The Strategists

Canada’s sharpest political insiders break down power, strategy, and the people who actually run the country.

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Episode 828: Let the f--kery begin
November 2, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the close-out to the US Presidential Election and the Wildcat Strike by health care workers in Alberta this week. Is there a risk of...
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Episode 827: Philosopher King MD LLB
October 26, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the preliminary BC election results, the federal election that almost happened and violence against Mi'kmaq lobster fishers in Nova...
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Episode 826: A Star is Born
October 19, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about controversies in Stikine in the BC election, political nomination contests and the strategic value of recent moves by Alberta's UCP...
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Episode 825: The most important people in British Columbia
October 14, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the BC election through the lens of the BC leader's debate and the Saskatchewan election through the lens of Zain recording from a...
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Episode 824: Election 2020 - A Mark Burnett Production
October 5, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis and the Vice Presidential debate. Can getting COVID-19 work to Trump's advantage? Does this change...
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Episode 823: The 750 Dollar Man
September 28, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the New York Times coverage of Donald Trump's tax returns, the start of the BC election and the federal throne speech. Does the...
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Episode 822: Full court press
September 21, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the death of RBG, get subjected to the infamous political strategy session and then begin a discussion on Alberta's Premier. Will...
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Episode 821: Paper cut on a gangrene limb
September 14, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the wrap-up of the WE Charity, how cabinet retreats work and what to expect from the New Brunswick election. What does wrapping up WE say...
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Episode 820: Trial balloon by fire
September 7, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss political trial balloons and give their feedback on political strategy in the return of "Fine, Fabulous or F*ckd". When and why do...
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Episode 819: Debt and taxes
September 1, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Alberta's budget and the impending federal speech from the throne. How should the UCP manage Alberta's biggest ever deficit? Should the...
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Episode 818: O’Toole Time
August 24, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the election of Erin O'Toole as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Did the delayed results give the CPC a black eye? What does...
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Episode 817: Death by policy
August 18, 2020
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the resignation of Finance Minister Bill Morneau. Did Morneau successfully manage the optics? What should the Prime...
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Episode 816: Just visiting
August 17, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss whether Mark Carney will be jumping into Canadian politics and what's going on in Alberta education before being subjected to the return...
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Episode 815: The Reverse Chicken Little
August 10, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Governor General Julie Payette, Chief of Staff Katie Telford's ethics and the politics of being a public health officer. How should the...
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Episode 814: All the Finance Committee's a stage
August 3, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the Kielburger, Trudeau and Telford appearances at the Finance Committee before being subjected to the return of "Bold, Brilliant or...
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Episode 813: My friend from politics
July 27, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the Conservative party leadership race, the Trump campaign and the Liberal response to the WE bit of trouble the Liberals find themselves...
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Episode 812: Full page ads
July 20, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss updates to the WE Charity situation before diving deep into the issue of grassroots advocacy. Is Trudeau better off this week than last...
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Episode 811: A different flavour of ignorance
July 13, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the continued WE Charity fallout and how COVID-19 should factor into political strategy for Trump and Biden. How much trouble is the...
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Episode 810: Carter gets fired
July 6, 2020
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the Trudeau government's "conscious uncoupling" from the WE Charity and give the Alberta government strategy recommendations. Has the...
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Episode 809: Somebody in Alberta wants a sales tax
July 3, 2020
SPECIAL EPISODE. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter use the occasion of Corey getting surveyed on sales taxes, wage cuts, privatizing health care and health premiums to talk about...
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Episode 808: Tommy Douglas is Dead
June 29, 2020
Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan talk about election finance laws, the timing of the next federal election and calls for the resignation of Jason Kenney's speechwriter. Are...
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Episode 807: Channel Surfing on a Friday
June 22, 2020
Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan talk about the Trump's Tulsa rally, Erin O'Toole's accusations and Alberta's "Fair Deal Panel" report. How bad was Saturday night for the Trump...
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Episode 806: Push it Real Good
June 16, 2020
Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan talk about the Conservative Leadership Race, push polls and the appointing of Alberta judges. Is Peter Mackay going to be the next Conservative...
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Episode 805: 21 Seconds of Silence from Stephen Carter
June 8, 2020
Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan talk about Trump and Trudeau's reactions to the moment and each other. How long will Trudeau taking a knee be remembered? How do we ensure...