Harper's Comms Boss Warns Pierre Poilievre

Nothing's guaranteed, but it sure looks like Pierre Poilievre is Canada's next Prime Minister. In this episode of Real Talk, Stephen Harper's former comms boss tells us why Poilievre better pay attention to what's happening in the UK right now if he wants to last longer than a single term (or less) as PM. 

4:00 | Andrew MacDougall served as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's director of communications through the highs and lows of minority and majority governments. He tells us why Pierre Poilievre should learn a valuable lesson from UK PM Keir Starmer.

READ ANDREW'S OP/ED: https://www.readtheline.ca/p/andrew-macdougall-poilievre-will-6a9

13:55 | Don't worry, Andrew's back in a minute once we sort out his technical glitch. In the meantime, we celebrate Johnny's cameo in the Amazon Prime NHL series "Faceoff". 

21:00 | Andrew's back with advice for Poilievre, a US election prediction, and insights on the future direction of the CBC.

51:00 | Jespo and Johnny dream about winning the lottery. What else is new.

53:05 | Thanksgiving is one of the most beautiful times of year in Jasper. Ryan shares one of his favourite family memories, we've got a few tips for responsible (post-wildfire) tourism, and we highlight Amanda Skwarok's new book raising funds for the Jasper Community Team Society: it's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 

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59:00 | Shout out to Jessica Campbell, the first female assistant coach in NHL history! 

1:04:00 | Real Talk is proud to support Wounded Warriors Canada's Rucksack March for Remembrance via Arcadia Brewing Co's Tru Joy Irish Red Ale in honour of Tim "Loz" Lozinik. We miss you like crazy, pal, and we'll love you forever.

1:07:04 | Real Talkers have a lot to say about our October 8 episode on early childhood expulsions and inclusive education. Ryan reads emails from EA Shalaine, Nicole, and teacher Dean. 

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