Progressive Conservative Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston had been one of the most popular politicians in the country. Mark Carney-level popular. Regina George-level popular. For a while, it looked like Nova Scotia would be Houston’s forever. But now his popularity is at its lowest point since he took on the top job. Host Noor Azrieh sits down with his former Justice Minister turned Liberal MLA Becky Druhan to unpack her striking political turn: how does a senior member of a government go from defending it to deciding the problem is the very government she once helped run?

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Imogen Sayers (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Cappachione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Becky Druhan

Photo: Becky Druhan

Additional music: Audio Network

Background reading:

N.S. premier defends $53.6-million budget cut reversal, floats idea of ‘budget tour’ – CTV News
Houston's approval rating sinks amid budget cuts: Poll – City News
MLA Becky Druhan joins Nova Scotia Liberal Party, intends to run for leadership - Halifax – Global News
Independent MLAs slow N.S. government agenda at Province House – CBC News

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Is the Era of Conservative Premiers Over?

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Is the Era of Conservative Premiers Over?