Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

1:17 | Home reno guru and tv personality, Bryan Baeumler talks about pursuing the trades after getting a poll sci degree, how he built his career, and the ways the pandemic impacted his flip of an abandoned hotel in the Bahamas. 27:46 | Ryan and the team talk about the Edmonton Oilers signing troubled player Evander Kane, plus the trucker convoy arriving in Ottawa this weekend. 51:10 | Emergency physician Dr. Courtney Howard and the International Development critic for the federal NDP, MP Heather McPherson, on the need to get vaccines to everyone across the globe and what Canada's role is in that task. 1:29:38 | #TrashTalk - Ryan gets into it with emails for Real Talkers about what's bugging them—politics or otherwise. Presented by Local Environmental

14:10 | Decent Work and Health Network's Dr. Gaibrie Stephen unpacks how without paid sick leave many workers are forced to choose between protecting public health by staying home and going to work sick to support themselves and their families. 43:08 | Ryan welcomes members of the "former mayors club" to Real Talk. Calgary's 36th mayor Naheed Nenshi, the second woman to be Red Deer's mayor Tara Veer, and Lethbridge's mayor from 2013-2021, Chris Spearman, discussed the province's emergency services, health care, protests, and retirement.

3:11 | Ryan and the team discuss baseball star Barry Bonds' unsuccessful final bid to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, plus what doping means in sport and athletes' legacies. 20:20 | McGill University's Dr. Maria Popova unpacks the rising Russia-Ukraine tensions, what the West can and should do about it and where Canada factors in. 39:59 | Long-haul truck driver Mike Duggan on the trucking industry, what vaccine mandates in the US/Canada as well as the Trucker Convoy means for the industry. Plus a few parking tips. 1:17:55 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan makes us all hungry and thirsty for the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival which is part beer/spirit fest, intriguing story-time seminars, and part wilderness adventure, at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Presented by Tourism Jasper

3:27 | Liberal MP George Chahal addresses the intimidation tactics used by protestors who came to his family home over the weekend, plus his election in Calgary Skyview, and paying a $500 fine for removing another candidate's flyer tapped to the door of a home on the campaign trail. 19:09 | The new CEO and president for the Elks, Victor Cui on why he's signed on to lead the Edmonton's CFL team, what he hopes to accomplish, and why the fans are a big part of it. 41:50 | Dr. Jane Schulz, Suzanne Pescod, and Alberta Womens’ Health Foundation's Teagan Gahler unpack a new report, Findings the Fractures, detailing the health care gaps experienced by women which have been exposed by pandemic.

3:41 | Ryan gets the show rolling with his take on the #TruckersForFreedom protest driving across the country challenging the vaccine mandates in Canada. 15:56 | More than 30% of Alberta teachers are considering leaving the profession after this school year, according to a new report from Alberta Teachers’ Association. The research lead Dr. Phil McRae and a teacher who is retiring early, Darin Gibson, explain what educators across the province are experiencing. 47:06 | Jewish Pride author, Ben Freeman discusses the history of Jew-hate, how some anti-vaxxers people are likening vaccinations to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany, the on-going strife in the Gaza Strip, and how to combat antisemitism. 1:10:48 | Ryan reviews the most recent Question of the Week results on morality and professional sports. Presented by Y Station 1:28:57 | #PositiveReflections | A way to get the week started off on the right foot—a look at the positives in the news, sports, and pop culture. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan lets off a whole bunch of steam with emails from Real Talkers on what's grinding their gears. Presented by Local Waste.

16:52 | We look back at the career of Canadian politics trailblazer, Alexa McDonough. Author of Alexa!: Changing the Face of Canadian Politics, Stephen Kimber shares on the legacy of the Canadian politician who was the first woman to lead a major federal political party. She passed away on January 15, 2022. 38:15 | NBA reporter Seerat Sohi, Sportsnet host Tara Slone, and Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur discuss the major force athletes can have in our culture, if they are role models, and what happens to fandom when sports figures do bad off the field. 1:20:11 | Trash Talk | Ryan lets off a whole bunch of steam with emails from Real Talkers on what's grinding their gears. Presented by Local Waste.

3:33 | Edmonton Public Schools board chairperson Trisha Estabrooks on the rising number of classes going online across the city and province as students and staff deal with the Omicron variant. 18:10 | Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Tyler Black explores how school, the pandemic, and online learning can affect children and youth mental health. 41:28 | Canadian fitness icons Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod share about their long-running series of wholesome fitness vignettes, BodyBreak, its cultural significance, and ongoing health message. 1:12:29 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers predictions for what 2022 will hold in politics, sports, and pop culture. Presented by Y Station.

2:12 | Ryan wonders if the heated "pissy" exchange between NHL reporter Jim Matheson and Oilers' player Leon Draisaitl is a reflection of what everyone is feeling—fed up with winter and the pandemic. 30:35 | Marketing consultant Laurie Kellough explains why personal branding isn’t narcissistic or something just for aspiring influencers. She explores the value of everyone cultivating their own brand and how it can serve you in your everyday life. 57:43 | #MyJasper Memories | The Real Talk team shares some of their favourite times spent out in Jasper National Park. Presented by Tourism Jasper.

2:08 | Ryan clocks the troubling circumstances around Alberta’s Justice Minister Kaycee Madu calling the Edmonton Police Service’s Chief after the UCP MLA received a ticket for distracted driving in a school zone, and what the Premier says he's going to do about it. 13:40 | Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy Timothy Caulfield and Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences president Dr. Imogen Coe share why they've joined 270+ signatories on a open letter to Spotify. The medical professionals, public health experts, and science educators are demanding the company take action against “mass-misinformation events which continue to occur on its platform,” specifically The Joe Rogan Experience as the prominent source of misinformation. 41:04 | Agri-Food Analytics Lab's Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains what the new 2022 Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts for Canadians groceries, with supply chain issues, extreme weather, and the pandemic at play.

13:51 | Alberta-based physicians Dr. Neeja Bakshi and Dr. Shazma Mithani discuss the Omicron wave, why they don't refer to the variant as "mild", and how it's resulting in dire outcomes in hospitals and on health care staff. 51:54 | Psychotherapist Whitney Goodman encourages people to not be positive all the time and why that's good for our mental health. She details the problem of being upbeat at all costs in her new book, Toxic Positivity. 1:24:26 | Positive Reflections | Ryan looks at the bright side of life with some help from some polar bears and sheep. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan goes G-rated for this round of riffs and rants from Real Talkers (because he's broadcasting from home with his 6-year-old in ear shot). Presented by Local Environmental

5:54 | Newsweek deputy opinion editor, Batya Ungar-Sargon on her new book, Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy. She explains why she believes liberal elites are impacting mainstream news with negative results on US society. 35:38 | Following the medical first of a pig heart being transplanted into a patient, Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program director Dr. Lori West and director of the John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre Dr. Michael van Manen explore the medical and ethical implications of the innovation. 1:21:20 | #TrashTalk | Ryan goes G-rated for this round of riffs and rants from Real Talkers (because he's broadcasting from home with his 6-year-old in ear shot). Presented by Local Environmental

6:55 | Social justice advocate Matthew Behrens on the reduced sentence for abuse survivor Helen Naslund, who's been serving an 18-year sentence for killing her abusive husband. 30:06 | Eat Your Words | Ryan invites Manitoba politician Jon Reyes to put down his phone and shovel snow off his driveway instead of taking to Twitter to praise his wife for hauling the snow after she worked a 12-hour shift at a local hospital. 37:06 | 12-year-old podcaster Wyatt Sharpe shares about his interest in politics and going toe-to-toe with politicians, including Erin O'Toole, Jason Kenney, and Justin Trudeau on The Wyatt Sharpe Show.

1:58 | Political analyst Supriya Dwivedi unpacks Quebec Premier François Legault's vague plan to impose a health tax on Quebecers who refuse to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 18:40 | The indie online magazine, The Local, created a citizen-powered tool for anonymous reporting of rapid antigen test results in Toronto public schools. The editor-in-chief, Tai Huynh, explains what they found and how other jurisdictions can learn from it. 35:45 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan explores the many ways to enjoy Jasper National Park this January, while still practicing pandemic safety. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 38:16 | What the future holds for retail while malls die, the supply chain faces disruptions, people are guilted about "shopping local," and digital commerce flourishes, with Harvard retail instructor, Bob Gibbs and U of A School of Business' Heather Thomson.

11:49 | VICE journalist Anya Zoledziowski and the Clinical Department Head for Emergency Medicine for the Calgary Zone, Dr. Eddy Lang discuss the growing frustration and exhaustion with the pandemic which is tempting people to get Omicron and get it over with. 39:14 | Cree-Metis archeologist Dr. Paulette Steeves on creating the first comprehensive database of Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals, and Indian Day Schools in Canada, pre and post confederation. 54:53 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers 2021 takeaways. Presented by Y Station

13:46 | Alberta Teachers’ Association president Jason Schilling on students and teachers returning to in-person learning on Monday, January 10 before all schools across the province receive rapid tests and medical-grade masks. 45:34 | Cook and contributing food editor for the Globe and Mail, Julie Van Rosendaal explains why she hosted a variety of free cooking classes for kids who were out of school as a health protection measure for the Omicron surge. 1:18:22 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shines a light on the good found in the everyday. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan reads emails from real audience members about what's really pissing them off. Presented by Local Waste.

9:13 | A look back at 2021 through what made news over the last 12 months, with award-winning journalist Jana Pruden and political analyst Supriya Dwivedi. 39:40 | Eat Your Words | An anti-vaxxer gets put in their place for not understanding syphilis and COVID-19 are both viruses that can't simply be repelled by a healthy immune system. Presented by Prairie Catering. 42:07 | The original hockey insider Bob McKenzie discusses the NHL cancelling games and opting out of the Olympics as the Omicron variants takes hold worldwide. Oh! And his love of a good margarita. 1:15:33 | Trash Talk | Ryan reads emails from real audience members about what's really pissing them off. Presented by Local Waste.

3:42 | Ryan discusses the escalating tensions between the City of Calgary and the Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corp. over the cost to redevelop the iconic Saddledome. Plus a rundown of the health measures changing in Alberta due to ballooning Omicron variant COVID cases. 17:42 | Health Sciences Association of Alberta's Mike Parker addresses the tragic death of a Calgary-area paramedic over the weekend and how it's related to deteriorating emergency services across the province. 50:02 | A discussion of how we celebrate this time of year, with Al Rashid Mosque's Noor Al-henedy, Anglican priest Reverend Michael Coren, and Rabbi Kliel Rose from Winnipeg's Congregation Etz Chayim. 1:29:16 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares about drool-worthy sweet treats, memory-making horse-drawn sleigh rides and skating on a frozen lake all during Pyramid Winter Fete on the weekends between January 14-30, 2022 at 2-5pm. Presented by Tourism Jasper.

10:25 | Health law and policy expert Timothy Caulfield on misinformation being pushed by NFL stars, TV docs and pundits, and what can be done about it. 45:35 | Reddit is going up for sale on the stock market. Corporate finance expert Anthony Mayadunne explains what it means and if you should get in on it. 1:20:55 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers thoughts on internet and cell services and rates. Presented in partnership with Y Station.

19:03 | ICU physician Dr. Darren Markland addresses the emergence and expansion of the Omicron COVID variant in Alberta and around the world, amid the province's flawed rollout of rapid tests and the lack of health measures. 53:26 | UBC's Dr. Mari DeMarco explains how Canadians can access a new test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and what it means for patients and their families. 1:25:15 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shines a light on the good found in the everyday. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan lets 'er rip on Real Talkers' emails about bad drivers, anti-vaxxers, and more as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

8:55 | Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares about his journey into writing books since retiring from space travel, including his new Cold War thriller, The Apollo Murders. 37:21 | #RealTalkRoundTable: Photo Radar, Urban Design & Road Safety We get evidence-based perspectives on how effective speed enforcement is, from City Planner and urbanist, Brent Toderian, City of Edmonton’s Director of Safe Mobility's Jessica Lamare, and active transportation advocate Stephen Raitz with Paths for People. 1:32:15 | #TrashTalk | Ryan lets 'er rip on Real Talkers' emails about bad drivers, anti-vaxxers, and more. Presented by Local Waste

1:25 | Infectious disease physician Dr. Lynora Saxinger on the loosening of Alberta's COVID health restrictions for the holiday season despite the emergence of the Omicron variant. 13:05 | Maclean’s Magazine senior writer Paul Wells explains why federal party leaders can no longer avoid taking a position on Quebec's Bill 21, which forbids public servants from wearing religious symbols on the job. 38:32 | Senator Paula Simons and University of Calgary political scientist Dr. Barry Cooper debate if Alberta should stay or leave the country. 1:24:13 | #EatYourWords | Ryan rebukes youth hockey players who used the death of another player's mother as cruel taunts during the game. Presented by Prairie Catering.

13:07 | McGill University's finance professor Dr. Paul Beaumont explores what the proposed purchase of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications (worth $26 billion) could mean for Canadians cell phone bills and services. 38:45 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan gets psyched up for the Jasper Pond Hockey Challenge at one of the most scenic venues in Canada, Mildred Lake beside the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge running January 28-30, 2022. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 41:08 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada's biologist Andres Araujo explains what hybrid fish with the genes of both coho and chinook salmon have been found on Vancouver Island can tell us about the ecosystem.

2:35 | Curriculum experts University of Calgary Indigenous Education director Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt and social studies education professor at the University of Alberta Dr. Carla Peck review the delays and changes to new draft elementary school curriculum announced by the provincial government on Monday, December 13, 2021. 23:16 | University of Alberta Economics professor Marco Brianti and Capital Economics' Stephen Brown explain why Canadians are experiencing high inflation in their day-to-day lives and how long to brace and budget for the higher living costs. 43:38 | Question of the Week | We review Real Talkers' input on photo radar, how it influences driving habits, and street safety for all road users.

6:33 | Ryan looks at Brian Jean securing the UCP candidacy for the upcoming Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche by-election and what it could mean for Premier Jason Kenney, the UCP and Alberta. 17:00 | Aviation expert John Gradek and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos discuss holiday travel and how the COVID Omicron variant could have major impacts on Canadians' vacation plans. 45:12 | Minister of Housing, Honourable Ahmed Hussen on Canada's affordable housing crisis, how foreign investment, the economy and immigration factor in. 1:18:34 | Positive Reflections | Ryan taps into the lighter side of life and celebrates little glimmers of hope in the everyday. Presented by Kuby Energy.

Ryan animates and riffs on annoyances, piss offs, and pet peeves shared by Real Talkers via [email protected]. Presented by Local Waste.

12:06 | Public policy researcher Robert Falconer and political analyst Supriya Dwivedi unpack perceptions of Alberta detailed in new national polling data from Maru Public Opinion. 34:53 | 3x Olympian Neville Wright, former Canadian diplomat Chris Alexander, and retired head of the Canada's International Sports Relations Eric Morse, discuss what Olympic boycotts can mean for diplomacy, sport, and Canada on the world stage. 1:16:14 | Trash Talk | Ryan animates and riffs on annoyances, piss offs, and pet peeves shared by Real Talkers via [email protected]. Presented by Local Waste.

2:08 | Canada's Defence Minister Hon. Anita Anand discusses navigating a complex relationship with China intensified by the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Olympics, addressing pervasive sexual misconduct in Canada's military, and the role of Canadian service people in response to COVID-19 and natural disasters across the country. 16:55 | CBC provincial affairs reporter Janet French and award-winning journalist Graham Thomson unpack the recent goings-on in Alberta politics including the contentious Elections Statutes Amendment Act, Bill 81, and the worsening opioid crisis. 57:45 | University of Illinois romantic relationship researcher Dr. Brian Ogolsky explains his recent findings on older long-term intimate partners' heart rates synchronizing. 1:31:31 | #EatYourWords - Ryan insists Calgary Police Service's hate crimes co-ordinator, Constable Brian Denison, seriously check himself for comparing the local city hall’s vaccine mandate to Nazi persecution that murdered millions. Presented by Prairie Catering

2:48 | Ryan runs down yesterday's very late night in the Alberta legislature where Bill 81 was hotly debated. 16:11| Dr. William K. Rawlins on how long friendships can or should last, how we maintain these relationships and what the pandemic has meant for your platonic connections. 43:27 | Energy economist Andrew Leach explores why Alberta’s coffers are flush with cash from the oil sands but Albertans aren't feeling a boom. 1:15:50 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan checks out what visitors to Jasper National Park in January can enjoy, including the Polar Plunge at Pyramid Lake, Jasper Cup: Pond Hockey Tournament, Whiskey, Wine and Hops, Wine in Winter, as well as the Street Party + Fireworks Show. Presented by Tourism Jasper.

8:55 | Political scientist Dr. Ashley Esarey unpacks the White House's decision not to send US diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, what implications it could have on Canada, and international stability. 30:33 | Calgary-based freelance writer Marcello Di Cintio explains how he recently found himself as an advocate for decentralizing emergency response across Alberta. He took to Twitter over the weekend after his 95 year-old grandmother fell down and had to wait one hour before paramedics arrived. 45:25 | Lawyers Reakash Walters and Joshua Sealy-Harrington along with the Africa Centre's Sharif Haji discuss what the recent verdicts in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, and jury awarding $25 million in damages over deadly 2017 Charlottesville far-right rally, tell us about racism in North America.

18:25 | Virologist Dr. David Marchant explains what's known about the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, how effective health measures and travel bans are in curbing it. 42:44 | National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada Jill Doctoroff and state-side Center for Reproductive Rights Elisabeth Smith discuss access to abortions in Canada and south of the border, and how policies could change with court cases headed to the USA's Supreme Court. 1:14:48 | #PositiveReflections - Ryan looks at the bright side of the life, including a Real Talker's video of scuba diving off the Galápagos Islands.

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

2:01 | Canada's Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault discusses his appointment to the lead the ministry after his high-profile environmental activism and the new platform commitments being made today, including the commitment to cap/cut emissions from the oil and gas sector and lowering energy sector methane emissions. 18:12 | Recovery Manager for the Village of Lytton, Alison Poste on the BC village residents' unwavering determination to rebuild following the 2021 wildfire and flooding. 33:43 | We mark International Day of People with Disabilities with a retrospective of Real Talk conversations exploring disability and sex, marriage, plus representation on stage and screen. 40:39 | University of Saskatchewan's Dr. Ryan Brook and wildlife ecologist Mateen Hessami on managing invasive species and how culling is only the start of the conversation. 1:17:46 | #TrashTalk | Ryan brings Real Talkers pet peeves and annoyances to life with furor and fury. Presented by Local Waste.

2:40 | A rundown of news making headlines, including Canada's House of Commons unanimously approving legislation to ban conversion therapy and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) suspending all tournaments in China ins response to Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai disappearing from public view after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual assault. 12:47 | Climatologist Faron Anslow on the back-to-back-to-back atmospheric rivers hitting British Columbia, what's causing the extreme weather, and how much can be attributed to climate change. 37:40 | Global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw unpacks the relationship between Belarus and Russia and what is means for the stability in the region and the world. 1:00:54 | #EatYourWords | Ryan pats Australian TV presenter Matt Doran on the back for making an on-air apology to music superstar Adele after admitting he had not listened to the singer's new album 30 before their exclusive interview. Presented by Prairie Catering

4:13 | Canadian comedian, TV personality, political satirist and author, Rick Mercer shares about his new memoir, Talking to Canadians, and the life he's lived and lessons he's learned to fill the pages. 38:50 | #MyJasper Memories | Get into the festive spirit while visiting the winter wonderland of Jasper National Park. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 50:05 | Award-winning actor William H. Macy discusses his love of acting, woodturning, and spirits. He's joined by master distiller David Matthews at Woody Creek Distillers, where our RealTalkRJ Cask No. 1 bourbon is distilled. 1:16:54 | Understanding digital identity and the lasting impacts of sharing photos of kids online, with Ethically Aligned AI's Katrina Ingram and photographer Claire Rodahaver.

2:12 | BC MLA for Skeena, Ellis Ross explains why he wants celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio and other non-Wet'suwet'en members to stay out of the ongoing dispute over the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline development. 21:19 | Photojournalist Amber Bracken shares about her November 19 arrest while observing and documenting events unfolding in Wet’suwet’en territory. 41:17 | Canadian sensation Brittlestar (aka Stewart Reynolds) talks about telling it like it is online and why his cheeky videos go viral. 1:07:20 | Positive Reflections | Presented by Kuby Energy, Ryan looks at the bright side of life.

A special load of hard-boiled harsh opinions by Real Talkers all aimed directly at Ryan. Presented by Local Waste.

11:44 | University of Waterloo economics prof Dr. Mikal Skuterud and jobs recruiter Jessica Culo examine Canada's labour shortage and what it means for job seekers, employers, and Canada's economy. 29:48 | A #RealTalkRoundTable with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction's Glenn McGillivray, Insurance Bureau of Canada's Robin Edger, and JPW Road and Bridge Inc. president Joe Wrobel, on how and where rebuilding should happen following extreme weather and climate change disasters. 1:12:41 | #TrashTalk | A special load of hard-boiled harsh opinions by Real Talkers all aimed directly at Ryan. Presented by Local Waste

4:00 | Ryan delves into the guilty charges for the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery on February 23, 2020, with statements from Arbery's family, Reverend Al Sharpton, and the defence attorney. 12:58 | Spokesperson for the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, Hamed Esmaeilion, who tragically lost his wife and young daughter on the flight when it was shot down, discusses the newly released a report on the incident “The Lonely Fight for Justice: An investigative analysis of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752”. 36:53 | #EatYourWords | Ryan takes environmentalist David Suzuki and Alberta's premier Jason Kenney to task for using thinly veiled threats of violence and calls to jail opponents. 42:28 | The Environmentalist’s Dilemma author, Arno Kopecky on the piling up of extreme weather events, and how so many people continue to be surprised by the totally predictable outcomes of climate change.

8:07 | Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell doesn't hold back his takes on the UCP leadership, the party's AGM over the weekend and sentiment in Alberta for the governing party. 42:17 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan takes a tour of some cozy cabins available for winter visits to Jasper National Park. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 45:13 | Award-winning singer-songwriter Corb Lund and Mayor of High River Craig Snodgrass return to the show to bring us up to speed on the plight to protect Alberta’s Eastern Slopes from coal exploration.

4:49 | The author of seven New York Times best sellers, host of the popular podcast Revisionist History, and the new audiobook Miracle and Wonder, Malcolm Gladwell shares about his creative process and when it's appropriate to take inspiration from around the globe. 35:19 | "Best of Real Talk" as chosen by Real Talkers. Ryan reviews the top five moments from the first year of the show, voted for by our audience. Presented by Y Station. 58:20 | One of the country's top litigators, Marie Henein, shares about her new memoir, Nothing But the Truth, the career that inspired it and the distinct challenges female lawyers face.

13:10 | Pediatrician Dr. Tehseen Ladha and ER Physician Dr. Shazma Mithani answer questions about the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine for kids and what the rollout means for Canadian families. 48:38 | Exploring what the real prospects for a just transition in Calgary-Canada’s Petro-City are, with Sustainable Calgary Society's Dr. Noel Keough and environmental lawyer Jeremy Barretto. 1:15:25 | Co-authors of Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome, Jodi-Ann Burey and Ruchika Tulshyan, share why they created the popular Harvard Business Review piece and what's really going on in workplaces. 1:49:20 | #PositiveReflections | Ryan looks on the bright side of life to start the week on the right foot. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

10:32 | Canadian Women’s Foundation's Andrea Gunraj shares about developing the Signal for Help—a hand signal empowering victims of violence to indicate they're in distress, without leaving a digital trace. 34:56 | Real Talk Round Table on men's whole health with Becoming a Better Man author Mike Cameron, UBC Psychotherapy director Dr. John Ogrodniczuk and retired NFL and CFL player and current personal trainer Marcus Henry, explore how mental and physical health are vital to maintaining wellbeing. 1:26:47 | #TrashTalk | Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Presented by Local Waste.

9:53 | Long-haul truck driver Mike Duggan shares about being stranded in British Columbia amid the extreme weather, massive flooding and highway closures. 25:41 | Alberta Innovates' Bryan Helfenbaum details the potential economic and environmental impacts of diverting bitumen away from fuels production and into other products. 33:39 | MLA for Central-Peace Notley Todd Loewen sounds the alarm on Jason Kenney appearing to stack the deck to avoid challenges to the Premier's leadership at the UCP AGM this coming weekend. 46:58 | National Geographic Explorer-In-Residence Dr. Sylvia A. Earle explains the significance of the ocean to life on earth, the human-made trouble its facing, and why she felt the need to capture it in her new book, Ocean: A Global Odyssey. 1:08:29 | #EatYourWords | MP for Mission–Matsqui–Fraser Canyon Brad Vis tells a reporter to focus on the crisis in his home province instead of the removal of Denise Batters from Conservative caucus. 1:25:05 | Psychotherapist Mara Brotman unpacks how to build and recognize a healthy dynamic between client and therapist and what to do when it's not a good fit.

20:06 | Food writer Julie Van Rosendaal assesses the current and potential long term impacts on our food systems because of extreme weather and flooding across British Columbia, especially in the agricultural region in the Fraser Valley. 52:26 | Ecologist Dr. Mark Boyce explains how Alberta's new Trails Act has potential to be extremely useful, however it makes concessions to the "quad squad". 1:20:34 | #MyJasper Memories | We hit the Marmot Basin slopes as the Jasper ski resort opens November 18. Presented by Tourism Jasper 1:23:28 | Tech industry and regulation expert Dr. Tamara Shepherd evaluates Twitter’s internal study on the higher number of right-wing perspectives getting shared on the social platform.

1:43 | We check in on the extreme weather and flooding in British Columbia. Conversations around what the announcement of affordable child care means for Alberta, with: 9:24 | Alberta's NDP and official opposition leader, Rachel Notley 22:55 | Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO, Deborah Yedlin 34:33 | Director of Terra Centre for Teen Parents, Karen Mottershead 54:01 | Parent and accountant, Heidi Bergstrom 1:09:48 | Analysis of the exchange between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney during Monday's press conference for the $10/day child care. 1:22:41 | Disability advocate and author of Falling for Myself, Dorothy Ellen Palmer addresses the need for the disabled to be included in film, TV and theatre and to ditch "inspiration porn".