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Policritics makes Alberta politics easy to understand. Hosts Jesse Watson and Danny Heikkinen break down how systems in Alberta and Edmonton actually work - from healthcare to policy to budgets - with clarity, context, and real conversations. Guests join in to add depth and challenge assumptions.

If you’re tired of shallow commentary and want Alberta politics explained in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and grounded in real information, you’re in the right place.

Subscribe to Policritics for conversations that educate, illuminate, and make Alberta politics easier to understand.

Disclaimer: The views shared on Policritics are the personal opinions of hosts Jesse Watson and Danny Heikkinen. They speak only for themselves and are not currently affiliated with any political party. Future guests will bring their own perspectives, which may differ from those of the hosts. All conversations are intended to inform, educate, and encourage clearer thinking about politics in Alberta and Edmonton.

Hosts Jesse Watson & Danny Heikkinen. Produced by Leann Ebert
Politique et gouvernement Sciences politiques
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    • Escaping the Echo Chamber - Moderate Ideologies Explained
      Feb 9 2026

      Danny and Jesse sit down for a candid, decade‑spanning conversation about how conservatism and liberalism have evolved - and how our political culture has changed right along with them. From the rise of echo chambers to the explosion of name‑calling and ideological purity tests, this episode digs into why our politics feel so polarized, and what it would take to bring some balance back.

      We explore:

      • How conservative and liberal identities have shifted over the last several decades
      • The role echo chambers play in hardening beliefs
      • Why name‑calling and tribalism became the norm
      • The populist wave and how it reshaped political expectations
      • A brief touch on COVID era’s impact on trust, institutions, and public discourse
      • Whether moderates on both sides are finally re‑emerging

      There’s a thread of optimism here - a sense that people are tired of extremes and ready for something more grounded, more human, and more connected.

      If you’re looking for thoughtful political conversation without the shouting match, you’re in the right place.

      Subscribe for more episodes, deep dives, and honest conversations.

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      52 min
    • An Introduction to Alberta Healthcare. How Did We Get Here?
      Feb 4 2026

      Welcome to the debut episode of the Policritics Podcast with hosts Jesse Watson and Danny Heikkinen. In this conversation, they dive into one of the most defining issues in Canadian public life: healthcare - where it came from, how it’s changed, and where it might be headed.

      In this episode:

      • A look back at the history of healthcare in Canada and how the system evolved over the decades
      • Alberta’s recent restructuring and the creation of four new health ministries, and what a slimmer bureaucracy could mean for outcomes
      • Reflections on how past Alberta governments-PC, NDP, and UCP-approached healthcare, and what they did or didn’t change
      • A discussion on private healthcare models used in several European countries (and the US), and what lessons might apply in a Canadian context

      Whether you’re passionate about policy, curious about how systems actually work, or just love a good political deep‑dive, this episode sets the stage for what Policritics is all about: real conversations, clear explanations, and politics made accessible.

      🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes, honest dialogue, and a fresh take on Canadian politics.

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      42 min
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