Episode 4051: Does $4 Million Buy a Referendum?

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips break down Alberta’s new $4 million referendum advertising campaign, what the government’s creative says about its polling, and whether a massive spending advantage can actually overcome a muddled message. Does the government’s softer language on immigration reveal a strategic vulnerability? Can the opposition turn a David-versus-Goliath funding gap into an advantage? And has the live-show ticketing system become too confusing even for the people who created it? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. The Strategists Live: Edmonton — October 13, 2026 [strategistsliveshow.ca/calgary](strategistsliveshow.ca/calgary) Calgary — October 27, 2026 [strategistsliveshow.ca/edmonton](strategistsliveshow.ca/edmonton) 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.