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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 54 MIN

Boots, Boundaries, and Ballots

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Erika Barootes and Shannon Greer break down a wild week in Western Canadian politics — the Western Premiers' Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta's "referendum on having a referendum," and Prime Minister Carney pulling the Clarity Act into the mix. The communiqué didn't mention separation. Justice Leonard's ruling dragged Premier Smith into a fight she was trying to stay out of. And Carney called it a "dangerous bluff" on Monday before reversing Tuesday. Two hosts, two perspectives, one very confusing week.

Erika Barootes and Shannon Greer break down a wild week in Western Canadian politics — the Western Premiers' Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta's "referendum on having a referendum," and Prime Minister Carney pulling the Clarity Act into the mix. The communiqué didn't mention separation. Justice Leonard's ruling dragged Premier Smith into a fight she was trying to stay out of. And Carney called it a "dangerous bluff" on Monday before reversing Tuesday. Two hosts, two perspectives, one very confusing week.

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