August 2, 2022 - ”Bull Fighter” Leela Aheer; Canada’s ”Lazy” Foreign Policy: Dr. Bob Murray

0:20 | Alberta's top Dr. Deena Hinshaw took home a quarter-million dollar bonus in 2021, and not everybody's thrilled about it. Plus, MLA Leela Aheer jumped in front of an angry bull at the Strathmore Stampede, quite possibly saving a man's life. Ryan recaps the weekend's headlines to kick off the show. 

16:08 | Canada's "lazy" foreign policy is a growing vulnerability, argues Dr. Bob Murray. The senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute explains why he believes Canada's national security is at risk, and why losing a seat on the UN Security Council is about more than ego.

READ DR. MURRAY'S OP/ED: https://thehub.ca/2022-07-22/robert-murray-canadas-lazy-foreign-policy-is-a-growing-vulnerability-as-global-threats-rise/

38:28 | She literally grabbed a bull by the horns over the weekend. UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer tells us what was going through her mind when she jumped a fence to stop a postentially-deadly attack at the Strathmore Stampede. Ryan asks her about the angsty theme of the leadership race to this point, Dr. Deena Hinshaw's bonus, vaccinations for kids under five, and the battle for board seats in her riding association of Chestermere-Strathmore.

1:04:05 | Art is helping the healing process at the Strathcona Community Hospital. We feature the Strathcona Community Hospital in this week's The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.

LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/

1:06:30 | Environmental activists on Vancouver Island flattened the tires of more than 30 SUVs over the weekend. Ryan and John muse about what they'd do if they caught somebody in the act. 

1:14:00 | A remarkable act of bravery by seven-year-old "Massiah" is our Positive Reflection this week. Thank you to everybody who submits good news stories to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Positive Reflections is presented by Kuby Energy.

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