This week, we’re examining the deep roots of Western alienation, Danielle Smith’s separatist flirtations, and what could erupt if Mark Carney’s Liberals sweep to power. To do that, producer Sam Konnert heads out to Alberta to talk to some voters, and calls up Preston Manning, the man behind the conversation. Later, host Noor Azrieh sits down with Dr. Lisa Young for a serious reality check. 

And the latest on the utter sidelining of Indigenous issues, a polling update, and why you should get your arse out to the polls on April 28th. 

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Preston Manning, Lisa Young

Background reading:

• Elections Canada 
• Opinion: Mark Carney poses a threat to national unity – The Globe and Mail
• Alberta separatists getting organized — a unity challenge for Canada and Danielle Smith’s party – CBC News
• Frustration over early trajectory of federal election campaign prompts separatist talk in Alberta – The Globe and Mail
• Danielle Smith’s separatism shell game – Canada’s National Observer
• Opinion: Carney and Poilievre are both falling short on Indigenous issues – The Globe and Mail

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