Corey Hogan and Zain Velji debrief the 2024 U.S. Presidential election - the past (what happened), the present (what should Democrats be doing now) and the future (what this means for Canadian elections to come). Was Harris simply victims of a global anti-incumbency movement? Do early moves tell us we're in for a different kind of Trump presidency? And will the gang be able to keep the location of Stephen's trip to New Zealand secret for the entire time he's gone? Annalise Klingbeil asks the...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the strategic possibilities of Danielle Smith's overwhelming endorsement at her leadership review before turning their attention to the final hours of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Does the result mean Danielle Smith has a strengthened hand, one less excuse when things go wrong, or both? Is Harris' last-minute positivity strategy the wrong antidote to continued Trump rage? And is Stephen's latest prediction a dark sign of the apocalypse or a noble...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the fizzled Liberal coup, a Pierre Poilievre policy announcement, the BC election results - all while watching and not getting results for the Saskatchewan election. Is there any additional chapter in the Liberal caucus rebellion, or is this the end of the book? Have campaigns forgotten how to matter? And what goes it with hitting .400 in baseball anyhow? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon:...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are on the clock. With twelve minutes for each segment, they need to tackle the BC election, the Trudeau revolt, US politics and a mystery bonus section that Zain will graciously let them choose. Is Harris' campaign dying a vibe-based death? Who will win the showdown at the Liberal caucus? And can we all agree we don't care about the Speaker in BC? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon:...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter go from east to west - discussing the strategic considerations of the growing Liberal revolt against Justin Trudeau, the Alberta "scrap the cap" ad campaign and BC's impending election. Will Trudeau survive next week? Have campaign war rooms become too powerful at the expense of campaign success? And why would the word chicken make somebody so upset that they'd commit financial crimes? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss a growing rebel faction within the Liberal caucus, and what each "side" needs to be doing now. How does a Prime Minister's Office deal with reports of rebellion? How do rebels keep momentum? And of all the gifts the magi could bring, is a change in Liberal leadership at this time the most cosmically ironic? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss proroguing Parliament - whether it's something Justin Trudeau could do, whether it would serve any purpose and what it would mean for all of the parties. Is prorogation a "circuit breaker" that would allow the government to a chance to reset? How could the Liberals sell it? And do we think Stephen would lower or raise his rate to run the Liberal campaign? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon:...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Jagmeet Singh's "come at me" flex, the start of the BC election, the upcoming confidence vote that will barely be and irregular media circuits that see the Prime Minister on Colbert and Alberta Premier at a Rebel News conference. Are voters going to end up annoyed by the fine print on the Rustad rebate? Were the Bloc and NDP smart to diffuse the confidence motion so quickly? And how badly would Singh "Ivan Drago" Hogan? Zain Velji, as always, picks the...

FROM THE PATREON VAULT: ACCESS OTHER EXCLUSIVE CONTENT LIKE THIS FOR LOW AS $6/MO AT STRATEGISTSPATREON.COM. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are subjected to "WIN OR SPIN" - a grab bag of topics ranging from the by-election results to big spending on schools in Alberta to municipal politics and everything in between. Will Danielle Smith's $8.6 billion school spending program prove popular? Has Jagmeet Singh "spun himself"? And when Alberta was calling, was it just a pocket dial? Zain Velji,...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss a second Trump assassination attempt, Singh abandoning support for the Liberals' consumer carbon tax, upcoming by-elections and lessons from the U.S. Presidential debate. Is Singh playing with money he can't afford to lose? Was the debate over the minute Harris shook Donald Trump's hand? And what model of Nissan most screams "attempted murderer"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon:...

FROM THE PATREON VAULT: ACCESS OTHER EXCLUSIVE CONTENT LIKE THIS FOR LOW AS $6/MO AT STRATEGISTSPATREON.COM. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter contemplate the value of endorsements, Carney's new economic advisor role with the Liberals, the Saskatchewan NDP and much more. Is it possible to "plagiarize" another campaign? Does Carney's role make him more or less likely to end up as Liberal leader? And who was richer, Jesus or Buddha? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss three topics in a busy week in politics: the resignation of the Liberal national campaign director, the ending of the Liberal-NDP confidence and supply agreement, and the Alberta government pulling the plug on Calgary's multi-billion dollar "Green Line" transit project. Did the federal NDP spring a trap on themselves? Will the UCP gambit to blame Alberta NDP leader (and former Calgary mayor) Naheed Nenshi for Green Line woes work? And are you on team...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the end of the BC United/the-party-formerly-known-as-BC-Liberals, and how politicians and organizers can be expected to act when it all comes apart. Is the name change to blame? How will the BC NDP need to adjust their campaign? And now that the podcast wars are unilaterally settled, can we expect the gang to sweep the next award season? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon:...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss a questionable investment in a Canada Day poll before giving the bulk of their attention to the chaos south of the border. Is it time for Joe Biden to retire? Has the Supreme Court just turned the American President into an American King? And why don't the media care about the dissolution of our country? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the results of the Toronto-St.Paul's byelection. How big of a deal is this? Is there a path forward for Justin Trudeau? What does it mean for Pierre Poilievre and Liberal leadership hopefuls? And how many Douglas mattresses will be sold as a consequence of this episode? 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.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the Alberta NDP leadership results, lopsided leadership races and what the still-being-counted results in Toronto-St. Paul's mean for Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre. When a result looks like it's going to skew heavily to one candidate, why do other candidates run? Do the Liberals win the expectations game if they squeak out a victory? And at Zain's Strategists Accountability Session, will we get to discuss the many ways he is like the Florida...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss a column where outgoing Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley appears to attack incoming-with-83%-of-the-vote Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi - before turning to the looming Toronto-St. Paul's byelection. How should Nenshi engage (or not) with Rachel Notley and Jagmeet Singh at Notley's farewell dinner? Is Toronto-St. Paul's a referendum on Justin Trudeau's leadership? And will GOCalgary.ca change Calgary politics forever? Zain Velji, as always, gets...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Nenshi's inevitable victory and the complications a Lethbridge-West by-election present him before turning to Calgary's water main burst and crisis communications. Does Naheed Nenshi need to be in the Alberta Legislature? Is there ever a safe way for a politician to blame somebody else during a crisis? And why is Zain watching hockey when he's got to go out there and secure 83% of the vote? Zain Velji, as always, is here for half of the...

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...