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Oct. 18: Michael and Nik discuss the possibility of a minority government and if strategic voting will be a factor in Monday’s vote. Also, Nik puts on his political hard hat to review how the NDP, Greens and Bloc might act in a minority parliament.

Note: While discussing minority governments and federal elections in the 2000s, Nik mentions 2010. There was no federal election in 2010, but there was a minority Conservative government at the time. The next federal election was in 2011, which gave the Conservatives under Stephen Harper a majority government.

Oct. 16: Nik and Michael discuss the record number of Canadians that voted in the advanced polls and the latest numbers from Ontario and Quebec. For the takeaway, Nik tried to pick who is going to win the election.

Oct. 7: Nik and Michael discuss what’s driving the ‘Singh surge’ and if it will translate into more NDP MPs. Also, Nik discusses what the Commons would look like if the election were held today.

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Nik and Michael discuss the number of ridings that are too close to call and if party platforms will have an impact in this election. Also, is there anything the leading parties can do to break this tie?

Look for a new episode on Monday after Nik takes a look at the numbers that came in over Thanksgiving weekend.

Nik and Michael discuss the fallout from the English-language leaders’ debate and how NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s brand may have been the victor.
Note: Nik refers to the debate as last night, but it was of course on Oct. 7. This episode was recorded on Oct. 9.

Nik and Michael discuss ‘knock-out’ punches, the impact of debates and what Canadians might be looking for from the leaders. Also, Nik looks at where each leader will be focusing their attention.

Nik and Michael discuss the storm clouds that are on the horizon in Ontario and how voters might be reacting to secondary issues on the campaign trail. Also, where did all the Green support go?

This episode was recorded on the morning of Oct. 4. 

Nik and Michael answer a question from a CTV News viewer and discuss why the best analogy for this election may be a bad hockey game. Also, Nik drills down into the latest polling from Quebec.

Nik and Michael discuss the record support for the Green Party and who's feeling the 'Greta effect' on the campaign trail.

Nik and Michael discuss the latest numbers, the party leaders attending climate protests and the new polling results from Ontario.
This episode was recorded in the morning on Sept. 27.