Dogwood Initiative executive director Will Horter discusses his reaction to the premier's jobs plan. Former Oregon Progress Board member and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Robert Landauer discusses the value of such organizations. Paul Willcocks, editorial writer for the Times Colonist eulogizes the BC Progress Board, which is being replaced by a new Jobs and Investment Board. And our rabble-rousing panel - Eleanor Gregory, Troy Sebastian, Georgia Straight's Charlie Smith and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Prince George councillor Brian Skakun discusses why he's opposed to a proposed law that would see local politicians banned from running for re-election if they leak confidential information. Larry Cross and Charlie Cornfield, the mayors of Sidney and Campbell River, talk about how homicide investigation costs can cripple smaller communities. Stewart Mayor Angela Brand Danuser shares her thoughts on a potential unintended consequence of the northwest transmission line. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Don Anderson, Eleanor Gregory, Bob Russell and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Wyoming Outdoor Council legislative and outreach advocate Richard Garrett discusses his state's experience with publicly disclosing the chemicals used during fracking, as British Columbia looks to head in the same direction. Alberta Oil magazine associate editor Jeff Lewis shares his thoughts on the politics behind the liquid natural gas export terminals being developed in the northeastern B.C. Canadian Association of Journalists chair Dale Bass talks about initiative to professionalize reporters. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Trevor Oram, Troy Sebastian, the Georgia Straight's Charlie Smith and Dan Veniez - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.

Former federal parliamentarians Paul Forseth and Jim Hart talk about why they want to run for the BC Conservatives in the next election. Union of British Columbia Municipalities executive member Greg Moore shares his thoughts on the government's proposed municipal auditor general. New Democrat community living critic Nicholas Simons discusses Harry Bloy's leadership of the ministry of social development. And our rabble-rousing panel - the Don Anderson, Bob Russell, Troy Sebastian and Allan Warnke - debate the week that was in provincial and federal politics.