General David...

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March 25, 2018 00:22:44
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Special guest Andrew Jennings talks FIFA and IOC corruption

Mega-events aren't what they used to be. The International Olympic Committee and FIFA used to be tickled pink by the number of countries that...

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