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.comWednesday - SPECIAL EPISODE - Choosing LeadersCorey 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...

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.comTuesday - Episode 1254 - The best laid pension plansCorey 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...

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.comMonday - Episode 1268 - Name DropCorey 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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss 5/7ths of the Supreme Court ruling against the Impact Assessment Act, 81% of the NDP endorsing Singh in his leadership review and the NDP convention's unanimous support to create a red line on the Supply and Confidence agreement. Has the Trudeau government been delivered a black eye by the Supreme Court? Should Singh be worried that even with no organized opposition one in five delegates voted against him? And with Carter properly posting an episode, are...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the Hamas terror attack and Canadian politicians response on the same. What is expected of a politician at a moment like this? Why did so many seem to have trouble landing the plane? And is peace-and-love Carter the result of medicine or intestinal problems? 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.

Usually, these Patreon episodes cost money. But in the spirit of the season, enjoy this free one on us and also if you like us give us $6. Subscribe and access hundreds of back episodes at strategistspatreon.comPATREON SHOWCASE. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the "cost of living politically", unpacking Pierre Poilievre's equivocating on "parental rights", Chrystia Freeland's chief of staff announcing her MP candidacy and the opportunity and burden of historic candidacies such as...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter go from coast (Alberta) to coast (Saskatchewan) to coast (Manitoba) in a classic Strategists' checkdown of the political doings across Canada. Does Alberta Premier Danielle Smith really expect Ontarians to #TellTheFeds? What's the strategy of the landfill-heavy compassion-light Manitoba PC closeout? And will the gang ever get to their final destination? You'll have to pay $6 to find out. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss how Pierre Poilievre should address the Alberta Pension Plan proposal before turning their attention to the domestic consequences of Zelensky's visit and an increasingly heated dispute with India. Does the Canadian consensus on support for Ukraine mean there's less political "upside" of a state visit? Where are Canada's allies on the Indian affair? And after an 80-minute episode, how many quivers does Stephen have left in his bow? Zain Velji, as always,...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter tackle a Liberal "potpourri", giving their takes on the caucus retreat, grocery CEO meeting - and what a profile on Katie Telford by Shannon Proudfoot reveals about the present and future of the Liberal Party. Are we seeing a strategic return of "Liberal kleptomania"? Can any strategist hope to break into the dynamic that Trudeau and Telford have created among themselves? And we know the B and D stand for bedroom and decorating, but can anyone tell us what the E...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter give their assessments on the now-concluded Conservative Party of Canada convention and the state of Pierre Poilievre's leadership after one year in the job. Did we learn anything new from his convention speech? What will the Liberal war room be doing tomorrow? And - if you're Pierre - will this all have a happy ending? 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 use Steve Clark quitting as Ontario Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister to talk about the politics of resignations - when the help, when the hurt, and the rules that help you split the two cases apart - before turning their attention to the federal scene to give summer report cards to Trudeau, Poilievre and Singh. Can Premier Ford now put his greenbelt woes behind him? Did Singh show up this summer? And who brought the biggest wuncle energy to the show? Zain...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about cabinet retreats - and how housing experts are feeding into Justin Trudeau's cabinet get-together in Charlottetown. How and why are experts deployed in cabinet retreats? Are the Liberals poised to do something big on housing? And should we be concerned that the goal is to get to the peak of "Mount Stupid"? 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 talk about the Government of Canada and Meta squaring up over wildfire news posts before switching to what politicians need to be doing during a climate emergency and a discussion of the evolving politics of climate change. Will Canadians side with the government over access to news posts in an emergency? Is the conservative solution to climate change just hoping for the best? And how long until the boat lobby comes for Carter? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here....

Zain Velji and Stephen Carter talk about whether staffers should allow themselves to be profiled, should politicians use stories of the day to build lists; should Annalise get better internet so she can hear our answers? All this and more! Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zain Velji and Corey Hogan discuss continued reaction to Alberta's moratorium on wind and solar before turning their attention to the increasingly vocal discontent of Liberal MPs with the cabinet shuffle. Is Alberta Premier Danielle Smith feeling her way to a publicly acceptable answer? Was the cabinet shuffle doomed by bad communications advice? And how long until Taylor Swift does a show in Calgary? In a significant upgrade, the role of Stephen Carter this episode will be played by Annalise...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk the Calgary Stampede's acceptance of liability and negligence for decades of sexual assault, Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal's fiery response to the same, the Ontario by-elections, post cabinet public sniping by Liberal MPs and much more in this July edition of "Fine, Fabulous or F--ked". Did George Chahal channel public rage or set a trap for himself and his party? Are the Liberals reverting back to their history of internal, internecine warfare? And when...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Twitter's "news", Poilievre's shack-shaming and Alberta's new donair overlord. How does a politician strike the balance between specificity and sensitivity? What is Elon Musk trying to do with "X"? And how many seats would a donair party get if an election were called tomorrow in Alberta? 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...

Stephen Carter and Zain Velji dive into the politics of sport, weighing the loss of Nike for Hockey Canada, and the momentum of women’s sports, starting with the Women’s World Cup. Pulling back the curtain on mandate letters, who’s involved, and do they even matter? Does Ryan Gosling rule Carter and Zain’s search bars? For the first time ever, Corey Hogan isn’t here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she’s got you covered. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter unpack the politics of politicians reaching out to racialized communities and try to establish "new rules" for how politicians can be authentic, meaningful, constructive - and keep themselves from creating problems. What's the approach? What's the content of speeches? And will Zain getting the gang to create these new rules result in him being expelled from community Whatsapp groups for three generations? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps...

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the politics of the Calgary Stampede - how much it matters (or doesn't) and how politicians and those looking to rub elbows with politicians get the most out of it. How does a newly appointed Minister build meaningful political capital? How does a group lobbying the government have their message break through and stand out from the crowd? And how many tweets are in Stephen Carter's draft folder about his love for his Twitter community? Zain Velji, as...