David Cochrane
@davidwcochrane.bsky.social
Host of Power and Politics on CBC News Network. M-F 5 pm eastern.
Homesick Newfoundlander. Go Niners
Homesick Newfoundlander. Go Niners
No. They paid to attend. Thats a standard cost recovery thing for conventions. But there were no preconditions to attend that they must support the leader in the secret ballot etc.
@davidwcochrane.bsky.social
Confirmed on his show yesterday that it’s misinformation that delegates had to pay to attend this convention.
They were however, cherry picked to attend. Here is the handbook - for anyone that cares:
cpcassets.conservative.ca/wp-content/u...
Confirmed on his show yesterday that it’s misinformation that delegates had to pay to attend this convention.
They were however, cherry picked to attend. Here is the handbook - for anyone that cares:
cpcassets.conservative.ca/wp-content/u...
February 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
No. They paid to attend. Thats a standard cost recovery thing for conventions. But there were no preconditions to attend that they must support the leader in the secret ballot etc.
All media have this restriction. It’s not exclusive to CBC.
January 30, 2026 at 5:43 PM
All media have this restriction. It’s not exclusive to CBC.
We are given one spot and that is it at this convention. We are not allowed to set up anywhere but that room.
January 30, 2026 at 12:12 AM
We are given one spot and that is it at this convention. We are not allowed to set up anywhere but that room.
The refs are blatantly ignoring some pretty obvious penalties.
January 20, 2026 at 3:37 AM
The refs are blatantly ignoring some pretty obvious penalties.
CRY EAGLES CRY!!!
January 12, 2026 at 12:44 AM
CRY EAGLES CRY!!!
We need to keep him under 7 yards per carry to have a chance in the fourth!
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We need to keep him under 7 yards per carry to have a chance in the fourth!
The 49ers are starting a linebacker I didn’t even know existed. Let alone was on the team. What a miserable year for injuries.
January 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The 49ers are starting a linebacker I didn’t even know existed. Let alone was on the team. What a miserable year for injuries.
Political Pulse panel on stories to watch in 2026 | Power & Politics
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December 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The top 5 political newsmakers of 2025 | Power & Politics
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December 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Insider - Apple TV
After seeking the expertise of former
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December 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
There is a literal grandfather starting an NFL game today. And he’s nearly a decade younger than me.
December 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
There is a literal grandfather starting an NFL game today. And he’s nearly a decade younger than me.
Big news keep happening during the show. Luckily the Press Gallery Avengers were assembled right outside the studio.
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Reporter roundtable: Another Conservative MP crosses floor to join the Liberals | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News
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December 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Big news keep happening during the show. Luckily the Press Gallery Avengers were assembled right outside the studio.
youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
youtu.be/ljMCc2MpCqg?...
Where else are you going to see a show that includes Elizabeth May, Tony Wakeham, Richard Gere, and Rick Bell?
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Where else are you going to see a show that includes Elizabeth May, Tony Wakeham, Richard Gere, and Rick Bell?
Nope. I’m tired. Really really really tired
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Nope. I’m tired. Really really really tired
Broken blood vessel. Looks awful. But I will live.
@davidwcochrane.bsky.social jeezus, hope you've had someone look at the red eye/pink eye you have there! Get well soon!
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Broken blood vessel. Looks awful. But I will live.
I don’t have to stop saying this. Because I’ve never said this. A series of byelection defeats, caucus revolt; Freeland resignation That’s why. Be accurate.
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I don’t have to stop saying this. Because I’ve never said this. A series of byelection defeats, caucus revolt; Freeland resignation That’s why. Be accurate.
The oldest is standing in front of the tv doing a fake news report from a crime scene. 9 run innings can do that.
October 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The oldest is standing in front of the tv doing a fake news report from a crime scene. 9 run innings can do that.
At the point in the Jays game where I’m just letting the kids swear when they’re excited with no consequences. Because that was an EXPLETIVE DELETED inning.
October 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
At the point in the Jays game where I’m just letting the kids swear when they’re excited with no consequences. Because that was an EXPLETIVE DELETED inning.
My favourite player with my kids’ favourite player.
October 21, 2025 at 3:22 AM
My favourite player with my kids’ favourite player.
I didn’t say what you claimed I said. We also don’t post the entire show on YouTube. You made a claim. The claim was wrong. Just accept you made a mistake.
September 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I didn’t say what you claimed I said. We also don’t post the entire show on YouTube. You made a claim. The claim was wrong. Just accept you made a mistake.