The Dash is a way for you to keep up to date in BC politics with David Eby. If you live in Point Grey, Kitsilano, or at UBC you probably know David as your Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly. Others may know David as Attorney General. But this is a discussion with David outside of those titles, in a personal and political podcast, giving you a chance to find out about some of the things that he is doing that maybe haven’t made the news. And if you don’t know David, this is a great chance for you to get to know him personally. Every week, David will sit across the mic from his co-host, Meghan Sali, and together they’ll talk about what’s new in life and politics in British Columbia, and his home community of Vancouver-Point Grey. We recognize and are grateful for the ability to record and produce this podcast on xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwəta/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territory in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The Dash Live — with Charlie Demers
In the last episode before our summer break, David and Katrina are joined by author and comedian Charlie Demers. In front of a live audience, they talk about Charlie's interest in politics and share one last Story of the Week.
6/23/2022 • 28 minutes, 7 seconds
Another Year in Review
In the 2nd last episode of the season, David and Katrina talk about what's happening in their communities over the summer, and their highlights from the past legislative calendar. We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests
6/16/2022 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Mental Health and Addictions — Sheila Malcolmson
David is out this week, but Katrina is joined by Sheila Malcolmson to talk about her work on mental health and additions. We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests
6/11/2022 • 20 minutes, 35 seconds
A Child is a Child — with Jennifer Whiteside
Jennifer Whiteside joins David and Katrina to talk about her work as the Minister for Education, how she got into politics, and how housing, childcare and education are all related. We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests
6/4/2022 • 20 minutes, 42 seconds
Building More Transit — with Rob Fleming
Katrina is off this week, but David is joined by MLA Rob Fleming to talk about his work as the Minister for Transportation and Infrastructure. They talk about the Broadway Subway, a new piece of legislation that combines transportation centres with new housing development, and about the efforts to rebuild the Coquihalla Highway.We have our first ever live show! Join David, Katrina, and special guests in Vancouver on June 18th at 1pm. Buy your tickets right now by going to https://www.bcndp.ca/events/dash-podcast-live-recording-david-eby-and-katrina-chen-special-guests
5/27/2022 • 19 minutes, 58 seconds
The Dean of Disaster — With Jennifer Rice
David and Katrina are joined by Jennifer Rice, the Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness. They talk about her experiences representing rural communities in BC, and her emergency management work.
5/12/2022 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Anti-Racism Data Legislation — with Rachna Singh
David and Katrina are joined by Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, Rachna Singh. They talk about the new Anti-Racism Data Legislation.
5/6/2022 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
Politics and Music — with Bob D'Eith
David and Katrina are joined by Bob D'Eith, Q.C. the MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission and the Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film. They discuss how he got into politics from his career as a musician, how the arts shapes his work in politics, and his community of Maple Ridge-Mission.
4/29/2022 • 19 minutes, 46 seconds
Best of: Next Generation
The Dash is taking a week off! We're taking this week and so we are revisiting one of our favourite episodes. Originally posted November 12, 2021 David and Katrina are joined by a panel of three young people from their constituencies to talk about what issues matter to them, and how they got involved in politics. The panel is Spike Keane, Shira Rubin, and Sameer Esmail.
4/21/2022 • 25 minutes, 17 seconds
Gender Equity — with Grace Lore
David and Katrina are joined by Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, Grace Lore. They talk about her work on gender equity, how she got into politics, and what it's like serving as the MLA only 3km away from the Legislature.
4/15/2022 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
Demystifying Politics — with Bowinn Ma & Christine Boyle
David and Katrina are joined by Bowinn Ma and Christine Boyle to talk about their new podcast, the People's Pod. They talk about why they're starting a podcast all about demystifying politics.
4/9/2022 • 23 minutes, 32 seconds
Supporting Rural Communities — with Roly Russell & Harwinder Sandhu
David and Katrina are joined by MLAs Roly Russel and Harwinder Sandhu to talk about how they support their communities in rural BC, the issues they are passionate about, and how they got into politics.
4/3/2022 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
From Basketball to Politics — with Jagrup Brar
David and Katrina are joined by Jagrup Brar, the MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood. They talk about how he got into politics after playing basketball at a national level in India, and how his community of Surrey has changed over the years.
3/24/2022 • 23 minutes, 1 second
About More Than Just Age - with Brittny Anderson
David is joined by MLA Brittny Anderson to talk about how she got into politics, her advocacy for the sustainable cultivation of cannabis, and her work as the Premier's Special Advisor on Youth.
3/17/2022 • 21 minutes, 54 seconds
Fisheries and Aquaculture — with Fin Donnelly
David and Katrina are joined by Fin Donnelly. They talk about his work as a City Councillor, an MP, and now an MLA. They also discuss some of the issues he's working on as the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
3/11/2022 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Doing Politics Differently — with Spencer Chandra Herbert
David and Katrina are joined by Spencer Chandra Herbert. They talk about how Spencer got into politics at a very young age, some of the work he's doing in his community, and how he does politics differently.
3/3/2022 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Budget Week
David and Katrina talk about the newly released BC Government budget, some of their own highlights from the budget, and share stories of the week.
2/28/2022 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Representing Different Ridings — with Brenda Bailey and Megan Dykeman
David and Katrina are joined by MLAs Brenda Bailey and Megan Dykeman, two newer MLAs from Vancouver False Creek and Langley East. They discuss how they got involved in politics, and what it's like representing their vastly different ridings.
2/17/2022 • 23 minutes, 34 seconds
What Does Kevin Falcon Do Next?
David and Katrina talk about the recent election of Kevin Falcon as the BC Liberal Leader, and what happens next. They also talk about the Government Throne Speech.
2/17/2022 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
Heading Back to the Legislature
David and Katrina prepare to go back to the Legislature for the beginning of the next session. They discuss what's happening in their own files, and what's coming up in the months ahead.
2/5/2022 • 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Supporting Non-Profits — with Niki Sharma
David and Katrina are joined by Niki Sharma, the Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits. They talk about her new role supporting the work of non-profits, what her first year as an MLA has been like, and her community in Vancouver-Hastings.
1/27/2022 • 22 minutes, 21 seconds
Where Does Food in BC Come From? — with Lana Popham
David and Katrina are joined by Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham to talk about where our food comes from in B.C. and some of the challenges involved in growing food in our province.
1/21/2022 • 24 minutes, 27 seconds
New Year
David and Katrina talk about what's in store for 2022, some of their new year's resolutions, and the upcoming BC Liberal Leadership vote.
1/13/2022 • 24 minutes, 12 seconds
Holiday Special
David and Katrina host a holiday special and talk about some of the top news stories of the year, as well as their favourite moments from 2021.
12/17/2021 • 25 minutes, 32 seconds
What's It Like to be a New MLA? - With Andrew Mercier and Kelly Greene
David and Katrina are joined by new MLAs Andrew Mercier and Kelly Greene to talk about how they got started in politics, what the last year has been like for them as newly-elected MLAs, and some of the issues facing their home constituencies.
12/13/2021 • 21 minutes, 27 seconds
BC Liberal Leadership - With Mo Amir
David and Katrina are joined by podcast host, columnist, and now TV personality, Mo Amir. They talk about Mo's new TV show, about the recent BC Liberal Leadership debate, and about how Mo approaches his work.
12/2/2021 • 25 minutes, 8 seconds
Next Generation
David and Katrina are joined by a panel of three young people from their constituencies to talk about what issues matter to them, and how they got involved in politics. The panel is Spike Keane, Shira Rubin, and Sameer Esmail.
11/12/2021 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Federal Politics - with Jagmeet Singh
David and Katrina are joined by the leader of the Federal NDP, Jagmeet Singh. They talk about how the Federal NDP are putting pressure on the Government, some of the issues he's passionate about, and the ways he brings people together in campaigns.
10/30/2021 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
What can two politicians talk about? Politics
David and Katrina take a moment to talk about what they've both been working on and how they juggle their time during the legislative session.
10/22/2021 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Accessibility - with Dan Coulter
David and Katrina are joined by Dan Coulter, the Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility. They talk about the new Accessible British Columbia Act and what Dan's first year as an MLA has been like.
10/13/2021 • 19 minutes, 54 seconds
Fighting for Equity - with Angela Marie MacDougall
David and Katrina talk with the Executive Director of Battered Women's Support Services, Angela Marie MacDougall. They discuss why Angela started working with BWSS, what the pandemic has meant for gender-based violence, and her work on anti-rasicm.
10/8/2021 • 23 minutes, 18 seconds
Road to the Speaker’s Chair - with Raj Chouhan
David and Katrina are joined by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Raj Chouhan. The three of them talk about Raj's time spent organizing farmworkers and what the Speaker actually does.
9/30/2021 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
Little Mountain
David and Katrina talk with David Chudnovsky, former MLA and President of the BCTF, who is now an advocate for former residents of the Little Mountain community. They discuss the history of the site, the terrible deal struck by the BC Liberals, and what happens next in the redevelopment.
9/23/2021 • 19 minutes, 1 second
Welcome back
The Dash is back with our brand new co-host Katrina Chen. This week, David and Katrina talk about what they did over the summer, some of the big stories of the last few months, and what it means to take a vacation when you're a politician. Hosted by David Eby and Katrina ChenEdited and Produced by Duncan Watts-Grant Research support by Cristina Ilnitchi
9/17/2021 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
Best of: Equity & Childcare — with Katrina Chen
The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted May 26 2021David and Meghan are joined by Minister of State for Childcare, Katrina Chen. They talk about the challenges of building a new, universal social program, and how affordable childcare spaces can help create a more equitable province for everyone.
9/8/2021 • 25 minutes, 11 seconds
Best of: What's Happening at City Hall — with Christine Boyle
The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted April 21 2021This week David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by Vancouver City Councillor Christine Boyle. They talk about the flurry of announcements from candidates for Mayor, some of the challenges facing Vancouver, and why Christine got into municipal politics.
9/1/2021 • 19 minutes, 54 seconds
Best of: Housing and Economics — with Paul Finch
The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted March 25, 2021 David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by BCGEU Treasurer Paul Finch to discuss the role of a modern union in advocating for the interests of working people, the economics of land and a legal path not taken.
8/25/2021 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Best of: MLA as Community Representative
The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted January 5th 2021David and Meghan talk about the life of an MLA, being accountable to the community, the difference between federal, municipal, and provincial politics, and how David's life has changed since becoming the Attorney General.
8/18/2021 • 20 minutes, 42 seconds
Best of: The Role of Developers
The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted March 31 2021Meghan and David discuss the role of developers in building housing and bring you the latest dispatch from the Falcon Report.
8/11/2021 • 19 minutes, 20 seconds
Best of: Transportation Infrastructure — with Bowinn Ma
The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted March 31 2021David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by Minister of State for Infrastructure, Bowinn Ma, to talk about how to make transportation infrastructure work for the environment, health, and the good of our communities.
8/4/2021 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Equity & Childcare — with Katrina Chen
David and Meghan are joined by Minister of State for Childcare, Katrina Chen. They talk about the challenges of building a new, universal social program, and how affordable childcare spaces can help create a more equitable province for everyone.
