Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's shifting approaches to the Pawlowski recording and a no-good, very-bad idea to ban polling in the last two weeks of Ontario elections. Why can't Smith stick to a story? Will Ontario go forward with the recommendation to do away with public opinion polls during the closeout to elections? And when is AFL season over? 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.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter present duelling strategies for the upcoming Alberta election in this episode recorded live in Calgary, with Carter creating a strategy for the NDP and Hogan a strategy for the UCP, before turning to their thoughts on the election overall. Does Corey have the Powerpoint chops to bring home the W? Will hilarity ensue? And will Stephen pour water all over himself before or after the intermission? Annalise Klingbeil hosts and SPECIAL GUEST Zain Velji acts as the voice of the audience. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter divide the world of political strategy into three "thrusts" - issues, processes and outrages - and look at the federal budget, the western backlash against TikTok, and more. Does "process" always trump "issue"? Does Jagmeet Singh think Justin Trudeau is a good prime minister? And when are we ever getting to the bottom of Carter's FYP? Zain Velji and Annalise Klingbeil, as always, aren't here. We hope they're out selling tickets to the live show. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the "Strategy Scale!" Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about what kind of week it was for Trudeau, Poilievre, Singh and David Johnston himself - and how they could have turned their generally middling strategy scores into 10s. Did Trudeau misinterpret what public reaction would be to his rapporteur appointment? Has Poilievre overswung in his criticisms? And are tickets still available to the April 2 live show at strategistslive.ca? 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.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about China's influence on Canadian elections and growing calls for a public inquiry on the same. Is an inquiry inevitable? Are Trudeau, Poilievre and Singh holding lit matches in a room soaked with gasoline? And did the gang really mention a movie other than Dave (1993)? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. PLUS: tickets to The Strategists' live show in Calgary on April 2, 2023 go on sale. Hilarity ensues. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk discuss Alberta's pre-election budget and what it foreshadows about the provincial election. Will the budget land with Albertans? Have the UCP and NDP flipped sides on spending? And how long until Stephen Carter deletes TikTok "in solidarity with the federal government"? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she's got you covered. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are led through a special Family Day version of "Fine, Fabulous or "F--ked". Did the Rouleau Inquiry give Justin Trudeau everything he needed? Will Legault's stance on asylum seekers finally lead to a federal leader taking a stand against him? And how many bagels can you buy for $40, anyhow? 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.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss John Tory's sudden resignation and how politicians approach life-altering/career ending decisions. Why did Tory resign when others might have tried to hold on? How does politician consult with staff on such decisions? And how long until Zain's son replaces Stephen Carter? 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.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about - among other things - the Liberal climb-downs on MAID and guns, Poilievre's "Canada is broken" narrative and the fine art of political sloganeering. Are the Liberals falling into a messaging trap? Is public money for private sports teams good politics? And does Joe Clark hold Stephen Carter's slogan choices against him? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she's got you covered. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the Ontario Liberal Party open letter to Mike Schreiner and the one-year anniversary of the convoy protests before turning to a supersized lightening round to address the listener mailbag. Is the "Draft Mike" campaign part of a brilliant and coordinated political strategy? Will the "stench of the convoy" stick to Pierre Poilievre? And how long until AI has the ability to explain Carter's analogies? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she's got you covered. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the strategy and politics of private vs public health care, Premier Danielle Smith's investigation of herself and the decline of the major media outlet. Is the UCP tinkering with the health care system smart strategy? Has Danielle Smith pulled a win out of the accusation that her staff emailed prosecutors by turning the CBC into the villain? And how long until Stephen Carter is evicted to make way for a new city billboard? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she's got you covered. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's walking back of claims that she called Alberta Crown prosecutors with advice, whether and when we should read into people leaving a government plus the mechanics of Alberta's inflation cash rollout. Does staff leaving before an election suggest trouble? Will Danielle Smith's third explanation on the prosecutor file hold? And how much outdoor content should we be expecting now? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she's got you covered. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.