We're celebrating the disability community in our final episode of the year, Episode #88!PWD Allies podcast host Brent Frain is joined by Patrick Hebert and Joseph Vander Meer as we spotlight some of the best episodes of 2025 that featured one or more of our beloved PWD Allies panelists. This special recap episode is all about celebrating the online disability community as a whole.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on December 22, 2025.

Twelve Days of Christmas? Nah! Instead, PWD Allies podcast host Brent Frain has come up with a curated Top 12 list featuring our very best guests and episodes of 2025. These are all must-watch episodes. Discover the most captivating and insightful conversations of the year with the best podcast guests of 2025 on PWD Allies.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on December 21, 2025.

Our favourite dynamic duo returns to the PWD Allies podcast.Join Michael Prince and Shane Simpson as they discuss the future of the Canada Disability Benefit and its current shortcomings, like having access to the benefit tied to household income instead of the individual income earnings of people with disabilities.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on December 20, 2025.

Join us for a special milestone episode of the PWD Allies podcast as we celebrate our 250th episode with Cheryl Hardcastle, the OG guest & ally of Canadians with Disabilities.In this big celebration, we'll be discussing important issues of disability advocacy and revisiting favourite podcast moments. Hosted by Brent Frain, this special episode is all about community and connection, so join in and be a part of it.

PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on December 19, 2025.

MLA Elenore Sturko is our guest on PWD Allies podcast!

First, Sturko joins host Brent Frain to talk about the crime & public safety crisis in BC. And for a 2nd hot-button topic, Elenore Sturko delves into the intricacies of the Cowichan land title decision and its far-reaching ramifications. Join the conversation via our YouTube channel live chat as we explore the blurred line that now exists between fee simple private property rights vs. Indigenous land title...all because of premier David Eby's secretive closed-door approach to democracy and Aboriginal truth & reconciliation.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on December 12, 2025.

Join us as we sit down with former MLA Dan Davies to discuss the current state of provincial politics in British Columbia.With his unique perspective and experience, Dan Davies sheds light on the key issues affecting the region. From the economy and healthcare or environmental concerns, no topic is off the table in this in-depth conversation. Tune in to hear Dan Davies' thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the province, and what the future may hold for persons with disabilities in BC.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on December 8, 2025.

Jeff Leggat is joining PWD Allies for an emergency podcast.

A media story broke on Global BC News yesterday with a whistleblower claiming that millions of dollars in fraudulent provincial disability claims are being funneled through the offices of BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

Disability Alliance BC and many other advocates are understandably upset with how this news story has been framed to hurt people with disabilities. But who's really to blame? Is it BC PWD clients...or is the fraud stemming from unscrupulous business owners or bad landlords? Or maybe the BC government isn't doing it's due diligence on security checks...as the whistleblower alleges disability case managers are encouraged to issue PWD cheques without verification.

PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded on December 5, 2025.

Discover the truth behind the failed Canada Disability Benefit promise in this exclusive interview with Mike Morrice. Learn about the broken promises and the impact on Canadians with disabilities. Get the inside scoop on what went wrong and what's being done to address the issue. If you're interested in Canadian politics and social issues, this video is a must-watch. Also, Mike Morrice shares some exciting news!PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on December 5, 2025.