Stephen Carter doesn't do podcasts to make new friends. That's obvious early in his appearance here, which proves to be one of the most entertaining episodes we've ever released. A veteran campaign strategist, Carter tells us what each party did wrong (and what they should have done instead) leading up to the 2025 federal election.

3:20 | But first...POLITICO's Mickey Djuric and Nick Taylor-Vaisey recap their 2025 election experience, having travelled the country covering the campaigns. Will Pierre Poilievre trigger a by-election in Alberta? Will Mark Carney's cabinet differ greatly from Justin Trudeau's?

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33:33 | Nobody offers up political commentary quite like longtime strategist and podcast personality Stephen Carter. Not an actual doctor, Carter conducts a Conservative campaign autopsy (38:20), and responds to the Real Talk Rumour Mill report that Edmonton-Griesbach MP-elect Kerry Diotte has offered his seat to Pierre Poilievre.

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1:01:40 | Mother's Day is fast approaching - May 11 - and there's no better place to treat Mom than Jasper National Park! Ryan shares a few special family memories and lays out a perfect Mother's Day weekend itinerary in #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.

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1:06:00 | "Doctor Carter" continues his campaign autopsies with a look at the Liberals' disappointing performance on the prairies, including Amarjeet Sohi's defeat in Edmonton Southeast (1:10:50). Where does the NDP go from here after a disastrous performance (1:27:30)?

1:35:30 | What on earth is Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi doing (or not doing)? What's with the UCP's Bill 54, making life easier for would-be separatists to trigger a referendum? And what can we expect to see in Edmonton and Calgary's mayoral races (1:52:00)?

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How did Mark Carney erase a 20-point deficit in the polls and lead the Liberals to victory? Why did Pierre Poilievre's momentum hit a wall at the very worst time for Conservatives? Who should be the next leader of the NDP? Will the election results actually fuel separation sentiments in Alberta?

2:30 | Our Real Talk Group Chat Round Table - YWCA CEO Katherine O'Neill, comms strategist Jenny Adams, Edmonton city councillor Sarah Hamilton, lawyer Harman Kandola, and real estate broker Jarrett Campbell - dig into the election results, including early pressure on PM Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre in a tough spot as Opposition Leader without a seat, and the future of the NDP. We're joined by Party All The Time host Vicky Mochama (8:45), Liberal MP-elect Corey Hogan (46:10), and Conservative MP-elect Mike Lake (1:47:30).

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Freedom is a garden planted by sacrifice, watered with courage, and kept alive by participation. It's Election Day in Canada.

4:00 | What will a Conservative or Liberal win mean for Canadians? Supriya Dwivedi breaks it down.

58:00 | How will history remember Election 2025? Senator Charles Adler presents some Canadian common sense.

1:30:20 | Did you see Johnny's cameo on Hockey Night in Canada? The boys debrief after an incredible Game Four in the Oilers/Kings series.

1:41:10 | Ryan shares a personal thought on National Day of Mourning.

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