Stephen Carter
@carterab.bsky.social
President of Decide Campaign. Politics = fun. Ski cross & mountain biking. The loud guy on
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Episode 1893½: Strategists Overtime at Knox United (LIVE)
The Strategists go live with His Worship, Jeromy Farkas for a chaotic deep dive. Corey Hogan talks all things budget and floor crossing.
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The Strategists go live with His Worship, Jeromy Farkas for a chaotic deep dive. Corey Hogan talks all things budget and floor crossing.
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The Strategists
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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. D…
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November 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Episode 1893½: Strategists Overtime at Knox United (LIVE)
The Strategists go live with His Worship, Jeromy Farkas for a chaotic deep dive. Corey Hogan talks all things budget and floor crossing.
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https://apple.co/4ol8kJD
#CdnPoli
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The Strategists go live with His Worship, Jeromy Farkas for a chaotic deep dive. Corey Hogan talks all things budget and floor crossing.
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https://apple.co/4ol8kJD
#CdnPoli
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NEW EP: Episode 1895: Much Fast
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social sort another week of Canadian politics into Take, Tweak or Trash. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
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@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social sort another week of Canadian politics into Take, Tweak or Trash. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
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#CdnPoli #ABpoli #ableg
The Strategists
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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. D…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
NEW EP: Episode 1895: Much Fast
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social sort another week of Canadian politics into Take, Tweak or Trash. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
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https://apple.co/4ol8kJD
#CdnPoli #ABpoli #ableg
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social sort another week of Canadian politics into Take, Tweak or Trash. Zain Velji, as always, keeps everybody in line.
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https://apple.co/4ol8kJD
#CdnPoli #ABpoli #ableg
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Heather McRae - Calgary Party
Very clear communicator with thoughtful answers, that sometimes felt like party driven messaging but otherwise great.
Very clear communicator with thoughtful answers, that sometimes felt like party driven messaging but otherwise great.
September 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Heather McRae - Calgary Party
Very clear communicator with thoughtful answers, that sometimes felt like party driven messaging but otherwise great.
Very clear communicator with thoughtful answers, that sometimes felt like party driven messaging but otherwise great.
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NEW EP: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 2
Minister of Podcasts, @carterab.bsky.social , and Chair of Oral Questions, @zainvelji.bsky.social hear testimony from MP @coreyhogan.ca .
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
Minister of Podcasts, @carterab.bsky.social , and Chair of Oral Questions, @zainvelji.bsky.social hear testimony from MP @coreyhogan.ca .
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
September 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
NEW EP: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 2
Minister of Podcasts, @carterab.bsky.social , and Chair of Oral Questions, @zainvelji.bsky.social hear testimony from MP @coreyhogan.ca .
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
Minister of Podcasts, @carterab.bsky.social , and Chair of Oral Questions, @zainvelji.bsky.social hear testimony from MP @coreyhogan.ca .
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
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Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the rally today! It was great seeing so many people ready to come out and make their voices heard!
August 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the rally today! It was great seeing so many people ready to come out and make their voices heard!
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NEW EP: Episode 1880: Engagement Drought
Stephen Carter and Zain Velji discuss just how hard it is to get attention in the summer months before discussing daddy Carney's deal deadline.
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Stephen Carter and Zain Velji discuss just how hard it is to get attention in the summer months before discussing daddy Carney's deal deadline.
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The Strategists
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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. D…
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July 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NEW EP: Episode 1880: Engagement Drought
Stephen Carter and Zain Velji discuss just how hard it is to get attention in the summer months before discussing daddy Carney's deal deadline.
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Stephen Carter and Zain Velji discuss just how hard it is to get attention in the summer months before discussing daddy Carney's deal deadline.
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NEW EP: The World Famous Annalise and Carter Show: Episode 2: Carter Tells All!
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. @carterab.bsky.social reveals his Alberta municipal playbook: funding tricks, media stunts, and tactics. No secrets, all strategy.
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. @carterab.bsky.social reveals his Alberta municipal playbook: funding tricks, media stunts, and tactics. No secrets, all strategy.
The Strategists
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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. D…
podcasts.apple.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
NEW EP: The World Famous Annalise and Carter Show: Episode 2: Carter Tells All!
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. @carterab.bsky.social reveals his Alberta municipal playbook: funding tricks, media stunts, and tactics. No secrets, all strategy.
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. @carterab.bsky.social reveals his Alberta municipal playbook: funding tricks, media stunts, and tactics. No secrets, all strategy.
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NEW EP: Episode 1877: Zombie Files
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social tackle the issues that just won't die.
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@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social tackle the issues that just won't die.
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The Strategists
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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. D…
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July 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
NEW EP: Episode 1877: Zombie Files
@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social tackle the issues that just won't die.
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@carterab.bsky.social and @sphillipsab.bsky.social tackle the issues that just won't die.
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Watch as @coreyhogan.ca does his best to explain the realities of government negotiations to Zain Velji and @carterab.bsky.social
Corey on the DST
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July 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Watch as @coreyhogan.ca does his best to explain the realities of government negotiations to Zain Velji and @carterab.bsky.social
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VIDEO: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 1
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July 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
VIDEO: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 1
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NEW EP: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 1
@carterab.bsky.social, as Minister of Podcasts gathers Zain Velji and @coreyhogan.ca to convene the Ministry of Podcasts for the first time.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
@carterab.bsky.social, as Minister of Podcasts gathers Zain Velji and @coreyhogan.ca to convene the Ministry of Podcasts for the first time.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
July 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
NEW EP: Ministry of Podcasts: Episode 1
@carterab.bsky.social, as Minister of Podcasts gathers Zain Velji and @coreyhogan.ca to convene the Ministry of Podcasts for the first time.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
@carterab.bsky.social, as Minister of Podcasts gathers Zain Velji and @coreyhogan.ca to convene the Ministry of Podcasts for the first time.
Download, subscribe where podcasts are found.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-strategists/id1514440943
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NEW EP: Episode 1875: Toddler in a Grocery Store
@sphillipsab.bsky.social and @carterab.bsky.social dive into the big story: the Drake/Kendrick/Jagmeet feud.
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@sphillipsab.bsky.social and @carterab.bsky.social dive into the big story: the Drake/Kendrick/Jagmeet feud.
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The Strategists
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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. D…
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June 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
NEW EP: Episode 1875: Toddler in a Grocery Store
@sphillipsab.bsky.social and @carterab.bsky.social dive into the big story: the Drake/Kendrick/Jagmeet feud.
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@sphillipsab.bsky.social and @carterab.bsky.social dive into the big story: the Drake/Kendrick/Jagmeet feud.
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'"We can't cede the conversation space. We need to be in the conversation," Hogan says of Albertans who like him oppose separation.
"If we love this country, we need to fight for this country. And Albertans love this country, so it's time to stand up."'
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"If we love this country, we need to fight for this country. And Albertans love this country, so it's time to stand up."'
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | Mark Carney has a national unity problem. A Liberal voice in Calgary might help | CBC News
Holding the country together has always been one of the primary tasks of a Canadian prime minister. But it's fair to say that responsibility may weigh heavier on Mark Carney than it has on any prime m...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
'"We can't cede the conversation space. We need to be in the conversation," Hogan says of Albertans who like him oppose separation.
"If we love this country, we need to fight for this country. And Albertans love this country, so it's time to stand up."'
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"If we love this country, we need to fight for this country. And Albertans love this country, so it's time to stand up."'
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers got an earful on Wednesday night from southern Alberta locals at a rowdy, hours-long town hall to discuss the province’s coal policy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta Premier grilled on province’s coal policy at rowdy, angry town hall
The premier and her ministers were shouted down on several occasions as they defended changes to the coal policy
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June 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers got an earful on Wednesday night from southern Alberta locals at a rowdy, hours-long town hall to discuss the province’s coal policy.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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VIDEO: Episode 1874: Get Out Your Adderall
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June 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
VIDEO: Episode 1874: Get Out Your Adderall
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“From 1981 to 2015, there were an average of 18 smoke hours per year in the city of Calgary. No year had over 100.
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Debates (Hansard) No. 7 - June 3, 2025 (45-1) - House of Commons of Canada
Debates (Hansard) No. 7 - June 3, 2025 (45-1) - House of Commons of Canada
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June 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“From 1981 to 2015, there were an average of 18 smoke hours per year in the city of Calgary. No year had over 100.
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
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Come for the news about me being Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources, stay for the transition to my official Commons photo that makes me look like I aged a decade in the last month. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...
Calgary Liberal MP appointed to new role in Mark Carney’s government
Corey Hogan, Calgary’s only Liberal MP, has been appointed as the parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy and natural resources.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Come for the news about me being Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources, stay for the transition to my official Commons photo that makes me look like I aged a decade in the last month. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...
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Sad news. I was lucky enough to meet Marc Garneau over the years and Canada has lost an incredible statesman. One of our most interesting Canadians and a wonderful man. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Marc Garneau, Canadian astronaut and former Liberal cabinet minister, dead at 76
Marc Garneau has died at the age of 76, according to a statement from his family. He was the first Canadian to go into space and flew on three space shuttle missions.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Sad news. I was lucky enough to meet Marc Garneau over the years and Canada has lost an incredible statesman. One of our most interesting Canadians and a wonderful man. www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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Come for the analysis of public financing of large infrastructure projects and Canadian federalism, stay for Shannon tolerating giggling boys and their inside jokes.
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NEW EP: Episode 1873: White Elephant
@sphillipsab.bsky.social and @carterab.bsky.social talk about the highly anticipated First Ministers' Meeting.
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@sphillipsab.bsky.social and @carterab.bsky.social talk about the highly anticipated First Ministers' Meeting.
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The Strategists
Politics Podcast · Updated Weekly · 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. D…
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June 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Come for the analysis of public financing of large infrastructure projects and Canadian federalism, stay for Shannon tolerating giggling boys and their inside jokes.
@carterab.bsky.social @zainvelji.bsky.social
@carterab.bsky.social @zainvelji.bsky.social
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For those who are fans of @sphillipsab.bsky.social (who isn't??) she makes a sweary appearance on @thestrategists.ca & saves us all from the absence of Corey & Annalise. Now we just have to get @carterab.bsky.social elected to something & Shannon can take his place.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8DB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8DB...
Episode 1870: Holding Hands in the Dark
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May 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
For those who are fans of @sphillipsab.bsky.social (who isn't??) she makes a sweary appearance on @thestrategists.ca & saves us all from the absence of Corey & Annalise. Now we just have to get @carterab.bsky.social elected to something & Shannon can take his place.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8DB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8DB...
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Episode 1871: Chief of Campaigns
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Chris Henderson joins Stephen Carter to talk about Campaign Strategists and Chiefs of Staff. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
Access for as low as $6/mo at:
http://strategistspatreon.com/
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Chris Henderson joins Stephen Carter to talk about Campaign Strategists and Chiefs of Staff. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
Access for as low as $6/mo at:
http://strategistspatreon.com/
May 27, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Episode 1871: Chief of Campaigns
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Chris Henderson joins Stephen Carter to talk about Campaign Strategists and Chiefs of Staff. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
Access for as low as $6/mo at:
http://strategistspatreon.com/
PATREON EXCLUSIVE. Chris Henderson joins Stephen Carter to talk about Campaign Strategists and Chiefs of Staff. Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.
Access for as low as $6/mo at:
http://strategistspatreon.com/
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VIDEO: Episode 1870: Holding Hands in the Dark
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May 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
VIDEO: Episode 1870: Holding Hands in the Dark
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I like your cabinet. But I'm disappointed that Corey Hogan didn't get a position. Calgary rarely has representation in the federal government (yes, I understand it is because of how we vote), but Corey was elected, is competent and has good experience, and might tame some separatist noise.
May 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I like your cabinet. But I'm disappointed that Corey Hogan didn't get a position. Calgary rarely has representation in the federal government (yes, I understand it is because of how we vote), but Corey was elected, is competent and has good experience, and might tame some separatist noise.