The Breakdown With Nate Pike
The Breakdown With Nate Pike

The Breakdown With Nate Pike

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Local Alberta Podcast about provincial and local politics and issues. Not journalists. #abpoli #albertapolitics Alberta Politics

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Episode 8.24 - May 31, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!
JUN 1, 2026
Episode 8.24 - May 31, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup!
We're back with another roundup of the last week in Alberta Politics!

We start with some of the major developments in the former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopolous ongoing lawsuit and the implications now that two podcasters have been found to have engaged in criminal contempt of court!From there we take a look at the defunding of rural women's shelters and the latest in the UCP's gerrymandering of Alberta before we take a look at a dizzying week in Alberta separatism!To get tickets to our July 25th live show in Edmonton, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at [email protected]!If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Episode 8.23 - Healthcare Crisis in focus with Dr Paul Parks!
MAY 29, 2026
Episode 8.23 - Healthcare Crisis in focus with Dr Paul Parks!
With separatism sucking all the oxygen out of the room, we’re refocusing on Alberta’s health care crisis with ER physician Dr Paul Parks!Alberta has seen another tragic death in an Emergency Room waiting room, the government has distracted itself away from addressing the real healthcare issues facing the province and there's real concerns that Danielle Smith's impending separatism referendum will ultimately not only prevent badly needed healthcare workers from coming to Alberta, it may drive even more out!Dr Parks helps us unpack all of this and more!(And if you want to watch the video of Danielle SMith's plans for healthcare back in 2021, you can do that at https://youtu.be/25iXlzqGC2U?si=m0rw6909cHJE5942)To get tickets to our show in Edmonton on July 25th, visit www.thebreakdownablive.ca!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at [email protected]!If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Episode 8.22 - Neverendum Referendum
MAY 25, 2026
Episode 8.22 - Neverendum Referendum
We're back with another live show and this one has a singular purpose!What the heck is going on with Alberta's new referendum on separatism and how the heck did we get here?We take a look at the history of separatism in Alberta before we work through the major events that led up to last week on a rollercoaster of a ride you not only miss, you'll want to share with your friends!Plus we announce some exciting new changes to the show's format, including a dedicated call in hour and OUR LIVE SHOW IN EDMONTON!And you can get your tickets at www.thebreakdownablive.ca!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at [email protected]!If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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132 MIN