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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.

Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta CEO Rod Miller on the importance and productivity benefits in the workplace when employees get allyship and inclusion training. Is consuming less our best strategy for saving the planet and can we even do it? Journalist J. B. MacKinnon shares what he found out while investigating his new book "The Day the World Stops Shopping". Digital Undertaker Sharon Hartung explains what happens to personal online content, from social media profiles to bank accounts, when a person dies and what can be done to plan for it. 15:49 - Rod Miller 44:30 - J.B. MacKinnon 1:30:08 - Sharon Hartung

24:07 | Directors Robert Watt and Georgina Liberty share about the new Commissioner of Indigenous Languages Office designed to help First Nations, Inuit and Métis reclaim their traditional names on passports and other government ID. 59:33 | Chef Andrew George Jr. explains how food is vital in promoting cultural understanding and the ways he learned about it from his Wet'suwet'en Nation family members. 1:23:07 | Alberta Legal Aid Lawyer Jessica Buffalo outlines how Indigenous Courts can better work and heal alongside First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who enter the criminal justice system. 1:52:54 | Plus, we start the week with Positive Reflections presented by the good folks 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.

15:30 | Canada Research Chair for Internet Law, Dr. Michael Geist dissects the Broadcasting Act Bill C-10 and botched work on it as Speaker Anthony Rota found that the committee “exceeded its authority” by passing the amendments after the House-imposed time limit on further work by the committee had expired. 38:00 | Urban Planner Ashley Salvador, City Planner Brent Toderian, Halifax Parking Services Manager Victoria Horne discuss how parking is a powerful driver of the design, form, and function of neighbourhoods. 2:07:34 | Trash Talk

15:03 | Pride Toronto's Sherwin Modeste discusses the indefinite ban on uniformed police at the city's Pride events and how healing is necessary before officers can be involved again. 33:06 | Openly gay Calgary Constable Tad Milmine shares how Pride police bans impact him while he also appreciates that trust needs to be built between the LGBTQ2S+ community and law enforcement. 51:55 | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's Dr. James Fairles explains the mental health challenges veterinarians face on the job and why #EarstoVets in the USA is supportive for all animal health professionals. 1:30:17 | Former Chief of Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council, Sophie Pierre shares why the First Nation decided to transform the Kootenay Indian Residential School into St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino.

9:37 | Ryan unpacks the speech Nunavut NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq gave in the House of Commons about Canadian inaction on Indigenous issues and lack of inclusion on the Hill, saying “people like me don’t belong here in the federal institution”. 35:58 | #MyJasper Memories | How to hit the river ways on whitewater rafts in the Rocky Mountains (your dog can come too). https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk 40:47 | Economics professor Dr. Trevor Trombe explains why his 2019 Alberta Views article "Misplaced Anger Western Alienation and the Battle over Equalization" is still relevant today. He outlines why the federal program supports decentralization and empowers provincial governing. 1:25:30 | Katie German with the Toronto non-profit, Food Share explains why publishing wages/salaries is vital to address inequalities in the Canadian workforce. The organization is calling on CharityVillage to #ShowTheSalary on all job postings on their website—an issue across all job sites.

Colombia Calling podcast host and South America-based foreign correspondent Richard McColl discusses the current political unrest in Colombia and why it's persisting. Dr. Pamela Roach unpacks her Canadian Medical Association Journal article about the draft Alberta curriculum. The piece, "The Potential Health and Social Effects of Alberta’s Draft K-6 Curriculum" outlines how the proposed education guide furthers racism. Victoria, BC-based family physician Dr. Kathy Dabrus addressing misconceptions around COVID-19 vaccinations, the safety of combining vaccines and other FAQs. Plus, we start the week with Positive Reflections presented by the good folks at Kuby Energy! 12:54 - Richard McColl on Colombia unrest 52:29 - Dr. Pamela Roach on Alberta draft curriculum 1:32:50 - Vaccine FAQs with Dr. Kathy Dabrus 2:15:01 - Positive Reflections

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.

Alberta "rural resentment" is detailed by Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities' Acting Director, Dr. Clark Banack. The Camrose-based political scientist shares how he visited 16 non-urban communities to speak with Albertans who are increasingly feeling left behind economically and culturally and are eager to overturn the status quo. The many implications of the recently announced 1.3 billion billion dollar plan for a landmark, net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton are discussed by Federal Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr., Enoch Cree Nation's Chief Billy Morin and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. Plus, it's Friday—which means it's time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste! 7:27 - Dr. Clark Banack on rural resentment 38:27 - Hydrogen Real Talk Round Table 2:12:28 - Trash Talk

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs' Adir Krafman and Jewish Federation of Edmonton CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright offer their perspectives on Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health Associate Director Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle discusses the issues related to Indigenous health including the history of Residential Schools, culture, language, land-based learning and climate action. Forbes' Policy Editor Avik Roy and Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O'Brien chat about the global implications of El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender. 3:04 - Jewish views on Palestinian/Israeli Conflict 44:28 - Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle on Indigenous health 1:36:46 - El Salvador and bitcoin

Annamie Paul discusses taking over the helm of the federal Green Party after 13 years of Elizabeth May's leadership and what she anticipates the political future will hold. #MyJasper Memories | Reminiscing about the many charming patios in the town of Jasper, at the Lodge and on the ski slopes, where beverages of choice can be savoured. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk The new Sustainable and Transition Finance Professor Dr. Yrjo Koskinen at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business chats about the future of finance and if climate change objectives can actually be met. Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Executive Director of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, provides her perspective on protecting and advancing human rights in Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories. 11:19 - Annamie Paul 1:04:24 - #MyJasper Memories 1:08:17 - Dr. Yrjo Koskinen 1:32:26 - Rabbi Jill Jacobs

Ryan grapples with three generations of a London, Ont. family being murdered on Sunday (June 6) in a terrorist act motivated by hate against Muslims. Ottawa-based Public Educator, Julie Lalonde, shares how bystanders can intervene when they witness harassment on the street. She's been teaching bystander intervention for over a decade with the organization Hollaback. The Town of High River Mayor Craig Snodgrass explains creating the new Alberta Coal Restriction Policy and why he's asking municipalities across the province to sign on. Mayor of Lethbridge Chris Spearman, who addresses why he's opted to add his community's endorsement to the letter. Indian Residential School Survivors Society's Angela White discusses the unanimous vote in the House of Commons to end litigation against Indigenous children — the very work the British Columbia-based organization engages in. Angela explores what the non-binding request means for survivors, generational trauma and the country. 10:20 - Julie Lalonde 46:02 - Mayors Craig Snodgrass and Chris Spearman on coal policy 1:41:03 - Indian Residential School Survivors Society's Angela White

First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada's Dr. Cindy Blackstock discusses today's House of Commons vote on ending litigation against First Nations kids, Residential school survivors and implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. She explains the history of the legal proceedings to date and her hopes for the future. With the Alberta government announcing new supervised consumption site standards while also shifting where and how services are available, Dr. Jennifer Jackson and Registered Nurse Claire O'Gorman share why these changes will have massive harmful impacts across the province. Plus, we start the week with Positive Reflections presented by the kind folks at Kuby Energy! 15:06 - Dr. Cindy Blackstock 54:05 - Impacts of closing Supervised Consumption Sites 2:28:11 - Positive Reflections

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.

Chief Economist for ATB Financial Todd Hirsch discusses his new report, The State of the Alberta Economy and The Path Forward. He explains where the regional, national and global financial scene is headed and how we need to prepare. Queer youth living in Canada, author jaye simpson, Pride Fund Founder Shane Scott and 2SLGBTQIA+ activist Ophelia Ravencroft share the protest nature of Pride and why resistance is still essential in the movement. Plus, it's Friday—time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste! 11:00 - Todd Hirsch 43:35 - Young & Queer Roundtable 2:05:07 - Trash Talk

Ryan isn't drinking up what's on tap at the premier's recent Sky Palace Supper. Instead he calls for continued attention on what the rooftop party is attempting to distract from. University of Manitoba Indigenous Studies Scholar Dr. Sean Carleton rebukes Alberta premier's false statements about John A. Macdonald who "took positions on issues at the time that we now judge harshly". Carleton identifies that historically Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members as well as government officials raised many major concerns when the institutions began. Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington shares ways to show up since the heartbreaking news of the remains of 215 children were unearthed at a mass grave in the Kamloops, BC area near a former residential school. University of Erfurt Professor Jürgen Martschukat explains our preoccupation with fitness and how it links to the focus on individual rights and freedoms. His research is published in his 2021 book, The Age of Fitness: How the Body Came to Symbolize Success and Achievement. 18:50 - Dr. Sean Carleton on Denialism of Residential Schools; 44:49 - Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington 1:12:12 - Age of Fitness with Jürgen Martschukat

Senator Dr. Patti LaBoucane-Benson explains the need and her drive to see the establishment of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Canadian laws align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. #MyJasper Memories | Meet Matricia Bauer, an Indigenous singer, drummer and storyteller in Jasper. Through her business Warrior Women, Matricia offers musical performances, workshops, tour shows, guided experiences, training and much more. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk The founder of On Canada Project Samanta Krishnapillai unpacks the responsibility non-Indigenous people who live in Canada have in reconciliation and how they benefit from colonialism in this country. Yale University at Canine Cognition Center researcher Zachary Silver shares about his study of dogs and how the companion animals can tell if a person is kind or not. 2:32 - Senator Dr. Patti LaBoucane-Benson 51:43 - On Canada Project founder Samanta Krishnapillai 1:27:51 - Yale Dog Lab researcher Zachary Silver

Métis Archaeologist and the Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology at the University of Alberta, Dr. Kisha Supernant discusses the need for Indigenous communities to decide what happens at former residential schools sites in seeking the truth around the genocide. Systems engineer and policy analyst Dr. Costa Samaras shares why electric trucks are the future of sustainable transportation. Federal NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh, addresses Canada's need to reckon with the residential school legacy. He also unpacks why health care, education and utilities need to be public and how the wealthiest Canadians can help foot the bill. 12:20 - Métis Archaeologist Dr. Kisha Supernant 46:02 - Electric Truck as Game Changer with Dr. Costa Samaras 1:34:15 - Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh

Ryan reflects on the gruesome discovery by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc of the remains of 215 children on a former residential school site near Kamloops, BC. The photographer of the massive chopped down old-growth spruce tree, Lorna Beecroft shares why she felt compelled to take a photo on the highway while the tree was being transported by semi-truck. Since posting it on May 24 via Facebook, the image has been share around the globe. 40 years since a large-scale raid by Edmonton's Police "Mortality Unit" on the Pisces Bathhouse in downtown Edmonton, Michael Phair and Darrin Hagen explore what happened that night and the four decades since. Psychotherapist Aliza Shapiro explains why after a long day we stay up way beyond when we should be sleeping—it's Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. Plus, Positive Reflections thanks to our pals at Kuby Energy! 2:26 - Reflection on the 215 Kamloops Residential School children 19:07 - Lorna Beecroft (cut old-growth tree photographer) 38:26 - Anniversary of Pisces Bathhouse raid 1:12:31 - Psychotherapist Aliza Shapiro on Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

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.

Didsbury, Alberta-based physician Dr. Akin Osakuade clarifies the need for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour to get vaccinated. He's seen vaccine hesitancy amongst these communities and he explains how the polio campaigns he helped with in Nigeria inform his work now. Edmonton Public Library's Elder in Residence Jo-Ann Saddleback, Métis educator, writer and harvester Conor Kerr plus Governor General Award-winning author David A. Robertson discuss Indigenous traditions surrounding hunting, foraging and trapping. The panel explore the impacts residential school and the foster system have on the passing of wisdom from generation to generation. Plus, it's Friday—time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste! 13:05 - Dr. Akin Osakuade 39:56 - Indigenous Food Harvesting Round Table 2:08:07 - Trash Talk

Pediatrician Dr. Tehseen Ladha discusses the latest pandemic plan announced by the Alberta government as well as the emerging cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Long COVID sufferers. Cat researcher, Gabriella Smith explains her research on 'If I Fits I Sits' exploring one of the distinctive feline behaviours endearing them to humans. She's part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Event founder, Linda Hoang shares about what's in store at this year's virtual two-day festival. 13:06 - Dr. Tehseen Ladha 1:07:10 - Cat Fest panel

Author of 'Feminist City: A Field Guide' Dr. Leslie Kern explores how cities exclude women and other minority groups when being designed and constructed. #MyJasper Memories | Spirit Island - Ryan reminisces about the jagged mountain peaks surrounding the glacier-fed waters of magical Maligne Lake, where the world-famous Spirit Island can be discovered (only by boat). jasper.travel/realtalk Introducing the 'Local Democracy Pledge' to encourage Alberta election candidates to uphold positive, solution-oriented culture, free from undue partisan and financial influences. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's President Barry Morishita, St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron and Edmonton City Councillor Andrew Knack outlines the need for the voluntary pledge now. #DropTheUCP Protester Albert Nobbs explains why he's occupying the Alberta Legislature grounds this week in downtown Edmonton. 16:12 - Dr. Leslie Kern 34:53 - Local Democracy Pledge panel 1:38:02 - Albert Nobbs

Reflecting and reckoning with what's changed and what remains the same since George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020 by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Anti-racism activist, educator and writer Matthew R. Morris, Cree/Iroquois/French award-winning journalist Brandi Morin, and MLA for Edmonton-City Centre David Shepherd explore where Canada is at in relation to racism on the one year milestone. Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia shares how it feels to be the first fan ever inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He explains the significance of having his turban in the display at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus, Positive Reflections thanks to our pals at Kuby Energy! 34:48 - Impact of George Floyd panel 1:37:39 - Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia 2:01:27 - Positive Reflections

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.

Financial marketer Vishesh Raisinghani and Bitcoin Well founder Adam O'Brien discuss the impact international forces and influencers like Elon Musk can have on the value of cryptocurrency. Exploring the barriers to getting into sports with 'Soul on Ice' filmmaker Kwame Damon Mason, Tigers Skate Club founder Rosey Kulba and University of Alberta Faculty of Kinesiology Vice Dean Dr. Nick Holt. Plus, it's Friday, so get out the earmuffs for the littles for another uncensored edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste! 14:45 - Cryptocurrency panel 45:34 - Barriers to Sport Real Talk Round Table 1:58:05 - Trash Talk

Pflag Canada's Michael Bates shares how adding gender pronouns to social media can help support all expressions of gender identity. This as Instagram added a pronoun feature to the social media platform on May 11, 2021. Newly independent MLA Drew Barnes discusses getting kicked out of the UCP Caucus less than a week ago, what the future holds for him and conservatism in the Alberta. 14:21 - Pronouns with Michael Bates 41:23 - MLA Drew Barnes

North Cowichan's Mayor Al Siebring discusses how and why people are sneaking into public forests to illegally cut down firs, cedars and maples amid spiking timber prices. University of Toronto Linguistics Professor and author of "The Semiotics of Emoji: The Rise of Visual Language in the Age of the Internet", Dr. Marcel Danesi unpacks the significance and cultural implications of emojis. #MyJasper Memories | Cabin Capital of Canada - Ryan tours the cabins around the National Park. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk Small business owner, Justine Martinson, shares her hopes for clear government plans on how to follow COVID-19 measures and maintain her company, Lipstick Empire. FOLLOW | twitter.com/ryanjespersen JOIN US ON OUR JOURNEY |patreon.com/ryanjespersen 9:28 - Mayor Al Siebring 44:01 - Dr. Marcel Danesi 1:27:26 - Justine Martinson

Canada Without Poverty's Emilly Renaud and the Director of the Municipal Services Project, David McDonald discuss how the permanent shut down of Greyhound bus routes in Canada on May 13, 2021, will impact Canadians. They explore the need and possibility of a public nation-wide bus system. The Director of Middle East Studies at the University of Connecticut, Jeremy Pressman, explains the multiple dimensions of the on-going Israel-Gaza unrest. Internet star and Bhangra dancer, Gurdeep Pandher shares about the roots of the traditional Punjab art form and teaches Ryan some moves. 12:48 - Nationalized Rural Transit 32:49 - Jeremy Pressman on Israel-Gaza 1:19:49 -Gurdeep Pandher

Association of Mexicans in Calgary's Vanesa Ortiz gives voice to concerns about migrant farm workers being excluded from services and protections, including COVID-19 vaccines. The scientific advisor on the documentary, My Octopus Teacher, Dr. Jennifer Mather explores her a lifelong interest in the behaviour of octopuses and how it led to consulting on the Oscar-award winning film. Plus, it's Monday, so our pals at Kuby Energy present another inspiring edition of Positive Reflections! 37:51 - Vanesa Ortiz 1:18:03 - Dr. Jennifer Mather 2:02:22 - Positive Reflections