PWD Allies
Looking for a fun podcast about disability advocacy and inclusion? PWD Allies podcast is the best disability podcast in Canada.🍁 New episodes air LIVE! every week on YouTube. Hosted by Brent Frain.
Episodes
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join the festivities as we celebrate PWD Allies podcast 2nd annual Christmas Telethon.
PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on November 28, 2025.
Are you a Person with Disabilities (PWD) recipient in British Columbia with a spouse? A recent change to provincial government policy means that disabled couples may keep more of their PWD Income Assistance every month without a clawback or spousal cap on allowable earnings.But does this new spousal cap rule change go far enough? Jeff Leggat joins this episode of PWD Allies podcast and breaks it all down.
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PWD clawbacks affect a lot of people with disabilities in Canada. For this video, Neil Matheson details his own battle with PWD clawbacks in British Columbia following the passing of his first wife in 2013. Neil Matheson had his $800/month Survivor's Pension clawed back dollar-for-dollar. Pension monies are clawed back as "unearned income".PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. Thi...
When it comes to people with disabilities, provincial & federal government policies giveth...and taketh away. From accessibility initiatives to social support systems, we examine the effectiveness of current policies and discuss areas where improvement is needed.
PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on November 17, 2025.
When Is a disability Shelter Allowance not really a Shelter Allowance?Host Brent Frain answers that question on this episode of PWD Allies podcast. Follow the disappearing money in our provincial government's cruel shell game for persons with disabilities in BC and all across Canada.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on November 14, 2025.
A special PWD Allies podcast episode for Remembrance Day 2025.Canada's war veterans are crying out from the grave. Let's respect the freedom they all fought for and not try to mulligan over 150 years of confederate history. Let we forget. Ahem, BC premier David Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney. ** This episode was pre-recorded on November 10, 2025 and released/published on November 11th.
Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of our elected governments in British Columbia and Canada. PWD Allies podcast host Brent Frain jumps into the DeLorean and travels back to the early days of 2001 and premier Gordon Campbell's secretive closed-door meetings. Then came Christy Clark and her pay-to-play politics in 2011. We'll explore the full time line, right up to present day 2025 and uncover the uncomfortable tr...
What Happens When Brent Frain INTERVIEWS Google's Gemini AI?
Join PWD Allies podcast host Brent Frain as he sits down with Gemini AI to explore the possibilities and implications of artificial intelligence on our future.
In this exclusive sit-down interview with Google's Gemini, Brent pokes & prods into the inner workings of Gemini AI. Is Gemini actually intelligent enough to solve all of Canada's problems? Ca...
Which provincial premier is dumber, Ontario's Doug Ford or BC's David Eby? Especially on the issue of US tariffs, both premiers are proving to be a huge embarrassment and political liability with regard to Canada's trade talks with US president, Donald Trump.We also rant about the Cowichan vs. Canada court case ruling.
PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestream...
Cassandra Pollock is back once again for Part 3 of her discussion on Alberta's AISH. This time, Cassandra will give a brief history lesson about the origins of disability income assistance in Canada. Discover the ins and outs of our provincial Disability Income Assistance, a vital program designed to support individuals with disabilities.
PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episod...
Cassandra Pollock is back to uncover more truth about what disabled Albertans really want from the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. In this video, we delve into the realities of living with a disability in Alberta and explore the challenges that AISH recipients face.
PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on October 27, 2025.
Join us as we anticipate the exciting discussion on the PWD Allies podcast with special guest Cheryl Hardcastle. In this upcoming episode, Cheryl will be sharing her unique perspectives and experiences, offering valuable insights and expertise.
Tune in to learn more about the important topics that Cheryl will be discussing, and how her contributions can help create a more inclusive and supportive community for people with disabi...
Join the conversation as we welcome Cassandra Pollock back to PWD Allies podcast and she delves into specifics on a new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) coming into force on July 1, 2026.
Cassandra will share her concerns about Alberta's teardown of AISH in favour of the upcoming ADAP, a redesigned income assistance program for people with disabilities. From eligibility criteria to payment structures, we'll e...
Discover the vital role mutual aid plays in the lives of people with disabilities in Canada. This video sheds light on the daily struggles of individuals who rely on community support to navigate the challenges of disability.Mutual Aid has become an unfortunate reality for persons with disabilities all across the country because our provincial governments refuse to provide adequate financial support for their most vulnerable citize...
On this special episode of PWD Allies podcast, Brent Frain is winging it like a Thanksgiving turkey and taking viewer comments & questions LIVE! on air.Join us for some pre-Thanksgiving festivities and come armed with your very best comments. The whole entire episode will be devoted to you, the viewers.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on October 10, 2025.
Does disability = brokenness?
Join us as we explore a sensitive and often misunderstood topic: the concept of disability and what it means to be "broken." In this thought-provoking video, we challenge societal norms and stereotypes surrounding people with disabilities, encouraging a deeper understanding and acceptance of the diverse experiences that make us human.
In this podcast episode, host Brent Frain will dive...
Rob Shaw from CHEK News joins us LIVE! on PWD Allies podcast. Can disability advocacy be sexy?
Rob Shaw hosts the very popular podcast, Political Capital. Shaw is a political correspondent and BC legislative journalist who has been covering BC politics for over 13 years. He writes for Glacier Media and reports for CHEK News.In this episode, Rob Shaw talks about his early days in journalism, the beginnings of his Political Capita...
John Rustad ousts Elenore Sturko and the BC Conservative party is in shambles. Politics in British Columbia are a joke but nobody should be laughing.In this video, we're discussing the latest developments in BC politics, where Rustad has taken down Sturko, leaving many to question the state of the political landscape. History repeats itself with Rustad stealing a page from premier David Eby, and Eby's own childish mishandli...
Are landlords unfairly discriminating against people with disabilities when it comes to renting properties? This video explores the unfortunate truth behind disability discrimination in the rental market, highlighting the struggles that people with disabilities face when searching for a place to call home.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed on September 22, 2025.
Mary-Jean Belanger joins us on this episode of PWD Allies podcast.The British Columbia government is facing increasing pressure to address the urgent needs of people with disabilities, particularly when it comes to shelter allowance. Many individuals with disabilities are struggling to make ends meet due to the current shelter allowance being insufficient to cover the rising costs of housing.PWD Allies podcast airs LIVE! every week...
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