Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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

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.

23:33 | Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme discusses the 751 unmarked graves confirmed at the former site of Marieval Indian Residential School, plus how the community is moving forward including taking back management of child and family services. 47:30 | Exploring how people living with disability get horny (and what they do about it) on the Real Talk Round Table. ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre's Bean Gill, Toronto-based Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza and Intimacy Coach Trish St John out of Vancouver share about options, experiences with and barriers to sexual health, dating and relationships for disabled Canadians. 1:19:04 | Slave Lake Mayor Tyler Warman and Councillor Shawn Gramlich address their concerns around the Alberta’s UCP caucus welcoming ousted MLA Pat Rehn back into the fold on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. 1:35:58 | Plus a rowdy round of Trash Talk, presented by our friends at Local Waste.

10:20 | Warren Kinsella unpacks his Toronto Sun opinion piece, Prime Minister always ready for his close-up, published on July 10, 2021. He outlines why he believes Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould embodies everything that's false and phoney about Justin Trudeau. 59:08 | #EATYOURWORDS presented by Prairie Catering The trade of NHL defenceman Duncan Keith to the Edmonton Oilers have some hockey fans questioning the choice due to the player's age (37 years young). Ryan takes to the ice and hits back with a slap shot of words. 1:02:47 | Author of #CHURCHTOO Emily Joy Allison shares her personal experiences of abuse in the evangelical church that prompted her to start the viral hashtag #churchtoo, how it unearthed abuses, mostly centred on sexual purity in Christian circles, and inspired her debut book. 1:45:37 | Astrophysicist Dr. Sharon Morsink explores how the moon's 18.6-year cycle impacts the Earth's tides and what it may mean for flooding due to climate change and rising ocean levels.

17:38 | Carleton University's Sprott School of Business professor Linda Duxbury discusses how the pandemic forced Canadians to rethink how and where we work and what it will look like beyond COVID-19. 54:31 | Lawyer turned animal talent agent Loni Edwards shares about her new book, How to Make Your Dog #famous, a look at the world's most influential pets and the essential steps on their road to fame. 1:32:45 | #MyJasper Memories | Natural Wonder of Ice — Ryan shares explores the ice caves and the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk

16:13 | Council of Canadians with Disabilities' Jewelles Smith and Reverend Jeff Rock discuss how Canadians living with disabilities face barriers to love as disability support funding can get scaled back or taken away, if they get married. 57:14 | Fashion Psychologist Dr. Dawnn Karen explores how we dress, the affects fashion has on human behaviour while addressing cultural sensitivities and cultural norms. 1:32:17 | In partnership with Y Station, we review our Question of the Week on how Real Talk listeners beat the summer heat.

18:57 | Internal medicine doctor at Royal Alexandra Hospital Dr. Neeja Bakshi explores why Alberta's health care staff are experiencing high levels of pressure and stress—from decreasing number of beds to pandemic-related burnout. 44:50 | With the Alberta government buying into the Sturgeon Refinery, energy economist Dr. Andrew Leach speculates how Jason Kenney from the past would thunder over this "bitumen boondoggle". 1:09:12 | Gary the Adventure Cat and his human James Eastham share how the six-year-old kitty adopted from the Calgary Humane Society has since adopted riding on kayaks, hiking mountains and skiing the slopes in the Rocky Mountains. 1:34:58 | Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy ***Solar Giveaway Launch*** Win a free solar power system and make your home net zero Submit your solar story to get entered: [email protected] Submissions deadline: July 25, 2021 at 11:59:59pm MT For contest details, visit: kubyenergy.ca/RealTalk

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.

20:16 | MIT data scientist Dr. Sinan Aral discusses how social media disrupts elections, the economy, even dating, and how we can adapt. 41:47 | Post-COVID-19 economic recovery round table with Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce's Nancy Wilson, Small Business BC CEO Tom Conway and Alberta Business Council president Adam Legge explore what the pandemic cost Canadian companies, who adapted and what business priorities are taking shape for recovery. 1:58:15 | Plus, Trash Talk presented by our pals at Local Waste

13:42 | Environmental reporter Emily Atkin discusses the implications of oil company executives saying the quiet parts out loud and the impact it's having on the climate change conversation. 49:57 | Serene View Ranch Psychological Services' Ben Gould shares when and how to discuss residential schools with kids and teens. 1:31:01 | EAT YOUR WORDS presented by Prairie Catering Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells Alberta's Premier to hash equalization out with himself, instead of blaming the current federal government — Jason Kenney is the one who came up with the plan while in Ottawa. 1:33:32 | Journalist Omar Mouallem explores what Canada owes refugees, and what they owe to their adopted nation. A topic he wrote about in the June 26, 2021 issue of the Globe and Mail.

12:41 | Canada Wildfire director, Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses the changing fire season in Canada and why the increase of blazes in 2021 informs the new evolving normal. 53:39| #MyJasper Memories | Wildlife - Ryan shares he's a "moose guy" and how visitors to the national park in the Rocky Mountains is a great place to get a chance sighting of majestic creatures, including moose. jasper.travel/realtalk 1:35:31 | Safer Shopping Network creator Crystal Mundy explains how her work in clinical psychology motivated her to create the online directory helping citizens, who continue masking for safety, choose the stores they shop at.

15:28 | University of Iowa Law professor Greg Shill unpacks his Atlantic article, How Vehicular Intimidation Became the Norm. 1:21:13 | Freelance journalist focused on Latin America Joshua Collins discusses Colombia's continuing political unrest and how statutes are being toppled. 1:46:44 | Drug policy journalist Natalia Buendia outlines where Mexico is in its process of legalizing pot across the nation.

14:04 | Cardus' Brian Dijkema and the Centre for Inquiry Canada's Leslie Rosenblood discuss how houses of worship are exempt from paying taxes. The discussion explores pros and cons of the how churches are funded as charities and if change is needed. 1:05:18 | Enoch Cree Nation member Lorelei Mullings shares her motivations for protesting at the site of the former Charles Camsell Indian Hospital in Edmonton, AB since late June 2021. She addresses the need to stop construction on a condo development and a search for unmarked graves to begin. 1:50:14 | An exploration of our Question of Week results on equalization, presented by Y Station. 2:02:02 | Positive Reflections courtesy of our friends 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.

13:44 | Journalist Anna Mckenzie unpacks her Indiginews article on what non-Indigenous people can do, right now to support Indigenous people grieving the ever-mounting number of mass and unmarked graves at former residential schools across Canada. 45:20 | Just how normal birth and death are — our panel of doulas shares how they help people move through life's watershed moments plus the many feelings and fears accompanying them. We hear from death doula Tracy Chalmers, postpartum doula Shannon Sproule and labour doula Sonya Duffee. 1:29:03 | #MyJasper Memories | Recreate one of Jasper's historical photos in one of four iconic spots for a chance to win a free trip to Jasper! https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk 1:44:45 | Trash Talk courtesy of our pals at Local Waste.

13:30 | Journalist Fatima Syed discusses her new piece in Chatelaine, As A Muslim, I Face Islamophobia. As An Immigrant, I’ve Failed Indigenous People. 39:12 | Environmental activist Captain Paul Watson shares about Sea Shepherd, a fleet of ships used for direct action in the defence of marine life on the high seas and confront illegal fishing since 1977. 1:29:47 | Comedian Brent Butt talks about the legacy of his show Corner Gas and why the fun take on rural life in the fiction town of Dog River, Saskatchewan captivated audiences as a live-action tv show, a feature film and now an animated series in its final season.

6:41 | Genetic Counsellor Alessandra Cumming explains the complexities of genetic testing and the role her profession plays. 43:40 | Question of the Week Results 56:47 | Addressing the lack of openly gay athletes in professional sport, with former OHL and professional hockey player Brock McGillis and The Hockey Writers' journalist Paul Quinney. They unpack why hockey culture makes it so hard for queer players to come out and what needs to change. 1:33:50 | Dr. Eva Jewell with the Yellowhead Institute shares about the Calls to Action Accountability: A 2020 Status Update on Reconciliation she co-authored on the five year mark of the TRC document being released. 2:03:36 | Starting the week with Positive Reflections courtesy of our friends at 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.

0:00 | Ryan reflects on "who we are" as residents of Canada while the number of unmarked and mass graves at former Indian Residential Schools mount, and attacks on racialized women escalate across the country. 15:20 | Edmonton Two Spirit Society's Jeffery Chalifoux explains how traditional Indigenous acceptance of gender diversity was severely damaged, fragmented, or even lost due to colonialism—and how it's now being reclaimed. 37:43 | A roundtable on service costs being passed from the Alberta Government onto the province's municipalities, making the local governments the bad guy. City of Brooks Mayor Barry Morishita, Town of Okotoks Councillor Tanya Thorn and Village of Hythe Mayor Brian Peterson explain the very dire impacts to the finances of Albertan municipalities. 1:43:02 | Trash Talk courtesy of our pals at Local Waste.

4:28 | Conversion therapy survivor Matt Ashcroft shares about the pseudoscientific practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation and the banning of the practice this week with Bill C-6 passing in the House of Commons, despite 63 voting against it. 23:05 | Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief Arthur Noskey reflects on the breaking news of 751 unmarked graves found by Cowessess First Nation at site of former residential school in Saskatchewan. He explains how contempt for Indigenous Peoples continues today as harvesting rights are violated and why these need to be tracked. 54:49 | Samson Cree Nation Councillor Laurie Buffalo, The Next 30 founder Chad Park, and Earth Works Farm's Brenda Barritt explore what the next three decades in Alberta can look like and how reconciliation must be involved. The trio is participating in the Possibility Summit on June 26, 2021.

8:36 | Insider Journalist Cheryl Teh explains the "lying flat" movement emerging in China where youth are giving up on the rat race and staging a quiet rebellion against the 9-9-6 work culture. 38:45 | #MyJasper Memories | The many camping spots and adventures awaiting in the Rocky Mountains. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk 42:27 | Employment Lawyers Dwayne Chomyn and Dennis Buchanan outline if employers can require staff to get COVID-19 vaccinations as part of return-to-work policy. 1:32:14 | National Post Columnist Tristin Hopper gives us his take on wearing shoes inside the house.