What do we actually know about what influenced Abdulahi Sharif to attempt to murder multiple people in Edmonton, Alberta on September 30, 2017? Justice reporter Jonny Wakefield takes us into his long-form feature in the Edmonton Journal. Sprawl Calgary editor-in-chief Jeremy Klaszus tells us why he's so turned off by the "Disappearing Headlines" campaign launched by Canada's major newspapers. The inaugural Group Chat Real Talk Round Table features Ryan's personal friends, confidantes, and advisors Katherine O'Neill, Harman Kandola, and Jarrett Campbell. Plus, it's Friday, so buckle up for another rousing edition of Trash Talk!

Having escaped extremism himself, Mubin Shaikh went on to serve as a CSIS operative and undercover agent for the RCMP. He joins Ryan to shed light on Proud Boys, one of the most recent additions to Canada's terrorist watch list. The most prominent newspapers in Canada, including the Toronto Star, went "blank" on their front pages Thursday morning to send a clear message to the federal government. They say they're trying to save journalism from the influence of tech giants like Google and Facebook. John Hinds, President and CEO of News Media Canada, explains what they want the federal government to do, and what will happen without an intervention. Infectious Diseases Doctor Lynora Saxinger helps us understand the evolution of COVID-19, updated information people need to know, and implications on Canada's vaccine roll-out. Plus, Ryan reads a whole bunch of excellent emails from Real Talkers, as submitted to [email protected].

Our Real Talk Question of the Week is a bit different this time around, implementing a playoff-style bracket to determine who you think should be named Canada's next Governor General. Y Station's chief strategist Chris Henderson shares some interesting insights midway through the process. Former Husky Energy CEO Art Price shares his take on the death of the Keystone XL pipeline (of note: "Not a big deal"). Canopy Planet founder Nicole Rycroft shares how she'll invest a $3M USD grant to explore low-carbon fibre alternatives and save our forests. Ex-evangelical writer and speaker Chrissy Stroop joins for an extended conversation about politics and religion, private education, purity culture, and why so many Bible believers are refusing to wear masks.

Senator Doug Black explains why he's frustrated with the federal government's vaccine procurement, and gets into the pipeline file. After the interview, Ryan shares his own thoughts on some of the Senator's more controversial assertions. Registered psychologist Ashley Wanamaker, photographer Shannon Smith, and activist Adora Nwofor get personal in our Body Image Round Table, commemorating Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Real Talkers respond en masse with their own moving stories.

Is there actually a foreign-funded conspiracy against Alberta oil? Journalist, lawyer, and former Crown prosecutor Sandy Garossino takes us through her ongoing coverage for the National Observer. It's the first-ever "Meet in the Middle Monday" with NDP MLA Janis Irwin and former Wildrose Party strategist Vitor Marciano. From very different political perspectives, Janis and Vitor explain why they agree on something as controversial as health care funding, and explore how we should pay for our biggest budget expenditure. Maclean's contributing editor Andray Domise tells us why he took to TikTok to comment on the GameStop/Wall Street story, and speculates where it will go in the days and weeks to come. Plus, it's the start of another week, and that means another edition of Positive Reflections, presented by Kuby Energy!

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

Andrew Phung, star of Kim's Convenience, takes us behind the curtain of TV production and parenting through a pandemic (and shows off his incredible shoe collection). Andrew talks politics, too, including how he approaches public commentary as a celebrity. Statistics show young people are leaving Alberta for greener pastures in other provinces. Kaelin Koufogiannakis, 22, Ahdithya Visweswaran, 20, and Haruun Ali, 17, explain what factors into their decision where they'll live, study, and start their adult lives. Ryan gets into the GameStop debacle with some pretty hilarious videos explaining the whole thing at a "ground level". And, it's Friday, which means another rowdy edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste!

Where is intellectual courage in the age of Twitter? Best-selling author Tom Rachman joins us from London to get into his editorial for the Globe & Mail. Our first-ever Agriculture Real Talk Round Table features Sirius XM host Shaun Haney, crop scientist Brittany Hennig, and Lakeside Farmstead's Jeff Nonay. Ryan gets into the Real Talk inbox, and reads some of your emails sent to [email protected].

Who will Prime Minister Justin Trudeau select as Canada's next Governor General? Journalist Max Fawcett gets into his recent piece - naming former PM Joe Clark - for the National Observer. Ryan's wife, lifestylist Kari Skelton, chimes in with all the latest rumours around The Bachelorette touching down at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. We get into some Real Talk on mental health with addictions specialist Dr. Speranza Dolgetta, interventionist Dr. Ian Rabb, and advocate Chris Johnson. Professional crowd ignitor Cameron Hughes brings his pedal-to-the-metal energy to the show, and dives into his new book, "King of Cheer".

With tens of thousands of social media accounts being deplatformed, Dr. Amarnath Amarasingam joins to explain if this is actually a good move, or if it could increase the risk of radicalization. For more than twenty years, Derek Brower has covered the international energy beat. The Financial Times US energy editor checks in from England with a look at the energy relationship between Canada and a Biden-led United States, including the future of pipeline projects key to Alberta's bottom line. Investigative climate journalist Geoff Dembicki shares his findings around a conspiracy-laden report commissioned by the Alberta government, targeting climate journalists. Dawn Harsch of ExquisiCare and Wendy King of Canterbury Foundation air their concerns around a perceived double standard in the vaccinations of seniors and staff in public and private long term care facilities.