The Strategists

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

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Episode 1835: The cherry on the pie
November 18, 2024
After a bout with Covid, Zain returns to depose Stephen (whereabouts unknown) and declare himself the keeper of the hot takes.Corey Hogan and Zain Velji debrief the 2024 U.S....
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Episode 1834: Closeouts
November 4, 2024
One election is over (the Alberta UCP leadership review) and one's just around the corner (as if you don't know). The gang assembles.Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the...
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Episode 1833: The Strategists have an existential crisis
November 1, 2024
The gang assemble. But really, what with Donald Trump and the state of the world and all, what's the point?PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter helplessly wallow...
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Episode 1832: An object at rest
October 29, 2024
Corey loses faith in campaigning, Stephen loses faith in Saskatchewan, and Zain tries to create new slang.Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the fizzled Liberal coup, a...
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Episode 1831: On the clock
October 23, 2024
No one can stop a ticking clock. But the great ones always find a way to slow it down.Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are on the clock. With twelve minutes for each segment,...
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Episode 1830: 21 Days Later
October 18, 2024
The gang assemble late Friday afternoon to talk about growing unrest in Ottawa, growing sloganeering in Alberta, and the closing hours of the BC election.Corey Hogan and...
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Episode 1829: The pressure on Justin Trudeau elongates
October 15, 2024
The gang reunite to talk early 20th century literature and reports of Liberal MPs collecting each other's pledges to support leadership change. The odds of Justin Trudeau's...
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Episode 1828: Intimacy coach
October 7, 2024
The gang check back in on their home province to talk chemtrails and transgender legislation. You know, just another week in Alberta. PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Corey Hogan and Stephen...
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Episode 1827: The Stephen Carter Model of Everything
September 30, 2024
Zain runs Stephen and Corey through a "what-if" scenario based on an Ottawa rumour that won't die: what if the Liberals decided to prorogue parliament? Would they? Could they?...
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Episode 1826: The bro-gressive vote
September 24, 2024
The BC election kicks off with the "Rustad Rebate" and leaked podcasts of vaccine conspiracy, federal politics floats through a not-quite-dead-but-not-feeling-so-alive state...
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Episode 1825: Win or spin?
September 19, 2024
The gang assemble after Monday's by-elections, Tuesday's address by Premier Danielle Smith and Wednesday's group chat about the Bloomberg Businessweek business school rankings...
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Episode 1824: Mastermind over matter
September 16, 2024
Zain returns from a successful trip to Toronto, bringing news of how flat his jokes fell in front of a large audience, and leads the gang through a grab-bag of federal and U.S....
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Episode 1823: Bigger than Jesus
September 10, 2024
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter contemplate the value of endorsements, Carney's new economic advisor role with the Liberals, the Saskatchewan NDP and much...
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Episode 1822: Threesome
September 6, 2024
The gang's all here. Leave your keys in the bowl by the door.Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss three topics in a busy week in politics: the resignation of the Liberal...
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Episode 1821: PODCAST United
September 3, 2024
The gang dive deep into Kevin Falcon suspending the BC United campaign and the fallout - for Falcon, for supporters of the now defunct BC United, for those who will wear this...
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Episode 1820: Like riding a bicycle
August 27, 2024
Summer is over. Zain returns from his European adventure with new market intelligence and a battery of political happenings where he asks: "Fine, Fabulous, Frustrating, or...
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You The People Article 9: Ratifying Convention
August 23, 2024
Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan talk about the DNC - the speakers, the pageantry, the consequences and the political trend lines coming out of it. Georgia guest stars as the place...
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Episode 1819: Welcome Back, Klingbeil
August 13, 2024
The gang* reunites to talk about fires, floods, hail, Zain being a successful campaign manager and other natural disasters.Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the growing...
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Episode 1818: Walz on Walz
August 7, 2024
The gang continue their American politics appreciation tour with a discussion of Harris' VP pick and the "vibe" Harris is building and protecting with the choice.Corey Hogan...
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Episode 1817: It's been a week
July 29, 2024
As they discuss the JD Vance couch "rumours"/memes, the gang would like to remind you that this show isn't for kids - but also that your kids have definitely seen this JD Vance...
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Episode 1816: A tight 8 minutes on cantaloupe followed by a conversation about Kamala Harris
July 24, 2024
There's a new Democratic nominee in town and not even the legendary J. D. Vance seems to know how to stop her momentum. But is it real? If so - what does Trump do? If not - how...
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Episode 1815: Trump
July 15, 2024
Trump dodges a bullet from a would-be assassin. After a moment like this - is the election just over? The gang discuss strategy for both Democrats and Republicans.Corey Hogan...
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Episode 1814: Stephen and Corey present Carter and Hogan in “The Human Condition”
July 11, 2024
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan talk about what makes a good speech and what makes a short speech, Nenshi's first days as leader of the Alberta NDP, Danielle...
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Episode 1813: Cowboy cowardice
July 5, 2024
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth begins, but without regular guest Justin Trudeau - who, with his premiership under fire, skips the ten day festival to go to a four day...