Archive - Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Avi Lewis Is About to Make Jew-Hate the NDP's Official Slogan

I spent 24 years as an NDP strategist, organizer, federal and provincial executive member, and proud fighter for working people under Jack Layton’s…

Mar 28 • Ryan Painter

Bill Tieleman Breaks Down the Federal NDP Leadership Contest

Watch now | "Avi Lewis should be running for Green Party"

Mar 26 • Ryan Painter

35:22

February 2026

The Real Future of Reconciliation: Moving Beyond Legislation to Honest Community Engagement

Watch now | “I think the NDP lost the plot.”

Feb 14 • Ryan Painter

37:08

Live with Damian Penny

A recording from Ryan Painter and Damian Penny's live video

Feb 11 • Ryan Painter and Damian Penny

40:36

January 2026

Embracing Conservative Values: A Youth Perspective with Giulia Di Lollo

Watch now | "Youth engagement stems from realism."

Jan 30 • Ryan Painter

32:18

Navigating the Challenges of Small Business in BC

Watch now | "We need to grow our grassroots economy."

Jan 26 • Ryan Painter

24:25

The Crisis of BC Ambulance Staffing

Watch now | "Ambulances are sitting unstaffed."

Jan 23 • Ryan Painter

34:18

PAINTER: Victoria's 'inclusion' facade: armed police guard Jews while council stays silent on antisemitism

Too many leaders are unwilling to risk displeasing activist factions that have grown increasingly comfortable with antisemitism

Jan 20 • Ryan Painter

Trading With China Is Inevitable. Trading Without Guardrails Is a Choice

Canada does not lack trading partners. What Canada lacks is a clear strategy and guardrails.

Jan 18 • Ryan Painter

Safety, Perception, and Institutional Trust

Canada is changing.

Jan 12 • Ryan Painter

David Eby’s Refinery Talk Is a Deflection, Not a Plan

Premier David Eby floated an interesting idea this week: instead of backing a new pipeline to British Columbia’s coast, perhaps Canada should invest…

Jan 8 • Ryan Painter

BC Health Care Isn’t a Funding Mystery. It’s an Accountability Failure

British Columbians are told the same story every year about health care.

Jan 5 • Ryan Painter

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