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Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack goes to City Hall and speaks with Bob Henry, the City Clerk of Vancouver, about automated voting in the municipal elections. This episode includes a "walkabout" report on new voting machines, which may depict the provincial general election of October 22, 1986. Then Jack speaks to Pierre Berton about his new book, “Vimy”. To follow, Jack speaks with Justice Allen Linden, President of the Law Reform Commission, regarding changes to the Criminal Code. Jack speaks with columnist Marjorie Nichols and cartoonist Bob Krieger about their new book, “Bill Bennett; The End”, about the Bennett dynasty in British Columbia.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack speaks with Premier Bill Bennett, to discuss: the labour and political unrest in the province in the last several months; Operation Solidarity; the failure of industrial relations; some of the 29 Bills introduced since Mr. Bennett’s re-election; the détente brokered by Jack Munro, IWA President, and Mr. Bennett in Kelowna a few days previous; education funding; the destruction of the Human Rights Commission; the eviction of the Rentalsman; social service cuts. Jack speaks with Bob Plecas, Deputy Provincial Secretary, regarding the agreement reached with the BCGEU.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: It’s Day 9 of the BCGEU strike, and Day 2 of the BCTF strike, and Day 2 of the CUPE strike. Jack points out the lack of leadership from Premier Bill Bennett and his government, and lack of leadership from Opposition Leader Dave Barrett; the only leadership being shown is by the members of Opposition Solidarity. Dave Barrett is in the studio, and Jack takes him to task. He and Mr. Barrett talk about the Bill Bennett, the provincial government, the union movement, Operation Solidarity. Then a film clip of Premier Bennett from earlier in the day at the Legislature where a subdued Mr. Bennett is questioned by the press regarding the escalating labour unrest. Mr. Barrett reacts to Mr. Bennett’s performance. Calls received from John Shewan, President of the Abbotsford Teachers Association, and Dr. Dean Downey of the Abbotsford School Board. To end of the show, an appeal from Dr. Frederic Bass, Vancouver Health Department, regarding Operation Cold Turkey. Dr. Bass challenges Jack to quit smoking, provides Jack with several alternatives to smoking, and has Jack sign a quit smoking pledge.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett. They talk about education, the budget, unemployment, the government deficit, labour unrest, BC Development Bonds, BCRIC.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack and Premier Bill Bennett talk about the economy, a Social Credit ad campaign that cost the taxpayers $433,000.00; a $70,000.00 public opinion poll; cuts to education funding; Denticare; the renters aid tax credit. Jack speaks with Marc Lalonde, Federal Minster of Finance. They discuss the national energy programme; the social safety net; universality; job creation; countervailing duties on lumber; the Macdonald Commission; fiscal recovery.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett; they talk about labour and the economy, as well as the possibility of a fall election; will Mr. Bennett’s government intervene in the BCGEU strike; does he have an economic recovery plan; does he have a mortgage assistance plan.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett regarding Pier BC, the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and Expo 86. They further discuss unions, wage cut backs, public utilities and open the phone lines. Jack Webster Jr. interviews Alexis McKee on the occasion of her tenth birthday; Jack and Alexis sing a song. Linda Webster appears with portions of the Jack Webster family archives; a film clip of Jack from 1967 interviewing Ferdinand Marcos; also a film from 1963 when Jack went to the BC Penitentiary and was taken hostage; also a film clip from the Beatles appearance in Vancouver at Empire Stadium in 1964, with narration by Jack.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Premier Bill Bennett and Jack discuss the First Ministers Conference, the amending formula, and the constitutional debate. They discuss BC economics; BC Resources Investment Corporation; highway and trestle safety; BC Place stadium; Expo ’86.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack speaks with Premier Bill Bennett, they discuss; extra billing by the province’s doctors; Noranda; BCRIC; the awarding of a natural gas pipeline contract to BC Hydro; labour difficulties in the province; the A.L.R. (Agricultural Land Reserve); the most recent budget; the Constitution.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Premier Bill Bennett speaks about the Canadian constitution and the discussions recently held with Prime Minister Trudeau and the other premiers.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Webster interviews Premier Bill Bennett. Reviewing the governance by the Social Credit Party during its first six months, topics include; tax cuts; BCRIC distribution; the appointment of Paul Manning for BC Place Stadium development; politicians going on junkets; natural gas, present technology and coal deposit development; BC Ferries; agricultural land. Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster's popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Provincial election week, May 10, 1979. Webster interviews Premier Bill Bennett (Social Credit). Campaign discussion include; 4% civil tax budget; spending; taxes; municipalities; hospital funding and jobs; health care; BC Petroleum School Board authorities, nationalization of oil and natural resource rights by the NDP; nuclear energy; uranium mining; rent control; BCRIC; Yukon and Alaska rail link; mining royalties; Election Expenses Act; heroin treatment programmes; BC Hydro; condo legislation; Strata Act; dental care; right to work legislation; Essential Services Act; taxes on alcohol; rights legislation for auto insurance; the Coquihalla Pass; CTC; equalization payments to the Federal Government.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Dave Barrett accuses Premier W.R. (Bill) Bennett of lying in regard to the BC Resources Investment Corporation (BCRIC). Webster speaks with Ed Broadbent, federal NDP Leader, about the John Farris case. Associate producer, Linda Dutka talks about the next day’s guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Update on Judge John Farris, former Chief Justice of BC now living in England after his departure, has applied for re-admission to the bar. A clip from Premier Bill Bennett’s press conference announcing BC Resources Investment Corporation (BCRIC) and the gifting of five shares to eligible British Columbians. Webster has a one-on-one interview after the press conference with Bennett and then goes through the proposal on his show. Interview with Dr. Nathan Divinsky, Chairman of the Vancouver School Board on the new budget and attrition; removal of sabbaticals; pay for summer school; ratio of students to teachers; Vice Principals teaching; supervisor aid program; English language curriculum; renting IBM computers; reduction of field trips; historic ESL courses; and enrichment programs for the gifted. Woman calls in and calls Webster a "pea-brain". Update on SFU strike, new offer of 6% over two years not accepted.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster interviews British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett. Topics include; election, budget; Canadian constitutional proposals and regional representation in the Senate with five regions; BC Hydro; postal strike; upgrading the Port Nelson extension; the PNE; lottery funds; detox centres and programmes; Northwood Mills and timber; cutting quotas going overseas. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day's guests.

Public affairs. Jack Webster’s popular weekday morning talk show. Guests and topics for this episode are: Jack Webster comments on the postal strike. He interviews Gordon Fairweather, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and discusses; the Canadian Human Rights Code and guidelines for employers; Human Rights Tribunals; Kathleen Ruff; artificial barriers; discrimination in Canada; forbidden questions due to military service, marital status, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, and medical history. Associate Producer Linda Dutka talks about the next day’s guests.