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3:29 | On the heels of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's address to party members over the weekend in Red Deer, UCP founding president Erika Barootes and political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt debate whether or not Kenney will survive his leadership review, and the implications either way. Plus, we evaluate the early stages of the federal Conservative leadership race. 

42:56 | Ryan and producer John Hicks review the weekend's top stories, including how inflation is impacting payouts from the Tooth Fairy, NBA star Jrue Holiday's 8-second shift that earned him $255,000, and Will Smith's ten-year Oscars ban. 

56:21 | In this week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy, we learn why so many Ukrainians are getting married in the midst of a terrible war, and see a truly heart-warming moment in   amateur sport. 

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28:18 | The federal government's 2022 budget is supposed to help Canadians with the skyrocketing cost of living. Did it? Political strategist Sarah Biggs and economist/journalist Erica Ifill share their takes on the Liberal's fiscal plan. 

53:56 | Two years into a pandemic, how do we rebuild, reinvigorate, and reconnect our communities? Puneeta McBryan and Lisa Holmes share their thoughts and experiences, including decentralizing community building, and encouraging and enabling non-traditional leadership. 

Learn more about the first-ever Community Leaders Camp, April 25-28 in Jasper, AB: https://13waysinc.com/camp/

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3:22 | Ryan shares his thoughts on Real Talk's recent break, including details on the work being done behind the scenes to address the events of March 17 and 18. 

21:58 | Journalist Brandi Morin, just back from the Vatican, shares her observations around Pope Francis' apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools, and what it means for Reconciliation in Canada.

I didn't stand up for what is right today. I'm going to do better in the future.

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2:18 | Ryan and Sarah follow up on Thursday's debate. 

19:42 | Dalhousie University professor Dr. David Black tees up sports angles on Russia's attack on Ukraine. Are international sports sanctions effective in impacting foreign policy? Should Russian athletes be held accountable by fans for past support of Vladimir Putin? How much courage are Russian athletes showing, speaking out against Putin's war? 

41:32 | National political columnists Supriya Dwivedi and Brian Lilley form this week's Real Talk Round Table. On the docket: Canada's involvement in Ukraine, the CPC leadership race, and personal and policy approaches to this stage of the pandemic. 

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12:20 | Registered psychologist Dr. Angela Grace and curriculum experts Dr. Carla Peck and Dr. Dwayne Donald discuss the Alberta government increased funding for charter schools and delaying new math and English curriculums for Grades 4-6 until next year, while moving ahead with the updated curriculum for students in kindergarten to Grade 3 starting September 2022.

49:59 | Author of All Made Up: The Power and Pitfalls of Beauty Culture, from Cleopatra to Kim Kardashian, Rae Nudson unpacks the backlash against Kim Kardashian's "work hard" business advice for women.

59:38 | Things get heated! Jespo and Hoyles go toe-to-toe on issues that matter to them including social media celebrities and what responsibilities they, if any, do and don't have.

1:55 | Ryan unpacks Brian Jean's landslide win in the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche byelection, with 63% of the vote. 

15:39 | Associate Professor of Law at the University of Alberta, Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu on facing ongoing harassment and threats after Alberta's Premier singled him out calling him "deranged" and a "NDP law professor" on social media. He details if he's going to take legal action against Jason Kenney.

40:32 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan offers a round-up of activities and places in Jasper National Park, including: the new wilderness-inspired accommodation, the Forest Park Hotel, a ski for free deal, and the only gay ski week in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper Pride. Presented by Tourism Jasper.

43:34 | Energy journalist Markham Hislop on the rapid adoption of renewable energy around the world and global automakers shifting to electric, without Alberta's government keeping pace with the trends.

1:01:53 | Newly elected Brian Jean shares about easily winning the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche byelection on Tuesday night and his focus to have Kenney removed as leader of the United Conservative Party.

2:29 | Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae discusses the nation's role on the world stage and how our country can and should deal with Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.

27:43 | Edmonton-based photographer Dale MacMillan joins us live from Poland where he's working with the humanitarian group, Medair, to help refugees from Russia-invaded Ukraine.

43:43 | Criminal defense lawyer Kyla Lee on the trucker involved in the deadly Humboldt Broncos' bus crash, Jaskirat Sidhu, and the rejection of his bid to stay in Canada after completing his sentence.

1:07:57 | #TheLeadingEdge | Ryan shares about Pride Tape, the rainbow-coloured athletic tape designed to show support for LGBTQ players and inclusion through sport. Presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.