Hotel Pacifico

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Geoff and Mike reconvene post-election to discuss their feelings. First, a cameo from a special guest to report results of the ‘other’ election. Then the hosts dive into the detailed results, the key campaign moments and turning points, and some of the people (and exorcisms) behind the scenes. They look at who’s in and eulogize the mostly NDP MLAs on their way out. Looking forward, will the NDP look West? Did Emily Lowan’s veil slip on election night? And what about transition? All that and a trip to the mini-bar! 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , CUPE BC , and the National Police Federation . Mike and Geoff review it all - new poll results, how we got here, the key campaign themes, the ridings to watch. The reality is … we’ll know for sure Saturday night. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Geoff and Mike do the trifecta of Alberta referendum results, BC local election results, and the penultimate review of the BC election. Geoff acknowledges his hot dog deficit on the Alberta question, before the duo move on to BC local election results. Mike and Geoff are barely COPE-ing with the Vancouver results, while the guy who “barely wants to do this” won in Kelowna. The duo breeze through the local results but is it a breeze, or is that the gale force winds of change? On the BC election, Mike drops new Pollara Strategic Insight numbers. Mike and Geoff look at where things are at in the campaign and Mike forlornly discusses the deficit (again). In the mini bar, the fridge is cold, and the takes are hot. One more pre-election episode later this week. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and CUPE BC . Geoff studiously observed the TV Leaders’ debate this week while Mike was at the Bruno Mars concert, so Geoff even-handedly explained what happened. Mike didn’t come empty-handed as he revealed the latest poll results from Pollara Strategic Insights. The duo discussed the flurry of post-debate promises before shifting over to local politics. With local elections on October 17th, Mike and Geoff have one final review. Remember to vote! 🗳️ 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Mike & Geoff surface from their respective Thanksgiving food comas to dish out the latest on the BC election and local government elections. The duo review the emerging news that Premier Eby was a recipient of $10/day daycare and also dissect controversial comments made by the Conservative campaign manager. Healthcare, wealth taxes, and free WIFI on BC Ferries are also on the discussion menu, along with a preview of Wednesday’s televised Leaders’ debate. Mike & Geoff switch over to local elections and discuss the curiosities on the ballot on the South Island then size up the big city races in Vancouver and Surrey, before grazing through a long list of interesting match-ups they’ll be following through to Saturday the 17th when the local polls close. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and CUPE BC . Mike & Geoff release exclusive Pollara Strategic Insights topline results on the BC election. Heading into Turkey Time, Geoff argues the NDP had a great week on campaign trail keeping the Conservatives on the defensive, while Mike wonders what the voters think about it. With two weeks to go in the campaign, the duo debates the tax plans of the two major parties and what it means for the deficit, the economy, and, in the short run, the election. On to municipal elections, Mike & Geoff review the state of the Vancouver campaign then touch upon other hot races in Metro - Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and West Van. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Geoff and Mike review the final candidate standings and remark up on the Green surge in the final 48 hours, bringing their ranks up to 73 candidates and a chair in the TV debate. The NDP, however, peaced out by failing to register a candidate in Peace River North, which means Mike owes Geoff a hot dog (but what kind of hot dog?) Also on the menu is eating the rich, a meal served up by Premier Eby. Geoff and Mike debate how much of an appetite voters will have for their recipe, and how Eby’s tax plan is less spicy than the jalapeño-laden tax platform put forward by Emily Lowan and the Greens. More debate on health care and street disorder before the hosts moves on to target ridings and the seat by seat battleground. Not merely satisfied with the BC election, Mike and Geoff stretch to the civic arena and discuss the Vancouver election. Geoff’s recipe is un-Fry’ed as he has endorsed Rebecca Bligh. They touch on innovative lawn signs and ‘baseball cards’ in Kelowna and PG before touring hot races in Metro Vancouver suburbs. Also included, a tribute to former MLA and Attorney-General Colin Gabelmann. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and CUPE BC . Geoff finds himself in Victoria and Mike finds himself in Calgary as they review the week that was on the campaign trail. Gas tax and groceries promises and reaction to the oil pipeline announcement are on the menu. Mike and Geoff burrow into the candidate lists and wonder if the minor parties are going to show up to the ballot by the October 3rd deadline. The duo review some of the municipal races around BC. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC , and the National Police Federation . Mike and Geoff frantically attempt to dissect news from the campaign trail, the LNG Canada final investment decision, and the fast forming candidate slates. On the local scene, they discuss the state of the race in Vancouver then head to the northwest to look at issues in Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Kitimat. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

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 opportunities for leaders Elenore Sturko and Emily Lowan. The duo review some of the new candidates and poll results then move on to local election dynamics in Vancouver, Surrey and Richmond. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

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: the migration of MLAs to CentreBC, the resignation of KLF, the rise of Lorne Doerkson as BC Conservative leader, the return of (most) CentreBC MLAs to the Conservative caucus, and the ultimate call of the election for October 24th. Mike & Geoff also discuss who’s in and who’s out. It will be an exciting race between David Eby and Donald Trump, er, Lorne Doerkson and Hotel Pacifico will report on the campaign 2x/week. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

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 discuss the political calculation, the Conservative Chaos (to the power of 10), Premier Eby’s speech to the UBCM and what he promised, and the impact a snap election will have on BC’s 161 municipalities and 27 regional districts that go to the polls on October 17th. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

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 tackles this week’s Quarterly Report that shows rising red ink and explains why he signed a letter, along with 10 other BC Attorneys-General in support of the Treaty process. The talk inevitably leads to the Conservatives and where things are heading in BC politics, including in his home riding of Abbotsford-Mission. Tempted to run in the by-election, the pinot noir would not oblige. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC , National Police Federation , and CUPE BC . Hotel Pacifico’s Local Combat. Episode 1 of 5. Mike, Geoff, and longtime friend of the pod Richard Zussman break down the races to watch in BC’s local communities. On October 17th, British Columbians will elect mayors, councillors, and area directors for new four-year terms. Episode segments include: Top of the Ballot – the biggest local elections story of the week Metro Melee – the battle in the big cities Sprawl in the Brawl – the hot races in the burbs Regional Rumble – where to see the action around BC Final Bell – Mike, Richard, and Geoff’s winner or loser of the week 🏨🌄 Check in to Hotel Pacifico’s Local Combat series to follow the races in communities across BC. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Geoff and Mike welcome the City of Victoria’s Chief Constable Fiona Wilson to discuss policing the streets, the need for treatment, and the experience with decriminalizing drugs. In the Strategy Suite , Geoff and Mike reveal a new short pod series on local elections starting soon. They also discuss accounting for natural gas, the impact and legacy of Joan Phillip, and ongoing Conservative … is there another word for chaos? Pandemonium? 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Fresh off their recent Emergency Pod, Geoff and Mike review the latest on which MLAs have exited the KLF train. As of the time of the recording (August 31st), seven MLAs have left the BC Conservative caucus in the past few weeks, with more expected to leave in September. Geoff and Mike review the backroom meetings taking place at White Spot and other undisclosed locations, and discuss the Abbotsford-Mission byelection which was called by Premier Eby over the weekend. The hosts take time to reflect on the life of MLA Joan Phillip who passed away in recent days and Geoff describes how she left her mark on BC politics during the DRIPA debate. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Mike & Geoff rush to their screens to record an Emergency Podcast on the BC Conservative chaos unfolding this week: 5 MLAs leaving caucus, a bumpy byelection announcement, leaked audio and a senior staff firing, and a 'Triple O Summit' of political operatives seeking to find their way forward. Add to that political meal - a side of DRIPA for good measure. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Former UK Conservative MP and newly minted Vancouver resident Andrew Percy returns to Hotel Pacifico. Mike, Geoff and Andrew discuss the 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 trade dispute with Andrew bringing a UK / Euro perspective and relating the Brexit debate to the current trade war. Andrew also notes the parallels between BC Conservative turmoil and friction in other Conservative coalitions. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Newly independent, Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar joins Geoff and Mike to discuss his decision to leave the BC Conservative caucus. Milobar discusses his decision, the tumultuous path he’s travelled since 2017 when he was first elected - having served under 8 leaders - and what’s next. A new party? More MLAs to follow? Mike and Geoff breeze through other topics in the Strategy Suite - the recent 3-way NDP cabinet shuffle, First Nations treaties on Vancouver Island, the Conservative culture war video, and more on wildfires. 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as FortisBC . Geoff and Mike welcome Howard White , owner of Harbour Publishing, BC’s most prolific publisher. White discusses the appetite of British Columbians for regional stories and the array of titles Harbour has published over the years. Geoff raises the question about which BC political books are yet to be written (Mike?). In the Strategy Suite , Geoff and Mike are swamped by summertime political topics: the ongoing fire season, the final numbers on Budget 2025-26, BC Hydro’s got gas, voluntarily involuntary, who’s who in the Conservative zoo, and KLF and Dallas Brodie go for dinner. . 🏨🌄 Check into Hotel Pacifico for insights and interviews covering the latest in B.C. politics. Thank you for joining us on #HotelPacifico. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch conversations from Hotel Pacifico via Air Quotes Media on YouTube . The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.