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Liberal Candidate Quits, Conservative Candidate Booted

Paul Chiang is out as the Liberal candidate in Markham-Unionville after suggesting a political opponent should be turned over to Chinese authorities. Mark McKenzie is out as the Conservative candidate in Windsor after a podcast interview surfaced wherein he calls for Justin Trudeau's, er, execution. 
3:15 | Was standing by Chiang (for a day or two, anyway) Mark Carney's biggest mistake to date? We talk to Vicky Mochama, host of the new political podcast Party All The Time. 
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40:00 | The Full House Lottery Early Bird deadline is looming! Don't miss your shot at Alberta's biggest Early Bird value: 31 cars in 31 days! Lindsay Robertson, VP at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, takes us into the $2.25M Legacy dream home (and Jespo's dream lake getaway - the Fritz Tiny Home), trips for life, and the life-saving services the Full House Lottery supports.
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58:45 | Real Talker Sarah heard a rumour about the Mike Myers/Mark Carney ads, Janelle says there's no way Trump wrote that post about the call with Carney, Jim in B.C. says our Group Chat Round Table (March 31) missed the mark on a few things, and Sean's reminiscing about Conservative parties in past. 
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Is Carney Peaking Too Soon? Can Poilievre Recover?

Can Pierre Poilievre turn the Conservative campaign around in time? Are Mark Carney's Liberals peaking too soon? What does Donald Trump REALLY want? 
2:30 | Our Group Chat Round Table is back together, as Katherine O'Neill, Jenny Adams, Harman Kandola, and Jarrett Campbell give us their take on the top election stories across the country. Will Amarjeet Sohi win Edmonton Southeast? What will unfold in Edmonton Centre? And is Stephen Mandel really making a return to municipal politics? 
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"Danielle Smith would sell out Alberta in a second!"

Jenny and Nathan have no time for Premier Danielle Smith's trip to Florida, Ron doesn't like what he's hearing about Alberta separating from Canada, Michael calls out the Kool-Aid drinkers, and Brian has a question for "51st State" supporters. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Are the Conservatives Crumbling?

Pollsters are starting to talk about a Mark Carney majority government. What a twist from just a few months ago, when it appeared Pierre Poilievre would cake walk his way to the PMO. Should Conservatives be hitting the panic button, or is there enough time to turn this trend around? 
2:30 | Every Friday through the campaign, we're working with the policy firm Meredith, Boseenkool, and Phillips to present conversations across the political specetrum. This week, it's Rahim Mohamed and Shannon Phillips summing up Week One of the campaign, debating Danielle Smith's appearance with Ben Shapiro at a fundraiser in Florida, and allegations Mark Carney cheated on his PhD dissertation at Oxford. 
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1:01:30 | Should Pierre Poilievre grow a beard? We ask AI to cook up a couple photos for your review in this very serious and undeniably insightful segment. 
1:12:45 | We're thrilled to be working with Vicky Mochama on the new podcast Party All The Time. Episode One is out - subscribe, check it out, and let us know what you think! 
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1:19:45 | Jenny and Nathan have no time for Premier Danielle Smith's trip to Florida, Ron doesn't like what he's hearing about Alberta separating from Canada, Michael calls out the Kool-Aid drinkers, and Brian has a question for "51st State" supporters. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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Danielle Smith Might Want To Lay Low For A While

Just days after her Breitbart interview raised the ire of Pierre Poilievre's campaign team, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is headed to Florida to co-host a conservative fundraiser with podcaster Ben Shapiro. Smith says the appearance is a continuation of her efforts to influence U.S. foreign policy on trade in favour of Canada. Her critics say she's doing more harm than good.
2:50 | Rob Breakenridge says Danielle Smith should "lay low for a while". We talk to the longtime conservative commentator about his feature in The Line. 
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1:07:00 | Did you see the Marjorie Taylor Greene blowup? Thoughts?
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1:34:00 | Alberta NDP MLA Rakhi Pancholi apologizes after reportedly calling UCP Minister Jason Nixon "a colossal piece of sh*t". We take a look at what Real Talkers are saying on our Live Chat powered by Park Power.
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Amarjeet Sohi // Poilievre's Message to Blue Collar Canadians

Pierre Poilievre had a Hamilton crowd all riled up, talking about "unelected" Mark Carney "acting like he owns the world," the World Economic Forum, and defunding the CBC. The Conservative leader talked at length about steel and the carbon tax, but spent very little time addressing Donald Trump. POLITICO's Nick Taylor-Vaisey (33:20) was there, and tells us what we learned about Poilievre's strategy to mobilize blue collar voters.
But first...
2:40 | Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking unpaid leave to seek a federal seat with the Liberals. His critics are calling him a political opportunist and saying he should resign. We ask him why he won't, and why he thinks he can better serve Edmontonians in Ottawa. 
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1:32:15 | Real Talker Janelle, a lifelong Conservative supporter, says her work in the Alberta Public Sector will change the way she votes. 
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Foreign Interference & Group Chat Bombings

NEW SHOW ALERT! We're proud to be partnering with host Vicky Mochama on a brand new weekly news and politics show about the big personalities, bigger issues and pettiest dramas in Canada. Catch new episodes of Party All The Time every Friday through the federal election campaign right here on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.  
9:00 | Just a few days into the federal election campaign, the politician catching the most headlines isn't even a federal leader. We talk to Vicky about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's comments to Breitbart and why so many Canadians are pushing back. We get into CSIS revelations re: Indian interference in the 2022 Conservative leadership race won by Pierre Poilievre, and the unbelievable story of a journalist mistakenly included in a government group chat about bombing missions in Yemen. (Let us know what you think about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's response in the comments!)
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1:06:00 | "If Carney stays, Alberta leaves." A particularly loud group of Albertans say they'll campaign to separate from Canada if the Liberals win the election. Do you take this stuff seriously? Jespo and Johnny discuss, with feedback on the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.
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Randy's Out. Amarjeet's In. What's Danielle Doing?

We're pedal to the metal with federal election coverage from now until April 28. In this episode, we tackle the top political stories in Edmonton, Alberta, and across the country with The Discourse co-hosts Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes. 
3:00 | We break down Liberal drama in Edmonton Centre, a tweak to Pierre Poilievre's talking points, Premier Danielle Smith's eyebrow-raising Breitbart interview, Amarjeet Sohi's refusal to resign, Mike Myers' cameo with Mark Carney, and developments in the AHS procurement controversy. 
CHECK OUT THE DISCOURSE: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1WjKtBGH6U0S6HDePuLjkw 
1:08:45 | Wayne Gretzky was smeared...literally...over the weekend. Jespo and Johnny talk about #2 all over #99's statue.
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Danielle Smith's Ransom Note to Mark Carney

Carolyn's hot in more ways than one, Gabe wonders if Albertans are "too stupid to know," Russ says Poilievre needs to free up his plane, RMc has the ballot box question, Gerald's got his tin foil hat on, 
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Carney's Kid Attacked // Neurodiversity // Danielle's Demands

Most folks agree politicians' families are off limits when it comes to public criticism. But not all folks. A right wing media outlet in Canada made its own news in the lead-up to the election campaign, dragging Prime Minister Mark Carney's kid Sasha into the spotlight.
6:10 | Journalist Justin Ling tells us why he's pushing back on the Carney attack.
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38:00 | It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Tara Langan talks to us about ADHD, Autism, and the new Athabasca University course Neurodiversity in the Workplace. 
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1:28:00 | Jespo and Johnny debrief, featuring firsthand testimony on the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power. Real Talkers Michael and Don have thoughts on our March 20 interview with former Conservative MP James Cumming.
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1:46:00 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is threatening Ottawa with a "national unity crisis". Thoughts?
1:49:00 | Carolyn's hot in more ways than one, Gabe wonders if Albertans are "too stupid to know," Russ says Poilievre needs to free up his plane, RMc has the ballot box question, Gerald's got his tin foil hat on, 
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