Black creators have been underrepresented in the arts throughout history. Filmmaker Nauzanin Knight and author/actor Jesse Lipscombe tell us how they're changing that. But first...we talk handshakes and healthcare with Eric Denhoff.

1:50 | Did Premier Danielle Smith intentionally snub the Prime Minister this week? Eric Denhoff's seen it all as a former chief federal negotiator, and longtime deputy minister in BC and Alberta. He tells us what he makes of The Handshake, and how it landed in different ways across the country. Plus, will $46B from the feds fix healthcare? Eric brings the Real Talk.

36:20 | Nauzanin Knight and Jesse Lipscombe didn't see themselves represented in film, television, or books growing up. The filmmakers and creators form our Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber, in celebration of Black History Month. They didn't know each other before their paths crossed on Real Talk. The bond created over a half hour is truly something to see! 

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1:10:45 | We had SO much fun at last night's Real Talk Bourbon launch! Thanks to all the Real Talk Patreon supporters that joined us at Whisky Drop for an exclusive sit-down tasting. Ryan shows off a few photos from the big night.

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1:12:40 | Larry's sick of sex selling, Patty's got a new definition for MAID, Brad's got his blowtorch ready re: orphan wells, and Marshall's mortified about The Handshake. Presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services, it's a high-octane edition of Trash Talk! 

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