Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

17:45 | Support Our Students AB's Wing Li explains why the volunteer-run organization is crowd-sourcing data to maintain an Alberta-wide K-12 school COVID outbreak tracker. 45:24 | Legendary journalist Peter Mansbridge shares about his 50+ year career including highlights and challenges, plus where he's focusing his energy since retiring from the CBC in 2017. 1:29:22 | Dr. Raj Sherman addresses why he can no longer stay quiet about the pandemic which is ravaging Albertans, while calling on the UCP leadership to truly champion their constituents' health and safety. 2:09:00 | We celebrate the helpers and hope on Positive Reflections, 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.

19:55 | Global security expert Dr. Scott Romaniuk on China-Canada relations, after the two Michaels release. PM Justin Trudeau announced a forthcoming decision on whether Chinese tech giant Huawei can join Canadian 5G wireless networks, while Australia enters a new pact with the United States and the United Kingdom to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. 44:15 | We mark the beginning of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with a round table on the varying grief experiences with pregnancy and infant loss coach Aditi Loveridge, LGBTQ2S+ loss peer support group co-facilitator Kyra Petrie and Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre board member Amen Dhaliwal. 1:40:29 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers responses to our most recent Question of the Week. Presented by Y Station. 1:55:55 | We blow off some steam with Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

5:46 | Physician Dr. James Makokis shares about helping build Indigenous People confidence and trust in health care and vaccines with #VaxxFest, after generations of mistreatment. 1:02:21 | Mackenzie Brown explains how drumming reconnects her to her ancestors and heritage, which she shares via Indigenous tourism. 1:28:20 | Ryan challenges federal leaders Justin Trudeau, Erin O'Toole and Jagmeet Singh to follow through on their words to turn them into tangible ReconciliACTION, on #EatYourWords. Presented by Prairie Catering 1:34:34 | OneFeather's founder and CEO Lawrence Lewis addresses digital Indigenous identity and the important but problematic nature of 'status'.

6:25 | Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad shares about starting the grass-roots commemoration day, the first-ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2021) and what needs to be done to further reconciliation. 49:047 | McGill University's Dr. Katrin Tinn unpacks where Canada is at on establishing a digital currency and what tradeoffs there will be for Canadians' privacy. 1:28:34 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan gazes at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival (October 15-24, 2021) including the SkyTram Star Sessions, Symphony under the Stars and Drone Light Show events. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 1:32:24 | The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking executive director Julia Drydyk and former sex worker Andrea Heinz analyze what R&B singer R. Kelly's case can tell us about human trafficking across Canada and what impact social media is having on the illegal activity.

4:02 | Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O’Brien on digital currency in Canada and abroad. 16:06 | Calgary-based physician Dr. Stephanie Cooper shares her experience treating patients during the #COVID19AB fourth wave, using social media to source life-saving equipment, and the call for a firebreak in the province. 1:16:43 | Roy's Place owner/chef Kieth Carlson explains how his restaurant in Claresholm, AB is experiencing in-person and online harassment as the establishment does its best to keep-up with and uphold the pandemic health restrictions. 1:36:26 | China Institute's Director Emeritus Gordon Houlden explores if "hostage diplomacy" is behind the release of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor from Chinese prison following Huawei CFO Meng Wanzho's safe return to China. 1:52:32 | A light note to start off our broadcast week with... it's #PositiveReflections, 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.

8:15 | #Elxn44 Winners' Circle Ryan is joined by newcomer NDP Blake Desjarlais, who flipped the riding of Edmonton-Griesbach, six-time election victor Conservative Mike Lake from Wetaskiwin-Edmonton, and Edmonton-Centre's Liberal MP-elect Randy Boissonnault. 46:30 | The #RealTalkRoundTable compares electric vehicles against synthetic fuels (aka e-fuels) with Top Gear magazine's Paul Horrell, University of Windsor's Dr. Nick Eaves, and Electric Vehicle Association in Alberta's Andrew Bell. 1:42:52 | #EatYourWords | Ryan invites conservative pundit Rona Ambrose to rethink her defence of Alberta premier Jason Kenney's pandemic response, during Monday's election night coverage. Presented by Prairie Catering 2:01:09 | Real Talkers blow off some steam with #TrashTalk. Presented by Local Waste

1:27 | Ryan explores the reasons for and reactions to the "cabinet shuffle" in the provincial government where the Alberta’s health minister Tyler Shandro with labour and immigration minister Jason Copping swapped roles. 36:03 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares Real Talkers' photos and experiences from the national park. Presented by Tourism Jasper 41:32 | Guelph University Professor Emeritus Michael Keefer unpacks his essay “Knowing and Not Knowing: Canada, Indigenous Peoples, Israel and Palestine” being included in the forthcoming book "Advocating for Palestine in Canada". 1:09:33 | The award-winning feature writer and columnist for Maclean’s magazine, Jason Markusoff discusses the Alberta government cabinet shuffle, its underpinnings and the ultimate fate of the premier, Jason Kenney. 1:35:20 | Princeton University data researcher Amy Winecoff and legal expert on artificial intelligence Ryan Calo analyze the United Nations' call for an AI moratorium and what concerns are overblown and which are justified.

Federal Election 2021Analysis 6:40 | Political analyst Supriya Dwivedi gives an overview of the results in the 2021 Canadian election. 37:08 | National Observer columnist Max Fawcett and political analyst Ken Boessenkool square off from different spots on the political spectrum to debate the big wins and losses in the election and where parties need to go next. 1:21:30 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers responses to our Question of the Week around return to school during the second pandemic autumn and fourth wave of COVID. Presented in collaboration with our strategic partner Y Station. 1:38:05 | Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Bratt and western Canadian public policy expert Melissa Caouette explore the implications for the prairies and municipal governments, following the federal election.

4:48 | Ryan runs down Alberta's flawed Restrictions Exemption Program documentation, which can be easily altered to create fake vaccine passports. 37:20 | Comedians Adrienne Fish, Howie Miller, and Derek Seguin riff on today's federal election. 1:41:38 | Giller Prize-winning author, Ian Williams, shares about penning his new book, Disorientation. The collection of essays, released on September 21, 2021, explores his own experience as a Black man moving through the world. 2:11:40 | We look at the lighter side of life with Positive Reflections, 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.

1:05 | Ryan honours the memory and celebrates the life of Julie Rohr. The beloved Edmontonian passed away on September 16, 2021 after her brave battle with leiomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer. 17:54 | Economist Dr. Lindsay Tedds unpacks the federal parties' plans on childcare. She's one of the 50 prominent Canadian women who signed an open letter calling for affordable childcare to be prioritized. 32:41 | The Strategists podcast team, Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan, and Zain Velji, hash out the possible outcomes in Monday's federal election, where the party campaigns have faltered, and how mayoral races are shaping up in Alberta's major cities. 1:35:59 | Real Talkers share what's pissing them off on #TrashTalk, presented by Local Waste

5:39 | Sculptor Slavo Cech shares about raising $15,000 for the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship Fund in one day, with the help of three generous art fans. 17:44 | Earnscliffe Strategy Group's Shakir Chambers examines the final days of the federal election and what's left for the parties to try. 51:46 | Epidemiologist Dr. Raywat Deonandan explains the implications of the COVID-19 variants, including Mu. 1:05:31 | #EatYourWords | Earlier in the summer, Alberta's premier balked at predictions of a COVID fourth wave and now he's admitting the pandemic is a health crisis. 1:08:52 | Epidemiologist Dr. Kirsten Fiest clarifies what triage in Alberta hospitals means during the pandemic's fourth wave and how vaccination status will inform life or death decisions. 1:35:42 | Canada’s former deputy prime minister and minister of finance, Chrystia Freeland talks us through the Liberal's federal election plans, anticipated outcomes and what the party hopes to accomplish afterward.

16:58 | Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair analyzes the upcoming federal election and how Indigenous issues are being explored—more than ever before, but there's still a long way to go! 50:16 | University of Calgary political scientist Dr. Melanee Thomas on the dangerous trend of legitimizing political groups with racist views, following the Globe & Mail publishing an opinion piece on the far-right People's Party of Canada deserving representation. 1:29:57 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares about autumn in the national park with the season offering a stunning, rich palette of colours to visitors. Presented by Tourism Jasper 1:33:42 | Alberta's former Chief Medial Officer of Health Dr. James Talbot warns of a looming health system collapse due to the provincial government's pandemic response.

11:51 | Political strategist Tim Powers talks about the remaking of the Conservative Party and if it's proving successful amidst the federal election. 48:54 | Former Canadian diplomat and editor-at-large for Maclean's Magazine, Scott Gilmore provides an update on the efforts of Canadian vets, journalists, and humanitarian workers to help vulnerable Afghans who were left behind when Canadian troops left the Gulf country. 1:35:13 | University of Toronto sexuality researcher Nathan Leonhardt explains how porn impacts our sex lives and how sexual relationships change over time.

7:54 | Political strategist Alise Mills discusses how the final week of the federal election campaign trail is shaping up. 38:12 | Edmonton-based ICU physician Dr. Darren Markland bravely shares about receiving a death threat over the weekend and how he continues to find compassion for every patient he treats. 56:42 | Former Rebel Media correspondent Caolan Robertson explains how he became "radicalized,” eventually exited the alt-right movement, and what he’s doing to help others do the same. 1:40:17 | We review the Question of the Week about the fourth wave of COVID-19 and the $100 gift cards that Alberta's premier is using to tempt the unvaccinated to get the jab. Presented with our strategic partner Y Station. 1:59:24 | Finding hope amidst lots of challenging news, it's #PositiveReflections. Courtesy of 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.

40:14 | Dissecting the English-language federal leaders' debate and the campaign trail on the Real Talk Round Table with former Conservative staffer Karamveer Lalh, communication consultant Esmahan Razavi and public relations specialist Zahra Sultani. 1:30:58 | Seth Radwell, the author of AMERICAN SCHISM reflects on the ripple effect of 9/11 and what it's done to the US political and foreign affairs landscape over the past 20 years. 2:01:04 | Plus, Real Talkers blow off some steam with #TrashTalk presented by Local Waste.

7:30 | The Hill Times' managing editor Charelle Evelyn unpacks the French-language leaders debate in lead up to the federal election on September 20, 2021. 35:02 | #EatYourWords | The "group of individuals" at Rebel Media are given the microphone at the French-language election debate and then promptly given talking-to by Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. 48:53 | Dubbed the "Jon Stewart of the Arab World", political satirist Bassem Youssef shares how he boldly criticizes ruling powers in the Middle East (even though it's got him arrested and facing death threats) and now how his comedy has changed since moving to the USA. 1:16:12 | We review the results from our Question of the Week all about Real Talkers' perceptions and plans for the federal election. Presented with our strategic partner, Y Station. 1:39:05 | Paralympian Katelyn Wright talks about competing in the Tokyo Games on Team Canada's women's sitting volleyball squad and why she wants to make the Paralympics "a household name".

14:28 | Registered nurse Dr. Jennifer Jackson and health researcher Jim Brophy explore how common violence against health care workers is and why it's escalating during the pandemic. 58:30 | Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta's Grand Chief Arthur Noskey calls on federal parties to include Indigenous concerns in their election campaign platforms and beyond. 1:24:48 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares about his family summer getaway to the national park and all the adventures, eats and entertainment they enjoyed. 1:30:40 | The national cemetery of Canada is inviting people to mail letters to residential school whistleblower Dr. Peter Bryce. The Beechwood Cemetery's Nick McCarthy explains how the mailbox at the grave site came to be and how it relates to reconciliation.

1:03 | Ryan dissects the most recent UCP government plan to deal with the fourth wave of the pandemic, including $100 gift cards for eligible Albertans who haven't been vaccinated yet, exempting rodeos from health restrictions, plus leaving small businesses to make up and enforce their own rules. 29:23 | End-stage cancer patient Julie Rohr shares how dangerous getting medical care continues to be amid COVID, due to Alberta's approach to the pandemic. 56:22 | Frog Lake Nation Chief Greg Desjarlais and Kanata Clean Power's Erin Campbell explain the significance of developing an Indigenous-led net zero electricity project in east central Alberta and what it could mean Canada-wide. 1:39:06 | Political strategist Jaskaran Sandhu highlights how important the last two weeks before the federal election will be, what the political parties need to do yet, while he cautions against dismissing the People's Party of Canada (PPC). 2:08:47 | Plus, a dose of positivity and hope via #PositiveReflections 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.

12:33 | Financial intelligence analyst Jessica Davis discusses who’s backing the Taliban in and outside Afghanistan, and how money is essential (little talked about) part of terrorism across the globe. 32:28 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie Catering Federal Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef calls the Taliban ‘brothers’ and gets serious blowback for her choice of words. 36:50 | #RealTalkRoundTable featuring leaders from across the province, Alberta Beach Deputy Mayor Angela Duncan, St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron and Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam. They weigh in on civility in politics including candidates in Alberta’s 2021 municipal elections signing onto The Pledge, the UCP government potentially walking back municipal governments’ codes of conduct, and establishing a provincial police service. 1:35:07 | We tear the doors off with #TrashTalk, presented by Local Waste.

13:32 | Maclean’s Magazine senior writer Paul Wells on the progression of the federal election campaigns a week in and how he still gets surprised by the electoral process even after 25+ years of covering Canadian politics. 47:57 | World Sikh Organization of Canada's Harman Singh Kandola details the plight of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus who are in ever-increasing danger amid the advance and takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan. 1:10:25 | #MyJasper Memories | Maligne Canyon - Ryan takes us to the impressive natural formation containing waterfalls and underground streams plus vast plant and animal life. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk 1:14:13 | Director of NYU's Institute for Public Knowledge Eric Klinenberg explains how the pandemic highlights the value of public spaces, including parks, libraries, transit and schools. 1:33:37 | Legendary Canadian broadcaster and journalist Linden Macintyre on the state of journalism in Canada, the need for an independent press, and what keeps him motivated.

10:25 | McGill researcher Safia Amiry shares her lived experience growing up in Afghanistan under Taliban rule (attending a secret school), her loved ones' plight from inside the country now, and how it all motivates her studies. 32:04 | NDP candidate for the federal riding of Edmonton Strathcona Heather McPherson addresses how the party hopes to translate the popularity of their leader, Jagmeet Singh, into votes. 49:32 | Dr. Verena Kuret and Dr. Eliana Castillo outline the dire health implications for pregnant people who contract COVID-19 and how effective vaccines are. New mother María Castrellón opens up about her search for information and medical guidance on how vaccination could impact her and her child. 1:24:19 | We review Real Talkers' thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics via our Question of the Week. Presented alongside our strategic partner Y Station. 1:42:08 | A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency author Seth Klein offers lessons from the Second World War that can now be applied to the climate crisis.

8:56 | Long-time political strategist and pollster David Herle offers his early impressions a week or so into the federal election campaigns. 57:32 | A powerful conversation about harm reduction with a client of Alberta’s supervised consumption services, Ophelia Cara. She shares how the resources have impacted her life and how concerned she is with the Province's plans to close them down. 1:28:43 | Former PC MLA, associate minister, and leadership candidate Donna Kennedy-Glans unpacks how she lost her spot on the Banff Centre board after publicly criticizing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s leadership. 2:05:44 | Plus, a boost for your Monday with #PositiveReflections courtesy of 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.

12:23 | Elite athlete Sean McColl brings us into his Olympic debut experience in Sport Climbing at the Tokyo games. 37:48 | #RealTalkRoundTable on the anticipated snap federal election, with Washington Post columnist David Moscrop, political commentator Emma May and political strategist Jarrett Campbell. 1:51:57 | #TrashTalk presented by Local Waste

52:40 | Metis Settlements General Council President Herb Lehr demands the provincial government stop imposing their views on Indigenous peoples with unilateral changes to the Metis Settlements Act. 1:13:25 | Alberta's former Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. James Talbot explains why he felt compelled to sign a joint letter sent to Canada's Prime Minister requesting federal intervention in the province's COVID response. 1:37:37 | The University of Alberta's China Institute Director Dr. Gordon Houlden unpacks the "hostage diplomacy" using Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig as political bargaining chips by China during the extradition battle involving Meng Wanzhou, a senior executive at Chinese tech giant Huawei. 1:56:41 | Legendary Canadian musician Tom Cochrane regales his 40+ years of touring and how COVID-19 is changing everything. 2:39:33 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie Catering A customer who lost his cool on wait staff at the Union Bluff Hotel in Maine, USA sends in an apology with $100 attached.

8:00 | Globe & Mail health reporter André Picard explains why COVID-19 vaccine passports shouldn't be up for debate and Canadians should brace themselves for more pandemic nastiness. 54:00 | #MyJasper Memories | Patricia Lake - Ryan revisits his time at the mountain lake just north of the Jasper townsite, where hikes, paddling, skating, and swimming can all be enjoyed. jasper.travel/realtalk 1:04:18 | University of Calgary’s Political Science professor Dr. Lisa Young unpacks election finance and money in politics while cautioning against conflicts of interest accusations. 1:38:46 | Astrologer Alice Sparkly Kat explores the recent resurgence in astrology and what it provides to people who use it.

5:42 | We chat about the Edmonton Police Service taking to the social media platform TikTok with a video depicting an officer crushing drinks (water) and going to crush his daughter's date's skull. 21:54 | Lawyer Eleanore Sunchild recounts the injustices and discrimination experienced by Colten Boushie and his family. It's been five years since the 22-year old Red Pheasant Cree Nation man was killed on August 9, 2016. 54:54 | Infectious disease specialist Dr. Ameeta Singh addresses the outbreak of syphilis in the prairie provinces and what's being done to combat the sexually transmitted infection. 1:35:17 | Conservation biologist working with the World Wildlife Fund, James Snider unpacks the new IPCC global climate science report on the dire consequences of human activity on the planet and underscores that immediate, sweeping action is needed now.

1:04 | Ottawa-based lawyer Michael Spratt explains how sidewalk chalk is a lawful part of peaceful protest, despite what Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan may claim. 50:30 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' responses to the latest Get Real: Question of the Week on the lifting of pandemic health measures in Alberta, presented in partnership with Y Station. 1:16:21 | Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Alberta analyzes Alberta Health Services' plan to cut nurses wages by 4%, what it means for healthcare and why the nurses union is set to demonstrate on August 11, 2021. 1:33:10 | Cultural sensitivity trainer Bob Joseph calls for the Indian Act to be rescinded after highlighting reasons why, which are all found in his national bestselling book, 21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act. 2:20:39 | #Positive Reflections presented by @KubyEnergy

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.

8:51 | Infectious disease physician Dr. Lynora Saxinger responds to the lack of data provided by the Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw in justifying the province's decision to drop almost all pandemic measures. 42:18 | #RealTalkRoundTable | $10/day Child Care in Canada Provincial spokesperson for the successful $10aDay Child Care campaign Sharon Gregson, University of Alberta Women's & Gender Studies professor Dr. Lise Gotell, and University of Manitoba's professor of Sociology Dr. Susan Prentice discuss where Canadian regions are in making affordable child care a reality. 1:56:25 | #TrashTalk presented by Local Waste

11:08 | Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos explains how the worst humanitarian crisis to hit long-term care facilities has happened during COVID-19 and only limited changes have been made to address the unsafe conditions. 55:56 | Emergency physician Dr. Joe Vipond discusses the dangerous direction he believes the Alberta government is going with its approach to removing pandemic health measures. 1:41:47 | The Audubon Society's Bird-friendly Communities Director Dr. John Rowden addresses how buildings kill 600 million birds in the US every year. He offers us ways to help keep our winged neighbours safe around houses and workplaces. 2:09:08 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie Catering With the Canadian Women's Soccer Team beating the US squad in the Olympic semi-finals, the American star Megan Rapinoe laments she never thought she'd lose to her northern neighbours.

15:45 | Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, best-selling author, and Netflix show host Timothy Caulfield explains ways to vaccinate against misinformation during the pandemic. 1:05:54 | University of British Columbia professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Steven Taylor on the emerging Pandemic Stress Syndrome and efforts to treat psychopathology in pandemics now and into the future. 1:30:45 | Special Representative for the Prairies Minister Jim Carr on how he hopes to works himself out of a job and that the next federal election will see the Liberals securing seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan. 2:08:57 | #MyJasper Memories | Hiking - Ryan shares some of his favourite trails to trek throughout Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk

11:17 | Political commentator Supriya Dwivedi asks Ryan to explain Alberta to her as the current provincial government plans to remove almost all public health measures during the pandemic. Plus an exploration of the federal political landscape including the Green Party's internal conflicts. 48:45 | Hotchkiss Brain Institute's Dr. Michael Antle unpacks the health, safety, and economic implications of altering Daylight Savings Time in Alberta—a decision to be put in front of residents during a fall referendum. 1:22:12 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' responses to the latest Question of the Week about renewable energy, presented in partnership with Y Station. 1:37:03 | Fire Research Scientist Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson with Canadian Forest Service shares the rich Indigenous history of working with and understanding fire and how this traditional knowledge can be utilized to better manage land. 2:15:08 | Ryan announces the winner of the Real Talk Net Zero Solar Giveaway courtesy of Kuby Energy, during #PositiveReflections. Receiving a full solar system, complete with installation is the Winnifred Steward Association!

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.

11:54 | BC Centre for Disease Control's Environmental Health Services' Scientific Director Dr. Sarah Henderson explains how wildfire smoke impacts human health. 54:47 | University of Alberta's Faculty of Native Studies' Chelsea Vowel addresses the use of Indigenous materials in museums and how it can be extremely disrespectful. 1:26:03 | Two Alberta-based physicians Dr. Shazma Mithani and Dr. Darren Markland on dire healthcare implications of the UCP government cancelling COVID-19 restrictions. 2:08:29 | #TrashTalk presented by Local Waste

16:05 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie Catering Manitoba's new Indigenous and reconciliation and northern affairs minister, Dr. Alan Lagimodiere is confronted by Manitoba opposition leader Wab Kinew for erroneous claims about residential schools. 20:17 | Award-winning author David A. Robertson unpacks how Manitoba's premier Brian Pallister is harming the fragile relationship between Indigenous people and the provincial government. 1:03:39 | Managing editor of Capital Daily in Victoria, BC, Jimmy Thomson explains the importance of taking the RCMP to court (and winning!) to ensure access to the contested Fairy Creek old-growth forest on Vancouver Island. 1:28:17 | Fairy Creek protester Nikki Ford speaks directly from the blockade, offering insight on the day to day challenges and successes. 1:40:53 | Six friends will join Scott Walker to hike Banff's Tunnel Mountain Trail for 24 hours straight this weekend. Scott shares his personal journey living with bi-polar disorder and how the annual hike helps boost mental health awareness. 1:55:16 | Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu raises the alarm on the UCP government cancelling all public health measures during the pandemic.

13:54 | Ryder Lee with Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association and Alberta Federation of Agriculture's Lynn Jacobson explain the compounding and widespread effects of severe drought across the Prairie provinces. 56:42 | Alberta Forest Products Association's Brock Mulligan defends forestry practices and the polices in place, following our interview with Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society on the UCP government handed over forest management (July 21, 2021 episode). 1:18:00 | #MyJasper Memories | Canoeing - Ryan shares the many picturesque locales for paddling throughout Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk 1:32:19 | University of Calgary's vice-provost of Indigenous Engagement Dr. Michael Hart on Indigenization and the value to integrating Indigenous ways of being and knowing into educational programs and workplaces.

10:05 | Winnipeg is shortlisted as one of the seven most intelligent communities across the globe by Intelligent Community Forum. Economic Development Winnipeg CEO Dayna Spiring explains why Manitoba's capital city is one of the finalists amongst Moscow, Russia, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil and Townsville, Australia. 38:02 | Columbia University political science prof Dr. Donald Green unpacks persuasion tactics used in political campaigns and if election lawn signs actually work. 1:29:24 | Author Sarah Everts shares about her new book, The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration and the surprising, weird and gross facts she learned while researching why humans perspire. 2:19:49 | Turns out Real Talkers love their pets. We review the results from our Question of the Week presented in partnership with Y Station.

3:30 | National Observer journalist Sandy Garossino evaluates the leaked Allan Inquiry’s draft report and how the UCP government will attempt to leverage the faulty investigation. 19:11 | Toronto Inner City Health Associates' Medical Director Dr. Andrew Bond explains how police repeatedly deploy disproportionate use of force to evict people from homeless encampments and how houselessness could be better addressed in one of Canada's largest cities. 45:53 | The Real Talk team riffs on the clickbait Globe & Mail story covering pick-up trucks, which Alberta's premier attempted to make a divisive and distracting topic appealing to his base. 1:09:33 | After a serious parachuting accident, Cole Rosentreter retired from the military and harnessed his combat experience to build technology for emergency response management, including wildfires. He shares how his Sturgeon County company Pegasus Imagery designs, manufactures and deploys drones to deliver real-time data to combat floods, fires and other disasters. 1:45:25 | Banff National Park's Bison Reintroduction Manager Karsten Heuer explains the significance of successfully re-introduced bison into the Alberta backcountry after their 140-year absence. The herd has welcomed 16 new calves this year helping the large animals to continue to positively shape the ecosystem around them. 2:14:19 | #PositiveReflections presented by Kuby Energy - the three finalists in the Real Talk FREE solar system contest are announced and Real Talkers are invited to cast their vote.

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.

14:23 | Scientific Director at Res’Eau Centre for Mobilizing Innovation Dr. Madjid Mohseni shares how scientists worked alongside Lhoosk'uz Dené Nation to realize an innovative water treatment plant. The partnership resolved a remote BC village's decades-long reliance on bottled water. 46:21 | City of St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron, City of Fort Saskatchewan Councillor Ajibola Abitoye and City of Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam discuss how they're working to create inclusive communities. The AUMA has a Welcoming and Inclusive Community (WIC) Initiative to help Albertan villages, towns and cities realize the economic, social and environmental benefits of inclusion. 1:28:51 | Energi journalist Markham Hislop unpacks his recent National Observer article Revisiting the New Alberta Advantage: Oilsands' net-zero initiative not nearly enough. He points out three significant risks facing the energy industry and how the oilsands can remain viable. 2:06:42 | #TraskTalk presented by Local Waste

17:19 | Retired Major Quentin Innis and Dr. Sean Maloney explain why they're pleading for the safe extraction of Afghans who assisted Canada’s Armed Forces in that country. With the recent surge of the Taliban these people and their families are now at significant risk, the former military personnel are calling on the Canadian federal government to act quickly. 53:10 | Stop TB Canada's Dr. Courtney Heffernan and registered nurse Tina Campbell discuss the avoidable tuberculosis deaths at residential school as a result of deliberate neglect and mistreatment. 1:24:38 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie Catering NBA player James Harden gets roasted for his slights of league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo following the Milwaukee Bucks winning the 2021 Finals. 1:32:18 | Reviewing the results of the Get Real: Question of the Week on the lowering of COVID-19 health restrictions. Presented via our partnership with Y Station.

6:03 | Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's Becky Best-Bertwistle explains why the sudden privatization of forest management in southwest Alberta by the provincial government, is very concerning. 25:30 | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council doctoral scholar Aden Dur-e-Aden examines the recruitment of individuals within the radical right-wing groups in Canada. 1:01:11 | Health and science policy expert Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu explores why are vaccine passports aren't a good idea and the legal issues implementation could cause. 1:35:36 | #MyJasper Memories | Child-Friendly Adventures - Ryan shares the many ways kids can get out into the great outdoors throughout Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk 1:38:47 | Kuby Renewable Energy's Jake Kubiski and Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O’Brien chat on the energy demand of crypto currency and strides toward sustainability.

16:34 | Energy analyst Saeed Kaddoura with Pembina Institute outlines the most effective and innovative ways to deal with the rise of delivery truck traffic in cities due to the online shopping surge. The Pembina Institute partnered with The National Association of City Transportation Officials and Bloomberg Associates on a new report, Building Healthy Cities in the Doorstep-Delivery Era: Sustainable urban freight solutions from around the world. 46:08 | Economics expert and Fraser Institute fellow Dr. Ergete Ferede unpacks his research on the possibility and viability of the Alberta government restoring a flat 10% personal income tax. If enacted it would roll back the 2015 implementation of a progressive tax system which currently includes five different rates and a 15% top rate. 1:04:19 | Rick Hansen shares how far accessibility has come since his epic 26-month, 34 country, 40,000 km "Man in Motion" wheelchair tour, and how far is left to go in creating a world without barriers for people with disabilities. Progress is being made possible partially through education including the Athabasca University’s PowerED and Rick Hansen Foundation partnership on the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Training (RHFAC). 1:42:20 | First-time author at 71-year old, James Ballard details his life journey in his award-winning novel Poisoned Jungle. The book draws from his time as a medic in Vietnam to 40 years in Alberta's Peace Country where he was a successful beekeeper.

18:07 | Prairie provinces are witnessing a dramatic spread of the fatal chronic wasting disease in deer. Scientific director of the Prion-Virology Animal Facility at the University of Calgary Dr. Hermann Schaetzl explains why plus the risks it poses to the economy and human health. 57:53 | Women’s occupational health expert Dr. Karen Messing shares about her new book, Bent out of Shape: Shame, Solidarity, and Women’s Bodies at Work. She addresses many unsuspected risks women face on the job and are not encouraged to flag due to work culture. 1:46:13 | Plus, we look on the bright side with Positive Reflections—presented by Kuby Energy