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Healing Alberta Healthcare // Corb Lund’s Choked
Dr. Raj Sherman's been working in Emergency Rooms for more than 30 years. He's served as an MLA for two different parties, and he recently wrapped his term as chair of Health Quality Alberta. He explains why Alberta's making a big move in the wrong direction on healthcare reform in our feature interview (4:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. CHECK OUT THEIR SEASONAL LIMITED RELEASES - GINGERBREAD COOKIE CREAM LIQUEUR and MINT CHOCOLATE CREAM LIQUEUR: https://hansendistillery.com/ READ DR. SHERMAN'S OP/ED: https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-fix-health-cares-foundation-before-adding-dual-practice 41:00 | "There is something that goes on between life and death." We share a remarkable story from the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER in this edition of Echoes of the Alex presented by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation. GIVE THE GIFT OF HISTORY: https://www.royalalex.org/125years DONATE IN HONOUR OF SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT: https://www.royalalex.org/year-end-giving 46:00 | Country star Corb Lund is all fired up over his previously-approved petition against coal mining in the Eastern Slopes being cancelled. He's got a thing or two to say about our December 9 interview with Premier Danielle Smith, too. JOIN CORB'S FIGHT: https://www.coalpetition.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected] FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
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Terror Attack in Australia // Poilievre Speaks on Defections
At least 15 people are dead and dozens more injured after gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's famed Bondi Beach. We talk to Supriya Dwivedi (3:00) about a rise in anti-Semitism, perceived connections to the Israel-Hamas war, and tightened gun laws in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL, A PROUD MADE-IN-ALBERTA SOLUTION OFFERING CRYPTO YOUR WAY. FIRST-TIME USERS SAVE 50% WITH THE EXCLUSIVE PROMO CODE RYAN50 ON THE ONLINE PORTAL AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 24:30 | Did you catch Pierre Poilievre's interview with Rosie Barton on CBC? Could his "blame Carney" approach to MP floor crossings actually work? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected] 45:45 | Jespo and Johnny debrief on the top stories, including a look at our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:15:00 | Real Talker Helene has a correction on NDP membership in response to our December 11 episode with Naheed Nenshi. 1:31:00 | Real Talker Eileen tells us what she values most about the Real Talk community in a very personal edition of Positive Reflections presented by Solar by Kuby. SHARE YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: [email protected] GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
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"These Decisions Should Be Made by Doctors...NOT Politicians!"
Real Talkers Pedro, Margaret, Alison, and Les are all fired up over our Danielle Smith interview on December 9. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
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Another MP Crosses to Carney. Is Poilievre Cooked?
PM Mark Carney is one seat away from a majority government as Ontario MP Michael Ma crosses the floor to the Liberals. How badly does this hurt Pierre Poilievre (and the Conservatives) about six weeks out from his leadership review? We get into it with The Discourse co-hosts Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes (2:20) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL, A PROUD MADE-IN-ALBERTA SOLUTION OFFERING CRYPTO YOUR WAY. FIRST-TIME USERS SAVE 50% WITH THE EXCLUSIVE PROMO CODE RYAN50 ON THE ONLINE PORTAL AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/ 27:00 | We dig into Naheed Nenshi's bold prediction in our December 11 episode, and Premier Danielle Smith's comments (37:00) about changing laws in our December 9 episode. Could a resurgent Alberta Party make an impact (52:30)? And how on earth are property tax increases so different in Calgary and Edmonton (1:02:45)? CHECK OUT THE DISCOURSE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1WjKtBGH6U0S6HDePuLjkw 1:13:45 | Jespo and Johnny see what Real Talkers have to say about an Alberta sales tax and sex ed (yup, you read it right) in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 1:41:15 | Real Talkers Pedro, Margaret, Alison, and Les are all fired up over our Danielle Smith interview on December 9. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
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Exclusive: Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi
"If there was an election today, we would win." You're about to hear from Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi (2:15), who's confident Alberta is ready for another political upheaval. We ask the Opposition Leader whether or not this is the wildest time in Alberta political history off the top, then cover debate stifled at the Legislature, his plan to recruit more doctors (without spending more), and what his NDP colleagues cross Canada are saying about plans for a new pipeline. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY, WHO'S BRINGING THE HEAT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE GINGERBREAD COOKIE CREAM LIQUEUR, MINT CHOCOLATE CREAM LIQUEUR, AND THEIR LIMITED-EDITION NORTHERN EYES SEVEN-YEAR WHISKY. PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY: https://hansendistillery.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 42:30 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after the Nenshi interview, and see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 59:00 | Did you see the Poilievre/Carney exchange in the House of Commons earlier this week? Conservative columnist Lorne Gunter tore Pierre a new one after the "stunt". Do you agree with Lorne? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected] 1:09:30 | The Holiday Train is rolling through Alberta this week! Real Talker Brenna submits a perfect Alberta Win presented by our friends at Play Alberta. USE PROMO CODE RYAN50 TO SCORE A $50 CASINO BONUS WITH MINIMUM $50 DEPOSIT ON THE PLAY ALBERTA APP OR AT https://playalberta.ca/. MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, PLEASE USE YOUR GAMESENSE. 1:10:30 | Firefighter Terry has a warning for winter drivers. Take heed! 1:19:30 | Should Real Talk host a Round Table debate on Alberta separation? Ryan discusses lawyer Keith Wilson's proposal submitted via X. 1:24:40 | Should the Freedom Convoy be recognized with a stat holiday? BC MLA Tara Armstrong thinks so. We get into it (and Ryan has a message for everybody dreading drama through the holidays)... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
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