Frank Graves: The Real Threat Behind Alberta Separatism

Is Alberta separatism really growing—or is something deeper driving it? EKOS Research founder Frank Graves joins Energi Media to discuss the rise of Alberta separatism, the role of populism, and how misinformation is reshaping politics in Canada. Drawing on decades of public opinion research, Graves argues that support for separation is less about constitutional change and more about distrust, grievance, and what he calls an "epistemic rebellion" fueled by social media algorithms and AI-generated content. The conversation explores: • Why Alberta separatism resembles populist movements like Brexit and Trumpism • The connection between misinformation and support for separation • Danielle Smith, authoritarian libertarianism, and Alberta politics • The emergence of progressive populism in Canada • Why Alberta's pro-Canada majority may be politically underestimated • How social media and AI are changing public opinion • What opponents of separatism can do to push back effectively A wide-ranging discussion about Alberta, Canada, democracy, and the future of political discourse. #Alberta #AlbertaSeparatism #DanielleSmith #CanadaPolitics #CanadianPolitics #FrankGraves #EKOS #Populism #Disinformation #Misinformation #EnergyMedia #MarkCarney #PierrePoilievre