Join MLA David Shepherd as he sits down with MLA Kathleen Ganley to discuss the recent events in Alberta including the government house shut down, the covid 19 variants getting out of hand and dissent within the UCP party.

Join MLA David Shepherd as he sits down with MLA Kathleen Ganley to discuss the recent events in Alberta including the government house shut down, the covid 19 variants getting out of hand and dissent within the UCP party.

The "Best Summer Ever"

Join MLA David Shepherd and MLA David Eggen as they get into the steep tuition hikes students will be facing next fall.

Join MLA David Shepherd and MLA David Eggen as they get into the steep tuition hikes students will be facing next fall.

Season 2 Episode 13 - Can I Afford Post-Secondary?

Join MLA David Shepherd Critic for Health with special guest Thomas Dang MLS for Infrastructure. They talk about the "Freedom Rally", symbols of hate appearing in Alberta, and more of the governments continued lack of action in keeping Albertans safe from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join MLA David Shepherd Critic for Health with special guest Thomas Dang MLS for Infrastructure. They talk about the "Freedom Rally", symbols of hate appearing in Alberta, and more of the governments continued lack of action in keeping Albertans safe from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Season 2 Episode 12 - Symbols Mean Something

Host David Shepherd sits down with Deron Bilous to talk about the governments new budget 2021. Keep up to date with the latest news from the Legislature!

Host David Shepherd sits down with Deron Bilous to talk about the governments new budget 2021. Keep up to date with the latest news from the Legislature!

Season 2 Episode 11 - Where Are My Supports?

In this episode David Shepherd is joined by MLA Richard Feehan - Critic for Indigenous Relations and the chair of our committee on our Alberta's Future economic proposals. They discuss growing pressure on the UCP after business group joins call to cap food delivery apps, Kenney's risky reopening plans, the UCP leaving the door open for future coal developments and of course Alberta's Future. 

In this episode David Shepherd is joined by MLA Richard Feehan - Critic for Indigenous Relations and the chair of our committee on our Alberta's Future economic proposals. They discuss growing pressure on the UCP after business group joins call to cap food delivery apps, Kenney's risky reopening plans, the UCP leaving the door open for future coal developments and of course Alberta's Future.

Season 2 Episode 10 - The Future Is In Your Hands Alberta

Join David Shepherd as he interviews Black folks in Alberta. Elmer Edwards - Was born in Amber Valley and grew up just north of Edmonton, and Mario Miles Sr. - Mario Miles is a long time football coach and founder of the Mill Woods Football Organization. He is the son of Rollie Miles a long time Edmonton Eskimo and Teacher in the Edmonton area Elmer Edwards - Was born in Amber Valley and grew up just north of Edmonton. 

Join David Shepherd as he interviews Black folks in Alberta. Elmer Edwards - Was born in Amber Valley and grew up just north of Edmonton, and Mario Miles Sr. - Mario Miles is a long time football coach and founder of the Mill Woods Football Organization. He is the son of Rollie Miles a long time Edmonton Eskimo and Teacher in the Edmonton area Elmer Edwards - Was born in Amber Valley and grew up just north of Edmonton.

Season 2 Episode 9 - Get To Know Black History in Alberta 

In this episode David Shepherd talks with Environment Critic Marlin Schmidt. They discuss transparent plan for covid19 variants, UCP MLA Pat Rehn not being held accountable for inappropriate expenses, the UCP coal development that has Albertans up in arms and more. 

In this episode David Shepherd talks with Environment Critic Marlin Schmidt. They discuss transparent plan for covid19 variants, UCP MLA Pat Rehn not being held accountable for inappropriate expenses, the UCP coal development that has Albertans up in arms and more.

Baby, It's Coal Outside 

MLA David Shepherd sits down with MLA Heather Sweet to talk about the jet setting some of the UCP MLAs did over the break. 

MLA David Shepherd sits down with MLA Heather Sweet to talk about the jet setting some of the UCP MLAs did over the break.

Season 2 Episode 7- Alohagate

Join David Shepherd and MLA Sarah Hoffman Critic for Education as they delve through another week of UCP blunders and misses. 

Join David Shepherd and MLA Sarah Hoffman Critic for Education as they delve through another week of UCP blunders and misses.

Season 2 Episode 6 - Decisions, decisions 

On The Heard this week we have special guest MLA Janis Irwin critic for Women and LGBTQ Issues sitting with David Shepherd discussing the ever-growing COVID-19 problem and the governments failure to act. 

On The Heard this week we have special guest MLA Janis Irwin critic for Women and LGBTQ Issues sitting with David Shepherd discussing the ever-growing COVID-19 problem and the governments failure to act.

Season 2 Episode 5 - Past The Tipping Point 

Welcome to The Heard, a weekly podcast with MLA David Shepherd looking at how the decisions made under the Alberta Legislature dome, connecting with the issues that matter to you.

On this episode David Shepherd is joined by MLA Christina Gray the Labour &amp; Immigration Critic. This week we dive into where has Kenney been hiding? , how does this province not yet have a mask mandate? , and Bill 47 among many more topics. Tune in for a new episode every week! 

On this episode David Shepherd is joined by MLA Christina Gray the Labour &amp; Immigration Critic. This week we dive into where has Kenney been hiding? , how does this province not yet have a mask mandate? , and Bill 47 among many more topics. Tune in for a new episode every week!

Season 2 Episode 4 - Leaving Alberta's Money On The Table

Join MLA Critic for Health David Shepherd recapping a week in the legislature, and answering some listener questions.

Join MLA Critic for Health David Shepherd recapping a week in the legislature, and answering some listener questions.

Season 2 Episode 3 - Where's the Leadership? 

Join MLA David Shepherd as he and MLA Rod Loyola discuss the week in session. They go into separatism, Kenney speeding up his failed corporate handout, the new toll roads, insurance profits soaring, and the scathing report by the auditor general on the UCP finances. 

Join MLA David Shepherd as he and MLA Rod Loyola discuss the week in session. They go into separatism, Kenney speeding up his failed corporate handout, the new toll roads, insurance profits soaring, and the scathing report by the auditor general on the UCP finances.

Season 2 Episode 2 -Downloading Costs on Albertans

Join MLA David Shepherd for his second season of The Heard. This season starts with Rakhi Pancholi and a discussion on what is happening in the legislature. This episodes big stories including child care, more layoffs and chaos in the health sector and a conversation on diversification of our economy.

Join MLA David Shepherd for his second season of The Heard. This season starts with Rakhi Pancholi and a discussion on what is happening in the legislature. This episodes big stories including child care, more layoffs and chaos in the health sector and a conversation on diversification of our economy.

Season 2 Episode 1 - We're Back

This week David chats with MLA Christina Gray about the changes proposed by the UCP that directly effect your pension.  He also delves into a new child care report and we hear the speech of Jesse Drwiega, winner of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award, who's acceptance speech was censored by the UCP. Featured artist:  Kris Demeanor - The Rich Will Move to the High Ground

This week David chats with MLA Christina Gray about the changes proposed by the UCP that directly effect your pension.  He also delves into a new child care report and we hear the speech of Jesse Drwiega, winner of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award, who's acceptance speech was censored by the UCP. Featured artist:  <a href="https://geoffberner.bandcamp.com/track/the-rich-will-move-to-the-high-ground-a-geoff-berner-cover-by-kris-demeanor-and-cutest-kitten-ever" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kris Demeanor - The Rich Will Move to the High Ground</a>

Episode 34: The Bills Keep Coming

This week David sits down with Dr. Lorian Hardcastle to discuss in detail the UCP’s move to profit-centred, American-style healthcare. Dr. Hardcastle specializes in health law and is based in the Faculty of Law and Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.  Featured artist:  Nice Horse - Cowgirl

This week David sits down with Dr. Lorian Hardcastle to discuss in detail the UCP’s move to profit-centred, American-style healthcare. Dr. Hardcastle specializes in health law and is based in the Faculty of Law and Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.  Featured artist:  <a href="http://www.nicehorsemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nice Horse</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fky_c9yTZ3Q&amp;list=OLAK5uy_nEoFBYhVNlUM8feLUhNUlkA9SMsrJYwKs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cowgirl</a>

Episode 33: Dude! Where's My Doctor?

This week David Shepherd breaks down what defunding the police actually means,  UCP Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer dismissal of concerns about a disgraced appointee nomination and we’ve got a couple experts this week talking about the Fair Deal Panel. Why isn't it actually fair? What can we do about it? Featured artist: Shawnee - Don't Go

This week David Shepherd breaks down what defunding the police actually means,  UCP Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer dismissal of concerns about a disgraced appointee nomination and we’ve got a couple experts this week talking about the Fair Deal Panel. Why isn't it actually fair? What can we do about it? Featured artist: <a href="http://shawneemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawnee</a> - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/05hD31XFZmSSbc60vNCN1Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't Go</a>

Episode 32 - What About This Deal Is Fair?

In this latest installment of The Heard, we’re talking about May job numbers, business support from the UCP, Kenney's wage subsidy and his current plans for our hard earned pensions. Special guest segment with Chrisitna Gray in discussion with Greg Meeker, former chair of the ATRF (Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund). We talk about how Bill 203: Pension Protection Act will reverse the changes brought in through Bill 22 to pension plan administration. It’s time we really get down to the question everyone has been asking. Why can’t the Premier keep his hands off my pension? www.YourPensionIsYours.ca  Featured artist: Titilope Sonuga - Ghost / How to Heal

In this latest installment of The Heard, we’re talking about May job numbers, business support from the UCP, Kenney's wage subsidy and his current plans for our hard earned pensions. Special guest segment with Chrisitna Gray in discussion with Greg Meeker, former chair of the ATRF (Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund). We talk about how Bill 203: Pension Protection Act will reverse the changes brought in through Bill 22 to pension plan administration. It’s time we really get down to the question everyone has been asking. Why can’t the Premier keep his hands off my pension? <a href="//www.YourPensionIsYours.ca " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.YourPensionIsYours.ca </a> Featured artist: <a href="https://titilope.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Titilope Sonuga</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5ElS3q3m3s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost / How to Heal</a>

Episode 31: Hands Off My Pension

On this week's episode of The Heard, David Shepherd is joined by local activist/influencer Camille Maclean, Abdul Majid, a social worker living in Edmonton and Feisal Kirumira an advisor on the City of Edmonton Antiracism Advisory Council.  They talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, it’s history and we delve into Alberta's own history of racism towards the black community. These are hard conversations but nothing changes unless we open the discussion. #BLMFeatured Artist: Mouraine - Open Letter to America

On this week's episode of The Heard, David Shepherd is joined by local activist/influencer Camille Maclean, Abdul Majid, a social worker living in Edmonton and Feisal Kirumira an advisor on the City of Edmonton Antiracism Advisory Council.  They talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, it’s history and we delve into Alberta's own history of racism towards the black community. These are hard conversations but nothing changes unless we open the discussion. #BLM Featured Artist: Mouraine - Open Letter to America

Episode 30 - Black Lives Matter

Parks are important. Parks are our solace. They are our getaway and they hold a special place in so many Albertans hearts. This episode David Shepherd is joined with our environment critic Marlin Schmidt to discuss the suspension of environmental monitoring by the UCP government as well as a conversation with John Lawson on open coal mining in our parks. Featured artist: The Dungarees - Twenty Something

Parks are important. Parks are our solace. They are our getaway and they hold a special place in so many Albertans hearts. This episode David Shepherd is joined with our environment critic Marlin Schmidt to discuss the suspension of environmental monitoring by the UCP government as well as a conversation with John Lawson on open coal mining in our parks. Featured artist: <a href="https://thedungarees.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dungarees</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9BB5i4opLg&amp;t=6s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twenty Something</a>

Episode 29 - Our Parks Are Not Your Construction Site

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