Craft Politics
Craft Politics
Podcast Description
Join Craft Politics, where politics meets business over a pint. Hosted by a former politician and a seasoned political staffer, this podcast translates world events into actionable insights for business leaders. With populism on the rise, understanding this intersection is more crucial than ever. Why beer? Because the best political discussions happen with a pint in hand. Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy bring decades of experience in politics and business, offering concise, targeted insights to help you navigate the political landscape. Cheers to making politics work for your business!
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The podcast focuses on the intersection of politics and business, covering a range of topics such as polling dynamics, the Conservative movement in Canada, economic tariffs, and the influence of American politics on Canadian affairs. Episodes include in-depth discussions like the implications of Trump's tariffs on trade relations and insights into leadership changes within Canadian political parties.
Join Craft Politics, where politics meets business over a pint. Hosted by a former politician and a seasoned political staffer, this podcast translates world events into actionable insights for business leaders. With populism on the rise, understanding this intersection is more crucial than ever. Why beer? Because the best political discussions happen with a pint in hand. Joseph Lavoie and Andrew Percy bring decades of experience in politics and business, offering concise, targeted insights to help you navigate the political landscape. Cheers to making politics work for your business!
We have a chat with Cheryl Oates about the current state of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada, exploring how the NDP got to single digit support in the polls, and what it takes to turn things around. But don't lose hope progressives, Cheryl explains how the NDP may still outperform expectations!We also explore the political landscape in Alberta, comparisons with UK politics, and broader geopolitical considerations, particularly regarding NATO funding and the implications of the Trump administration's policies.
Chapters
00:00 The town that fun forgot….Ottawa
02:24 This week's beer
04:18 Issues Scan: Buttongate
10:05 Issues Scan: Tout Le Monde En Parle
17:41 Issues Scan: Do Debates Matter?
21:05 Issues Scan: UK Recalls Parliament
32:46 NDP's Current Standing and Voter Dynamics
38:13 Leadership Changes and Voter Sentiment
41:35 Provincial vs Federal Party Dynamics
45:16 The Future of the NDP and Election Strategies
51:08 Key Writings to Watch on Election Night
53:00 Lessons from Alberta's NDP Campaign
55:15 Is Western separation a concern?
58:13 What's no one talking about in this campaign?
01:02:48 Tasting Notes
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