The Strategists

Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, Zain Velji
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The Strategists

Professional unprofessional strategists Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan and Zain Velji dissect the news of the day, pass judgment on strategy choices and lift back the curtain on how decisions are made. Described as "the least deliberate podcast of all time", "shockingly insightful" and "sports talk radio for politics". Not sponsored by Flair Airlines. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

  1. SEPT 30

    Episode 1827: The Stephen Carter Model of Everything

    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss proroguing Parliament - whether it's something Justin Trudeau could do, whether it would serve any purpose and what it would mean for all of the parties. Is prorogation a "circuit breaker" that would allow the government to a chance to reset? How could the Liberals sell it? And do we think Stephen would lower or raise his rate to run the Liberal campaign? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m

  2. SEPT 24

    Episode 1826: The Bro-gressive vote

    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Jagmeet Singh's "come at me" flex, the start of the BC election, the upcoming confidence vote that will barely be and irregular media circuits that see the Prime Minister on Colbert and Alberta Premier at a Rebel News conference. Are voters going to end up annoyed by the fine print on the Rustad rebate? Were the Bloc and NDP smart to diffuse the confidence motion so quickly? And how badly would Singh "Ivan Drago" Hogan? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m

  3. SEPT 19

    Episode 1825: Win or spin

    FROM THE PATREON VAULT: ACCESS OTHER EXCLUSIVE CONTENT LIKE THIS FOR LOW AS $6/MO AT STRATEGISTSPATREON.COM. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are subjected to "WIN OR SPIN" - a grab bag of topics ranging from the by-election results to big spending on schools in Alberta to municipal politics and everything in between. Will Danielle Smith's $8.6 billion school spending program prove popular? Has Jagmeet Singh "spun himself"? And when Alberta was calling, was it just a pocket dial? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m

  4. SEPT 16

    Episode 1824: Mastermind over matter

    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss a second Trump assassination attempt, Singh abandoning support for the Liberals' consumer carbon tax, upcoming by-elections and lessons from the U.S. Presidential debate. Is Singh playing with money he can't afford to lose? Was the debate over the minute Harris shook Donald Trump's hand? And what model of Nissan most screams "attempted murderer"? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 13m

  5. SEPT 10

    Episode 1823: Bigger than Jesus

    FROM THE PATREON VAULT: ACCESS OTHER EXCLUSIVE CONTENT LIKE THIS FOR LOW AS $6/MO AT STRATEGISTSPATREON.COM. Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter contemplate the value of endorsements, Carney's new economic advisor role with the Liberals, the Saskatchewan NDP and much more. Is it possible to "plagiarize" another campaign? Does Carney's role make him more or less likely to end up as Liberal leader? And who was richer, Jesus or Buddha? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min

  6. SEPT 6

    Episode 1822: Threesome

    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss three topics in a busy week in politics: the resignation of the Liberal national campaign director, the ending of the Liberal-NDP confidence and supply agreement, and the Alberta government pulling the plug on Calgary's multi-billion dollar "Green Line" transit project. Did the federal NDP spring a trap on themselves? Will the UCP gambit to blame Alberta NDP leader (and former Calgary mayor) Naheed Nenshi for Green Line woes work? And are you on team DraftZain.com or DraftCarter.MyEnormousWoodTable.com? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 23m

  7. SEPT 3

    Episode 1821: PODCAST United

    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the end of the BC United/the-party-formerly-known-as-BC-Liberals, and how politicians and organizers can be expected to act when it all comes apart. Is the name change to blame? How will the BC NDP need to adjust their campaign? And now that the podcast wars are unilaterally settled, can we expect the gang to sweep the next award season? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 15m

  8. AUG 27

    Episode 1820: Like riding a bicycle

    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss Senate appointments, stock image snafus, housing policy and more in the long-awaited return of classic segment "Fine, Fabulous, or F--ked". How did the Conservatives accidentally use a picture of Russian fighter jets in one of their videos? Is the Prime Minister's new steady-as-she-goes approach the right one? And can Senator Keanu Reeves be the solution to all of Justin Trudeau's problems? Zain Velji returns, as always, to pick the questions and keep everybody in line. Subscribe on Patreon: http://www.strategistspatreon.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 11m
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Professional unprofessional strategists Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan and Zain Velji dissect the news of the day, pass judgment on strategy choices and lift back the curtain on how decisions are made. Described as "the least deliberate podcast of all time", "shockingly insightful" and "sports talk radio for politics". Not sponsored by Flair Airlines. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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  • Creator
    Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, Zain Velji
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, Zain Velji
  • Show Website
    The Strategists

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