Podcast appearances and mentions of corey hogan

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.

Mark Carney's steady economic message resonated with voters, helping the Liberals secure a fourth consecutive term — though still a minority. But the results have stirred fresh tensions with Alberta, where Premier Danielle Smith is moving ahead to lower the bar for referendums as talk of separatism re-emerges. In this episode of West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty explores what the outcome means for Canada's future — and Alberta's increasingly restless role within Confederation.Three Calgary voters — Darryl, Sunil and Chelsea — offer raw, personal reflections. While Chelsea calls the election a rejection of Trumpism, Sunil, a disappointed Conservative supporter, questions whether his party can ever win under the current political setup. The panel debates Carney's appeal to centrists, the collapse of the NDP, and whether Alberta's political class is rallying voters or fanning division.Later, former Conservative cabinet minister Monte Solberg and political strategist Stephen Carter join for a spirited post-mortem. Carter jokes about his Strategists podcast partner Corey Hogan's surprise win in Calgary Confederation, while both guests assess Carney's leadership, Pierre Poilievre's limits and Smith's political calculations. Despite their differences, they agree: if the Liberals want to ease Western alienation, Alberta needs a real voice in cabinet — and Smith has a window to show she can build bridges, not just burn them.

How did Mark Carney erase a 20-point deficit in the polls and lead the Liberals to victory? Why did Pierre Poilievre's momentum hit a wall at the very worst time for Conservatives? Who should be the next leader of the NDP? Will the election results actually fuel separation sentiments in Alberta?  2:30 | Our Real Talk Group Chat Round Table - YWCA CEO Katherine O'Neill, comms strategist Jenny Adams, Edmonton city councillor Sarah Hamilton, lawyer Harman Kandola, and real estate broker Jarrett Campbell - dig into the election results, including early pressure on PM Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre in a tough spot as Opposition Leader without a seat, and the future of the NDP. We're joined by Party All The Time host Vicky Mochama (8:45), Liberal MP-elect Corey Hogan (46:10), and Conservative MP-elect Mike Lake (1:47:30).  PARTY ALL THE TIME: https://youtu.be/faCnUZsxmcQ?si=NL0UCxMj7jUwGURi REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

On today's show: Canadians re-elect a Liberal government. Pollster Janet Brown breaks down the ballot;Conservative MP Greg McLean join us, fresh off his win in Calgary Centre; we speak with Liberal candidate Corey Hogan about election results in Calgary Confederation.

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 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.

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.

Trump's trade war with Canada is about to level up. A popular political podcaster is throwing his hat in the ring this election. Another popular TikTok commentator just got dumped by CTV. We cover all of it (and more) in this episode.  3:40 | It's not an April Fool's joke! The Strategists co-host and Real Talk Editorial Board member Corey Hogan is running for the Liberals in Calgary. He tells us why he made the eleventh hour decision to stick his neck out there. 19:40 | Nick Taylor-Vaisey, POLITICO's Ottawa bureau chief, talks Trump tariffs, Week Two election storylines, and nervous voters in Milton, ON. Real Talk is partnering with POLITICO through Election 2025 - catch their journalists every Wednesday on the show, and read Ryan's View From Alberta every Thursday in their Ottawa Playbook: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/ottawa-playbook 39:30 | We've got a wager! Ryan shares details of an election-related bet between Real Talker Michael and Group Chat Round Table panelist Jarrett Campbell. 47:50 | Spring has sprung in Jasper National Park! We've got details of the wildly-popular Taste of Spring festival (including the BURGER SMACKDOWN and The Beast Whisky Weekend) in #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  PLAN YOUR JASPER GETAWAY: https://www.jasper.travel/taste-of-spring/ 59:50 | Overwhelmed by the "troll" response, CTV has cancelled Rachel Gilmore's weekly election fact check segment. We play a bit of the recorded phone call where Rachel learned the news, and explore how political pressure regularly influences mainstream media in Canada.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:07:35 | We LOVE this email from Real Talker AJ, who found serious value in our March 21 segment on Neurodiversity in the Workplace.  CHECK OUT AU's COURSE: https://powered.athabascau.ca/product?catalog=Neurodiversity-in-the-Workplace 1:12:30 | U.S. Senators - Republicans and Democrats alike - are calling on the White House to abandon plans to exacerbate the trade war with Canada. We hear from a few of them.  1:27:00 | Our brand new Real Talk Community Chat is live on Discord! Jespo and Johnny have details on this perk, exclusive to our Real Deal and Real VIP YouTube channel members and our Real Talk Patrons.  RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen PAY LESS FOR INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... JOIN US APRIL 12 at the ICCHANGE GALA: https://www.icchange.ca/2025gala FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

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.

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.

The Liberal Party of Canada is under immense pressure to select a new leader in record time — two months. Parliament is prorogued while Trump's threats over tariffs and Canadian sovereignty ramp up. Who will actually want to lead a party in turmoil into what could be a massive defeat in the next federal election? Host Kathleen Petty is joined by Ian Brodie, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper; Martha Hall Findlay, who ran against Justin Trudeau in the last Liberal party leadership race; and Corey Hogan from the Strategists podcast.

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.

The President-elect has threatened a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods in an effort to stop illegal drugs and migrants from getting into the U.S. Danielle Smith has jumped on board. Also on the pod, the escalating battle between Alberta and Ottawa over the federal emissions cap and using the Sovereignty Act to fight it. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by Janet Brown, Alex Boyd and Corey Hogan.

On the West of Centre podcast, the federal Liberal's pivot on immigration while Alberta calls for even larger cuts. And Danielle Smith is slalom skiing her way through both leading Albertans and trying to appease her party at a leadership review. Joining host and admitted snow plower Kathleen Petty are pollster Janet Brown, strategist Corey Hogan and writer Alex Boyd

Alberta called for newcomers, but too many answered. Is Trudeau to blame for a surging population and the need for more schools? Also, our amateur transit planners muse about a new name for the doomed Green Line. And speaking of doomed, the carbon tax has veered off the road into the ditch. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by Kelly Cryderman, Corey Hogan and Lisa Young.

Alberta will allow hunters to target "problem" Grizzly bears that have shown aggression to humans or livestock. The controversial changes to the Wildlife Act have prompted loud public outcry, but is everybody with an opinion truly informed?  3:15 | Mark Hall says the Alberta government is making the right move with "problem" bears. The Blood Origins Canada director and podcast host makes his argument.  CHECK OUT THE HUNTER CONSERVATIONIST PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/albertas-grizzly-debate-take-action/id1470798531?i=1000663590244 42:10 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after hearing Mark out.  55:20 | Rumour is the Edmonton Elks' new owner may change the team's name back to the Eskimos. Could it be?  1:02:35 | We LOVE this email from Real Talker Patrick, who had the time of his life at Punk in Drublic. He shares a couple great stories and a few backstage photos with the boys from NOFX. 1:06:35 | Which investment's been better over the past year or so - Bitcoin or the S&P 500? Our pal Corey Hogan crunched the numbers. You might be surprised!  *Don't EVER take financial advice from us.* 1:10:20 | "Buy the damn LEGO, Johnny!" Ryan reads a great email from Real Talker Fiona. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:   / ryanjespersen   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

2:10 | Royalty in the house! Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull joins us in studio to talk about why her big win means so much. The first Indigenous woman ever to be crowned, Ashley takes us through the many challenges she's overcome through the years. Plus, we learn about her new film and book projects, and go behind the scenes of her training for the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico in November. MORE ASHLEY CALLINGBULL: https://ashleycallingbull.com/ 29:10 | Is Canada welcoming too many immigrants? Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller responds to a poll showing 60% of Canadians believe that to be the case. We talk about the role immigration plays in Canada's housing and hiring crunches, and get Minister Miller's take on PM Justin Trudeau's future. Ryan wraps by asking about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's comments about Jasper National Park on our July 26 episode. WATCH THE SMITH INTERVIEW: rtrj.info/072624PDS 48:35 | The Strategists are back around the Real Talk Round Table! We talk with Zain Velji, Corey Hogan, and Stephen Carter about Minister Miller's comments on the show, Justin Trudeau's re-election bid, the Kamala Harris campaign, Naheed Nenshi's big leadership win, and Danielle Smith's upcoming leadership review.  FOLLOW THE STRATEGISTS: https://thestrategists.ca/ 1:36:25 | It's an Alberta politics version of The Flamethrower! Travis says Jespo needs to stop carrying water, Sheryl's calling for "voices of sanity," and Gerald's sick of all the fear mongering. The Flamethrower is presented on Real Talk by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park (Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road).  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The UCP government's Bill 20 could give the province the power to repeal bylaws and remove city councillors from office. On West of Centre with Kathleen Petty, we explore the question of who's the boss when it comes to how our cities are run? Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter join us from The Strategists podcast. And Emma Graney from the Globe and Mail holds her own.

Premier Danielle Smith believes she has the backing of Albertans with the controversial gender identity policy introduced this week. Is the Premier playing politics or depoliticizing the protection of children, as she says. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by Corey Hogan of The Strategists podcast ,Globe and Mail reporter Emma Graney and CBC reporter Janet French .

Plans for an Alberta Pension Plan will dominate much of the focus as Alberta's MLAs return to the Legislature for fall session next week. If an APP truly is as unpopular as it appears to be, how much longer will Premier Danielle Smith ride that horse?  4:35 | Corey Hogan, Zain Velji, and Annalise Klingbeil talk Alberta Pension Plan, the federal Liberals' carbon tax adjustment for Atlantic Canada, ousted Ontario MPP Sarah Jama, and the Alberta NDP's next leader. LISTEN TO THE STRATEGISTS: https://thestrategists.ca/ 1:08:40 | Danica's got a beef with the Edmonton Oilers, Lindsey's hot under the collar over Halloween, and Dan's sick of social justice initiatives on ice. We bust out The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET TICKETS TO BARNEY BENTALL ON OCTOBER 28 @ FESTIVAL PLACE: https://casamentalhealth.org/events/b... BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen FAIRMONT JPL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION RATE: https://www.jasper-park-lodge.com/off... WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The House is on the ground in Calgary for what could be one of the closest elections in Alberta's history. Host Catherine Cullen meets voters across the city, talks to pollster Janet Brown, goes door-knocking with nurse-turned-NDP candidate Diana Batten and attends a UCP rally with candidate Rebecca Schulz. Plus — veteran Alberta political watchers Corey Hogan and Lisa Young discuss what this election will mean for the future of conservatism across Canada.

Both the UCP and NDP are claiming a win at the only televised debate of the 2023 Alberta Election. Who's right? How do you gauge success? Did either leader - Danielle Smith or Rachel Notley - actually move the needle with undecided (or even "decided") voters? 2:10 | The Strategists produce and host one of Canada's favourite political podcasts. Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, and Annalise Klingbeil join Ryan to recap the debate's most notable moments. Don't miss their takes on who scored better on image, messaging, and the intangibles!  CHECK OUT THE STRATEGISTS: https://thestrategists.ca/ CHECK OUT ANNALISE'S SUBSTACK "GO OUTSIDE": https://gooutside.substack.com/ 57:05 | What exactly was wrong with former Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel's suit at the 2019 Alberta Election Debate? Johnny presses Ryan on a bold statement earlier in the episode.  59:30 | Tania's got a strong message - delivered out of love (!) - for our Thursday Round Table guests (and Ryan), and Ned's sick of politics as sport. Both sound off in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

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.