PWD Allies
PWD Allies
Neil Matheson
PWD Allies: The Best Disability Advocacy Podcast in Canada🍁 Welcome to PWD Allies, your premier source for Canada Disability Benefit updates, guest interviews, and raw talk about disability advocacy. Based in British Columbia, we deliver a fun yet edgy perspective on the issues that matter most to the disability community and our allies. Watch us LIVE on YouTube. ✅ Breaking News: The latest on disability benefits in Canada and BC-specific policy changes. ✅ Advocacy & Human Rights: Fighting for inclusion and human rights issues through media criticism and interviews.
S4 Ep. 60 David Eby’s Potted PLANTS vs. BC’s Fentanyl ZOMBIES
Join PWD Allies as we discuss David Eby’s political stunts and the real-world impact of his policies on BC disability support. We examine David Eby and his recent political stunts, contrasting his staged PR events against the harsh reality of street disorder and fentanyl issues in British Columbia. We analyze the fiscal choices leading to inflation, rising debt, and the neglect of vital services affecting BC politics today. As the leading voice for disability advocacy in Canada, we discuss why these decisions leave people with disabilities behind. From stagnant disability income to the lack of respect for personal autonomy, we highlight the systemic failures affecting our community. This is a critical look at how these policies shape the lives of those who need support the most. Subscribe to PWD Allies for weekly disability income breakdowns, and let us know your thoughts on the current state of provincial leadership in the comments.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on October 5, 2026.
Oct 5
41 min
S4 Ep. 59 Which political party will raise Disability Income Assistance rates in BC?
On this new rant & rave episode of PWD Allies podcast, host Brent Frain asks the question: Which political party or leader is committed to raising Disability Income Assistance rates in British Columbia?PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on September 28, 2026.
Sep 28
1 hr 32 min
S4 Ep. 58 Three weak "Kings" in Canada points to the 2nd Coming of Christ?
Three weak "Kings" in Canada points to the 2nd Coming of Christ.On this episode of PWD Allies podcast, we will explore how the absence of God in government impacts disability policy in BC and Canada. We'll consider the reality of Good vs Evil. Does a battle of good and evil help confirm the existence of God? And if God is real, why does He allow evil?Daniel 2:21 in the bible tells us that God raises up kings and disposes of kings; even weak kings. A lineage of weak kings from a thousand years ago, leads us to Canada's weak kings of today: Mark Carney, Doug Ford, and David Eby.A majority of Canadians in 2026 don't believe in God, including our politicians. Without God, there is no truth. Politicians who don't believe in God aren't accountable to anyone but themselves. If God doesn't exist, morally corrupt policies can thrive...like Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and government-imposed legislated poverty for people with disabilities.But here's a message of hope. If God of the bible is real, then He came the first time in the person of Jesus Christ 2000 years ago. If God is real, then the promise of Jesus' 2nd Coming is sure. God has an endgame, and our weak kings have been raised up for a reason and a very specific purpose.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on September 25, 2026.
Sep 25
55 min
S4 Ep. 57 Kerry-Lynne Findlay can't run a banana stand, let alone political party
BC Conservatives looked to be a serious government-in-waiting. With the BC NDP not raising rates for PWD Income Assistance for 6 years straight and premier David Eby in a tailspin, people with disabilities wondered if the BC Conservatives offered up a better political option.Unfortunately, leader Kerry-Lynne has a bad habit of cancelling caucus meetings, ducking out of media interviews at the last minute and avoiding personal accountability at every opportunity. At this point, it doesn't look like Findlay's even qualified to run a banana stand...much less her own political party.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on September 21, 2026.
Sep 21
1 hr 27 min
S4 Ep. 56 Is David Eby dropping the writ on a snap election?
Will premier David Eby drop the writ on a snap provincial election? We talk about that, and all the other chaos surrounding BC politics right now.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on September 18, 2026.
Sep 18
57 min
S4 Ep. 55 Are transit services at risk? Translink & BC Transit update!
PWD Allies podcast host Brent Frain delves into his favourite topic of public transportation & accessibility with an update on the ongoing contract mediation of both Translink in Vancouver and BC Transit in Victoria.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on September 14, 2026.
Sep 14
1 hr 20 min
S4 Ep. 54 David Eby's unserious government and $1.46 billion mistake!đŸ€­
David Eby's BC NDP gov't overestimated its natural gas revenues by $1.46 billion. Eby dismissed it as an "administrative mistake".And then, David Eby held a press conference / anti-Trump rally that looked like self-parody ripped from an old SNL comedy skit. What should've been a definitive example of BC & Canada standing strong against US tariffs, was instead a poorly orchestrated publicity stunt. A really bad joke.How can British Columbians trust an incompetent BC premier? How can anyone take anything David Eby does seriously when Eby is at the helm of a deeply unserious government?Lastly: Amidst all of this unseriousness, what about people with disabilities living in legislated poverty?PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on September 11, 2026.
Sep 11
1 hr 36 min
S4 Ep. 53 Daniel Trayes for Toronto City Council: What you need to know before October 26th!
Daniel Trayes, candidate for Toronto City Council in Ward 8 Eglinton—Lawrence joins us LIVE! with an election campaign update. We also talk about disability advocacy and lived experience.
Aug 31
1 hr 6 min
S4 Ep. 52 Disability advocacy podcast episode with audience participation
Next up on PWD Allies podcast is "Brent's Blender" episode. What we hope will be a potent mix of disability advocacy and audience participation. Come armed with your questions or topics for discussion and join the fun in our live chat.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on August 28, 2026.
Aug 28
1 hr 23 min
S4 Ep. 51 Disability Alliance BC wants to strengthen social supports for people with disabilities
Strengthening social supports for people with disabilities. Join a LIVE! panel discussion with our guests Helaine Boyd from Disability Alliance BC and Rowan Burdge, the CEO of BC Poverty Reduction Coalition.Discussion highlight: Using the 2020 Basic Income Panel report and its recommendations as a baseline, with the goal of putting together some best practices to push our provincial government toward more fair & adequate disability income support.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on August 24, 2026.
Aug 24
1 hr 4 min
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