Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter use The Strategists' upcoming live show in Calgary on April 10th as a launching off point to talk about events. How do you decide what to charge? What do you do when all of a sudden you have a venue, but the reason for the event has disappeared? And is a "host bar" really necessary? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk Brian Jean's by-election win, the effect on Jason Kenney's leadership review and police oversight before turning to the federla Conservative Party candidate's launch websites and what they tell us about brand, tactics and more. Can we expect logistical chaos in Red Deer on April 9? Does Canada have a policing problem? And is there a better medium to discuss websites than a podcast? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk Jason Kenney's upcoming leadership review. Has a balanced budget and high price of oil helped Kenney? Is 2900 registrants (and counting) for the vote a worrying sign? And has there ever been a segment more likely to get Stephen Carter cancelled than "Sweet Nothings"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk Ukraine, Alberta's Budget, Jean Charest and Patrick Brown - though not necessarily in that order. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the clearing of Ottawa, the Emergencies Act debate and preview the return of the Alberta Legislature. Can Justin Trudeau "declare victory"? Will a balanced budget change the political narrative for Jason Kenney? And is it possible to get a six-star review? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Zain Velji run the "DRAFT FOR DEMOCRACY" to build a superteam out of the actors in the Freedom Convoy saga. Was Trudeau's Emergencies Act declaration good strategy? Have the RCMP risen to the occasion? Plus, we say goodbye to longtime host and Strategists superfriend Stephen Carter as he embarks on an exciting new gig. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Erin O'Toole's ouster and the ongoing protests in Ottawa through a supersized segment of "Fine, Fabulous or F--ked". What does O'Toole's defeat mean for the Conservative Party? How did the Ottawa Police come off so unprepared? And why does Stephen Carter get to go to so many restaurants these days? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the convoy that has set up shop in Ottawa. How well is everybody handling this volatile situation? Where do we go from here? And have you remembered to book your flight to Abbotsford? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter use the situation with Alberta's Minister of Justice calling the Edmonton Chief of Police about a ticket to dive deep into the art of political issues management. What is a political staffer supposed to do when they see an ethical lapse? How do political offices "manage" issues? And who keeps their phone in their breast pocket? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Erin O'Toole threatening the end of fossil fuels and political responses to the omicron variant. How can leaders navigate the evolving pandemic politics? Is Erin O'Toole secure in his leadership? And whatever happened to Blockbuster Video anyway? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.

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