# Political Capital - Feb. 20, 2026 - BC budget bellyflop

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Podcast: [Political Capital with Rob Shaw](https://stenobird.com/podcast/political-capital-with-rob-shaw-3343421)
Published: 2026-02-20T23:48:51+00:00
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## Resource

February 20, 2026 - BC's new provincial budget doesn't seem to make anyone happy. Why is that, and what's to blame for the political misfire? Plus, a look at the government's move to eliminate the independent merit commissioner. Are the savings worth the fight? Plus a look at the latest BC Conservative leadership entrant: Harman Bhangu. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Angelo Isidorou and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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