Michelle and Jacques analyze the 48-hour New Brunswick-Nova Scotia battle over COVID border restrictions, the defection of MP Jenica Atwin from the Greens to the Liberals and the high-profile election races in Miramichi-Grand Lake.

Spin Reduxit: One Dose of Politics

Jun 4th, 2021 19m 33s

Michelle and Jacques discuss what dropping the Ngola case may mean for Blaine Higgs, who's in and who's out with the province's travel rebate program and why merging hospital services is a red line for francophones.

Spin Reduxit: Living It Up at the Hotel Isolation

Apr 30th, 2021 18m 57s

Michelle and Jacques are back to discuss the province's non-smooth plan to force leisure travelers to isolate in hotels, as well as the vaccine roll-out and the broaching of forced amalgamations in the debate over local government reform.

Spin Reduxit: Language and Long-Term Challenges

Feb 26th, 2021 22m 40s

Michelle and Jacques discuss the choice of commissioners to oversee a review of the Official Languages Act, as well as long-term problems identified in the Auditor-General's report.

Spin Reduxit: Vaccination Vexations

Jan 29th, 2021 19m 56s

Michelle and Jacques look at the political controversy over the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations as well as plans for a review of the Official Languages Act and a court filing on abortion access.

Spin Reduxit: A Wild and Tumultuous 2020

Dec 19th, 2020 22m 58s

Michelle and Jacques look back at the memorable moments, the less-heralded episodes and the big political winners and losers of the pandemic election year.

Spin Reduxit: The Members and The Message

Nov 27th, 2020 16m 51s

Michelle and Jacques discuss the apparent inability of the legislature to organize itself for virtual sittings, a situation that rectified itself just minutes before the taping of the episode. Plus: a look at the challenges of clear pandemic me

Spin Reduxit: Ambulances and Outbreaks

Oct 23rd, 2020 15m 20s

Michelle and Jacques discuss the Auditor General's examination of Ambulance New Brunswick and the frayed feelings in Restigouche over the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Spin Reduxit: The New PC cabinet

Oct 2nd, 2020 16m 27s

Michelle LeBlanc and Jacques Poitras discuss who was chosen for, and who was left out of, the new Progressive Conservative cabinet of Premier Blaine Higgs.

Spin Reduxit: Building Bridges

Sep 17th, 2020 23m 16s

Michelle and Jacques dissect the election result with a look at the PC agenda, Higgs's challenge with francophone northern voters, and the Liberal-Green dynamic.

Spin Reduxit: What To Watch For On Election Night

Sep 11th, 2020 15m 27s

Michelle and Jacques look at some key ridings and some key trends to watch for on election night next Monday.

Spin Reduxit: Pandemic Election Q&A

Aug 19th, 2020 50m 42s

Michelle and Jacques answer audience questions about the provincial election campaign. This is a recording of a CBC New Brunswick Facebook Live event held Aug. 19 and hosted by Elizabeth Fraser. There may be some audio issues with portions of t

Spin Reduxit: Election Fever

Jul 18th, 2020 16m 10s

Michelle and Jacques discuss the speculation about an early election, including the pros and cons for the Higgs government and the stakes for each political party.

Spin Reduxit: Vaccine Noise and Doctor Silence

Jun 27th, 2020 18m 57s

Michelle and Jacques look at the defeat of Dominic Cardy's mandatory-vaccination bill and what it reveals, and at a doctor's decision to speak out, and Vitalité Health's retraction of her comments, about COVID-19 measures at the Campbellton Reg

Spin Reduxit: Police and Their Powers

Jun 13th, 2020 15m 17s

Jacques and Michelle discuss the debate over whether an inquiry is needed into a police shooting in Edmundston and over new emergency powers proposed for police.

Spin Reduxit: Reconvene and Re-adjourn

Jun 1st, 2020 13m 30s

The CBC's Jacques Poitras and Radio-Canada's Michelle LeBlanc look at the state of New Brunswick politics in the midst of the province's COVID-19 recovery plan.

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The Return of Spin Reduxit

May 12th, 2020 40s

CBC New Brunswick's podcast of political analysis is returning soon.

Dec. 31, 2018: The Year-End Edition

Dec 31st, 2018 20m 55s

Dan and Jacques talk to the CBC's Terry Seguin about a dramatic year in New Brunswick politics, and what's likely to happen in 2019.

Sept. 26, 2018: The Sword of Excalibur Edition

Sep 26th, 2018 41m 43s

Dan and Jacques field your questions about what may happen next after Monday's election produced a four-party, no-majority legislature.

Aug. 23, 2018: The Day One Edition

Aug 23rd, 2018 31m 41s

Dan and Jacques set the table for the 2018 New Brunswick election campaign.

June 28, 2018: The Final Countdown Edition

Jun 28th, 2018 31m 33s

Dan and Jacques are joined by the CBC's polling expert Eric Grenier to set the scene for September's New Brunswick election.

April 23, 2018: The Irreplaceable Edition

Apr 23rd, 2018 23m 28s

Dan and Jacques discuss recent political developments, including the departure of Serge Rousselle, the suspension of Chris Collins, the death of Keith Ashfield and the firing of Stephen Smith.

March 6, 2018: The Heartbroken Edition

Mar 6th, 2018 26m

Dan and Jacques discuss the new provincial budget and the reactions to it from PC leader Blaine Higgs and the Dominion Bond Rating Service; Stephen Horsman's handling of a child neglect case; and Susan Holt's candidacy while on leave from her g