On this bonus episode of the pod, host Josh Hall is joined by Bonnie Critchley, an independent candidate running in the Aug. 18 federal byelection for Battle River-Crowfoot in east-central Alberta. But she isn't up against just the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, she has more than 100 opponents, most of whom are protest candidates, all of whom will also be listed on the ballot as 'Independent.' Following the interview with Bonnie, Josh has a written statement provided by the mysterious Longest Ballot Committee. Companion written piece is at rdnewsnow.com. More on the byelection is at elections.ca.