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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Episode 1820: Like riding a bicycle	27 Aug 2024	01:10:49
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Senate appointments, stock image snafus, housing policy and more in the long-awaited return of classic segment "Fine, Fabulous, or F--ked". How did the Conservatives accidentally use a picture of Russian fighter jets in one of their videos? Is the Prime Minister's new steady-as-she-goes approach the right one? And can Senator Keanu Reeves be the solution to all of Justin Trudeau's problems? Zain Velji returns, as always, to pick the questions and keep everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1818: Walz on Walz	07 Aug 2024	01:06:47
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Kamala Harris' Vice Presidential pick Tim Walz - how we ended up here and the strategy of "keeping the vibes going". How did Walz rocket to the top of the list so quickly? How do Harris and Walz keep the good times going when something finally forces the campaign back to earth? And is it a good sign for Trump or a bad sign for Trump that Vance didn't even come up on this discussion of VP picks until the 42-minute mark? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1807: Social distancing	03 Jun 2024	00:55:02
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the joint media avail, the "Canadian scrum" and Furey's blaming of the Justin Trudeau Liberals for the walloping the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador received in a recent by-election. Should politicians be expected to jump in on disagreeable comments at press conferences? Is Furey in denial when he blames Trudeau for his troubles? And if the Oilers win the Stanley Cup, what does that foretell for Naheed Nenshi's prospects? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1017: Very normal things	28 Nov 2022	01:21:24
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Flair Airline's emergency landing and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's emergency-inflation-measures speech. What was Smith attempting to accomplish with her prime-time speech? Was she successful? And has Flair Airlines met their Waterloo (International Airport)? Zain Velji, as always, has too much faith in the sound board. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1016: Status Games	22 Nov 2022	01:08:47
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Xi Jinping's tense exchange with Justin Trudeau, "State of the Province" addresses - and the ways politicians assert themselves and their agendas. Can Trudeau credit "drama skills" for his showing in the exchange with China's leader? Are televised addresses from provincial premiers a dying tactic? And is Stephen Carter using dial-up internet his parent's basement? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1015: Four Seasons Total CMOH	15 Nov 2022	01:10:37
Look, it didn't happen. Okay - it probably didn't happen. But if it did happen, there would be some big-time strategic decisions to make. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the decisions the Alberta UCP government would have to make if they had accidentally appointed the wrong Dr. Joffe as Chief Medical Officer of Health. Would they reverse course? Would they find a way to lean into it? What would the risks be of either decision and how would the government try to mitigate against them? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1013: American Fairytales	07 Nov 2022	01:16:29
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Chrystia Freeland's household budget advice, the upcoming US midterm elections and Elon Musk's first ten days as "Chief Twit". Why don't people want to hear cost-saving advice from our finance minister? What does the Democrat's love of Abrams and O'Rourke reveal about modern politics? And has anyone ever spent more money to be more miserable than Elon Musk? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1011: Annual Leadership Spook-tacular	31 Oct 2022	01:13:40
Avoid the cobwebs and never mind that pool of blood as Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter use the Fetterman/Oz debate as a launching off point to explore whether debates tell us anything useful about leadership - before turning to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and what it means for politics. Are debates a terrible way to choose leaders? Will Twitter changing hands result in an exodus of progressive politicians? And are we ever going to get closure on Stephen's massage story? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1010: All the world's a thrust stage	25 Oct 2022	01:16:20
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk Alberta cabinetmaking, the importance of a leader maintaining support of the party apparatus and the utility of political conventions. Why was Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet so large? Did the Alberta NDP get what they needed out of their convention? And is font kerning an art that was lost after 2012? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1008: Debriefed	17 Oct 2022	01:11:20
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk campaign debriefs in this deep dive episode that uses the BC municipal elections and the NDP 2021 campaign report as a launching off point. What can you learn from a campaign debrief? Why do political parties approach them primarily as communications exercises? And will the federal NDP pick a lane on TikTok? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1007: Pundit as Premier	14 Oct 2022	01:19:42
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's first week on the job, Conservative shadow appointments, the January 6th Committee and more in a supersized segment of "Fine, Fabulous or F--ked". Will Calgary UCP MLAs stay quiet as their electoral chances are traded away to satisfy a rural base? Should Michelle Rempel Garner quit the Conservative caucus? And now that the January 6th committee has turned 100% of America against give Donald Trump, will he be arrested? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 933: All politics is local	23 Apr 2021	00:56:18
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the Dairy Queen on Centre Street. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1805: Zain and Rishi's Excelent Adventure	24 May 2024	01:01:54
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter briefly discuss the latest numbers from the "Zain Velji for Leader" campaign from Pollara before turning their attention to Rishi Sunak's snap election call in the UK and the strategy of early debates. Why do the UK Conservatives look more surprised by the election call than Labour? Would Trudeau benefit from stealing Joe Biden's early debate strategy? And will Stephen Carter make 32:49 his ringtone? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1803: Stractics	14 May 2024	00:50:14
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the strategy/tactic of "flooding the zone" - how it works, why it seems more common these days, and how it can be resisted by opposition parties - before turning to how to artfully pull out of a debate. Is frequent "flooding the zone" a consequence of more ideological politics? How do you avoid debates when people already know you're bad at them? And how much weaker is the Alberta NDP leadership contest with the loss of Gil McGowan and his 1964 energy? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1302: Defying Gravity	08 May 2024	01:06:10
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Pierre Poilievre's Memo to Corporate Canada calling on corporations to invest in persuading Canadians and disinvest in play-nice lobbying - and names names while doing so. Was Corporate Canada really the target audience? Does this mark big changes coming to the lobbying profession should Poilievre win? And can we hear more about Project Black? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1300: Its Party Time	29 Apr 2024	01:11:58
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the impending creation of municipal political parties in Calgary and Edmonton - the strategic considerations in setting them up, the tactics to position them for success and more. How do you create a new political party from scratch? What level of coordination can we expect to see between politicians - within cities and between cities? And when it comes to podcast hosting, do we think Justin Trudeau is more of an Annalise or a Zain? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1299: Type 2 Budget	23 Apr 2024	01:02:36
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter dive into Jagmeet Singh and the NDP's threats to bring down the Liberals on Budget 2024 and the Liberal appeal to "generational fairness". Is Singh's sabre rattling good strategy? Are there risks in the Liberals driving a message on "generational fairness"? And is it fair to say that - while we don't know what day Zain will start his leadership campaign - we know it will end on a Thursday? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1298: Blues Guy City	18 Apr 2024	01:02:58
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the 2024 federal budget and the expectation game the Liberals willingly set for themselves. Does the budget tell the story the Liberals want to tell? What happens if the Liberals don't get their heavily-telegraphed 5-point polling bump? And isn't The Strategists an example of a three-man monologue? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1296: April Fool's Gold	02 Apr 2024	01:00:49
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Liberal housing and school nutrition announcements, blockades on the Trans-Canada Highway and an Alberta NDP leadership race that is definitely over despite what Zain says. Are pre-budget announcements a good communications strategy? Do a new round of protests present Poilievre with risk - or opportunity? And is there a file on Doug in Finance now? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1295: Elevator to hell	26 Mar 2024	00:54:08
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Liberal attacks on Pierre Poilievre's conservatives, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek meeting with her petition antagonist and much more. Are attacks positioning Poilievre as an uncaring insider good strategy? Was Gondek going for a "West Wing" moment? And is it possible the gang actually already owns Strategists.ca? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1293: Julienne fries	19 Mar 2024	01:05:44
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the growing opposition to the carbon tax among progressive politicians, a motion on Palestine and a months-late rebuttal to Poilievre's housing video. Can the Prime Minister turn it around for the Liberals on the carbon tax? Did a wedge against the Liberals on Gaza turn into a wedge against the Conservatives? And just how do you define a region anyhow? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1816: A tight 8 minutes on cantaloupe followed by a conversation about Kamala Harris	24 Jul 2024	01:01:27
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the strategic considerations and lessons in Kamala Harris' rapid consolidation of Democratic support. Is the jubilant Democratic response a "sugar high"? What's Donald Trump's story from here on out? And how many ways are there to pronounce "Joe"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1291: The Royal We	13 Mar 2024	00:53:35
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Kate Middleton, institutional communications and crisis management at Kensington Palace. Why are the Prince and Princess of Wales breaking all of the rules of communications? Can the Royal Family win the game by not playing? Can other organizations learn anything from all of this? And has the great domain war of 2024 begun? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	You The People Article 4: Super Tuesday Preview Show	07 Mar 2024	00:35:59
Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan talk two Trump-friendly decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, Super Tuesday, the state of polling and what the actuarial tables say about being 81 years old. Come appreciate the equinox both as a metaphor and a thing that's happening later this month. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1289: Sell me this budget	04 Mar 2024	01:08:56
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about candidates bragging about almost joining other parties before discussing Alberta's Budget - the sneaky austerity, how it's framed and the downstream consequences. Are there any good reasons for candidates to talk publicly about almost joining other parties? Did Danielle Smith get away with framing austerity as investment? Or is this budget all about "two unrelated facts"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1288: Immaculate contraception	26 Feb 2024	01:01:46
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the national pharmacare/national "pharmacare"/"national" pharmacare proposal as well as cultural voting blocs and Pierre Poilievre's stance on transgender rights. Is pharmacare a win for Jagmeet Singh? Has Pierre Poilievre fallen into a polling trap? And how does one book voyage on the "Noah's Ark of Drugs"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1286: The only poll that counts	20 Feb 2024	01:24:57
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter and Pollara Chief Strategy Officer Dan Arnold go over a 1500-person poll of Albertans on the Alberta NDP leadership race, trying to answer the question on everybody's mind: what it means for the Zain Velji for Leader campaign. How well known are the candidates with the general public? What does their membership sales universe look like? And can Zain's DGAF attitude catch fire in the race? Zain Velji (not to be confused with Zain Velji for Leader), as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1284: Tattoos and email services	12 Feb 2024	01:17:28
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss recall efforts (using a petition to oust Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek) and leadership launches (using the Alberta NDP hopefuls). Is it time to "recall the recall"? Do air wars matter in leadership contests - or is it all about ground game? And will Kelce and Swift endorse one of the three NDP leadership hopefuls at the conclusion of Superbowl LVIII? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	You The People Article 2: Abandon all hope, ye who podcast	07 Feb 2024	00:32:26
Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan return to discuss the South Carolina Primary, the law applying to Presidents and an overly compliant Congress. Join them on a thirty-minute journey as they fret about the state of American democracy, which Corey promises they will do only once every four episodes. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1283: You don't pick your family	05 Feb 2024	01:02:55
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the targeting of staff and advisors through the Liberals' new attacks on Jenni Byrne before talking about impending Alberta NDP campaign launches. Should Pierre Poilievre be held to account for the work of Jenni Byrne and Associates? How much do campaign launches matter? And did everybody appreciate the chill new vibe? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1282: Three rooms	02 Feb 2024	01:17:25
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the new Alberta transgender youth policies through the lens of three groups: Alberta NDP leadership hopefuls, Take Back Alberta and a non-profit with $50,000 to take a stand on this issue. Are the NDP walking into a UCP trap? Is this a time for a non-profit to act incrementally or revolutionarily? And what WhatsApp groups have Stephen been banned from? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1281: "Appointment" Viewing	29 Jan 2024	01:03:15
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the role of strategy in getting a Senate appointment, before a cross Canada checkup through "Fine, Fabulous, or F--ked". Was it a mistake for Danielle Smith to take the stage with Tucker Carlson? How are members of the Prime Minister's Office supposed to act online? And who's the Joey Chestnut of the Alberta NDP leadership hopefuls? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1815: Trump	15 Jul 2024	00:57:04
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the assassination attempt against Donald Trump and how it has already upended the strategy of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Is this election just over? Do the Democrats now pivot - or does the pivot just seal their fate? And why would any of us fear, when there's a donate button? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1280: Rules for rules	23 Jan 2024	01:11:44
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss how the rules for leadership contests are set and how candidate camps should think about them and approach them. How are rules set? Are campaigns trying to get advantage or "level the playing field"? And this far past Stephen Carter's bedtime, can we trust anything that he says? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	You The People Article 1: The Iowa Caucasus	17 Jan 2024	00:51:26
The podcast-within-a-podcast, You The People, returns for a second season. We start, like all good American elections, with the Iowa Caucus and how it leads into New Hampshire. Corey Hogan, Stephen Carter and Stephen Carter's free ChatGPT account tackle the big questions like: Why Iowa? Where New Hampshire? When DeSantis? How Nikki Haley? And, of course, who Asa Hutchinson? Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1279: Sit there and be sad	15 Jan 2024	01:04:41
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss electricity alerts in Alberta, the opportunities and perils of sponsored MP travel and preview the Iowa Republican Caucuses. Is the emergency alert asking Albertans to conserve power a "political Rorschach test"? Is sponsored travel the next big loophole in conflict of interest rules? And did Carter just "Jeb" Nikki Haley? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1277: Holiday Spectacular	08 Jan 2024	01:26:53
Break out the Karavaki and dress up in your finest sweaters and scarves because it's time again for The Strategists to unpack the year that was in their annual Holiday Spectacular. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the best and the worst of the year, write political obituaries and talk about the year-to-come in this regular-length special. Our discount airline sponsor* picks the topics while Zain Velji keeps everybody in line. Dedicated to Ramos. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1275: Two Hours on the Alberta NDP Leadership Race	18 Dec 2023	02:05:35
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter go deep on the start of the still-unofficial Alberta NDP leadership race - the landscape, the rules, the perceived frontrunners - and what they need to do and the opportunities available to each of them. Did a column by CBC's Jason Markusoff putting all the open secrets out in public signal its launch? How should Sarah Hoffman, Kathleen Ganley, and Rakhi Pancholi position themselves in the race? And is there space for anybody else, or is all of Alberta too busy voting before 8pm MT on Sunday, December 17 at TellDave.ca? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1273: Government money	12 Dec 2023	01:06:53
Corey Hogan and Zain Velji discuss the federal government's new dental plan, Liberal "negative ad" efforts and use a rumour about Rachel Notley stepping down as Alberta NDP leader as a jumping off point for a discussion of how a leader leaves and when they decide to do so. Should the NDP spend big to try to brand the dental plan as their own? Do negative ads work? And how long until The Strategists run out of "Zain Velji for Leader" posters? Stephen Carter continues his annual sabbatical. But Annalise Klingbeil is here, and she does a passable Zain, who in turn does a passable Stephen. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	5 Days of Strategists - Episode 1271: If you're explaining you're winning	05 Dec 2023	01:10:07
It's the five days of Strategists! You, the non-paying listener get treated to five of our recent favourite paid episodes. See what you're missing and subscribe for as little as $6/month at: http://www.strategistspatreon.com Friday but Tuesday - Episode 1271: If you’re explaining, you’re winning Look, Pierre Poilievre's video on housing is the talk of the internet. Listen, there's a reason for that. Zain Velji and Corey Hogan discuss the changing nature of political communications and the specifics of a viral housing hit - the case that's made, the resonance it's likely to have with the audience, the Liberal response. Stephen Carter and Annalise Klingbeil don't guest star. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	5 Days of Strategists - Episode 1097: Shibboleths	30 Nov 2023	01:01:50
It's the five days of Strategists! You, the non-paying listener get treated to five of our recent favourite paid episodes. See what you're missing and subscribe for as little as $6/month at: http://www.strategistspatreon.com Thursday - Episode 1097: Shibboleths Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about political party conventions - who they're for, their value and what Pierre Poilievre can expect to get out of his this weekend in Quebec City. Are conventions for the faithful or the public? Why do political parties put so much effort into the communications surrounding conventions? And will Dan Arnold appreciate all three of his name checks this episode? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she's got you covered. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	5 Days of Strategists - SPECIAL EPISODE: Choosing leaders	29 Nov 2023	00:54:54
It's the five days of Strategists! You, the non-paying listener get treated to five of our recent favourite paid episodes (okay, this one is from 2022). See what you're missing and subscribe for as little as $6/month at: http://www.strategistspatreon.com Wednesday - SPECIAL EPISODE - Choosing Leaders Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the systems we use (and have used in the past) to choose political leaders. Why don't we have delegated conventions anymore? Shouldn't the caucus have a say in who their boss is? And is one-member-one-vote the worst system... until compared to all the others? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	5 Days of Strategists - Episode 1254: The best laid pension plans	28 Nov 2023	00:52:27
It's the five days of Strategists! You, the non-paying listener get treated to five of our recent favourite paid episodes. See what you're missing and subscribe for as little as $6/month at: http://www.strategistspatreon.com Tuesday - Episode 1254 - The best laid pension plans Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Danielle Smith's play for an Alberta Pension Plan - and to take half the CPP with her on the way out the door - before turning to Doug Ford and a stunning Greenbelt reversal. Does Danielle Smith actually think she can get her hands on half the CPP, or is there something else going on? Has Doug Ford stopped digging down? And is Formula One the new AFL? zAIn Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1813: Cowboy cowardice	05 Jul 2024	00:56:22
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss challenges - explicit, implicit and accidental - to Justin Trudeau's leadership, and Trudeau's decision to skip the Calgary Stampede. Has a bunker mentality set in at the PMO? Do attempts at caucus management risk making the caucus unmanageable? And why did none of the gang make a joke about the Flair Airlines Stampede Party serving half glasses of ginger ale and tiny pretzels? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	5 Days of Strategists - Episode 1268: Name Drop	27 Nov 2023	01:10:41
It's the five days of Strategists! You, the non-paying listener get treated to five of our recent favourite paid episodes. See what you're missing and subscribe for as little as $6/month at: http://www.strategistspatreon.com Monday - Episode 1268 - Name Drop Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter deep diver on whether the Alberta NDP should consider a name change and how - if that was somebody's desire - it should be done. How important is the name of a party when it comes to brand perception? What's the optimal timing for such a move? Is this something a leadership candidate could or should take on? And is "Curse of Strategy" taken as a podcast name? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1269: Market fit	20 Nov 2023	01:05:40
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the political strategy lessons to be gleaned from the weekend drama related to the ousting of OpenAI's CEO by its non-profit board. What does the weekend's events tell us about power dynamics generally? About leadership? And what are we supposed to make of Corey defending Suncor CEO Rich Kruger? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1267: Call Me Dave	14 Nov 2023	01:07:51
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss David Cameron's appointment as UK Foreign Secretary, a poll that shows support for an Alberta Pension Plan up from 21% to 27% and an Ontario Liberal leadership pile-on. Was the win for Sunak that we aren't leading with Suella Braverman being fired? Do incremental increases in support for an Alberta Pension Plan matter? And why did you make us remember the David Cameron pig thing? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1266: UCPConvention.com	06 Nov 2023	01:10:44
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the Alberta UCP convention before turning attention to the growing conversation that it's time for Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Is Take Back Alberta Danielle Smith's biggest strength or biggest problem? Is there a path forward for Justin Trudeau that doesn't involve a walk in the snow? And why has Corey declared war on people who wear political t-shirts, a group that could be charitably described as 95% of our listening audience? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1264: The whole board	30 Oct 2023	01:16:42
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss why politicians insist they don't look at the polls before diving deep into the Liberal's new carbon tax carve-out for heating oil. How did the Liberals end up here? How do they turn this seemingly one-off action into a coherent policy - and coherent political strategy? And are spoilers for Bulworth still spoilers if they're labelled as spoilers for Dave? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	Episode 1262: Counterfeelings	24 Oct 2023	01:11:10
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the Ontario NDP caucus expelling Sarah Jama from their ranks, the MPs who signed a letter calling for ceasefire, the head of the Alberta Pension Plan panel expressing surprise at the pension analysis and much more in a supersized edition of "Fine, Fabulous, or F--ked". Will the Ontario NDP regret their decision? What's the gang's advice for the CPPIB? And what is to be done with the "Freemasons on the Land"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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