Two Top 40 Under 40 honourees — artist and small business owner Michael Hingston and business consultant Raj Bhatti — sit down with the host to discuss what draws young professionals to Edmonton. Hingston, a Vancouver transplant, and Bhatti, born and raised in Mill Woods, share differing perspectives on why this city inspires devotion and passionate defense from lifelong residents and transplants alike. 

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• (02:05) - Introducing Michael Hingston

Hosted by Omar Mouallem

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Production assistance by Caitlin Hart

Original music by Darrin Hagen