0:22 | Voters in Alberta and the USA go to the polls today. Locally, the Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election will determine whether or not Alberta Premier Danielle Smith earns a seat in the Alberta legislature. Down south, the 2022 US midterm elections will determine the balance of power in the House and Senate, and set the stage for the 2024 presidential election. We open the show with a look at what's at stake at home and abroad. 

After hearing from "HH," Sean Chu's victim, Ryan updates the conversation with Dr. Duane Bratt from yesterday's show. Ryan and Johnny also dig into the outrageous story involving the Boston Bruins and disgraced hockey prospect Mitchell Miller (what could that Original 6 franchise possibly have been thinking?). We also take a quick look at the Conservative Party of Canada's new director of communications, an ardent convoy supporter.

45:34 | Geoff White spent thirty years serving Canada as a diplomat. His new book "Working for Canada" demystifies Canadian diplomacy, and provides candid examples of when it works...and when it doesn't. This is a fascinating chat with somebody who truly understands international negotiations behind the scenes...where the work actually gets done.

CHECK OUT GEOFF'S BOOK: https://ucp.manifoldapp.org/projects/9781773851945

1:10:22 | A new episode of the Rad Dad Show is out, featuring none other than Ryan Jespersen. Jespo spends a few minutes chatting about sitting on the other side of the mic, in particular talking about parenting and punk rock. 

CHECK OUT RYAN ON THE RAD DADS SHOW: https://www.raddadsyeg.com/#/rad-dads-show/

1:14:46 | Can you imagine being an LGBTQ2S+ senior, feeling pressure to go back "in the closet" to feel safe in assisted living? That's the scenario the Edmonton Pride Seniors Group is working to avoid with a new queer-friendly retirement home, featured in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EPSG: https://epsg.ca/

1:17:43 | "I want more parties and choices on the ballot. Reducing those choices does not help democracy in my opinion. If the ABP want a seat, they should have to win the most votes legitimately, not with the help of other parties." That, from Real Talker "Calum," who dislikes the idea of one political party bowing out to help another in the Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election. 

1:20:38 | Ryan follows up on yesterday's discussion about Chrystia Freeland and Disney+, including an email from Real Talker "Rick," who's sick of the Deputy PM "getting dumped on from great heights" from "numerous online broad foreheads". We love when you let us know what you think about what you're hearing on Real Talk!

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