Pressure Point
Political - inside voice - satire - witty
A witty mock interview series featuring politicians that speak with their inside voice in this hilarious look at some of Western Canada's biggest environmental disasters.
S 1/ E 1- Dumbing Down the Database(20m)
Host Francis von Zoofendorphin discusses changes to the Fisheries Act, dumping data, and the difference between commercial and non-commercial fish with the Minister of Fisheries.S 1/ E 2- Mine Your Own Business(19m)
The Minister of Mines and Resources shares his views with host, Francis von Zoofendorphin, about the obligations of the public when it comes to mining disasters.S 1/ E 3- The Great Escape(20m)
Host Francis von Zoofendorphin questions the Environment Minister, Janet Klarrke, about escaped farmed salmon and the difference between exotic, erotic, and indigenous fish.S 1/ E 4- Fishy Oil Slick(18m)
Host Francis von Zoofendorphin reviews the mysterious circumstances surrounding an oil spill in False Creek with the Canadian Coast Guard spokesperson Allyn Smytth.S 1/ E 5- Nothing But Pipeline Dreams(18m)
Host Francis von Zoofendorphin discusses the multiple choices and concerns that matter to Energy Minister Roberto Gonzelezz regarding the construction of an oil pipeline project.S 1/ E 6- The Fine Art of Sustainable Clear Cuts(18m)
Host Francis von Zoofendorphin questions a politician with two portfolios on how he is able to see the forest for the wood.S 1/ E 7- The Poop Dilution Solution(16m)
Host Francis von Zoofendorphin discusses the complex relationship between floaties, log exports, immigration and terrorism with the Minister of Immigration and Free Trade, Svetlana Poopanova.S 1/ E 8- The Benefits of Surplus Killer Whales(19m)
Host Francis von Zoofendorphin tries to understand the logic pedaled by the Minister of Economic Development about the benefits of bling when it comes to endangered killer whales.S 1/ E 9- Climate Change is a Good Thing(20m)
In a rare interview with the Prime Minister, Sally Dweller, host Francis von Zoofendorphin hears climate change is a lot of media hype and an investment opportunity.S 1/ E 10- Evasive Techniques 101(16m)
Francis von Zoofendorphin attempts to discuss the merits of various projects with the Premier of British Columbia, but details are sparse because it’s all before the courts.
