Cost of living is up - way up - for the average Albertan. What're Premier Danielle Smith's plans to make things like electricity and auto insurance more affordable? How's she planning on responding to Ottawa's carbon tax break for Atlantic Canadians? How far is she willing to stick out her neck on an Alberta Pension Plan? And will Edmonton be seeing $300M after Calgary got a bunch of cash for its new arena? 

2:00 | Premier Smith joins Ryan in studio for an exclusive half-hour interview, including details on why she was barred from attending the NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium.

38:00 | Ryan reads your responses to the Premier Smith sit-down, including a few questions submitted by Real Talkers that didn't make it into the interview. 

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