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"Nobody goes on forever and ever and ever." - Larry David's father.Sign up here for The SKoop Political Briefing newsletter!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and f...

In this episode, Dale and Sally are joined by Samantha Yaholnitsky! We go through the latest on the teacher's contract issue, and specifically what tactics the STF have deployed to gain the upper hand on the government, and what the province can do to equalize the situation. Then, the trio goes through the headwinds facing the government right now and the subsequent feeling of momentum for the NDP, with Sam giving her advice on what the government can do to find their way out of the challenges right now. We also go through a couple of federal issues, including the effort to rebrand the carbon tax rebate, as well as Minister Steven Guilbeault's plans to stop funding road projects across Canada. Thanks for listening! Sign up here for The SKoop Political Briefing newsletter!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).Featuring: Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff; Samantha Yaholnitsky, CEO of Momentum Strategies; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Sign up here for The SKoop Political Briefing newsletter! In this episode of The SKoop, the gang goes through the big stories of the week. First up is the announcement that four senior Sask. Party cabinet ministers won't run again this fall, the potential reasons for their depatures, their legacies, and what it means for the 2024 election including possible new candidates. Then we go zero in on the ongoing teachers strike and the bargaining standoff between the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation and the provincial government, considering the implications of the proposed wage increase and mechanisms to manage classroom complexity. We also analyze NDP MP Charlie Angus's anti-oil and gas private members bill, and give an update on nominations and digitial advertising by the NDP. Thanks for listening! Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).Featuring: Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff;Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party cabinet minister and Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review.Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Sign up here for The SKoop Political Briefing newsletter!Welcome back to The SKoop! On this episode of the podcast we take everyone through the political implications of MLA Greg Lawrence facing assault charges in Moose Jaw and resigning from the Saskatchewan Party caucus, what will be happening behind the scenes to tighten up MLAs and caucus after this news, and how the NDP responded to the issue. Then, we deep dive further on the Teachers contract situation, including the  advertising battle between the government and teachers federation, whether the NDP and STF want it to drag on to the election, and the ongoing communications over the whole thing. We also discuss Ryan Domotor's charges being stayed, give a nomination meeting update, and more. Thanks for listening! Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).Featuring: Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff;Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party cabinet minister and Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review.Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

It's our quarterly polling episode! Joined by Lang McGilp from Insightrix Research, Dale, Sally and Kevin discuss the familiarity of Saskatchewan residents with the leaders of the Saskatchewan Party and the NDP; do people know who Carla Beck is? Then we delve into the affordability issues facing the province, examining the different approaches residents prefer for the upcoming provincial budget and potential affordability measures the government could implement. We also discuss public opinion on the recent halt in the collection of federal carbon tax on Sask Energy bills. Before all that, we give an update on nominations, and discuss the news that Saskatoon mayor Charlie Clark will not seek re-election this fall. Thanks for listening! 07:05 Charlie Clark's Decision Not to Run for Mayor08:35 Discussing Potential Candidates for Saskatoon's Mayor20:55 Discussing the Results of the Polling26:30 Discussion on Public Familiarity with Political Leaders31:02 Debate on Carbon Tax and Affordability37:47 Public Opinion on Budget and Affordability MeasuresSign up for the pilot project for The SKoop Political Briefing newsletter!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).Featuring: Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff;Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party cabinet minister and Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review.Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

In this episode of The SKoop, Kevin Doherty, Sally Housser and Dale Richardson discuss all the biggest recent events in Saskatchewan politics, including the biggest story of the week, the subsequent one-day strikes by the province's teachers, the ongoing chess match between the Sask. Teachers Federation and the provincial government, the tipping point that may be upcoming on this issue, and the added wrinkle that other recently-signed collective agreements add to it all. We also discuss the recent resignation of Rachel Notley as the leader of Alberta's NDP, speculating on her potential political future and the direction of the leadership race for the Alberta New Democrats. Thanks for listening! (Note: Sally's computer died at the end of the show so we did not fully discuss our last topic, the dismissal of REAL CEO Tim Reid in Regina). Sign up for the pilot project for The SKoop Political Briefing newsletter!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).Featuring: Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff;Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party cabinet minister and Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review.Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Welcome back to The SKoop and thanks for joining us again in 2024! Kevin is still enjoying his vacation, so Samantha Yaholnitsky joins Dale and Sally for this one. In this episode of the SKoop, the trio discuss Speaker Randy Weekes's nomination loss before Christmas as well as other upcoming nominations, and the possibility of an early election this spring! Then we dive into the state of education and next week's one-day teacher strike: who is winning the communications battle on this issue? We also go through recent polling data from Angus Reid that shows people across Canada aren't really happy about anything, including in Saskatchewan where there are tough marks for the government on cost of living, health care and education. Thanks for listening! Sign up for The SKoop Newsletter!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA).Featuring: Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff; Samantha Yaholnitsky, CEO of Momentum Strategies; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

In this year-end episode of 'The SKoop', Kevin Doherty, Sally Housser, and Dale Richardson discuss the year that was 2023 in Saskatchewan politics and what actually mattered, and what lies ahead in 2024, including several "unanswered questions" for the year ahead. They debate on key issues like affordability, healthcare, the rise of parties like the Sask. United Party, and the upcoming electoral and advertising battles to come. The episode also touches on their expectations for Premier Scott Moe, NDP leader Carla Beck, and the media in the new year. The episode ends with Kevin, Sally and Dale giving out special Christmas gifts to MLAs, Scott Moe, the Saskatchewan NDP, the media, and more! Thanks for listening to The SKoop in 2023 and we will see you in the new year! 00:09 Introduction to the SKoop Podcast08:39 Reflecting on What Mattered in 202323:19 Unanswered Questions and Speculations for 202430:44 Can the NDP Elect Dragon Slayers?43:45 The Importance of Advertising in Politics48:18 Christmas Gifts for Political PartiesThanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

On this episode of the podcast, Kevin and Dale are joined by special guest CBC News Provincial Affairs Reporter, Adam Hunter. On this episode we go through Premier Scott Moe's recent approval rating, which stands among the highest in Canada, and dive into why he continues to be at the top of the premier's pile. We also go through other recent polling from Angus Reid Institute that shows the Saskatchewan Party leading the NDP, 52% to 39%, as well as how the government is faring on top issues. The trio also discusses the first week of the COP28 global climate conference and the government's communications strategy, and we wrap things up with a review of the fall legislative session, including what made a difference in the political picture this session and what may have wounded the government. Thanks for listening! 01:29 Guest Introduction: Adam Hunter07:09 Upcoming Nominations and Political Landscape10:36 Premier's Approval Rating Analysis32:01 Review of COP 28's First Week41:49 Reflections on Fall Legislative SessionThanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party cabinet minister and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Adam Hunter, Provincial Affairs reporter at CBC News; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

In this episode of the SKoop, Dale and Sally are joined by Samantha Yaholnitsky, CEO of Momentum Strategies and former Saskatchewan Party staffer. First, The SKoop has breaking news on a candidate in the upcoming 2024 election. The conversation then turns to the mid-year budget update and the shift from surplus to $250 million deficit due to lower potash prices and high crop insurance payments. The team also discusses Premier's trip to COP28 in Dubai and the implications of the province's expenditure in the event, and the communications planning needed to show success in Dubai. Plus, a lot more! Thanks for listening.Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; Samantha Yaholnitsky, CEO of Momentum Strategies; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Welcome back to The SKoop Podcast! This episode includes the scandal surrounding Ryan Domotor's arrest and removal from the Saskatchewan Party caucus; the impact of the pro-Palestine protest in the legislative assembly; and the government's continued campaign against federal policies and the NDP's strategic shift on environmental issues. We also go through a full list of upcoming nomination meetings, the latest on the REAL District situation, and a lot more. Thanks for listening! 02:30 Discussion on Recent Political Nominations08:09 Regina Municipal Politics: Real District Board Resignation13:43 Discussion on Ryan Domotor's Legal Troubles22:53 Political Fallout and Repercussions31:06 Israel Palestine Protests46:30 Debate on Electricity Regulations and Federal Government's RoleTake the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Welcome back to the SKoop! In this episode the team explores several topics impacting Saskatchewan politics. They kickstart by discussing a concerning issue of hospital overcrowding in Saskatoon due to inadequate patient discharging practices, highlight the Saskatchewan Health Authority's plan to fix overcrowding, and of course the politics behind it all. Sally Housser, Kevin Doherty, and Dale Richardson then discuss two political propositions aimed at alleviating financial stress for households: pausing the gas tax for six months proposed by the NDP and the Sask. Party's plan to pause carbon tax collection on SaskEnergy bills for home heating. They also go through the NDP's revelation of a potential financial conflict of interest involving a government MLA and a hotel used for accommodating social service clients. Thanks for listening! 05:48 Political Nominations and Their Implications11:53 Addressing Hospital Overcrowding in Saskatoon27:46 Discussion on Affordability and Gas Tax44:12 Controversy Over Social Services Hotel CostsTake the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Welcome back to The SKoop! This week on the show, Sally, Kevin and Dale discuss the big news that John Gormley will be stepping away from his radio show after 25 years, what his show has meant for politics in Saskatchewan, and how political communications may look like after his departure. Then the trio discuss last weekend's Saskatchewan Party convention, why the government MLAs and team are seemingly "buoyed" despite recent polling numbers, and compare the weekend's convention to the Albert UCP convention. We also discuss the cost for the Saskatchewan delegation to attend the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, and a lot more! Thanks for listening! Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Slow news week....not! The Triumvirate of Sally, Kevin and Dale take SKoop listeners through the big stories of the week. First, we of course start with the carbon tax news: the Prime Minister's pause on the carbon tax for Atlantic Canada, Scott Moe's response to that announcement, whether Dustin Duncan will go to "carbon tax jail", and did a federal minister purposefully say what she said on national TV? Then we go through the news that former senior civil servant Ron Styles is joining the NDP caucus as a senior advisor. Finally, we discuss this weekend's Saskatchewan Party convention and bring back everyone's favourite segment: "What Actually Mattered This Week?"! Thanks for listening! Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Welcome back to The SKoop! Kevin, Sally and Dale are back in their virtual studios and here to cover the politics of the 2023 throne speech! The trio goes through the highlights of the throne speech, including the affordability and housing announcements and how the NDP can start to win the affordability battle, plus the slogan of the throne speech and what it means for the next 12 months before the 2024 election. Then they discuss the communications battle around the ongoing teacher's union contract negotiations: who is winning that battle as it continues? They also discuss the recent candidate nominations for 2024, and more! Thanks for listening! Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS), Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Welcome to this very special episode of The SKoop! This episode was recorded LIVE at the recent SEDA Summit in Saskatoon on October 11, 2023. In front of a live audience, Dale, Kevin and Sally discuss the legislature being recalled to pass pronoun parental consent legislation, new polling results from Insightrix Research, and predictions for the 2024 Saskatchewan election! We also take a few questions from the SEDA audience. Thanks very much to SEDA for hosting us, and thanks for listening!Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS), Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Sally is celebrating the NDP win in Manitoba, so Kevin and Dale are joined by former NDP staffer and current labour communications advisor Eric Bell! On this special episode we discuss the Premier's decision to recall the Legislative Assembly for a special session to pass pronoun and parental consent legislation. We go through what the political strategy for both the NDP and Sask. Party may be in the weeks ahead on the pronoun issue, and whether either party will want to be talking about it once the legislation is passed. The guys also discuss the results of the Manitoba election, the CRTC's regulation of podcasting in Canada, and a lot more! Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS), Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Eric Bell, former Saskatchewan NDP staffer and current communications advisor for CUPE; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Hello! This week on The SKoop, Kevin, Sally and Dale take a few mailbag questions on vetting guests at political events, text message campaigns by political parties, and issues that are quietly bubbling below the surface leading up to the 2024 election. We also discuss and analyze Carla Beck and the NDP getting out of the gate early with their fall agenda, which she says will be "laser focused" on affordability and health care. And as she heads to Winnipeg for the remaining days of the campaign, Sally walks us through what the Manitoba election campaign has been all about. Thanks for listening! Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

Hello again! Sally, Kevin and Dale team up again for a great new episode. We discuss the stunning story of the week: allegations that the Indian government killed a Canadian citizen in British Columbia, and specifically what that means for Saskatchewan on the trade, immigration, and political front. Then, as we keep setting the stage for the 2024 election, the Trio gives the Zapruder Film treatment to Carla Beck's new digital ad that's recently been running, analyzing what the ad means, who it's targeting, and its overall quality. Then we go through the Saskatchewan Party's apparent 2024 campaign slogan: "Build and Protect Saskatchewan". These political analysts dive deep on why the Premier and his party are using that message, how the NDP can parry that slogan and its meaning, and more. Thanks for listening!  Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card!Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).This episode contains audio from the facebook page of Carla Beck (via Facebook Ads Library).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions. 

The SKoop Trio is back for another episode! This week, we discuss the latest Angus Reid Premier's Approval rankings, which show Premier Scott Moe has dropped 7 points since June, yet remains the most popular premier in Canada. We discuss the possible reasons and issues for that 7-point drop, and how the NDP should approach seeing the premier drop that far. Then we begin to lay the groundwork for the 2024 election campaign, beginning with what message Premier Moe conveyed in his speech to supporters at last week's Regina Premier's Dinner. What does his messaging tell us about what's to come as we get closer to 2024? And how can the NDP start to lay the groundwork so that the 2024 election is a referendum on the government? Finally, what's up with the Estevan MRI machine story? We go into that one to wrap things up. Thanks for listening! Take the SKoop's Listener Feedback Survey and enter to win a $50 Gift Card! Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsors the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA).Become a SKoop Supporter on Patreon.Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister, and current Vice President at Prairie Sky Strategy;Sally Housser, NDP insider and former Saskatchewan NDP chief of staff, and current Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Canadian Strategy Group; andDale Richardson, podcaster and former director of communications for the Saskatchewan Party.FOLLOW the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any major podcast app, and don't forget to give a 5-star review. Follow The SKoop on Twitter (@theskooppodcast).Want to ask a question for The SKoop team? Write a message to our mailbag here.The SKoop is a podcast from 306 Media Productions.Sponsorship inquiries.Music is "Highway 94" from Blue Dot Sessions.