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Healthcare in the Future

Meet Pulkit Kumar. Just 24 years old, the surgical student has already been featured in Forbes for his innovative work in healthcare. He also happens to be an avid Real Talker who reached out to us after our July 17 episode with Dr. Paul Parks - "Alberta's Healthcare Crisis Explained". 
3:40 | Pulkit explains how growing up in India, the USA, and Canada shaped his perspective on healthcare delivery. We get into the next generation of healthcare delivery, fixing a "broken" system, and innovative treatments for spinal injuries and Type 1 Diabetes. 
PULKIT IN FORBES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnour/2024/05/23/worthy-global-advocacy-sustainable-and-equitable-healthcare-delivery/
ALBERTA'S HEALTHCARE CRISIS EXPLAINED: rtrj.info/071724HEALTHCARE
33:00 | Did you catch the Obamas at the DNC? Ryan and Johnny talk momentum...and DJing. 
44:30 | What's at stake when UCP members vote on Premier Danielle Smith's leadership in early November? We take a look at past Conservative premiers' track records, and get into the numbers game. 
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Jeromy Farkas: Reinventing Yourself in the Public Eye

We call politicians hypocrites, flip-flops, and worse when they change their tune. We expect our elected (and appointed) officials to stand by what they say no matter what. Whatever happened to "live and learn"? On the heels of our conversation with newly-minted Senator Charles Adler about his personal and political evolution, we connect with another politician in the process of reinventing themself.
5:30 | Jeromy Farkas was all set to be Calgary's next mayor...until he wasn't. Seen as the conservative rising star on city council, Farkas ultimately finished second in the 2021 election. He tells us about the journey that began after that election loss, and the evolution of his personal and public self. We talk to Jeromy about Charles Adler's Senate appointment, Premier Danielle Smith's upcoming leadership review, Calgary's arena deal (he hates it), and a controversial plan to manage future floods in southern Alberta.
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1:08:25 | Speaking of politicians...if you're going to release a video about how great Canada is, you should probably use footage captured in Canada. We take a look at a story that made us chuckle over the weekend. 
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Exclusive: Senator Charles Adler

Longtime talk radio host Charles Adler is headed to Ottawa to serve as a Senator, after being appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It's an interesting situation, as Adler has long been critical of the Senate, calling for its abolition back in 2013. 
2:05 | We put Chuck's old tweets in front of him, and ask if he's changed his mind (you might be surprised at his answer). He tells us about his call with Trudeau and what his top priorities will be. Charles Adler is presented on Real Talk by Tice Automotive Consulting. 
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1:10:55 | Real Talker Ingrid had the time of her life in Paris at the Olympics. She shares why she thinks the Games are more important now than ever before. Positive Reflections is presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.
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Pet Store Owner Claps Back at Pride Critic!

Merrick's miffed about paying too much for gas, Wendy's not sure about Adler's take on science, Gerald says Pierre Poilievre is hardly a genius on Bitcoin, and Jill doesn't GAF if you don't like her store's Pride display. They've all fired up The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs in Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Behind the Lens at the Paris Olympic Games!

We go behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics with photojournalists Leah Hennel and Candice Ward! 
2:15 | Leah's still in Paris. Candice just returned home to Las Vegas. The award-winning photographers tell us what it was like to shoot the world's best athletes on the world's biggest stage. 
FOLLOW LEAH: https://www.instagram.com/leahhennelphotoFOLLOW CANDICE: https://www.instagram.com/candicewardphotography
46:15 | Displaced Jasper residents begin returning home this weekend. Ryan shares a few thoughts, and an email from Real Talker Jonny about the future of forest fires.  
WATCH THAT TED TALK: https://youtu.be/edDZNkm8Mas?si=bCfj0-C6Ox52sCKp&t=1
54:00 | Merrick's miffed about paying too much for gas, Wendy's not sure about Adler's take on science, Gerald says Pierre Poilievre is hardly a genius on Bitcoin, and Jill doesn't GAF if you don't like her store's Pride display. They've all fired up The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs in Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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Why Do We Demolish So Many Historic Buildings?

Alberta's government plans to knock down the former Royal Alberta Museum, replacing the magnificent Manitoba Tyndall stone structure with (more) green space. Many prominent Albertans are speaking out against the plan, including architect Vivian Manasc, who says the UCP is about to make a huge mistake. 
3:00 | Vivian explains what makes the former RAM so special, and how it might be reimagined. Plus, we discuss the bigger picture - why do we knock down so many of our historic buildings? 
CHECK OUT VIVIAN'S WORK: https://reimagine.ca/
36:20 | Ryan and Johnny talk about the choice to build the Real Talk studio in the historic Mercer Warehouse. 
41:40 | A bunch of Real Talkers feel like they're not getting a fair shake in our coverage of the COVID vaccine, vaccine injuries, and the politics behind it all. Ryan speaks directly to some of the feedback we received after our August 13, 2024 interview with Professor Tim Caulfield, and reads emails from Gerald and Touring Zebra. 
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Hunting Advocate Defends Alberta's Controversial "Problem" Grizzly Plan

Alberta will allow hunters to target "problem" Grizzly bears that have shown aggression to humans or livestock. The controversial changes to the Wildlife Act have prompted loud public outcry, but is everybody with an opinion truly informed? 
3:15 | Mark Hall says the Alberta government is making the right move with "problem" bears. The Blood Origins Canada director and podcast host makes his argument. 
CHECK OUT THE HUNTER CONSERVATIONIST PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/albertas-grizzly-debate-take-action/id1470798531?i=1000663590244
42:10 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after hearing Mark out. 
55:20 | Rumour is the Edmonton Elks' new owner may change the team's name back to the Eskimos. Could it be? 
1:02:35 | We LOVE this email from Real Talker Patrick, who had the time of his life at Punk in Drublic. He shares a couple great stories and a few backstage photos with the boys from NOFX.
1:06:35 | Which investment's been better over the past year or so - Bitcoin or the S&P 500? Our pal Corey Hogan crunched the numbers. You might be surprised! 
*Don't EVER take financial advice from us.*
1:10:20 | "Buy the damn LEGO, Johnny!" Ryan reads a great email from Real Talker Fiona.
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Vax Under Attack in Alberta

UCP MLA Eric Bouchard says he's working to have the COVID vaccine banned in Alberta. In a recent podcast interview, the Calgary-based politician claims to have had "multiple lengthy conversations" with Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, and that his "win would be having the shots removed." We dig into what continues to fuel the anti-vaxx movement, and why so few people got their COVID shot this year.
2:00 | Professor Tim Caulfield talks about the politics of the anti-vaxx movement, "sudden death" conspiracy theories, and the dangers of deplatforming controversial voices. 
45:07 | Real Talker Jasmine lost their entire property to wildfire in 2023. Ryan reads her powerful email, including a message to displaced Jasper residents. 
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Our Most Inspiring Paris Olympic Moments

C'est fini! With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the books, we take a look at the athletes and stories that captured our attention and won our hearts. 
1:00 | But before we talk Olympics, Ryan and Johnny debrief after a late night at NOFX's final tour stop in Edmonton. 
6:10 | What was your most memorable moment from the Paris Games? Who's your new favourite athlete? What should be the next new Olympic sport? Ryan, Johnny, and Charles Adler get into it. Charles Adler is presented on Real Talk by Tice Automotive Consulting. 
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CHECK OUT OUR DEC. 2022 INTERVIEW WITH DR. SUSAN NATTRASS: https://rtrj.info/121222Nattrass
45:00 | Did Donald Trump really call Kamala Harris a b*tch on camera? We look at the video everybody's talking about, and get into some interesting polling out of Michigan. 
1:05:15 | Inspired by comments in our live chat, Ryan goes off script and off the cuff for a special Olympic edition of Positive Reflections presented by our friends at Kuby Renewable Energy. 
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TEARS and JEERS

It's an Alberta politics version of The Flamethrower! Travis says Jespo needs to "stop carrying water," Sheryl's calling for "voices of sanity," and Gerald's sick of all the fear mongering. The Flamethrower is presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park (Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road).
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