The Strategists

Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, Zain Velji
  • 4.8 (761)
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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, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5 HRS AGO

    Episode 1861: Dirty deeds

    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.

    49 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Episode 1859: Accountability isn't just a river in Egypt

    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.

    51 min

  3. APR 2

    Episode 1857: Candidate Hogan

    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.

    21 min

  4. APR 1

    Episode 1856: Boxed out

    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.

    1h 3m

  5. MAR 25

    Episode 1854: Game changer

    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.

    17 min

  6. MAR 25

    Episode 1853: An Election For A Change

    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.

    1h 8m

  7. MAR 17

    Episode 1852: Everywhere a sign

    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.

    57 min

  8. MAR 11

    Episode 1850: Ruby Dhalla's Money

    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.

    1h 5m
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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, access to hundreds of old episodes, and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, Zain Velji
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2015-2025 Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, Zain Velji
  • Show Website
    The Strategists

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