October 13, 2026
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#203 “I’m Not Concerned” – Danielle Smith on the Alberta Separatist Referendum
Host Noor Azrieh sits down with Premier Smith to ask what she’s prepared to do if the vote goes through, and how much responsibility she takes for getting Alberta to this point. 
Noor Azrieh
Host/Producer
Aviva Lessard
Senior Producer
Sam Konnert
Producer/Host
Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
Jesse Brown
Host & Publisher

There are just a few days left until Alberta’s referendum on separation (and more).  If the vote goes through, it won’t redraw the country’s borders overnight, but it could give Premier Smith a mandate to pursue the next vote where Alberta could actually separate. 

 

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

 

Guests: Danielle Smith

 

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