The political world was rocked on September 10th with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. As his killing is being investigated as a politically motivated act of violence, the tragedy raises urgent questions about the rise of political extremism, the safety of public discourse, and the consequences of toxic polarization in America. On today’s show, we unpack what happened, why it matters, and what comes next.

3:45 | Politico's Ottawa bureau chief Nick Taylor-Vaisey joins Ryan in studio for a candid conversation about Kirk's assassination in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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19:30 | Following his Real Talk appearance on September 10, Prime Minister Mark Carney announces the first wave of "Major Projects" to be built in the national interest. Nick has the scoop, and tells us how the absence of a pipeline on that list landed in Fort McMurray during his recent visit. 

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36:30 | Jespo and Johnny share their personal thoughts on Charlie Kirk's murder, and read comments in the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power. 

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1:12:00 | What on earth was Andrew Scheer thinking? We look at the former Conservative leader's online squabble with political commentator Rachel Gilmore in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death. The conversation continues with further details at 1:20:35. 

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1:15:10 | The Battle of Alberta was back in FULL force when the Calgary Stampeders visited the Edmonton Elks for the Labour Day Classic Rematch! That's a big win for Alberta, so it's no surprise to see Jespo feature the game in this week's edition of Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta. 

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1:34:00 | How has it already been 24 years? Jespo, Johnny, and Real Talkers reflect on the anniversary of 9/11. 

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