
Rustad Out, Surrey Policing Chaos & Trump Sleeps Through Cabinet | UnSpun Ep. 308
Episode 308 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck kicks off with a victory lap — George called it again. John Rustad is officially out, Surrey's police budget explodes, and American politics somehow gets even stranger.
Here's what's inside:
🏛️ John Rustad Removed as BC Conservative Leader The BC Conservative caucus finally pulls the trigger. Rustad gets labelled "professionally incapacitated," refuses to accept it, tweets that he's "not going anywhere," and then... goes. Trevor Halford steps in as interim leader. George breaks down the timing — and whether Rustad delayed his exit just to collect a bigger paycheque.
🗳️ What Comes Next for BC's Opposition? With Rustad gone, the Conservative Party of BC faces a leadership race while Premier Eby sits comfortably unchallenged. George explains why clinging to power never works and why some politicians just don't know when to leave.
🚔 Surrey Policing Budget Blows Up Brenda Locke is furious. The Surrey Police Service budget comes in way higher than expected — exactly what George predicted months ago. The transition from RCMP continues to cost taxpayers, and questions mount about accountability.
💵 Grocery Inflation vs "Affordability" Jody and George dig into the gap between official inflation numbers and what people actually pay at the checkout. A Christmas roast that cost $40 two years ago now runs $100. The word "affordable" sounds fancy — the reality is just expensive.
🇺🇸 Trump Falls Asleep in Congress While Republicans push through their agenda, Trump literally dozes off during a caucus meeting. The same guy who mocked "Sleepy Joe" can't stay awake. Meanwhile, healthcare premiums climb and the Epstein files deadline looms.
⚖️ Costco Sues Over Tariffs Costco files a lawsuit demanding their tariff payments back, betting the Supreme Court will rule the tariffs illegal. If they win, the government's already spent the money.
📍 From BC's political upheaval to American absurdity, Episode 308 is classic UnSpun — sharp, funny, and unfiltered.
💬 Tell us in the comments: Was Rustad's exit overdue? And should Canada follow Costco's lead on tariffs?
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⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – George Was Right Again 01:00 – Rustad Removed as Conservative Leader 04:00 – "Professionally Incapacitated" Drama 07:00 – Trevor Halford Takes Interim Role 10:00 – Surrey Police Budget Explodes 15:00 – Why Politicians Can't Let Go 20:00 – Trump Falls Asleep in Congress 26:00 – Inflation vs the Grocery Basket 29:00 – Costco Sues Over Tariffs 31:00 – Epstein Files Deadline & Final Thoughts
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