Tensions are rising as talk of Alberta independence gains traction, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode of Joe and Joe, we break down what a potential separation could mean for Canada—and why some analysts believe Ottawa would use every tool available to stop it. From economic pressure to legal battles and political maneuvering, the fight over Alberta’s future could get messy fast.
Is independence a realistic path, or a political bluff? And if the movement grows, how far would Canada go to keep the country together? Joe and Joe dig into the facts, the risks, and the power struggle that could reshape the nation.
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Few modern cases so vividly illustrate the devastating intersection of economic mismanagement, political erosion, and human suffering as Venezuela. Once among Latin America’s wealthiest nations—with the world’s largest proven oil reserves—Venezuela has undergone an unprecedented economic collapse that has reshaped its society and serves as a cautionary tale for voters everywhere.
From Prosperity to Crisis
Venezuela’s story is one of dramatic reversal. In the early 2000s, rising oil prices funded expansive social programs and transformed the nation’s social landscape. But deep structural vulnerabilities—such as overdependence on oil exports and underinvestment in other economic sectors—left the economy fragile to external shocks.
As global oil prices plunged and state revenues shrank, the government tried to sustain spending through debt, currency controls, and excessive money printing—policies that fueled hyperinflation ...
