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1:07 | It's a special Remembrance Day edition of Real Talk, lest we forget. Ryan and Johnny start the show by reflecting on their personal connections to November 11, along with what Real Talkers are sharing in the live chat. 
11:56 | Dr. Suzette Brémault-Phillips works with veterans and active members of the Canadian military as director of the Heroes in Mind, Advocacy and Research Consortium (HiMARC). She explains "moral injury," and outlines some of the innovative ways therapists and clients are working together to ensure healthy futures for Canadians who've served their country.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HiMARC: https://www.ualberta.ca/rehabilitation/research/heroes-in-mind-advocacy-and-research-consortium/index.html
45:34 | This week's Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber celebrates unlikely connections. Last year, through a segment on our show, author Don Levers heard from a Real Talk audience member who recognized her father-in-law in an archive photo on the cover of Don's book Our Father's Footsteps. Today, Don and that soldier's son join a British military daughter in an endearing and important conversation you won't want to miss.
CHECK OUT DON'S BOOK: https://donleversbooks.com/
1:20:20 | Health care is front and centre in a fired-up edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! 
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15:00 | Political satirist and lawyer Caryma Sa'd was arrested by Hamilton police while attending an Ontario PC campaign stop back in May. Yesterday, prosecutors dropped a trespassing charge, citing "no reasonable likelihood of conviction". She tells us about the impact of the arrest, and concerns about politically-influenced police action.
38:40 | Cheryl Oates knows what makes Rachel Notley tick. The former communications director for Alberta's former premier gives us her take on the Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election, what it means for the NDP in Alberta, and what we can expect to see from the party leading up to the May 2023 provincial election.
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0:22 | Premier Danielle Smith wins a seat in the Alberta Legislature with a by-election win in Brooks-Medicine Hat. Further south, forecasts for a "red wave" through the US midterm elections failed to materialize, but some Republicans still saw big wins. Ryan opens the show with a few key storylines we're following.
3:24 | Environmental activist Tzeporah Berman steps out of meetings at COP27 to join Real Talk live from Egypt. She tells us about her call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and assesses global response to climate change-related disasters around the world. We talk forestry, mining, water, animal agriculture, and more. 
CHECK OUT THE TREATY: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/
33:21 | In politics, a win is a win is a win. Did Danielle Smith win by *enough* in the Brooks-Medicine Hat to quiet her critics? Does securing less vote percentage than the UCP candidate in 2019 serve as a warning to Alberta's premier? Ryan runs through what pundits and the general public is saying the morning after the by-election. 
41:15 | Municipal politicians are closest to their constituents by far. They're most often the ones fielding complaints at the gas pump or the grocery store. We ask our Alberta Municipalities Real Talk Round Table panelists Mayor Cathy Heron (St. Albert), Mayor Tanya Thorn (Okotoks), and Councillor Dylan Bressey (Grande Prairie) for their initial impressions on Premier Smith's by-election win, then expand the conversation to cover the urban/rural relationship. What do rural communities need most? How do they get it? Heck, what even is a "rural" community? Our live chat was humming through this one! 
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALBERTA MUNICIPALITIES: https://www.abmunis.ca/
1:22:52 | We've got a big announcement for this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. (Hint: it's a great time to wax the skis and snowboard!) 
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0:22 | Voters in Alberta and the USA go to the polls today. Locally, the Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election will determine whether or not Alberta Premier Danielle Smith earns a seat in the Alberta legislature. Down south, the 2022 US midterm elections will determine the balance of power in the House and Senate, and set the stage for the 2024 presidential election. We open the show with a look at what's at stake at home and abroad. 
After hearing from "HH," Sean Chu's victim, Ryan updates the conversation with Dr. Duane Bratt from yesterday's show. Ryan and Johnny also dig into the outrageous story involving the Boston Bruins and disgraced hockey prospect Mitchell Miller (what could that Original 6 franchise possibly have been thinking?). We also take a quick look at the Conservative Party of Canada's new director of communications, an ardent convoy supporter.
45:34 | Geoff White spent thirty years serving Canada as a diplomat. His new book "Working for Canada" demystifies Canadian diplomacy, and provides candid examples of when it works...and when it doesn't. This is a fascinating chat with somebody who truly understands international negotiations behind the scenes...where the work actually gets done.
CHECK OUT GEOFF'S BOOK: https://ucp.manifoldapp.org/projects/9781773851945
1:10:22 | A new episode of the Rad Dad Show is out, featuring none other than Ryan Jespersen. Jespo spends a few minutes chatting about sitting on the other side of the mic, in particular talking about parenting and punk rock. 
CHECK OUT RYAN ON THE RAD DADS SHOW: https://www.raddadsyeg.com/#/rad-dads-show/
1:14:46 | Can you imagine being an LGBTQ2S+ senior, feeling pressure to go back "in the closet" to feel safe in assisted living? That's the scenario the Edmonton Pride Seniors Group is working to avoid with a new queer-friendly retirement home, featured in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.
LEARN MORE ABOUT EPSG: https://epsg.ca/LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/
1:17:43 | "I want more parties and choices on the ballot. Reducing those choices does not help democracy in my opinion. If the ABP want a seat, they should have to win the most votes legitimately, not with the help of other parties." That, from Real Talker "Calum," who dislikes the idea of one political party bowing out to help another in the Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election. 
1:20:38 | Ryan follows up on yesterday's discussion about Chrystia Freeland and Disney+, including an email from Real Talker "Rick," who's sick of the Deputy PM "getting dumped on from great heights" from "numerous online broad foreheads". We love when you let us know what you think about what you're hearing on Real Talk!
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0:28 | Finance minster Chrystia Freeland faced fire over the weekend after suggesting Canadians manage inflation by doing what her family did: cancel their subscription to Disney+. Was this a Marie Antoinette "Let them eat cake" moment, or are people overreacting? Let us know what you think.
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13:20 | Disgraced Calgary councillor Sean Chu is facing new allegations and renewed calls to resign. Political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt tells us about his in-person conversations with "HH," the woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Chu in 1997 when he was a Calgary police officer. Who else is involved with this explosive story, and what are the potential political ramifications? 
35:29 | Were Minister Freeland's Disney+ comments tone deaf or real talk? Charles Adler gives us his gut instinct. Plus, should student loans be interest free (furthermore, should post-secondary tuition be free) in Canada? And, how important is the perception of "middle of the road" for aspiring Alberta premiers? 
1:01:24 | Remember our Net Zero Solar Contest presented by Kuby Energy? Real Talkers voted overwhelmingly to award a free solar power system to Joey's Home, a supportive housing facility managed by the Winnifred Stewart Association. This week's Positive Reflections celebrates the completion of the solar install at Joey's Home, including what it will mean for the non-profit organization long term. Thanks to the Real Talkers who participated in the contest presented by our friends at Kuby Energy! 
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Real Talker "Kevin" is not a fan of religious-themed Halloween costumes. He kicks off this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.
 
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0:22 | Is it "ageism" to question whether or not an 81 year old politician is fit for office? Ryan and John pick up the conversation that closed out Thursday's show. 
12:43 | Supriya Dwivedi, the better half of the dynamic Seriously podcast duo, chimes in on the "ageism" debate and the David Wallace fixer story out of Calgary, then picks a few highlights from the federal fall economic statement. 
SUBSCRIBE TO SERIOUSLY: https://seriouslypod.com/ 
38:43 | This week's Real Talk Round Table features three of the movers and shakers named to Edify's list of Edmonton's Top 40 Under 40. Dr. Riya Ganguly, Dr. Shazma Mithani, and Jake Kubiski share the secrets to their success. The Real Talk Round Table is presented by Urban Timber. 
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1:11:37 | Real Talker "Kevin" is not a fan of religious-themed Halloween costumes. He kicks off this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. 
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0:20 | New polling shows Premier Danielle Smith's got an uphill climb to win the next Alberta provincial election. Plus, buffoonery abounds in Calgary, as details emerge around a scheme to disgrace former Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Ryan opens the show shining a light on these two developing stories. 
14:47 | What does Leela Aheer's political future look like? Why was the the only UCP leadership candidate excluded from Danielle Smith's cabinet? When did the Aheer team know their goose was cooked? Campaign manager Sarah Biggs gives Real Talk the exclusive.
45:33 | Just months ago, Igor Klymenko was taking shelter in Ukraine’s countryside, hearing the explosion of bombs overhead. Today, the 17-year-old is at the University of Alberta studying computing science at Augustana Campus in Camrose. Igor's designed a drone used to detect landmines, which just earned him the $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize . The award is given to extraordinary students to shine a light on their efforts to reshape the world for the better. Do not miss this interview with a remarkable young man.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHEGG.ORG GLOBAL STUDENT PRIZE: https://www.globalteacherprize.org/global-student-prize/about-the-global-student-prize#:~:text=Congratulations%20Igor%20Klymenko%20%2D%20winner%20of,org%20Global%20Student%20Prize%202022!&text=Sunny%20Varkey%2C%20founder%20of%20the,better%20tomorrow%20for%20us%20all
1:08:36 | What's a fair price for a hoodie? Ryan and Johnny get into Elon Musk's latest dust-up...this time, with AOC. Oh, and is Joe Biden too old to run for re-election? 
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0:20 | Trevor Anderson had a goal: the celebrated Canadian director wanted to release his first feature film by his 50th birthday. On November 3, his 50th birthday (!), his film "Before I Change My Mind" will open the Rainbow Visions Film Festival in his hometown of Edmonton. It's enough to give you chills. In this special edition of Real Talk, Anderson and co-writer Fish Griwkowsky join Ryan in studio for an extended conversation about identity, coming of age, and life in the 1980s. 
CHECK OUT TREVOR'S FILMS: https://www.trevorandersonfilms.com/GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OPENING NIGHT: https://www.rainbowvisions.ca/latest-news/opening-night-film-announced-2022CHECK OUT FISH'S WORK: https://edmontonjournal.com/author/fisheyefoto/
56:16 | The game has officially changed for thieves and scam artists! Ryan and Johnny take a look at a "citizen sleuth" story out of Alaska, where a filmmaker tracked down stolen camera equipment using Apple AirTags. Ryan tells the story of his friend's quick thinking which stopped a stolen luxury SUV from being shipped overseas.
1:05:47 | Most everybody enjoys sipping on a pint of craft beer or a glass of fine wine surrounded by Jasper's incomparable view. What if you had to run up and down Jasper's famous Pyramid Lake Road before you could wet your whistle? This week's #MyJasper Memories introduces a brand new, super fun event called The Pints and Pino Run, happening on November 26.
REGISTER FOR PINTS AND PINO: http://pintsandpino.run/BOOK YOUR TRIP TO JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/
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