227. Emily Lowan: BC Green Party Leader on Taxing Billionaires
Episode Date: March 9, 2026BC Green leader Emily Lowan joins Chief Aaron Pete to debate eco-socialism, wealth taxes, capitalism, government spending, inflation, and the future o...
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247 episodes transcribedBC Green leader Emily Lowan joins Chief Aaron Pete to debate eco-socialism, wealth taxes, capitalism, government spending, inflation, and the future o...
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