theBreaker.news Podcast

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

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May 20, 2018 00:09:42
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theBreaker.news Podcast: AggregateIQ co-founder testifies to U.K. MPs on the Cambridge Analytica scandal

Jeff Silvester is the chief operating officer of the Victoria company involved in the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal. He appeared on his own May 16...

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May 13, 2018 00:24:09
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Splitting on the left, friction on the right in Vancouver politics

A whirlwind week in Vancouver politics, with 22 weeks until the civic election. While lame duck Mayor Gregor Robertson was on yet another junket...

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May 06, 2018 00:21:11
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theBreaker.news Podcast: Keeping an eye on city hall with an election on the horizon

With 23 weeks to go before Vancouver chooses a new mayor and council, the guessing game continues.  Will anyone be brave enough to run...

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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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