We go left-to-right in this episode featuring federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson (3:00) and farmer/YouTuber/comedian Quick Dick McDick (43:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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43:00 | Jespo welcomes Canada's most-followed Ag YouTuber,  @QuickDickMcDick , on Canada's Agriculture Day. The fellas chat about mental health, the future of farming (including beef and EVs), Alberta separation, Paul Brandt's cancelled speaking gig, and more. 

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