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Should We BAN Smartphones in Schools?

Does your family have rules for phones and tablets? Does your kid's school (or even your own workplace) try to cut back on distraction by limiting access to tech?
As Ontario and Quebec take the lead on banning phones in class, and Alberta looks to do the same, we get three different perspectives on tech literacy and brain and social development from Wyatt Sharpe, Gillian Essien, and Alison Service.
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"Who Is the Other Randy??"

There's nothing funny about alleged corruption and shady business deals involving elected officials. But that's not stopping Jespo, Johnny, and Charles Adler from having a chuckle over the "Other Randy" story.We get to that, millionaire conspiracy peddler Alex Jones liquidating his assets, and a troubling report implicating MPs and/or Senators in acts of treason in this episode of Real Talk.
But first, Charles reflects on our June 6 episode about men's mental health, suicide, and grief.
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Don't miss Gen Z Real Talker Alex's thoughts on our June 7 Real Talk Round Table featuring Climate Action Figures in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy.
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"Keep That P*ssy-Grabbing Convict Out of Office!"

Debra checks in from the States with strong words (!!!) for Donald Trump; Ray, Ed, and Jim take issue with our May 31 Group Chat Round Table's take on Pierre Poilievre, and Dr. Jennifer delivers an unofficial diagnosis of the federal Conservative Leader. It's a feisty federal politics edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Good News for People with Climate Anxiety!

From 1-10, where's your "climate anxiety" at? In this episode, we meet three "Climate Action Figures" who remind us it's never too late to take action. 
5:10 | But first...it's another Real Talk scoop: Alberta will introduce policy on phones in schools as early as this summer. Ryan and Johnny take a look at what Ontario's doing, and what Alberta might do, ahead of our special episode on distraction and technology in classrooms on Tuesday, June 11. 
11:05 | Not every conversation about climate change needs to have a "doom and gloom" vibe. Three different generations are represented around our Real Talk Round Table as we meet three of the changemakers
CLIMATE ACTION FIGURES PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/climate-action-figures/id1729293129
42:45 | Can we actually drain the swamp? How do we attract "better" people to politics? Ryan and Johnny hop into the YouTube live chat. 
53:55 | Our entire team is moved by the messages we've received since our June 6 episode on mental health, suicide, and grief. Ryan reads powerful emails from Jurgen, Cameron, Sheryl, Joe, and Johnny. 
JOHNNY KIRMAN INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/031723Kirkman
1:07:50 | Debra checks in from the States with strong words (!!!) for Donald Trump; Ray, Ed, and Jim take issue with our May 31 Group Chat Round Table's take on Pierre Poilievre, and Dr. Jennifer delivers an unofficial diagnosis of the federal Conservative Leader. It's a feisty federal politics edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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How to Grieve: Survival Tools to Keep Living After Loss

This is the most personal and powerful episode of Real Talk we've ever released. Ryan shares his thoughts after the sudden and tragic death of his dear friend Loz (2:00), and we check in with grief educator Jeremy Allen (18:00).
SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: CALL OR TEXT 9-8-8 
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Edmonton Oilers: Canada's Team

Now that Connor and crew punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, are the Edmonton Oilers officially Canada's Team? 
2:45 | Everybody's talking about the Oilers around the water cooler - why would our weekly check-in with Charles Adler be any different? The guys also discuss MP Arnold Viersen's comments on abortion and gay marriage, Donald Trump's conviction, Robert Pickton's beating death, and the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Charles Adler is presented on Real Talk by Tice Automotive Consulting. 
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36:30 | Shauna Feth has her Eye on Alberta Business. The CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce recaps their recent AGM, including contraband tobacco, water conservation, childcare funding, and more. Plus, we recognize the nominees for the 2024 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. 
CONNECT WITH ALBERTA CHAMBERS: https://www.abchamber.ca/
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58:05 | Did you see LPGA golfer Charley Hull smoking cigs at the U.S. Women's Open? 
1:05:08 | Shout out to the Andreychuk family! Their annual Awesome Lemonade Stand raised more than $4500 for ALS research - what a perfect fit for Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. 
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"Peter Lougheed is Rolling in his Grave!"

Cher can't fly her Canadian flag anymore, Tobias has no mercy, Garth calls out "Flip Flop Adler," Commish Daddy says there is no middle class, and Nathan's wondering if Peter Lougheed is rolling in his grave. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.comWhen you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, tell 'em Real Talk sent you!

Trump Guilty, Poilievre & Abortion Rights, Phones in Schools

Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. He can still run for President, and might very well win. Our Group Chat Round Table digs into the difference between legal strategy and public opinion strategy. Plus, is Pierre Poilievre unbeatable? Are abortion rights going to be a factor in the next election? And, do smartphones belong in classrooms or not? 
2:10 | Jenny Adams, Katherine O'Neill, and Sarah Hamilton talk Trump, Poilievre and women's health (24:33), Alberta's spring legislature session (37:30), smartphones in schools (47:00), and the Canadian Vote Summit (53:30). 
1:02:25 | Cher can't fly her Canadian flag anymore, Tobias has no mercy, Garth calls out "Flip Flop Adler," Commish Daddy says there is no middle class, and Nathan's wondering if Peter Lougheed is rolling in his grave. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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How Pierre Poilievre Redefined "Conservative" in Canada

Love him or hate him, you can't deny Pierre Poilievre's riding major momentum these days. The Conservative leader claims to have doubled the party's membership, and virtually every poll forecasts a convincing win the next time Canadians go to the polls. What is it about his message (or his strategy) that's attracting so many people, many of them previously disinterested in politics? 
3:00 | Political commentator Andrew Lawton takes us into his new book Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life. Ryan and Andrew discuss the Poilievre playbook, and how it's changing the face of the Conservative Party of Canada. 
CHECK OUT THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.ca/Pierre-Poilievre-Political-Andrew-Lawton/dp/1990823807
49:10 | We tee up a fresh episode of The Discourse featuring Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. 
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55:55 | "And that is why you don't talk to the police!" Ryan and Johnny recap a wild press conference with golfer Scottie Scheffler's attorney. 
1:04:00 | We know we need to talk more about mental health - men's mental health in particular. Ryan reads a couple very powerful messages we received from Real Talkers Tom and Adam after our May 27 episode with Charles Adler. 
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No Charges for Cops who Targeted Alberta Politician

Three Lethbridge cops are off the hook for using police databases to improperly access a politician's personal information, despite Alberta's police watchdog recommending charges. Then-Energy Minister Shannon Phillips was first targeted when on-duty officers eavesdropped on a private conversation, then posted photos and the personal commentary on Facebook in 2017. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. So why isn't the Crown charging the officers? 
3:35 | Shannon Phillips shoots from the hip re: the latest developments in the Lethbridge Police story. Stick around as she recaps spring session (22:33) at the Alberta Legislature (using a flamethrower). 
37:37 | Jasper is the Cabin Capital of Canada, and we give you the inside scoop on finding perfect accommodations in #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper. 
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41:57 | Should Canada go nuclear? Clean Prosperity's Brendan Frank takes us into a new report looking at a bullish future for nuclear power on the prairies, and the hurdles that stand in the way.
CHECK OUT THE REPORT: https://cleanprosperity.ca/nuclear-can-help-canada-achieve-net-zero-if-we-solve-these-problems/
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