<p>From a Trump trade war and a historic teachers' strike, to the UCP government’s use of the notwithstanding clause, 2025 has been a high-stakes whirlwind for Alberta.</p><p><br></p><p>This week on West of Centre, the CBC’s own Jason Markusoff swaps his producer and writer hat for a clipboard as quizmaster for our "not-quite-annual" quiz show. Testing their knowledge of the year's headlines: Falice Chin, Alberta bureau chief of The Hub; Alex Boyd, Calgary-based reporter for the Toronto Star; and pollster Janet Brown of Janet Brown Opinion Research.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Think you can beat our political smarties?</p><p><br></p><p>Use our study guide to prep for a look back on such key topics as:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The prime ministerial pivot (Justin Trudeau’s resignation).</li><li>The Mar-a-Lago minute (Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s trip to Florida).</li><li>The notwithstanding fall (when Albertans got a lesson on the Charter).</li><li>The ‘La-La-La-We-Can’t-Hear-You’ Act of 2025 (Markusoff gave a certain piece of legislation a very catchy nickname).</li><li>Mayoral shakeups (new faces in the big chair in Calgary and Edmonton).</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Test your knowledge, keep your own score, and stick around to find out which of the panellists wins bragging rights and the coveted ‘No. 1 Nerd’ trophy.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Host: Jason Markusoff</li><li>Guests: Alex Boyd, Janet Brown, Falice Chin</li><li>Producer and editor: Diane Yanko</li></ul>