Yes, it’s that time of the year again. The time when notes are passed, gossip is spread and a young MP’s heart turns to question period and confidence vote: The House has returned.

Hacks and Wonks has the QP summary up, but it just doesn’t feel like Parliament is running, without Don Newman and Politics. So, for anyone who is starting to feel the cold harsh sting of the CBC lock-out, here’s a “30 second virtual Politics”:

“Welcome to the broooooaaaaadcast…I’m trying to be fair on time…let so and so answer…(groundless election speculation)…The Liberals are corrupt Scott…The NDP is out of touch Jamey…Stephen Harper is facing a rebellion Tim…(groundless election speculation)…you can watch politics on the web…join us tomorrow morning at 10:30…”