And the nomination goes… according to political script, usually

By MARK COFFIN There is a provincial election just around the corner. In Nova Scotia, there are no fixed election dates, so the premier and the rare...

Tug of party leash is strong for MLAs learning the ropes

By MARK COFFIN Most people know what it feels like to start a job when you’re not quite ready. To make it, you need a...

First MLAs are marginalized, then they get marching orders

By MARK COFFIN and LOUISE COCKRAM As we pointed out in our introduction to this series, exit interviews with former MLAs are a valuable tool. After they...

Mining the exit interview for political gold

It's not often citizens get a candid look at the political process. In fact, modern politics is so tightly scripted that we rarely ever...
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Off Script: Andrew Black – The Politics of Togetherness (Special Ep #11)

Andrew Black has been an active Progressive Conservative party member for over a decade, but his most successful campaign was the one that got...

Meet Sandra, Off-Script Co-Host (Special Ep #10)

Starting in April, Sandra Hannebohm will be a regular co-host, writer, and contributor to Off Script podcast. On this week's Off Script podcast, listen...
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Off Script: Bob Mann – ‘Resist the urge to wear a jersey’

Bob's father was a cabinet minister in John Savage's liberal government, but most of Bob's friends are 'on the orange team.' Bob shares the...
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Off Script: Howard Epstein and Graham Steele Debate – Book Pub Part 2 (Special...

The second part of a discussion shared between former NDP MLAs and authors, Howard Epstein and Graham Steele. Howard explains why he never crossed...
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Off Script: Howard Epstein and Graham Steele Debate – Book Pub Part 1 (Special...

This week we share the recording from a discussion with two former members of the NDP caucus, who have written books on their experience...