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Trash Talk - What’s With All The Swearing?

Verna's ticked off at Ryan's cussin', Caouette's had enough of the Royals, and Karen's got words for Charles Adler. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental! KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

Can Progressives Win in Alberta?

0:45 | It's almost election season in Alberta. Do you already know who you'll vote for? Is there one issue that matters most to you? We look at the "two horse race" with Stephen Carter and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean (who just started a new political action committee) during today's Real Talk Round Table. 
2:45 | But first...counsellors and advocates for survivors of sexual abuse say Alberta's at a crisis point. Assaults are up, while funding for support services is frozen. Neil Campbell and Mary Jane James join Ryan in studio for a powerful conversation you need to hear. 
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40:36 | Is there such thing as a "progressive conservative" in Alberta anymore? Has the UCP swung too far right? Are progressives de facto NDP voters now? Is there another option? This week's Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber welcomes two founding members of the new Progressive PAC: Stephen Carter and Deirdre Mitchell MacLean. 
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1:11:23 | Verna's ticked off at Ryan's cussin', Caouette's had enough of the Royals, and Karen's got words for Charles Adler. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!
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Who’s Lying?

3:43 | Who's lying? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the CBC's "defamatory" story about her or her staff contacting prosecutors about Coutts charges is "baseless". The CBC is standing by its report. Ryan takes an unflinching look at the facts. 
23:05 | Interest rates are up...again. Financial Post journalist Stephanie Hughes tells us what prompted the Bank of Canada to raise the trend-setting policy rate to 4.5%, and highlights what might ease borrowing pressure over the next few months. 
CHECK OUT STEPHANIE'S WORK: https://stephaniehughesjournalism.com/
47:14 | A whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new job in 2023, according to a survey by Monster.com. Career strategist Julie Bauke explains what's different these days, and gives some great advice for job seekers (who want to avoid peeing on their shoes).  
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1:11:30 | Real Talker "Kyle" feels like a key point was omitted in our recent discussion about harm reduction. Ryan reads his (excellent) email. 
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Are Safe Consumption Sites Worth the Money?

You'd think everybody would support evidence-based harm reduction. But, that's simply not the case in Canada when it comes to the opioid crisis. We speak with three experts who studied the closure of a supervised consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta. What can we learn from the fallout? 
0:35 | But first...do you care about the Royal Family? Do you hang on Harry's every word, or could you do without any more updates about the recent drama? Ryan and John tee up our interview with royal correspondent Valentine Low. 
4:00 | The closure of North America’s most widely used safe consumption site has created safety concerns for people who use drugs. That, from a new study conducted by researchers at Athabasca University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Winnipeg. We hear from Drs. Carolyn Greene, Marta-Marika Urbanik, and Katharina Maier about the argument for government investment in harm reduction and public health.
REVIEW THE STUDY: https://news.athabascau.ca/research/safe-consumption-site-study/
32:36 | How are (Prince?) Harry's bombshells landing in London? Longtime royal correspondent Valentine Low of The Times joins us from NYC to discuss recent revelations, and what they mean in the short and long term.
1:05:00 | Are new revelations about asthma in kids influencing how you feel about gas stoves? Are you thinking of replacing yours? We hear from Real Talker "Lisa," who tells us what her family did.
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1:13:08 | Don't miss the final weekend of Jasper in January! In this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper, Ryan details a couple amazing reasons to drop everything and head to the mountains on Friday (or before)! 
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Jan. 24, 2023 - Prosecutors Find No Emails. Is an AB Pension Plan Worth It? Hidden Cams in Airbnbs?!

0:30 | Alberta Justice says there's no record of electronic communication between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office and prosecutors, in the context of charges stemming from the Coutts border crossing blockade. This contradicts what the premier herself told Rebel Media in December. Ryan opens the show with the latest developments in this story, including Real Talkers' comments via Twitter and email.
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20:26 | Rick Peterson is a money guy. The former Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate and co-founder of Centre Ice Canadians says all politics aside, it's a bad idea for Alberta to establish its own pension plan. Rick explains why, including some key differences between the Canada Pension Plan and the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCO). 
READ RICK'S ARGUMENT RE: PENSION PLANS: https://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2023/01/19/the-biggest-kid-on-the-block/#.Y8mr8j3MKUkCHECK OUT CENTRE ICE CANADIANS: https://www.centreicecanadians.ca/
44:10 | Have you ever found a hidden camera in a hotel room, Airbnb or VRBO? More than one in ten people surveyed say they have. Now that's creepy. "Security evangelist" Tony Anscombe tells us what he does when he checks into a new place, and teaches us how to do a quick sweep of a property. He's also got great insight into Apple AirTags and other devices that can be used for good or evil. 
CHECK OUT TONY'S TEAM'S BLOG ON HIDDEN CAMERAS: https://www.welivesecurity.com/2022/11/01/spy-who-rented-to-me-hidden-cameras-airbnbs/CHECK OUT THE HIDDEN CAMERA SURVEY RESULTS: https://www.ipx1031.com/airbnb-guests-trust-hosts/
1:00:20 | Most of us know we should leave service dogs alone while they're working. But would you know what to do if a service dog approached you, requiring assistance? NAIT students Michelle Gariepy, Brandon Lindsay, and Roseveer Salh developed Lassie 2.0, which could be a game changer. Find out why the innovation was nominated for the 2022 Capstone Project of the Year in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by our friends at Leading Edge Physiotherapy! 
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Jan. 23, 2023 - Did Danielle Smith or Staffers Attempt to Influence Prosecutors re: Coutts Charges?

It's alleged Danielle Smith or members of her staff attempted to influence Crown prosecutors involved in cases stemming from the Coutts border blockade. Smith says independent investigators will sift through correspondence between the two parties to determine the truth. How bad could this be for Alberta's premier? We find out. But first...
0:40 | Could you limit your alcohol intake to two drinks per week? Health Canada is encouraging Canadians to do exactly that. Ryan and Johnny open the show with a few thoughts. 
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4:17 | How bad could this Coutts prosecution story be for Premier Danielle Smith? Political scientist Duane Bratt's been keeping an eye on developments over the weekend, and has a few key storylines to keep an eye on. Plus, we get his thoughts on Preston Manning's $250k gig to prepare a report on Alberta's COVID response. 
32:50 | What disgraceful treatment of a respected coach by the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan and Johnny talk about Bruce Boudreau's final game behind the Canucks bench (a loss to the Oilers). 
37:56 | Charles Adler wears his heart on his sleeve. So, nobody should be surprised to see him rocking a Winnipeg Jets cap to talk about the Canucks! We ask the Emmy Award-winning talk radio legend for his thoughts on Bruce Boudreau, Premier Danielle Smith, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, and Health Canada's recommendation of two or fewer alcoholic beverages per week. 
1:03:38 | Have you torn your gas stove out of the wall yet? On the flip side, have you chained yourself to your gas stove, daring the government to pry it from your cold, dead hands? Ryan and Johnny take a look at MP Roman Baber's not-so-subtle virtue signalling over the weekend. 
1:20:39 | This week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy has a bit of a different vibe. It's not particularly enlightening, encouraging, or edifying...but is it ever hilarious. Watch and enjoy! 
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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! 
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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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