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| Oct 27 | — | — |
| Oct 22 | #183 | #185 |
| Oct 21 | #183 | #184 |
| Oct 16 | #140 | #141 |
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Danielle Smith on the ropes
October 22, 2026 · 30 minAlberta’s referendum is over. Danielle Smith’s fight inside her own party is just beginning. Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric discuss what’s next for a premier who’s made all sides furious. Plus, Mark Carney is back on the road — and…
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Bonus Episode: In depth with Avi Lewis
October 17, 2026 · 44 minNDP Leader Avi Lewis joins Nick Taylor-Vaisey for a bonus episode of “Playbook Canada.” In a wide-ranging interview, they discuss the prime minister’s popularity, fishbowl culture, how to talk to Albertans about oil, what socialism means…
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We need to talk about Alberta
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Inside Canada’s EU glow-up
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PQ flirts with a majority in Quebec election
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Opportunity knocks. Eby answers | Plus, Dan Albas
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Canada has its Europe moment
September 17, 2026 · 26 minToday on Playbook Canada, Politico’s Jack Blanchard borrows Mickey Djuric’s chair to speak with Nick Taylor Vaisey about the Canada-EU lovefest inside the European Parliament. They dissect the politics on both sides of the Atlantic. They…
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The U.S. strikes back, Canada holds its fire | David Cohen
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Damien Kurek on why Alberta feels unheard
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Carney and the politics of concessions
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Ian Brodie on the right, and very wrong, way to engage Alberta
August 13, 2026 · 26 minNext up in our summer series looking at the separatism movement in Alberta, Ian Brodie. The first chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper weighs in on the debate dividing his province. He explains why even an 80 percent vote…
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Separatism becomes Alberta's forever wedge | Jason Kenney
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About the show
Each week, POLITICO’s Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric bring to life the stories that are driving the news in Ottawa and beyond — drawing on their deep reporting from Parliament Hill and across the provinces to reveal the characters and conflicts that are shaping Canada’s future.