Canadaland

Is Alberta separatism being boosted by foreign “slop”? Today host Sam digs into a network of faceless YouTube channels pushing 51st state fantasies, grievance-fueled separatist content, and AI-generated political sludge that’s racked up tens of millions of views. But is this covert foreign interference, or just click-farming wrapped in geopolitics?Host: Sam KonnertCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Chris Ross, Jen GersonBackground reading:Alberta government launches information campaign in support of fall referendum questions | CBC NewsJason Kenney warns Alberta independence movement could become ‘a real factor’ in politics | The Globe and MailOn The Line: Jason Kenney on Alberta separatism | The LineAlberta is on a collision course with a dangerous political storm | DavebertaDutch YouTube creators behind Alberta separatist videos getti