The Strategists

Annalise Klingbeil and Stephen Carter kick off their world famous podcast series (hosted by The Strategists Podcast Network). They begin by exploring the wonders of the outdoors before trying to explain what exactly IS going on in Alberta. Is the age of scandal over? How serious is the separatist threat? And is Carter really going to be the new CFO of The Strategists Media Corporation? Annalise asks questions, except when Carter decides to turn the tables and ask some of his own. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Carter and Zain Velji flush out the latest on Mark Carney's cabinet unveiling. Get ready for a stream of insights on Alberta's political expectations. How refreshing does this new cabinet need to be? Do the Liberals need to spray away all traces of the previous government? And will Carter ever stay in a different hotel ever again? Annalise Klingbeil asks questions, Zain and Carter do their best to dodge. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Carter and Zain Velji discuss Mark Carney's transformative visit to the White House. Then it's off to tackle issues closer to home in Alberta. What's the final grade on Carney's performance? What's the strategy behind stoking the separatist sentiment in Alberta. And will anyone pay Carter's speaking fee again after visiting invitecartertospeak.com? Annalise Klingbeil picks the questions, and sometimes even gets answers. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter face their toughest accountability session ever as they dissect the strategy behind the campaign for one Corey Hogan. They go over what worked (everything) and what didn't (nothing) and get into lessons learned along the way. Was this the perfect campaign? Is ground game truly dead? Is Carter actually good at his job? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Carter and Zain Velji finally expose the truth behind the Corey Hogan campaign. The gang discusses how "star" candidates affect volunteer turnout, before diving into a retrospective on the national campaigns. What were the highlights? What were the lowlights? Any why does Zain have such a soft spot for Jagmeet? Corey isn't getting any sleep tonight, but Annalise is here to ask questions and maybe get answers. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zain Velji and Stephen Carter talk political ads, platforms, and predictions. With more unsolicited advice for the campaigns than you can shake a Kory Teneycke at. Are party platforms still relevant? Why are everyone's ads so bad right now? And should you contact your doctor if the urge to vote conservative lasts more than 4 hours? Annalise does her best, but Zain and Carter have other ideas. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zain Velji and Stephen Carter discuss "Buttongate" and how the parties should handle it. Then it's on to talking about recent polling developments before ending off on debate prep for the leaders. Are campaign "War Rooms" still relevant? How excited should people get if the polls tighten? And what skulduggery is Carter saving for his memoirs? Corey Hogan is out knocking on doors in the dead of night. Zain and Stephen feed the content machine as best they can. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zain Velji and Stephen Carter discuss Stephen's recent campaign loss in the Vancouver by-election before turning attention to the federal election campaign. Oh, wait - Corey is here too? For the start? Well, he probably wants something. Let's see what it is. Maybe he'll stick around to hear about how Carter lost. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan is allegedly the new Liberal candidate in Calgary Confederation. Up is down, down is up. Zain and Stephen assemble to ask if this happened, how this happened, and to create as much chaos as possible. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss whether the ballot question is set, if public criticisms of the Conservative campaign are sincerely well intentioned, and how Jagmeet Singh can get back into the game. Is affordability doomed to be just one bullet under a bigger issue called "Trump"? Can early public discussion about campaign challenges strengthen a campaign? And why is Zain not buying domains somehow more dangerous than Zain buying domains? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No time to wait for Stephen Carter. Zain and Corey assemble to talk about Pierre Poilievre's big swing. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the launch of the federal election, asking whether campaigns matter at all before settling into the Conservative and Liberal messages, star candidates and Danielle Smith's March surprise. Are the Conservatives leading with their chin? What kind of amnesia do Canadians need to feel like the Liberals represent change? And when did Mike Myers and Stephen Carter get so old? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Prime Minister Mark Carney's swearing in and the inevitable federal election. What does the Cabinet tell us about where the Liberals are going? Can Canadians be sold on the virtues of non-partisanship? With a week to go until a federal election - are Canadians ready? And what sub-basement apartment will Stephen Carter call in from next? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the conclusion of the Liberal leadership race and what's next for Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre. What lessons can be learned from the leadership announcement event? Should Carney immediately call an election? Has Pierre Poilievre found his line of attack? And should Zain be concerned about how many people want to host The Strategists? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan talk about the start of Trump's 25% tariffs against Canada and the end of Trump's support for Ukraine's defensive war against Russia. Washington D.C. guest stars as a place Stephen and Corey went on a Segway tour in 2015. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the French language Liberal Party of Canada leadership debate before turning their attention to Trump's new tariff threats, Poilievre's pivot (?) and Ruby Dhalla's disqualification. What should the candidates do differently in Tuesday's English language debate? Is Donald Trump the President who cried "tariff"? And why didn't Carney reply to the moderator by saying "I don't know, Pierre, how much does a hack question cost at the hack question store?" Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Zain Velji and Stephen Carter diving into all things strategy—without Corey to weigh them down, they're free to live out the true spirit of the podcast. We cover Trump, the Liberals, Axe the Tax, Canada First, Carney, Gould, Crombie, and more—plus an insensitive sponsor ad and doxxing of family members. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan talk about the allegations of major scandal at Alberta Health Services. What's to be made of Smith's statement on the matter? What's to be made of the NDP response? Can Carter avoid "false, baseless and defamatory" commentary? Zain Velji isn't here and neither is Annalise Klingbeil. Giddy up. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about America announcing tariffs and Canada announcing retaliation. How did the Prime Minister do? What do Poilievre, Smith and the Liberal leadership candidates need to do now? What kind of consensus needs to be built? And do you think Carter is going to try to undercut Hogan by offering to run the campaign for $39 million a month? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about recent developments in liberal leadership politics before diving deep into the brands of the six candidates. Who's got the best handle on their brand? What even makes a good political brand? And did you take the under on last week's over/under question? We hope so. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the strategy of responding to continued Trump threats, how (or if) the Liberal candidates should navigate the same, how (or if) the Liberal candidates should separate from Trudeau and much more. Has Danielle Smith been put in a box of her own making by Trump declaring he doesn't need Canadian oil? Is hope good for the Liberals - even if it's delusional? And over/under on 2.5, how many Liberal leadership candidates are going to take up this once-in-a-lifetime hosting opportunity? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the First Minister's Conference and the consensus that wasn't. Will Danielle Smith's position be a winner in Alberta? If you're Smith, Nenshi, Ford or Trudeau - what do you do now? And do we think with 10 more minutes we could have gotten Stephen Carter to realize the awful truth about his past? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Danielle Smith meeting Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago and the first days of the Liberal Party of Canada leadership campaign. Is it good for Smith that she got a meeting with Trump - or bad for Canada? Why are the Liberal leadership hopefuls waiting to launch their campaigns when there's such a compressed time frame? And should Zain and Corey have pushed Stephen to name two more names? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your novelty New Year's Tie out of that box in the garage and pretend it's going to all be different this year 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. In the commercial spirit of the season, our sponsor* tells us exactly what to do while Zain Velji keeps everybody in line.*not our sponsor Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the race for the race - and the increasingly public debate about how the Liberals should set the rules for the Leadership Contest to come. Are letters from Calgary MP George Chahal and former senior staffer Gerry Butts signs that the race has already begun? How do you structure a contest when you might be in the polls in a month and still set your party up for success? With the Liberals so down in the polls, why should anyone care? And can you imagine the parallel universe episode where Stephen Carter's phone doesn't ring? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk Singh's NDP revoking confidence, the threat of a spring election and what all the parties should be doing right now - plus a rundown of Trump's expansionist ambitions and Rep. Matt Gaetz' crimes and near-crimes. Should Pierre Poilievre be "constrained by the reality of the situation"? What does it even mean to be an ally of the United States in 2024? And in your head, is Zain's moustache as NC-17 as it is in real life? It isn't. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter convene to talk about Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation as Canada's Finance Minister - just hours before she was to present the Fall Economic Statement. Did Trudeau do this to himself? What are the rumours flowing through Ottawa right now? And if Zain won an Oscar, can we agree it would be for a technical category and not acting? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Carter and Corey Hogan catch up on everything that happened in politics while Stephen was in New Zealand. Trump's cabinet? you bet. Boissonnault's resignation from cabinet? Why not. Plus: tariffs, GST rebates, the failings of Annalise and Zain, and much, much more. Zain Velji isn't here and neither is Annalise Klingbeil. Let's go. Get Thursday episodes, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's shifting approaches to the Pawlowski recording and a no-good, very-bad idea to ban polling in the last two weeks of Ontario elections. Why can't Smith stick to a story? Will Ontario go forward with the recommendation to do away with public opinion polls during the closeout to elections? And when is AFL season over? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter present duelling strategies for the upcoming Alberta election in this episode recorded live in Calgary, with Carter creating a strategy for the NDP and Hogan a strategy for the UCP, before turning to their thoughts on the election overall. Does Corey have the Powerpoint chops to bring home the W? Will hilarity ensue? And will Stephen pour water all over himself before or after the intermission? Annalise Klingbeil hosts and SPECIAL GUEST Zain Velji acts as the voice of the audience. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter divide the world of political strategy into three "thrusts" - issues, processes and outrages - and look at the federal budget, the western backlash against TikTok, and more. Does "process" always trump "issue"? Does Jagmeet Singh think Justin Trudeau is a good prime minister? And when are we ever getting to the bottom of Carter's FYP? Zain Velji and Annalise Klingbeil, as always, aren't here. We hope they're out selling tickets to the live show. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the "Strategy Scale!" Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about what kind of week it was for Trudeau, Poilievre, Singh and David Johnston himself - and how they could have turned their generally middling strategy scores into 10s. Did Trudeau misinterpret what public reaction would be to his rapporteur appointment? Has Poilievre overswung in his criticisms? And are tickets still available to the April 2 live show at strategistslive.ca? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about China's influence on Canadian elections and growing calls for a public inquiry on the same. Is an inquiry inevitable? Are Trudeau, Poilievre and Singh holding lit matches in a room soaked with gasoline? And did the gang really mention a movie other than Dave (1993)? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.PLUS: tickets to The Strategists' live show in Calgary on April 2, 2023 go on sale. Hilarity ensues. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk discuss Alberta's pre-election budget and what it foreshadows about the provincial election. Will the budget land with Albertans? Have the UCP and NDP flipped sides on spending? And how long until Stephen Carter deletes TikTok "in solidarity with the federal government"? 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are led through a special Family Day version of "Fine, Fabulous or "F--ked". Did the Rouleau Inquiry give Justin Trudeau everything he needed? Will Legault's stance on asylum seekers finally lead to a federal leader taking a stand against him? And how many bagels can you buy for $40, anyhow? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW OF PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Get the complete episode by becoming a Patron for as little as $6/month at http://www.strategistspatreon.comCorey 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. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the Alberta Sovereignty Act - the first 24 hours of reaction, how the government ended up, what else they could have done and how everyone from the NDP opposition to Alberta Premier Smith's former leadership opponents could react. Were the new cabinet authorities a complete accident? Should Justin Trudeau jump in or lean out? And when did Saskatchewan become the responsible province? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Flair Airline's emergency landing and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's emergency-inflation-measures speech. What was Smith attempting to accomplish with her prime-time speech? Was she successful? And has Flair Airlines met their Waterloo (International Airport)? Zain Velji, as always, has too much faith in the sound board. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Xi Jinping's tense exchange with Justin Trudeau, "State of the Province" addresses - and the ways politicians assert themselves and their agendas. Can Trudeau credit "drama skills" for his showing in the exchange with China's leader? Are televised addresses from provincial premiers a dying tactic? And is Stephen Carter using dial-up internet his parent's basement? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look, it didn't happen. Okay - it probably didn't happen. But if it did happen, there would be some big-time strategic decisions to make. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the decisions the Alberta UCP government would have to make if they had accidentally appointed the wrong Dr. Joffe as Chief Medical Officer of Health. Would they reverse course? Would they find a way to lean into it? What would the risks be of either decision and how would the government try to mitigate against them? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about Chrystia Freeland's household budget advice, the upcoming US midterm elections and Elon Musk's first ten days as "Chief Twit". Why don't people want to hear cost-saving advice from our finance minister? What does the Democrat's love of Abrams and O'Rourke reveal about modern politics? And has anyone ever spent more money to be more miserable than Elon Musk? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avoid the cobwebs and never mind that pool of blood as Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter use the Fetterman/Oz debate as a launching off point to explore whether debates tell us anything useful about leadership - before turning to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and what it means for politics. Are debates a terrible way to choose leaders? Will Twitter changing hands result in an exodus of progressive politicians? And are we ever going to get closure on Stephen's massage story? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.