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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's federal-government-criticism-heavy press conference. Does the Alberta Government have a point about the "just transition"? Did Danielle Smith turn the purchase of a pile of child-unsafe baby medicine into a win? And has anybody checked Confederation Park for our host? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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It's January 2nd, which means Corey Hogan, Stephen Carter and Zain Velji have to answer questions from you, their loyal listeners. What's the difference between strategy and tactics? Can "boring" politics make a return? What are the three most important ridings in Alberta's upcoming election? And, most importantly, what's Jean Charest's next move? Patreon subscribers, as always, pick the questions and keep everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss George Santos and what it reveals about candidate vetting, opposition research and the state of politics. Did the Democrats blow their oppo game? Are Republicans at the vanguard of "election nihilism"? And when will the Strategists release the uncensored cut of this episode? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Check the roof for reindeer and break out your performance turtlenecks because it's time again for The Strategists to unpack the year that was in their annual Holiday Spectacular. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the best and the worst of the year, write political obituaries and talk about the year-to-come in this regular-length special. Our discount airline sponsor* picks the topics while Zain Velji keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter, in an annual Strategists tradition, are subjected to the very-misleadingly-titled "strategy sprint" where Zain asks them to work together define goals, strategies, tactics and messages for politicians from across North America. Can Jagmeet Singh take the mantle of Canada's universal health care champion? Will we be talking about President Kyrsten Sinema in 2025? And is anybody going to call Corey on that "good fences make good neighbours" talk Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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