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Trash Talk - January 20, 2023

Slow drivers in the fast lane, Preston's Golden Gig, and Alberta's private surgery plan take centre stage in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!
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Jan. 20, 2023 - NZ PM Ardern Resigns...But Why? Jagmeet Loses the Watch. Farming & Food Round Table

10:18 | New Zealand's Prime Minster is stepping down, in somewhat of a surprising move. Jacinda Ardern hasn't specifically said why she's leaving, but that's not stopping pundits from speculating. Supriya Dwivedi says it may be proof of a problem plaguing politics around the world. Plus, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh faced fire again this week for talking about poverty while wearing a pricey watch. Is this something the average person should care about? Supriya has something to admit! 
33:10 | Grocery costs are way up across the country. This week's Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber focuses on farming and food. Farmers Jeff Nonay and Steele Perrett and journalist Marc Fawcett-Atkinson give us a fascinating look into the factors driving cost increases. We learn how the carbon tax actually presents a huge opportunity for Ag producers, and how disinformation is polluting much of the national conversation around food. 
CHECK OUT LAKESIDE FARMSTEAD: https://lakesidefarmstead.com/READ THE EDIFY FEATURE ON JEFF & STEELE: https://edifyedmonton.com/urban/innovation-technology/the-new-normal/CHECK OUT MARC'S WORK AT THE NATIONAL OBSERVER: https://www.nationalobserver.com/u/marc-fawcett-atkinson
1:21:04 | Slow drivers in the fast lane, Preston's Golden Gig, and Alberta's private surgery plan take centre stage in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!
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Jan. 19, 2023 - BC’s Most-Bleeped Political Pundit Mo Amir; Addiction Specialist Dr. Holly Geyer

0:30 | Are you still wishing people a "Happy New Year"? Ryan kicks off today's show with an unscientific, unofficial Twitter poll.
2:58 | Mo Amir, just back from Maui, is one of thousands of Canadians impacted by airline snafus over the holidays. The host of This is VANCOLOUR on CHEK tells us how he's sticking with his New Year's resolution (three weeks in...attaboy!), what's bugging him about so-called legacy media right now, and what he makes of the Philadelphia Flyers/Ivan Provorov story. 
CHECK OUT MO'S SHOW: hhttps://www.cheknews.ca/shows/this-is-vancolour/
38:07 | The opioid crisis is the world's *other* health epidemic...but as a society, we don't take it nearly as seriously as we did COVID19. Why? Dr. Holly Geyer, addictions medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona explains how we got to this point, why we can't seem to "solve" it, and what it'll take to save thousands of lives. 
CHECK OUT DR. GEYER'S NEW BOOK: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/product/ending-the-crisis-mayo-clinics-guide-to-opioid-addiction-and-safe-opioid-use/
57:06 | Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on a film set in 2021. Johnny updates the details of this developing story. 
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Jan. 18, 2023 - Provorov & Pride Night; Grocery Prices in Canada; ”Just Transition” & Job Security

0:57 | Philadelphia Flyers star Ivan Provorov says his religious beliefs stopped him from participating in the warmup skate during Pride Night. Pride Tape co-founder Dr. Kristopher Wells tells us why he doesn't believe in forcing people to support Pride, and what he'd like to see the Flyers and the NHL do about this messy situation. 
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13:40 | We'll be handing out Pride Tape at the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic! Have you registered your team of five for this must-attend celebration Saturday, February 4 in St. Albert? 
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15:21 | Grocery prices are skyrocketing, and many Canadians are finding it tougher than ever to put healthy food on the table. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - "the food professor" - explains what's driving prices up, who should be held accountable, and what we can expect through 2023. He also responds to a highly-critical piece on the independent platform The Orchard, questioning his past relationship with the Weston Foundation (Loblaw). 
FOLLOW SYLVAIN ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodProfessor
42:06 | As the Alberta and federal governments have a very public disagreement about the definition and implications of a "just transition," federal minister Randy Boissonnault sets the record straight. In addition to jobs in Alberta, Ryan and Minister Boissonnault also discuss the Ivan Provorov situation in Philadelphia, the state of air travel in Canada, and a somewhat-controversial decision to limit private vehicle access to Maligne Lake in Banff National Park. 
1:14:05 | Ryan gets personal in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper! Be sure to check out his photos and video of a recent visit to Jasper...then get started on planning your own trip! 
LEARN MORE ABOUT JASPER IN JANUARY: https://www.jasper.travel/january/
1:22:11 | Ryan and Johnny revisit the Provorov/Pride story, including replies to Ryan's tweet from last night. Ugh.
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Jan. 17, 2023 - PMJT & Premier Moe; Cdn Doctors & COVID Conspiracies; Dani Dollars & Moraine Lake Rd

6:25 | Premier Scott Moe is pissed off (again) at the Prime Minister. This time, it's because Justin Trudeau's team didn't tell the Premier's office about Monday's visit to Saskatchewan. Athabasca University professor Paul Kellogg digs into the dynamic between the two political leaders, and explains why Moe may have been snubbed. Dr. Kellogg, also an expert in Russian political history, lays out the significance of this past weekend's attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. 
LEARN MORE ABOUT ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY: https://www.athabascau.ca/
26:36 | Investigative journalist Ashleigh Stewart has been covering a cabal of Canadian doctors doubling as COVID conspiracy theorists for more than a year. She's taken a ton of abuse as a result of her courageous storytelling. She tells us what put the story on her radar, and where she sees it going from here.
FOLLOW ASHLEIGH ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Ash_Stewart_CHECK OUT ASHLEIGH'S REPORTING: https://globalnews.ca/news/9405373/covid-conspiracy-theory-doctors-canada/
50:15 | Tomorrow, Alberta's UCP government will launch a new web portal, where thousands will apply for "inflation fighting" cash infusions casually known as "Dani Dollars". Longtime journalist Annalise Klingbeil explains how Dani Dollars differ from Ralph Bucks (2006) and Mo Money (2022), and explores some of the political risks and ramifications of the $900M program. Ryan and Annalise also discuss the recently-announced closure of Moraine Lake Road to private vehicular traffic, and debate the best alpine lake destinations in Banff National Park.
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1:27:00 | Imagine using energy from the Sun to transform CO2 and plastics into sustainable liquid fuel! We celebrate planet-saving research in this week's edition of The Leading Edge, presented every Tuesday on Real Talk by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. 
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Jan. 16, 2023 - Russia’s War Crimes; Private Healthcare in Canada; Mental Health & Jordan Peterson

11:07 | At least 30 civilians, including children, were killed when Russian missiles destroyed an apartment complex in Dnipro, Ukraine. Charles Adler explains how the rest of the world should be responding to ramped up Russian aggression. Ryan and Charles revisit last week's conversation about COVID vaccine status and eligibility for organ transplants, before taking on Premier Doug Ford's plan to utilize private healthcare services to ease surgery wait times in Ontario. 
37:33 | Ashley Wanamaker's TikTok videos often go viral, and nobody should be surprised. Two weeks into 2023, the registered psychologist and "accidental TikTok therapist" explains the difference between resolutions or goals that work and those that don't. Ashley chimes in on our January 4 interview about fatphobia, explains EMDR and other game-changing trauma therapies, and shares her thoughts on Dr. Jordan Peterson's fight with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
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1:22:13 | It's impossible to dislike Brendan Fraser. This week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy is bound to infuse some optimism into your day! 
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Trash Talk - January 13, 2023

Vaccines, fatphobia, and paving over parkland takes centre stage in this edition of Trash Talk, presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services!
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Jan. 13, 2023 - The Edifiers: Our Round Table Celebrates Innovators in STEM, Brain Health & Learning

0:36 | Are you superstitious? Does Friday the 13th freak you out? We open today's episode with early results of an unofficial, unscientific Twitter poll, quick question, and review what you told us yesterday about knowing the date of your death ahead of time. (Light hearted, we know!)
12:00 | Real Talker "Ron" is exhausted. He's sick of seeing the anger button pressed so frequently by so many. His straight-talkin' email sets the stage for an optimistic, encouraging panel discussion...
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18:06 | This week's Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber celebrates The Edifiers: Edmontonians celebrated in the newest issue of Edify magazine. We meet Pilar Martinez (CEO, Edmonton Public Library), Simba Nyazika (CEO, Lenica Research Group), and Megha Sharma (EDI Coordinator, APEGA), and find out what makes them tick? What barriers did they overcome? What motivates them? What's the best advice they ever received? It's possible to take in this Round Table without learning something! 
CHECK OUT THE EDIFIERS ISSUE OF EDIFY: https://edifyedmonton.com/
1:06:42 | Vaccines, fatphobia, and paving over parkland takes centre stage in this edition of Trash Talk, presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services!
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Jan. 12, 2023 - How Healthy Is Your Brain? Jay Ingram’s Formula To Stave Off Alzheimer’s.

If you were destined to deal with Alzheimer's, would you want to know years ahead of time? Would you do everything you could to keep the devastating disease at bay? Renowned science broadcaster Jay Ingram has some easy steps we can all take to improve our brain health. But first...
4:28 | You think you're having a rough day? Wait 'til you hear about Aimo Koivunen. Ryan tells the story of the Finnish soldier's meth-fuelled escape from the Soviets. It's hard to believe! 
CHECK OUT THE IG POST: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSo-0TMg7e/
11:08 | Did you watch the Golden Globes? What're your thoughts on shows that exploit tragedy and loss like the award-winning series about Jeffrey Dahmer? Johnny and Ryan discuss.
18:56 | Does Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government have a point about a "just transition" in Alberta? We break down the UCP's most recent grievance aimed at Ottawa, and discuss what the next few years look like for energy workers. 
32:34 | It's estimated nearly a million Canadians will be living with Alzheimer's by 2030. Did you know there are early warning signs, and steps everybody can take to improve their long-term brain health? Order of Canada member Jay Ingram lays it all out, including a health and wellness challenge for 2023.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/dementia.html?utm_source=canada-ca-dementia-en&utm_medium=vurl&utm_campaign=dementia
1:01:26 | How many hours of sleep do you get per night? Johnny and Ryan make excuses for their poor sleep habits. 
1:14:40 | Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is out of hospital, a week and a half after collapsing on the field following a hit. Johnny laments the lack of financial security for professional football players like Hamlin. 
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Jan. 11, 2023 - Tim Caulfield on Vaccination Status & Organ Transplants; Firefighter Aid Ukraine

Mythbuster Tim Caulfield dug deep, researching media reports around vaccination requirements for organ transplant candidates. He found a "false balance" impacting public opinion, which he explains on today's episode. But first...
3:50 | Nikki Booth is days away from heading into a war zone with Firefighter Aid Ukraine. She'll be part of team teaching Tactical Combat Care training to firefighters and police. She joins FAU founder Kevin Royle in the Real Talk studio to explain how deadly serious the situation is in Ukraine.
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29:21 | People trust Tim Caulfield for a reason. The best-selling author, TV host, and professor has established himself as a trusted source of BS-free information on health policy, trends, and the like. He takes us into his recent research on media reporting around vaccination requirements for organ transplant recipients, and explains the "false balance" he found. 
CHECK OUT TIM'S BOOKS: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/authors/255688/timothy-caulfield
1:03:16 | It's a perfect time to get away to Jasper! Just days away from the launch of Jasper in January, we feature two upcoming events - Vinophilia (January 13) and Mountain Malanka (January 21). #MyJasper Memories is presented every Wednesday on Real Talk by our friends at Tourism Jasper. 
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