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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.

17:22 | Alberta Party's new leader Barry Morishita talks about where and how he plans to lead the centrist provincial party. 41:03 | #RealTalkRoundTable | Award-winning climate journalist Amy Westervelt and the first Chief of Strategic Foresight in the Alberta Energy Regulator Richard Dixon discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference and what we can expect from it. 2:10:18 | #TrashTalk | Real Talkers with the help of host Ryan Jespersen spit out what's getting under their skin from politics and Halloween candy to punctuation. Presented by Local Waste

19:28 | International business expert Dr. Adel Guitoni explains why shopping this holiday season will be challenging because of the interdependence of our economic systems and continuing supply chain bottlenecks around the globe. 55:06 | Niigaan Sinclair digs into COP26, the fall-out from Manitoba premier Brian Pallister's resignation, the appointment of Patty Hajdu as Minister of Indigenous Services Canada in the new federal cabinet, Elections Canada investigating ‘voter suppression’ in First Nation communities, plus much more. 1:49:19 | #EatYourWords | Ryan revels in the Bloc Québécois' Yves-François Blanchet exploring what re-opening Canada's equalization agreement could accomplish, including penalizing Alberta for it's economic dependance on oil and gas ... not what Kenney banked on.

10:38 | Former professional hockey player Sheldon Kennedy discusses the expanding sexual assault scandals across the NHL and what needs to change in the league and sport. 47:14 | Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington explores the trauma front-line workers have endured during the pandemic which she's addressing in a day-long online event, Hello Hero, on November 5. 1:23:11 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares how the community of Jasper is reflecting and remembering the sacrifices made by veterans in service to their country, from November 1-15, 2021. 1:29:27 | Teal Jones Forestry's Conrad Browne addresses the claims and actions of the Fairy Creek Blockade protestors and what the future holds for the company's project and the overall logging industry. 1:53:22 | Ryan reviews the results of the latest #QuestionoftheWeek, where Real Talkers responded to our survey on the recent elections in Alberta and the province's reputation. Presented in partnership with Y Station.

9:42 | Sportsnet's Hometown Hockey host, Tara Slone analyzes NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's inadequate response to the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal involving former video coach Brad Aldrich violating a player during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run. 40:12 | Praying to the West author Omar Mouallem and Muslims & The Making of America author Dr. Amir Hussain explain how there has never been a North America without Muslims. 1:23:18 | Evolutionary ecologist Dr. Madhusudan Katti unpacks what biases, including colonialism, our knowledge systems have, and how to decolonize science.

14:37 | Nature United's Tyson Atleo and Canadian Institute for Climate Choices' Caroline Lee provide a primer of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference on now in Glasgow, Scotland. 39:49 | Political analyst Supriya Dwivedi chats about the new federal government cabinet appointments and Facebook's name change. 1:06:47 | Alberta SPCA's Julia Evasiuk explains how family violence affects pets in the home and why victims may delay leaving an abusive relationship due to concern for the animal. She explains how the organization's One Family Welfare department helps fill the gap between the need for human support and animal welfare in Alberta. 1:32:05 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shows and tells about spooky, spirited Halloween celebrations shared by Real Talkers. 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.

2:06 | Comedian, writer, and director, Bruce McCulloch shares about rebooting the cult favourite, The Kids in the Hall and his career (including directing SNL, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Schitt’s Creek) since the original sketch comedy series wrapped in 1995. 14:03 | Former Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould talks about her bestselling memoir, "Indian" in the Cabinet, and the political journey that inspired it. 46:17 | UCP MLA Leela Aheer unpacks her calls for Alberta's premier Jason Kenney to resign and how the governing party got to this place. 1:13:18 | #RealTalkRoundTable | Todd Babiak, Puneeta McBryan, and Cheryl Whiskeyjack explore what creates, maintains and distorts a sense of place. 2:00:49 | #TrashTalk gives Real Talkers a chance to blow off some steam about the big and little things that irking 'em. Presented by Local Trash.

2:17 | Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier shares stories of winning multiple Stanley Cups and writing his new memoir, No One Wins Alone. 28:27 | Sexual violence survivor, an advocate for survivors in Alberta, and a civil servant, Kristin Raworth discusses the new allegations of sexual harassment at Alberta legislature stemming from inside the premier's office. 1:19:21 | The New York Times Canada correspondent Ian Austen dissects the toothless Allan Inquiry and the Alberta Premier's motives to commission it. 1:49:24 | #EatYourWords | Ryan invites an anti-vaxxer to eat their threat-filled words (more like eat a knuckle sandwich) aimed at restaurant staff who were simply upholding health protocols. Presented by Prairie Catering.

13:14 | Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur explains how the NHL's Blackhawks team kept an alleged sexual assault under wraps for more than decade, and what it says about professional sport. He also explores the implications of the family feud brewing at the media giant Rogers' headquarters and ramifications for communications, entertainment, and sport in Canada. 38:21 | Host of CBC's West of Centre podcast, Kathleen Petty unpacks Alberta's equalization and daylight savings time referendum results as well as the recent federal cabinet appointments in Canada's new Liberal minority government. 1:00:44 | CBC's The National host and journalist Ian Hanomansing describes coming to terms with the pandemic's massive scale in Spring 2020 and how his conversations with medical experts have helped him and Canadians adapt to the new COVID-19 reality—all detailed in his new book, Pandemic Spotlight. 1:37:15 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares about Jasper in January, the cold weather festival in the national park winter wonderland filled with skiing, outdoor activities and spa days. Be entered to win a two-night stay during Jasper in January by completing the current Question of the Week survey which includes queries about the winter fest. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 1:41:52 | Trauma therapist Robbyn Peters Bennett on the cascading effects of spanking in childhood across the life span.

17:39 | Chair of African Studies Program and political scientist at McGill University, Dr. Khalid Medani outlines the military coup happening in Sudan, how it got to this dire situation, plus what the Sudanese and the rest of the world should expect. 40:19 | Two-time world record holder for ice-bathing, Wes Bauman shares how he discovered the benefits of the very cold pastime and how it helps address his post-traumatic stress disorder. 55:50 | Journalist Brandi Morin on the Fairy Creek land, logging and protests happening on Vancouver Island for more than a year. 1:22:27 | Geothermal researcher at the University of Alberta, Dr. Jonathan Banks explains how geothermal energy production can be brought to legacy energy infrastructure.

14:13 | First female mayor of Medicine Hat Linnsie Clark unpacks her landslide victory against incumbent Ted Clugston, and the vote for change in the southern Alberta municipality. 39:52 | Canadian Internet Registration Authority's CEO Byron Holland weighs in on the internet landscape across the country and why universal broadband internet access is critical for economic success. 1:16:38 | Question of the Week | Ryan reveals Real Talkers thoughts on the recent municipal elections in Alberta. Presented with our strategy and research partner Y Station. 1:36:16 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shares an audience member's email about a life-changing apology. 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.

2:37 | Pembina Institute's Simon Dyer responds to the public release of the Allan Inquiry. It shows the $3.5-million investigation into alleged foreign-funded anti-energy efforts in Alberta found no evidence of legal wrongdoing. 23:51 | Edmonton's first woman of colour elected to city council, Keren Tang shares about her multi-year journey to election success. 47:06 | Lived experience and medical expertise around adult ADHD on the Real Talk Round Table with entrepreneur Karen Richard who was recently with ADHD, specialist in ADHD Dr. Karthikeyan Ganapathy, and Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada's André Brisson. 1:52:27 | Trash Talk courtesy of Local Waste, lets Real Talkers call out what's pissing them off.

16:02 | CEO of Delalune Space Rob Meyerson and spacecraft designer Adam Steltzner tackle the big questions of human life beyond Planet Earth. They'll be delivering the keynote address at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival on Saturday, October 23. 39:04 | Bioethicist Florence Ashley addresses the transphobia promoted by public figures including authors Margaret Atwood and JK Rowling along with comedian Dave Chappelle. 1:00:06 | Anishinaabe writer Jesse Wente shares about his new bestseller, Unreconciled: Family, Truth, And Indigenous Resistance, and why Indigenous communities are seeking sovereignty not equity. 1:48:30 | Financial literacy expert Pam Liyanage on when and how to teach kids about money, including the new MoneyPrep App video game. 2:07:08 | #EatYourWords | Ryan reviews the spitefulness conservative politicians, including former Edmonton city councillor Mike Nickel, directed at other candidates during the municipal election campaign season. Presented by Prairie Catering.

16:28 | Former Alberta and BC Deputy Minister Eric Denhoff critiques the protests happening at the old-growth forests in the Fairy Creek area on Vancouver Island. 49:17 | Bestselling author and Anglican priest Reverend Michael Coren details his new book, The Rebel Christ—an exploration of why Christianity is in crisis. 1:43:27 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan anticipates the new drone light show as a part of the Dark Sky Festival. Presented by Tourism Jasper

6:33 | Edmonton Mayor-elect Amarjeet Sohi discusses his election win and plans for his inaugural mayoral term. 32:59 | Political consultant Lisa Holmes, outgoing Edmonton councillor Michael Walters, and political scientist Dr. Jared Wesley explore the political landscape across Alberta following the municipal elections across the province. 47:58 | Calgary Mayor-elect Dr. Jyoti Gondek reflects on her campaign and election success, plus what comes next. 1:13:59 | Retired NHL Player Bernie Saunders shares about the racism he experienced on and off the ice which he included in his new book, Shut Out: The Game That Did Not Love Me Black.

18:22 | Workplace equity expert Vandana Juneja outlines how the pandemic has negatively impacted women's careers and demands on their personal lives—in contrast to Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Doug Schweitzer stating "a lot of women took time off during COVID." 52:44 | Land acknowledgement consultant Michelle Robinson explains the significance of recognizing place as it helps prevent the erasure of Indigenous communities and is an essential step in reconciliation. 1:24:39 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers input to our Question of the Week on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Presented with our strategic partner Y Station. 1:36:26 | Canada's Drag Race host Brooke Lynn Hytes shares about becoming the first Canadian contestant on multi-Emmy Award-winning show RuPaul's Drag Race, which she parlayed into her hosting Canada’s Drag Race, currently in its second season. 2:04:54 | We focus on the bright 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.

2:21 | Ryan chats one-on-one with the top polling candidates in Alberta's two biggest cities. From Edmonton, we hear from Michael Oshry, Amarjeet Sohi, Cheryll Watson, and Kim Krushell. From Calgary, mayoral candidates Jyoti Gondek, Brad Field, Jan Damery, Jeff Davison, and Jeromy Farkas join the show. 2:10:29 | Athabasca University political science professor Dr. Mark Crawford explains equalization and why the provincial government is getting Albertans to vote on it during municipal elections. 2:34:48 | Real Talkers air out their pet peeves with Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

3:20 | CFL Grey Cup champion Eddie Steele talks about getting fired from his job as Elks gameday radio analyst over his criticism of the football team's general manager. 18:51 | Reformed US health care insurance propagandist Wendell Potter looks at how North America's COVID-19 responses highlight the differences between public and private healthcare. 49:29 | Canadian Association of Black Journalists' David Thurton discusses the surge of hate-filled and racist online attacks against racialized and female journalists. 1:14:00 | Canadian country music artist Jess Moskaluke on her rising star, paralleling accomplishments of and playing with her hero Shania Twain and the pandemic's impact on her career. 1:29:20 | #EatYourWords | We take a listen to a supercut of Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney and then-Health Minister Tyler Shandro empty promises at June 18, 2021 "Open for Summer" press conference (compiled by CBC's Robson Fletcher). Presented by Prairie Catering

18:13 | Werklund Research professor in mathematics education Dr. Brent Davis explains the review of the proposed Alberta K–6 Mathematics Curriculum and the major flaws it reveals. 48:41 | Canadian rock star, author, songwriter Bif Naked shares about her life journey, music, and how the pandemic is changing how she tours. 1:33:08 | Fat Bear Week founder Mike Fitz chats about the 2021 chonky contest—celebrating the success of Katmai National Park's bears for packing on the pounds before hibernating and the ecosystem that supports them. 1:59:21 | #MyJasper Memories | The keynote speakers for Dark Sky Festival (October 15-24, 2021) will tackle the big questions of whether humanity has a sustainable future beyond Earth. Join chief engineer of NASA’s MARS 2020 Perseverance mission Adam Steltzner and former president of Blue Origin Rob Meyerson on October 23 at 3-5pm.

13:09 | Edmonton-born, Toronto-based rapper, Rollie Pemberton aka Cadence Weapon shares about creating politically-informed music, including his latest album, Parallel World (the winner of the 2021 Polaris Music Prize). 42:00 | Calgary-based Devour Catering owner J’Val Shuster explains what motivated her to launch the I See You ICU – Care Package initiative. For $15, people can donate a hot meal delivered to staff at intensive care units in Calgary's four main hospitals. To date, more than 3,700 care packages have been donated. 1:03:26 | Media and technology expert Dr. Gordon Gow unpacks the six hour Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp outage yesterday and what it means for users. Plus, if the issues recently flagged by Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, will mean effective, lasting change on the social media platforms. 1:40:19 | Physician and specialist in medical microbiologist, Dr. Philippe Lagacé-Wiens discusses the forthcoming vaccines for children.

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.