If you're about to vote in a municipal election, there's an old line two former city hall insiders keep coming back to, and it explains exactly why so many local promises never get kept, no matter who wins.

Former Montreal mayoral advisor Jimmy Zoubris shares the one test he uses to tell which candidates can actually survive the backlash that comes with real decisions, and which ones just fold the first time someone's angry. Karen brings perspective on how to be heard from the candidate’s chair.

By the time you hit the ballot box, you'll want to know whether to bet on a bold visionary or a steady, experienced team, and two people who've lived inside both sides finally settle it.

Topics: municipal elections Canada, city hall power, voting for mayor, local politics, Jimmy Zoubris, Karen Stintz

Guests: Jimmy Zoubris, Karen Stintz

Originally aired on 2026-09-21

If you're about to vote in a municipal election, there's an old line two former city hall insiders keep coming back to, and it explains exactly why so many local promises never get kept, no matter who wins.
Former Montreal mayoral advisor Jimmy Zoubris shares the one test he uses to tell which candidates can actually survive the backlash that comes with real decisions, and which ones just fold the first time someone's angry. Karen brings perspective on how to be heard from the candidate&rsquo;s chair.
By the time you hit the ballot box, you'll want to know whether to bet on a bold visionary or a steady, experienced team, and two people who've lived inside both sides finally settle it.
Topics: municipal elections Canada, city hall power, voting for mayor, local politics, Jimmy Zoubris, Karen Stintz
Guests: Jimmy Zoubris, Karen Stintz
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-09-21

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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