Andrew and Joseph unpack the early takeaways from Canada’s federal vote—before the full dust settles. With Dead Frog and Backcountry brews in hand, we reflect on what just happened, what didn’t happen, and what we got wrong.

We tackle:

• Why the Liberals’ minority win is both change and more of the same
• How early voting and older demographics gave the Liberals their edge
• The collapse of the NDP and the myth of a youthquake
• The case for Pierre Poilievre staying on—and the case against
• Why Conservatives can’t afford to overcorrect… or under-learn
• Whether we’re already on the clock for the next electionPlus, Andrew vents about the “low-drama” vote counting process in Canada compared to the high-stakes theatre of a British election night.

On Tap:

• Pepper Lime Lager – Dead Frog Brewery
• Dale Dug a Hole Pale Ale – Backcountry Brewing

Next episode: We go deeper with The Hub’s Sean Spear for a full post-mortem on the election and what it means for Ottawa, the opposition, and the policy road ahead.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Election Night Reflections

00:05 Post-Election Reflections

03:01 Election Results Breakdown

06:06 Voter Dynamics and Expectations

08:54 Conservative Party's Future

12:00 Leadership and Party Dynamics

15:03 Youth Vote and Turnout Trends

18:12 Final Thoughts on Election Outcomes

24:05 Leadership Dynamics in Canadian Politics

28:19 The Future of Elections and Political Strategy

30:51 Campaigns: The Importance of Tone and Local Candidates

34:12 Election Day Experiences: A Comparative Perspective

40:03 Tasting Notes