Michelle and Jacques analyze the 48-hour New Brunswick-Nova Scotia battle over COVID border restrictions, the defection of MP Jenica Atwin from the Greens to the Liberals and the high-profile election races in Miramichi-Grand Lake.

Michelle and Jacques discuss what dropping the Ngola case may mean for Blaine Higgs, who's in and who's out with the province's travel rebate program and why merging hospital services is a red line for francophones.

Michelle and Jacques are back to discuss the province's non-smooth plan to force leisure travelers to isolate in hotels, as well as the vaccine roll-out and the broaching of forced amalgamations in the debate over local government reform.

Michelle and Jacques discuss the choice of commissioners to oversee a review of the Official Languages Act, as well as long-term problems identified in the Auditor-General's report.

Michelle and Jacques look at the political controversy over the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations as well as plans for a review of the Official Languages Act and a court filing on abortion access.

Michelle and Jacques look back at the memorable moments, the less-heralded episodes and the big political winners and losers of the pandemic election year.

Michelle and Jacques discuss the apparent inability of the legislature to organize itself for virtual sittings, a situation that rectified itself just minutes before the taping of the episode. Plus: a look at the challenges of clear pandemic messaging.

Michelle and Jacques discuss the Auditor General's examination of Ambulance New Brunswick and the frayed feelings in Restigouche over the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Michelle LeBlanc and Jacques Poitras discuss who was chosen for, and who was left out of, the new Progressive Conservative cabinet of Premier Blaine Higgs.

Michelle and Jacques dissect the election result with a look at the PC agenda, Higgs's challenge with francophone northern voters, and the Liberal-Green dynamic.

Michelle and Jacques look at some key ridings and some key trends to watch for on election night next Monday.

Michelle and Jacques answer audience questions about the provincial election campaign. This is a recording of a CBC New Brunswick Facebook Live event held Aug. 19 and hosted by Elizabeth Fraser. There may be some audio issues with portions of the episode. One question and answer was removed because of audio problems.

Michelle and Jacques discuss the speculation about an early election, including the pros and cons for the Higgs government and the stakes for each political party.

Michelle and Jacques look at the defeat of Dominic Cardy's mandatory-vaccination bill and what it reveals, and at a doctor's decision to speak out, and Vitalité Health's retraction of her comments, about COVID-19 measures at the Campbellton Regional Hospital.

Jacques and Michelle discuss the debate over whether an inquiry is needed into a police shooting in Edmundston and over new emergency powers proposed for police.

The CBC's Jacques Poitras and Radio-Canada's Michelle LeBlanc look at the state of New Brunswick politics in the midst of the province's COVID-19 recovery plan.

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Dan and Jacques talk to the CBC's Terry Seguin about a dramatic year in New Brunswick politics, and what's likely to happen in 2019.

Dan and Jacques field your questions about what may happen next after Monday's election produced a four-party, no-majority legislature.

Dan and Jacques set the table for the 2018 New Brunswick election campaign.

Dan and Jacques are joined by the CBC's polling expert Eric Grenier to set the scene for September's New Brunswick election.

Dan and Jacques discuss recent political developments, including the departure of Serge Rousselle, the suspension of Chris Collins, the death of Keith Ashfield and the firing of Stephen Smith.

Dan and Jacques discuss the new provincial budget and the reactions to it from PC leader Blaine Higgs and the Dominion Bond Rating Service; Stephen Horsman's handling of a child neglect case; and Susan Holt's candidacy while on leave from her government job.

Dan and Jacques discuss PC MLAs freelancing on policy, the party's money crunch, and the disparity in reason public opinion polling.