#12: Ex-MLAs talk about the special relationship between the media and politicians in Nova Scotia
We never set out to ask MLAs about their relationship with the media, but it was a topic that came up regularly when we asked them one question in particular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
21 Sep 201728min
The legislature returns, and a new podcast series
Next week the legislature returns, and next month we'll have a new podcast series.Sign up for an update when the new podcast launches: http://www.springtide.ngo/newpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
13 Sep 20175min
Party discipline is ‘political immaturity’ - Interview with Howard Epstein (SE #27)
Howard Epstein was elected seven consecutive times to serve his constituents on the Halifax peninsula. Twice as a municipal councillor and five times as an MLA. Howard, an NDP member, was not afraid t...
6 Sep 201751min
SPECIAL NEWS: Our next podcast series
In the near future, Springtide will be launching a new podcast: a brand new series completely separate from Off Script.The trouble is, we're evenly split on what to call the podcast, and the people we...
2 Sep 20174min
"Courtesy isn't always reciprocated' - Interview with Michele Raymond (SE #26)
This week, we share our interview with Michelle Raymond, who is a former NDP MLA for the riding of Halifax Atlantic. She served from 2003 to 2012. Michelle held a relatively low profile during her car...
30 Aug 201748min
"[The other side] is not Attila the Hun" - Interview with George Archibald (SE #25)
George Archibald was the seventh generation of the Archibald family to serve in the Nova Scotia legislature. His time in the legislature spanned two decades (the 80s and 90s). In this interview with L...
23 Aug 201754min
Francene Cosman Interview - Former Bedford Mayor and MLA, Liberal Executive Director (SE#24)
Francene has worn many political hats in her day: first Mayor of Bedford, PC Party Candidate, Liberal Party Executive Director, Liberal MLA and Minister of Community Services just to name a few of the...
16 Aug 201749min
"Corrosive - that's probably the best word." - Graham Steele Interview (SE #23)
Graham Steele was the Finance Minister in Darrell Dexter's NDP Government. In this podcast he talks about his personal path in and out of politics, and why (if he could do it over again) he'd run for ...
9 Aug 201751min
