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Real Talker Rips Trump’s Plans for 2024

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Battle of the Billionaires & Other Social Media Storylines

Who'll be left standing in the Battle of the Billionaires - Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg? Will Zuck's Threads app ultimately take down Musk's Twitter? Bigger picture, what does the future of social media look like? Does Real Talk need to be streaming on Twitch? Are "Chinese surveillance" concerns around TikTok legitimate? What percentage of online angst actually manifests in real life? Professional social media strategists Kathleen "Kikki" Smith, Beverley Theresa, and Karly Watson join this week's Real Talk Round Table. 
5:10 | It was the first thing Ryan saw trending when he woke up: legendary crooner Tony Bennett dead at 96. We take a minute to reflect on his incredible career.
7:00 | Do businesses need to be on Twitch? How do you decide which social media platforms are the best fit? 
8:30 | She's got nearly 50,000 followers and co-hosts a podcast, meaning she's got every reason to participate on Twitter. So why did Kathleen Smith walk away from her account? 
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15:10 | Is Elon Musk boosting Twitter's reputation or running it into the ground? We see how well Beverley's comments on Musk's Twitter takeover aged 15 months after her last Real Talk appearance.
20:30 | Is Threads the real deal? Will it ultimately take down Twitter? 
26:00 | Have concerns about Chinese surveillance on TikTok subsided? And, how did Karly get 30 MILLION VIEWS of a video of her dog digging in the dirt? 
38:10 | Is it a brilliant or bone-headed move for Premier Danielle Smith's most senior staffer to tweet his admiration for RFK Jr? 
55:10 | Online anger translated into a troubling real life situation involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday. Our panelists analyze the video out of Belleville, Ontario.
1:04:15 | A donair costume is making international news as its online auction tops $10,000. You knew we were going to hit on this story! 
1:10:00 | Wayne's choked at Charles Adler and wants Ryan to put his money where his mouth's at in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.
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Hidden Harm: Alberta’s Methane Problem

Alberta has a significant and largely invisible methane measurement and management problem. Here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. There are a bunch of reasons why it makes sense to take methane emissions more seriously. As you'll learn in this episode of Real Talk, Canadians have every right to demand more from politicians and industry players. 
6:00 | Jeff Gailus is an author and journalist based in Missoula, Montana. As a former Albertan, much of his work focuses on environmental issues relating to the oil and gas industry. He joins us to dig into his Alberta Views feature "Hidden Harm". 
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1:11:30 | Are Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg seriously going to fight? Ryan and Johnny tee up our Friday Round Table with an update on the Battle of the Billionaires. 
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The Future of Oil, Energy, and Journalism in Canada

You don't have to work in oil and gas or journalism to know big changes are coming. Whether you're talking about a net-zero plan including emissions caps in the oil sands or big tech killing media outlets, disruption is all around us. 
11:50 | Linda Solomon Wood is the founder and publisher of Canada's National Observer. She lays out how the media landscape has changed over the past 20 years, why Meta, Facebook, Google, and Twitter present such a threat, and what she thinks the feds should do to save journalism in Canada.
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33:50 | What's Hon. Steven Guilbeault's message for Premiers Danielle Smith and Scott Moe, who've attacked the federal government's net-zero plan? What would he say to Conservative MP Mike Lake, who ripped the plan on Tuesday's Real Talk? Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change joins us from Calgary just hours ahead of his meeting with Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz. 
57:55 | Are you an angler? There's an exciting new opportunity in Jasper! We're hooked on the idea of a day on the water with the guides at Jasper Park Fishing. Get details in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 
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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. 
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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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