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The Strategists

The Strategists

Written by: Stephen Carter Zain Velji Corey Hogan Shannon Phillips
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Professional unprofessional strategists Stephen Carter, Zain Velji, and Shannon Phillips break down the news of the day. Not just what’s happening, but how it’s being played.


Policy is one thing. Politics is another.


The show dissects the strategy behind the headlines: what governments are doing, why it matters, and the political incentives driving every move. They don't tell you what to think. They make you harder to spin.


Originally hosted with Corey Hogan (now inside the machine), The Strategists now anchors a growing podcast network:


•⁠ ⁠The Strategists — weekly strategy, sharp takes, and questionable professionalism

•⁠ ⁠Ministry of Podcasts — Corey Hogan reports from inside Parliament

•⁠ ⁠Balance of Power — Annalise Klingbeil, Shannon Phillips, and Leah Ward bring a distinct lens to power and politics


Described as “shockingly insightful” and “sports talk radio for politics.”


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Episodes
  • Episode 4053: Don’t Pull a Prentice

    Episode 4053: Don’t Pull a Prentice
    Sep 22 2026

    Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips dive into Alberta’s referendum fight and the political chaos engulfing British Columbia. Is Danielle Smith trying to use the nine referendum questions to contain separatism, or simply keep it alive? Should David Eby call an early election while the BC Conservatives are in free fall, or would that risk repeating Jim Prentice’s biggest mistake? And is the most complicated part of Alberta politics now just figuring out which Strategists live show you bought tickets for?


    Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.


    The Strategists Live!:

    Edmonton - October 13: https://strategistliveshow.ca/calgary

    Calgary - October 27: https://strategistliveshow.ca/edmonton


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    48 mins
  • Episode 979: Photo oops

    Episode 979: Photo oops
    Apr 4 2022
    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about managing photo ops and gaffes, using Premier Jason Kenney's recent trip to the gas pumps as a launching off point. Do photo ops still matter? What's best practice for managing a photo op gone wrong? And has anybody checked to see if TheStrategistsPatreon.com works? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 978: Sorry about the first 15 minutes

    Episode 978: Sorry about the first 15 minutes
    Apr 1 2022
    Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the Liberal climate plan and the upcoming federal budget. Does the plan go too far or not far enough? How dramatic will the budget be? And does anybody know where to buy a mattress online? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. But first, the headlines... Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon

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    1 hr and 16 mins
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