This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Sharan Kaur, the Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau and current Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Affairs at Clearco. The pair discuss the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and detail the trials and tribulations behind the scenes in planning one of the world’s biggest conferences.

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Save the World (w/ Sharan Kaur)

This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by Navigator colleagues Clare Michaels, Cathy Moar and Matthew Barnes to discuss what is going on with the federal party leaders, the most under-reported election story from the campaign trail, and which federal party leaders are likely to last until the next election cycle.

Walk in the Sand (w/ Clare Michaels, Cathy Moar and Matthew Barnes)

The Toronto Star’s Ottawa columnist Althia Raj joined Navigator’s live videocast as seasoned experts from across the country looked beyond the vote to explore what motivated Canadians to vote the way they did and exactly what this government will mean for you.

Beyond the Vote: Post-Election Analysis (w/ Jaime Watt, Tasha Kheiriddin, Althia Raj, Brian Gallant, Jason Hatcher, André Pratte, Graham Fox and Clare Michaels)

This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with political advisor and commentator Jenni Byrne to discuss the rise in popularity of the Peoples Party of Canada, the English leader's debate and much more.

Unlikely Underdogs (w/ Jenni Byrne)

This week, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with Toronto Star Columnist Susan Delacourt to discuss what goes down behind the scenes on a Liberal Party campaign tour bus during the 2021 Election campaign.

Trudeau Mania Troubles (w/ Susan Delacourt)

This week host Amanda Galbraith sits down with political insider and campaign strategist Bob Richardson to discuss reports of the Liberal’s slipping polls and how the campaign may (or may not) need to shift in the next few weeks.

Campaign Overboard (w/Bob Richardson)

This week, host Amanda Galbraith is joined by Globe and Mail reporter and friend of the podcast Marieke Walsh, who joins us from Winnipeg, where she is on tour with the Liberal campaign. The two talk about the highs and lows of tour, and share potential names for the campaign bus.

Sharpening the Wedge (w/Marieke Walsh)

This week, host Amanda Galbraith is back with a special Season 8 premiere with Navigator colleagues and political insiders Philippe Gervais, Clare Michaels and Matthew Barnes to get the inside scoop on what you need to know leading into the federal election.

Ready, Set, Writ (w/ Philippe Gervais, Clare Michaels, and Matthew Barnes)

This week, host Jason Hatcher sits down with the President & CEO of MEG Energy – Derek Evans to chat about the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative which was launched by five energy companies representing 90 per cent of oil sands operations. They have a plan to work collectively to tackle climate change and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. They then go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss everything from power breakfasts to live theatre.

Western Edge | Pathways (w/ Derek Evans)

This week, host Jason Hatcher sits down with two guests – Scott Nye & Nick Facey from Digital Alberta to chat about the tech sector and why Alberta could be the go-to province for start-ups and big companies alike. Three of them go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to discuss everything from gaming to beer to hockey.

Western Edge | Getting into the Game (w/ Scott Nye & Nick Facey)

This week, Jason Hatcher sits down with Deborah Yedlin, CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and Chancellor of the University of Calgary, to discuss the state of the economy in Alberta and some initiatives that are leading the West out of the pandemic. The pair go head to head in our rapid-fire round to discuss everything from triathlons to their favourite pandemic purchases.

Western Edge | The Next Chapter (w/ Deborah Yedlin)

This week host Jason Hatcher sits down with Dr. Terry Rock from Platform Calgary to discuss the future of innovation and the tech sector, followed by our rapid fire round debating the best in beer and music. And as a special treat, to kick of the Calgary Stampede we will end the show with a hit from Calgarian Cole Bradley, making it big in Nashville.

Western Edge | Rockin’ the Platform (w/Dr. Terry Rock)

This week host Jason Hatcher sits down with Mikaela McQuade from the Eurasia Group in Washington D.C. to discuss Canada/US relations and the future of energy. Then stay tuned as the two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to debate the great outdoors.

Western Edge | A Just Transition (w/Mikaela McQuade)

This week, host Jason Hatcher sits down with former Calgary Stampeder Jon Cornish to discuss his work on diversity and inclusion in the locker-room and beyond, and establishing the Calgary Black Chambers. Then the two go head-to-head in our rapid-fire round to debate among other things - Kansas City BBQ vs AB Beef.

Western Edge | Seeing Yourself (w/Jon Cornish)

This week, Political Traction says farewell to its seventh season.  Joining host Amanda Galbraith for a special finale episode with a live virtual audience, Navigator Senior Advisor, Michael Cooke, discusses his former life as an Editor and tackles a year in review: through the biggest winners, the biggest self-owns, best headlines, and election predictions.

Finale (w/ Michael Cooke)

Political Traction takes you behind the scenes for an insider’s look at what’s really going on when it comes to the country’s biggest political stories. Each Friday, host Amanda Galbraith sits down with an insider – from politicians to journalists, diplomats to political strategists – to guide listeners through the backroom machinations shaping the news cycle. Political Traction is powered by Navigator, Canada’s leading high-stakes public affairs firm.

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