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by Stephen Carter, Zain Velji, Corey Hogan, Shannon Phillips
Professional unprofessional strategists Stephen Carter, Zain Velji, and Shannon Phillips break down the news of the day. Not just what’s happening, but how it’s being played.Policy is one thing. Politics is another.The show dissects the strategy behind the headlines: what governments are doing, why it matters, and the political incentives driving every move. They don't tell you what to think. They make you harder to spin.Originally hosted with Corey Hogan (now inside the machine), The Strategists now anchors a growing podcast network:• The Strategists — weekly strategy, sharp takes, and questionable professionalism• Ministry of Podcasts — Corey Hogan reports from inside Parliament• Balance of Power — Annalise Klingbeil, Shannon Phillips, and Leah Ward bring a distinct lens to power and politicsDescribed as “shockingly insightful” and “sports talk radio for politics.”Not sponsored by Flair Airlines.
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- 6 days ago1h 2m
Episode 6066: How to Win by Losing (Live)
Recorded live in Calgary, Stephen Carter, Shannon Phillips and Leah Ward dissect the aftermath of Alberta's referendum, the successes and failures of the No to the Nine campaign, and Danielle Smith's increasingly frantic efforts to change the channel. Did the referendum results actually weaken Smith's political position? Who emerged as the real winners and losers? And how many times can Stephen Carter lose before declaring victory?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Episode 4062: Pulling an Eby
Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips unpack David Eby calling an early election, and how he may have permanently added his name to the Canadian political dictionary. Can the BC NDP rebuild, or has the political landscape fundamentally changed? With Donald Trump and Mark Carney still circling a trade deal, is Canada better off making a deal now or waiting for the Americans to blink? And is Stephen Carter once again prepared to be held accountable for his actions in front of a live audience?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Tickets for The Strategists Live:https://strategistliveshow.caJoin our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago48 min
Episode 4061: Original Sin
Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips dissect David Eby’s snap election gamble in British Columbia and Danielle Smith’s search for new enemies after Alberta’s referendum. Was calling the election Eby’s original sin? Why have some political parties become so obsessed with costed platforms and looking serious that they've forgotten how to actually win elections? And will Stephen survive being held accountable for his own political sins at The Strategists Live in Calgary?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Get tickets to The Strategists Live! in Calgaryhttps://strategistsliveshow.caJoin our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
Episode 4060: Did Carney Just Change Everything?
Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips dive into an emergency episode after Prime Minister Mark Carney explicitly endorses “No to the Nine,” just days before Alberta's referendum. Will Carney's endorsement give the No to the Nine movement a final boost? With more than a million ballots already cast, has he arrived too late to make a difference? And has Mark Carney just made Stephen Carter the most insufferable man in Canadian politics?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago56 min
Episode 4059: Six Days, Ten Questions, No Good Answers (Live)
Live from Edmonton, six days before Alberta’s referendum, Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips game out the final stretch of the campaign. With ten questions on the ballot and campaigns scrambling for every last vote, they break down what the final days could mean for Danielle Smith and Alberta’s future. Can Mark Carney tip the scales for No to the Nine? Will voters actually read the questions, or just vote no to the whole thing? And with six days left to save the country, is it too late to put Stephen Carter in charge of something less consequential?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Tickets for Calgary on October 27 are still available: https://strategistsliveshow.ca/Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Episode 4058: Just Asking Questions
Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips break down the final week of Alberta’s referendum campaign, the conflicting polling on the nine questions, and whether persuasion or voter turnout will decide the outcome. Can the No to the Nine campaign overcome the wording of the questions themselves? Did Mark Carney and the federalists do enough to defend Canada, or does Shannon's referendum report card tell a different story? Plus, a Thanksgiving lightning round to determine which Canadian politicians have the most to be thankful for, and who deserves to be sent to the kids' table.Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Read Shannon's full report card for forward weekly here: https://forwardweekly.ca/federalist-report-cardand signup at https://forwardweekly.ca/ to get forward weekly delivered every Sunday to your inboxJoin us live in Edmonton on October 13 at the Myer Horowitz Theatre. Tickets at https://strategistliveshow.caJoin our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 5, 202648 min
Episode 4056: The Next Referendum
Stephen Carter and Zain Velji break down the final two weeks of Alberta’s referendum campaign, whether Danielle Smith is on the defensive, and why the separatist movement may already be looking toward the next referendum. What happens to Alberta separatism if the referendum loses? Is another referendum already part of the plan? And at 38% name recognition, when does Stephen Carter just admit he’s a candidate, not a strategist?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Get your tickets for The Strategists Live:https://strategistsliveshow.ca/Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 29, 202657 min
Episode 4054: Have the Players Made Their Plays?
Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips break down British Columbia’s suddenly competitive election and what David Eby and the BC Conservatives need to do over the next month. Can the Conservatives win by focusing on affordability and simply staying sane? Is Alberta’s referendum one move away from breaking open? And how much is Carter going to be able to say if he keeps saving all the good stuff for the live shows?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Get your tickets for The Strategists Live:https://strategistsliveshow.ca/Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Professional unprofessional strategists Stephen Carter, Zain Velji, and Shannon Phillips break down the news of the day. Not just what’s happening, but how it’s being played.Policy is one thing. Politics is another.The show dissects the strategy behind the headlines: what governments are doing, why it matters, and the political incentives driving every move. They don't tell you what to think. They make you harder to spin.Originally hosted with Corey Hogan (now inside the machine), The Strategists now anchors a growing podcast network:• The Strategists — weekly strategy, sharp takes, and questionable professionalism• Ministry of Podcasts — Corey Hogan reports from inside Parliament• Balance of Power — Annalise Klingbeil, Shannon Phillips, and Leah Ward bring a distinct lens to power and politicsDescribed as “shockingly insightful” and “sports talk radio for politics.”Not sponsored by Flair Airlines.
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