Episode 4033: That Thing That Breaks the Camel

About this episode

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips discuss the escalating Alberta separatism fight and internal UCP issues.

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips dive into the rapidly escalating Alberta separatism fight, the growing fractures inside the UCP, and whether Danielle Smith has finally pushed things too far. Are groups actually trying to stop separatism, or just positioning themselves to claim credit afterward? Have Alberta’s mayors become some of the most effective pro-Canada voices in the province? And why is it so hard to just get a normal Canadian flag lawn sign? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord. https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspod You can also watch our episodes on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Carter

Guest: Shannon Phillips

Topics covered

• Alberta separatism
• UCP fractures
• Danielle Smith
• pro-Canada voices
• Canadian flag lawn sign

Keywords

• Alberta
• separatism
• UCP
• Danielle Smith
• Canada
• mayors
• flag

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UCP

Places: Alberta, Canada

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