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Into The Eye Of The Didsbury Tornado With Storm Chaser Aaron Jayjack

It's hard to describe the power of an EF4 tornado, but Aaron Jayjack's videos speak for themselves. The professional storm chaser takes us into his wild world on this must-watch episode of Real Talk. 
3:45 | Aaron Jayjack knew Mother Nature had something brewing in central Alberta ahead of Canada Day 2023. He packed up his car and headed straight for what wound up being Canada's strongest twister since Edmonton's "Black Friday" more than 35 years ago. Don't miss his firsthand account of the 2023 Didsbury tornado, along with some of the other wild weather events he's covered. 
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38:20 | What would Canada's Conservatives do about climate change, the cost of living crisis, and skyrocketing crime rates across the country? Does the Conservative Party of Canada have an image problem? What's the secret to success next federal election? CPC MP Mike Lake joins Ryan in studio. 
1:16:10 | Legendary American burger chain In-N-Out recently issued an "unmask mandate," meaning employees won't be allowed to mask up on the job without a doctor's note as of August 14. Is it a reasonable or reckless decision? Will other employers soon follow suit? Ryan and Johnny discuss. 
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”Leaders Lead”: Straight Pride, Climate Action, & Cost of Living

News is supposed to slow down in the summer, but lucky for us, that's not happening. Politicians are posing for controversial photos at the Calgary Stampede, Alberta's back to warring with Ottawa, and people are taking steps to stretch dollars further than ever before. We get into it all with Minister Randy Boissonnault and Charles Adler in our first episode back from summer vacation. 
3:55 | Randy Boissonnault takes Pride more seriously than most. The federal tourism minister, who happens to be gay, takes us behind the scenes of his Calgary Stampede pancake flipping tour alongside Premier Danielle Smith, and shares his thoughts on her (and Pierre Poilievre's) controversial photo with a man wearing a "Straight Pride" shirt. We tee up Wednesday's interview with environment minister Stephen Guilbeault, and hear why the Pathways Alliance oilsands consortium is key to advancing Canada's climate commitments. 
43:30 | Charles Adler's earned a few bucks over the course of his career, but that doesn't mean he's cool with paying $3.50 for a small pop. We get into the cost of living crunch with the legendary talk radio host, and learn whether or not he thinks the feds should have paused the carbon tax increase on July 1. 
1:27:35 | Who pranks a disabled eight-year-old kid?! This week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy starts off in a discouraging direction, but finds its way to a happy ending! 
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Why Canada’s Oil Profits Could Collapse

Garth's got strong feelings about snow clearing, Kristie's ticked at people taking shots at her town, and Janice has a warning about oil prices in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!
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Steele & Vance: Hot Takes on Canada’s Biggest Stories

Should the feds order striking BC port workers back to work? How bad is the CBC vs. Danielle Smith situation? Did Canadians deserve a break from the carbon tax increase on July 1? Veteran TV hosts Lynda Steele and Jody Vance give us their hot takes on Canada's biggest stories on this week's Real Talk Round Table. But first...
0:10 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants the NDP to apologize for suggesting her office attempted to influence Crown prosecutors. The Official Opposition says, "Hell no." In fact, they want the RCMP to investigate. Ryan opens with an update on this developing story. 
6:10 | They've signed off of their show Steele & Vance for the summer, but CHEK TV personalities Lynda Steele and Jody Vance still have lots to say! We pick their brains on the stories making headlines across the country, including a strike at the port in Vancouver, developments in Danielle Smith's dust-up with the CBC, affordable housing, the latest carbon tax increase, and more. 
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49:12 | Trudy Callaghan is fighting for her magazine's survival. The Edify publisher joins Ryan in studio for a frank conversation about the reality for independents these days, and why it's so important to fight to save reputable, fact-checked journalism. 
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1:11:30 | Ryan reads a great email from Bob Covey, publisher of The Jasper Local, in response to this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories (on July 5). Did you hear the story of the hiker who was fined $7,500 for shooting a bear in Jasper National Park? Sheeeeesh. 
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1:17:30 | Garth's got strong feelings about snow clearing, Kristie's ticked at people taking shots at her town, and Janice has a warning about oil prices in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!
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Danielle Smith’s Win Over the CBC

There's a clear winner in the standoff between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the CBC. Seven months after reporting Smith's office had emailed Crown Prosecutors in an attempt to influence proceedings relating to the Coutts border blockade, the CBC says it "regrets" including details that couldn't be confirmed. Earlier this spring, Smith threatened legal action against the news outlet if an apology wasn't issued. 
4:00 | What are the implications here? How will the CBC walking back its story impact public perception of the journalists involved and the brand as a whole? Ryan shares his personal perspective, including why media professionals across the country are finding this a tough pill to swallow. 
16:35 | Who are the most and least popular political leaders in Canada right now? 338 Canada poll analyst Philippe Fournier breaks down recent numbers from Angus Reid Institute and Abacus Data, including a detailed look at Danielle Smith, Scott Moe, David Eby, Heather Stefanson, Blaine Higgs, Justin Trudeau, and Pierre Poilievre.
37:16 | After a nearly twenty year career as a TV meteorologist, Chris Gloninger is calling it quits, citing PTSD from sustained harassment and abuse. He joins Ryan a day ahead of his final broadcast for KCCI-8 in Des Moines, Iowa with details on why he decided to walk away from his broadcast career, and what he's doing next.
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Downtown Turnaround: How Calgary’s Transforming Its Core

Calgary is looking to convert six million square feet of vacant office space for new use. The city's already a third of the way there, capturing the attention of other cities around the world. How are they doing it? What's the secret to Calgary's success? 
2:00 | Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks to Ryan about evolving Calgary's reputation, including downtown revitalization and reconciling a hot housing market with an affordable housing strategy. Plus, was she used by Danielle Smith to win seats for the UCP in Calgary? We get into the arena deal, mental health funding, using Minecraft in schools, and what's going on with disgraced Calgary councillor Sean Chu. 
33:30 | Have you ever seen a bear in the wild? Ryan shares one of his favourite hiking stories before getting in to some "need to knows" if you're going to be visiting Jasper National Park this time of year. It's another edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper!
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51:10 | A bunch of CRA employees ripped off the CERB program, and somebody found a bag of coke at the White House. Ryan and Johnny recap today's wilder headlines. 
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The Sunshine List: Do We Deserve To Know What You Make?

We're all about transparency...but are Sunshine Lists the right way to go about it? Alberta Health Services just released its annual list of employees earning over $140k/year. Ryan hashes it out with Charles Adler (46:40) in our first episode back from the Canada Day long weekend. 
6:45 | Happy 4th of July to our American audience members! We kick off this episode with a trip down memory lane - Johnny's early days in Dade County, Florida and Chuck's time down in Boston. Is Joe Biden "too old" to win another election? We tee up Biden v. Trump 2.0, and what that might mean for the US and the rest of the world. 
28:00 | Is the Conservative brand *always* going to be associated with being "Albertan"? Can the Alberta NDP do anything to change that? 
41:10 | Are plastic bag bans the right way to change behaviour and save the planet? The guys take a look at Edmonton's new law implemented over the weekend, and what it'll mean for businesses and consumers. 
46:40 | If you work for Alberta Health Services and make more than $141,183 per year, your salary details have just been released to the public. The annual disclosure allows everyday citizens to understand the bottom line implications of firing the AHS board, for example, but it comes at a cost. Should the practice continue? 
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1:03:15 | Thousands of people are lucky to be alive after a big tornado ripped through central Alberta over the weekend, destroying multiple homes and killing livestock. We take a look at some of the remarkable video captured by local residents. 
1:05:30 | Charles has a big announcement, and he makes it on this episode of Real Talk! 
1:21:30 | We absolutely love this story of Alberta bison roaming free around Chief Mountain on Blackfeet Nation land near Glacier National Park in Montana. Thanks to Laurel, who submitted this week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy! 
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Pissed Off About Pride

Frosty and Garry are upset at our Pride talk, while Lauren and Kat have a lot to say about the Titan sub disaster. Brace yourself for Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! 
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Alberta Doctors Want An Apology

Alberta's former Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw was unceremoniously dismissed from a new position in Indigenous health, prompting the resignation of the program's medical director Dr. Esther Tailfeathers. The move prompted more than a hundred doctors to sign an open letter demanding a response from Premier Danielle Smith. 
2:35 | Dr. Neeja Bakshi is one of the physicians who signed the letter demanding an apology from Premier Smith and Alberta Health Services administrator Dr. John Cowell.She explains why she stuck her neck out, and what she hopes the action accomplishes. 
24:20 | Rest in Peace, Dr. Sue. Ryan and Johnny celebrate the life and legacy of legendary broadcaster and sex educator Dr. Sue Johanson. 
30:50 | Police investigating a stabbing spree at the University of Waterloo say they're treating the incident as a hate crime. Athabasca University's Dr. Alexa DeGagne and Dr. Kristin Rodier say the threat of violence is far too real in the Women's & Gender Studies space. Has anything changed since the horrific events of December 6, 1989 at École Polytechnique? How should Canadians respond? 
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1:16:30 | Frosty and Garry are upset at our Pride talk, while Lauren and Kat have a lot to say about the Titan sub disaster. Brace yourself for Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! 
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It’s Time To Talk: How Do We Fix Our Communities?

Canada's not "broken," but our communities are hurting. Crime rates are up, police are taking longer to respond to rural calls, many community supports are floundering, and important infrastructure is on the verge of collapse. It's time to talk. 
Mayor Cathy Heron (St. Albert), Mayor Trina Jones (Legal), and Councillor Krista Gardner (Calmar) join Ryan in studio for a look at how their municipalities are coping with serious challenges. While "quick fixes" may not be realistic, these Alberta politicians say they have a plan for improved public safety and policing, infrastructure, and more - they just need the province and the feds to play ball.
The conversation starts with a look at the bizarre interruption of a Leduc council meeting earlier this week. Our guests are no strangers to people spewing wild conspiracy theories. Will an increase in these incidents ultimately close communication channels between elected officials and the people they serve? 
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