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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Elizabeth May coming back for another kick at the Green Party leadership can, an Abacus poll showing Justin Trudeau's climbing negatives and more. How do you know if a party is in a death spiral? Has the Prime Minister hit the point of "can do no right"? And as far as euphemisms for the elderly go, how are we all feeling about "the most un-vibrant"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for the "Summer Sneak Attack Special"! Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the things the federal Liberals, Conservatives and NDP - plus the Alberta UCP and NDP - should be watching out for in these dog days. Could the Conservatives be seduced by their own early election narrative? Do Singh's NDP have a relevancy problem? And should Justin Trudeau be allowed to get a haircut unsupervised? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the breaking news of Patrick Brown's disqualification from the Conservative Party leadership race and then go through the week's events using the "strategy scale". What does the Brown news mean for the CPC? Will Brad Wall's texts hurt him? And how many times in one episode can Zain make the same joke? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Michelle Rempel Garner's UCP leadership bid, perceived Liberal malaise and the United States' continued slide into illiberalism. Is there value in teasing out leadership campaigns? Are the Liberals in trouble or is it just the usual pre-summertime commentary? And isn't laughter the best medicine? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss leadership campaign launches, Poilievre's Bitcoin liability and his civil war with the Brown campaign. Do leadership launch events still matter? If you're the Liberals, when's the right time to define Pierre Poilievre? And where will the Dow Jones Industrial Average be in 30 years (adjusted for inflation)? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the state of the Conservative Party race at membership cutoff, the UCP leadership contest field and existential angst among progressives in Ontario. Do Poilievre's membership sales numbers make him untouchable? Does Doug Ford provide a model for all candidates to emulate? And what amount of shit on your shirt is too much shit? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the closing days of the Ontario election before turning to the Alberta and federal conservative leadership races. Why do "campaigns run against themselves" in the last days? How much do membership cutoff dates matter? And will CBC be held responsible for bringing together Carter and Herle? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about next steps for the UCP - the party, the contenders, the cabinet members, the soon-to-be-former leader. Plus, the gang checks in on the Ontario election. What the hell happened (in Alberta, not Ontario)? How successfully is Jason Kenney "writing his own obituary" (in Alberta, not Ontario)? And is Stephen Carter the next kamikaze candidate (maybe both)? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Eric Grenier give instant reaction to fresh UCP leadership results that saw Jason Kenney narrowly survive - only to resign his leadership. What comes next for the Alberta UCP? Should Jason Kenney stick around until his replacement is chosen? And why is a normal day in Alberta politics so much more interesting than an interesting day in Ontario politics? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Visit TheWrit.ca for more of a calibre of analysis Stephen Carter could only dream of. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter watch the TVO Ontario leader's debate so you don't have to. What's our take on the state of the Ontario provincial election? Are the Liberals and NDP strategically misfiring? And what does it reveal about Stephen that he was so quick to assume David Herle was talking about him? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are subjected to Zain's "strategy scale" - grading an Ontario PC ad, Jason Kenney's punditry on the Conservative leadership race, bulk membership purchase accusations, Trudeau in Ukraine and more. Was Trudeau's visit to Ukraine a political win? Will accusations of bulk membership purchases change the UCP leadership review? And how good are good photos? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter take on a grab-bag of political issues in Alberta that illustrate points around cabinet confidentiality, governments fighting "multi-front wars" and the dying days of mail-in ballot races. Should the public know what an official's advice to cabinet is? Will a big speech in the dying days of a mail-in ballot help you or hurt you? And is Corey drinking with the Pope again? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are asked to walk through how they would overhaul the public-facing parts of Jean Charest's leadership campaign before the gang turns their attention to increasing temperatures in the UCP leadership review. How should Charest overhaul his approach to events, media and message? Is there anything normal about political staff publicly attacking members of their own caucus? And why would The Strategists record on such a big day for Australian football? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the Dairy Queen on Centre Street. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.