September 8, 2026
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#198 A Conservative Catastrophe in BC
Host Sam Konnert talks to BC political commentator and host of “This is Vancolor”, Mo Amir, to spell out what exactly is going on. 
Sam Konnert
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Noor Azrieh
Host/Producer
Aviva Lessard
Senior Producer
Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
Tristan Capacchione
Senior Production Supervisor

BC’s Conservative caucus is hemorrhaging members. In the last three weeks, 8 MLAs have left the Conservative caucus, followed by accusations that paint a pretty clear picture: Whatever crisis is happening inside the BC Conservatives, Kerry-Lynne Findlay is at the centre of it. 

Host: Sam Konnert

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

 

Guests: Mo Amir

Photo: Taymaz Valley

 

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