The Political Pulse Podcast

Ryan sat down with Kevin Vuong, Member of Parliament for Spadina - Fort York, to discuss his experience being an Independent MP, his fight against antisemitism, what his constituents are concerned about, and his plans for the next election. Ryan also monologues on the state of the BC Conservative Party, why they are polling so high, and what it might mean for BC's October election.

Ryan and Jewish National Fund (JNF) Executive Director for the Pacific Region Michael Sachs sit down to talk about the work undertaken by JNF in support of Israel, the rise of antisemitism, and how the Jewish community is holding together as the war with Hamas and hostage sitution stretches on. You can learn more about JNF's campaigns here. I also monologue on the need to increase support for seniors during a time of staggering unaffordability.

Ariella Kimmel joins Ryan to discuss the rise of antisemitism and her work elevating the stories of Jewish women. Ryan also monologues on his experience in School Board Politics and his recent entry back into local advocacy. Check out the petition to reinstate ⁠School Police Liaison Officers here⁠.

Today's episode is my first SUPER EPISODE. We talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's newest policies regarding transgender people and trans youth in particular with Blaine Badiuk and Adam Zivo. Then I to North America wide to discuss the US election, Canadian politics, and the rise of antisemitism with political analyst and columnist Warren Kinsella. I also monologue about how a lack of leadership has led to the resignation of one of Canada's highest-profile Jewish cabinet ministers (Selina Robinson) and a more general permissiveness of radicals taking over public space.

Ryan and a friend of the show Elena Lawson discuss Elena's autism advocacy and the results, and why she decided to leap from private citizen to political candidate. Elena tells us about her experience during the election and what she learned that she wants to pass onto others.

Ryan and National Post columnist Adam Zivo sit down to talk about politics, housing, 'safe supply', and what it's like to move from a once 'progressive' ideology to a more moderate (in my case) and conservative (in Adam's case) alignment. You can find Adam's columns here: https://nationalpost.com/author/adam-zivo/ You can find the Times Columnist article I mentioned in my monologue here: https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-after-weeks-of-demonstrations-enough-is-enough-8055276

Ryan sits down with counsellor Vikram Saggu (https://www.nextlevelcounselling.com/) to talk about counselling methodologies, what methods he prefers to use, what artificial intelligence (AI) means for the counselling world, and what superheroes can teach us about life and therapy. To donate to the Till They All Come Home fundraiser at https://tilltheyallcomehome.com/ Learn more about The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs: https://www.cija.ca/ If you live in Victoria or on Vancouver Island, donate to the Jewish Federation of Victoria and Vancouver Island: https://jewishvictoria.ca/

I sat down with National Post columnist Tristin Hopper to discuss Canada's global reputation, the disconnect between the public and government, protesters that disrupt the public with impunity, and lots more. You can find Tristin's articles here: https://nationalpost.com/author/tristinhopper/ You can sign up for a National Post subscription (I have one) here: https://nationalpost.com/subscribe/campaign/reg-trial/ Plus I talk about my surgery and why I've been away for so long and I reflect on Pride Month and share comments I got from listeners on Twitter/X about what Pride means to them. Check out Adam Zivo's article here: https://inmagazine.ca/2021/07/pride-parades-are-fragmenting-thats-inevitable-and-okay/

Ryan and BC United MLA for Surrey South Elenore Sturko sit down to talk about her time as an RCMP officer and spokesperson, her transition to life as an MLA, what differences and similarities exist between the two roles, and how her work in the RCMP helped prepare her for her role as an MLA.

Ryan speaks with Dr. Julian Somers, Simon Fraser University Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences, about BC's approach to the overdose crisis, why we're taking a different approach to every other successful country, and why we should be hopeful about a way out of this crisis. To learn more about Dr. Somers's work, check out his website and his most recent blog post Are BC's failed Drug Policies fueling addiction demand? You can check out the CBC article I refer to in my monologue here.

Ryan and Blaine Badiuk talk about the challenges with discussing trans rights, the push towards the parental rights movement, how to have a nuanced conversation about trans issues, and why having these conversations is so important. Monologue: Why I regret trying to cancel Jenn Smith.

Ryan and Joe Roberts, Chair of the Board of JSpaceCanada, talk about the rise of antisemitism, how the war between Israel and Hamas has bled out into mainstream society, and whether or not the left is more antisemitic than the right. You can learn all about JSpaceCanada here: https://www.jspacecanada.ca/ You can check out the two latest JSpace policy papers Post-War in Gaza: A Blueprint for Recovery and Peace and Israel's Immediate Next Steps: Making the Best out of Bad Options. If you want to support the work of JSpaceCanada, please donate today: https://www.jspacecanada.ca/donate

Ryan (not SHAWN PAINTER) and Allie Blades dig into whether or not there is a conservative renaissance in Canada, what it means for BC, and how Allie navigates the busy holiday season.

Ryan and Gail Robertson talk about what good curiosity is, how to channel curiosity into your life, and how we've become too used to binary thinking and discussions and have gone away from having difficult but good conversations. Gail Robertson is a publicist, public speaker, recovering journalist, and panel moderator. If you want to learn more about Gail, check her out at youtube.com/@gailnow

In this episode of the Political Pulse Podcast, host Ryan Painter interviews Greg Old, the founder of BlanketBC, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing warmth and support to those in need. Greg shares the inspiring story behind the inception of BlanketBC, detailing how a simple act of kindness led to a community-driven initiative that has grown significantly over the years. The conversation delves into the daily operations of the organization, the challenges faced in the non-profit sector, and the broader social issues surrounding homelessness. Greg offers candid reflections on the political landscape and the need for effective solutions to curb homelessness, emphasizing the importance of community support and personal responsibility. The episode concludes with Greg's heartfelt gratitude for the volunteers and supporters of BlanketBC, as well as his aspirations for the future of the organization. To donate to BlanketBC, click here.

I sat down with long-time BC political strategist Bill Tieleman. We discussed the rise of conservatism across Canada and in BC, the BC political scene, and Bill's love of wine. I also discussed a format change for the podcast that I hope will make the show more enjoyable and engaging for folks while making it more efficient for me to produce. Enjoy. P.S. Support the production and development of the show by purchasing a monthly subscription. You'll greatly help sustain my work, get some excellent perks, and contribute to dialogue when it's desperately needed. Check out the tiers and subscribe here!

National Post political commentator Rahim Mohamed joined Ryan to discuss the differences between Canadian and American politics, how The National Post has adapted to the changing media landscape, how COVID-19 impacted political discourse, and lots more. I also monologue on the terrorist proxy group SAMIDOUN, their leader Charlotte Kates and her husband Khaled Barakat who is a senior leader of the Canadian terrorist designated group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). I also talk about how B'nai Brith Canada is calling for the deportation of Charlotte Kates and Khaled Barakat (see their petition here).

Support The Ryan Painter Podcast by signing up for a membership through Patreon. There are many tiers from $1/month to $50/month and opporutnities to contribute to the development and production of the show. You can get early access to podcast episodes, recognition of your contributions to the show, bonus and behind-the-scenes content, digital downloads, merchandise and much more. Sign up to support The Ryan Painter Podcast on Patreon today! Ryan chats with Conservative Party of BC candidate for Victoria - Beacon Hill Tim Theilmann about his run for office, the issues he is focusing on, and why a non-traditional conservative like him is running for a conservative party. Ryan also monologues on the BC Humanists Association's continued efforts to target religion in the public sphere and why it's got him so angry.

In this amazing podcast interview, Ryan sits down with LiUNA Director of Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Victoria Mancinelli to discuss her work and the history of her family with LiUNA, why she's been so strong on fighting back against antisemitism and Jew-hate, the importance of the union movement, and why we need more strong political leadership today. I also monologue on the problems with the mainstream media in Canada today. If you'd like to check out the Victoria Rumble Room Podcast, you can do so on Facebook and Twitter.

In today's episode I talk about getting off Twitter, a rally I helped organize in support of the Jewish community (with interviews from three rally attendees), and I interview the founder and creative director of Madame Premier Sarah Elder-Chamanara about feminism, antisemitism, ideological alignment, and her very successful brand. Check out Madame Premiere here.