Who can even afford to live anymore? Groceries are up. Utilities are up. Insurance is up. Mortgages are up. Rents are up. Tuition's up. What's NOT up? Disposable incomes. This episode of Real Talk is dedicated to finding solutions for Canadians just barely getting by. 

3:00 | Yasmin Abraham, Cherise Burda, and Dr. Brendan Haley are taking action on affordability. The members of the IRPP's new Affordability Action Council talk solutions on our Real Talk Round Table. 

LEARN MORE: https://irpp.org/affordability/

1:11:15 | Our November 16 conversation about anti-Semitism with Tasha Kheiriddin resonated with Real Talker Charlie. 

1:13:50 | Real Talker Mitzi isn't sure about Manslaughter charges for Matt Petgrave, but she says something needs to be done in the wake of Adam Johnson's tragic death. 

1:22:20 | Shots fired! Lance from The Pas has thoughts on the APP, Gerald's not sold on private healthcare, Kyle wants hands off his TFSAs, and Judy just wants a wave! Real Talkers are all fired up for this week's Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 

VISIT THE DAIRY QUEENS IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, & BASELINE ROAD...tell 'em Real Talk sent you! 

BUST OUT YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] 

BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen

WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/

FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj 

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.