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Gary's gonna wash a few mouths out with soap, Don's sick of Pete Hegseth's "dick measuring," Coreen and Sharon have very different takes on unions, and Minnie has a reality check on doctors' salaries. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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What are you thinking about this International Women's Day? Ahead of March 8, we pick the brains of powerhouses Dr. Shazma Mithani and Jenny Adams in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (2:30). 

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45:00 | Women still experience discrimination while navigating the healthcare system. Dr. Mithani gets into it. 

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1:05:10 | Jespo, Johnny, and Real Talkers in our Live Chat share what they'll be thinking about on International Women's Day. 

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1:39:00 | Gary's gonna wash a few mouths out with soap, Don's sick of Pete Hegseth's "dick measuring," Coreen and Sharon have very different takes on unions, and Minnie has a reality check on doctors' salaries. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 

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Mark Carney and Danielle Smith have nothing to do with Donald Trump's war in Iran, but both leaders will feel the impact. Political commentator Rob Breakenridge gets into it all in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (5:00).

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1:03:45 | We debrief re: Naheed Nenshi's NDP leadership, Rakhi Pancholi's rise, Sec. Stephen Miller's comments about the "woke Pentagon," and more. Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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1:30:00 | Pierre Poilievre says Net Zero is "all BS," and a conspiracy by "green grifters" to "take everybody's money away." Does the Conservative leader need to update his understanding to appeal to more voters? 

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Nobody in human history has achieved what Karl Bushby is on the verge of completing. The former British paratrooper has travelled more than 48,000 km over the past 28 years, walking around the world with human power alone. No flights, no boats, no vehicles. He takes us into his Goliath Expedition in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (3:00). 

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48:00 | Marmot Basin offers the absolute best spring skiing in Canada. Ryan lays out the top five reasons you need to drop everything and head to Jasper in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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53:40 | What's the greatest adventure you've ever embarked upon? Jespo and Johnny debrief after the Bushby interview, and see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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59:00 | Did you hear Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's characterization of American strikes in Iran? We bring you updated comments from Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. 

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The war in Iran could soon return oil to $100/barrel. It'll have big implications on the energy industry, international economies, and what consumers pay at the pump. Max Fawcett argues it should also prompt politicians like Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to rethink their entire strategy on renewables. He explains why in our feature interview (3:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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31:30 | It's Kyle Dube Day. Ryan reflects on Kyle's incredible legacy at YOUCAN Youth Services.

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36:20 | Max tells us why he chose now to take aim at Naheed Nenshi's NDP leadership, and why he doesn't care one bit about whether or not Alberta stays on Daylight Saving Time. 

1:17:30 | Jespo and Johnny debate the merits of staying on Standard or Daylight Saving Time. 

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1:21:45 | Jespo reads emails from Dr. Charles in Calgary and Dr. Andrew in Edmonton, responding to Real Talker Laura's email last week about physician salaries. 

1:30:00 | Jespo recaps his visit to E2 Academy.

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The United States and Israel are at war with Iran. What does that mean for Canada? Supriya Dwivedi joins (3:45) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. We also cover a curious statement from a senior government official implying Indian foreign interference is no longer a thing in Canada, and wild findings that just a handful of social media accounts are responsible for the majority of misinformation and online conspiracies. (Are you suprised?)

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53:10 | The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is calling for a province-wide day of protest against the UCP government. President Gil McGowan explains why fighting is the only option.

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Real solutions for Alberta workers from the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL). Episode 2 of the Worker Agenda looks at DEMOCRACY.

 Gil McGowan and Cori Longo of the AFL and Mandy Lamoureux, president of CUPE Local 3550, join Omar Mouallem to discuss the authoritarian threat of the Alberta separatist movement, how unions are a vital safeguard for democracy, and much more!

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Abby says the UCP is gambling with Alberta's future, Robert's sick of "white nationalists talking shit," Don and Janice have different takes on Donald Trump's locker room call to the American hockey players, and Eddie's "fed up" with Edmonton City Council on the infill file. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Alberta is prioritizing short-term pressures over long-term savings. Budget 2026 forecasts a $9.4 billion deficit as the province grapples with volatile oil revenues, increased spending, and a softer-than-expected energy price outlook. With record spending on healthcare, new and increased fees, and a pause on contributions to the Heritage Savings Trust Fund, Albertans are right to question if they'll actually see better outcomes. 

This isn't your average budget recap episode. If you're looking to nerd out over spreadsheets, you'll be disappointed. We present real life budget implications - what the UCP's fiscal plan means for your household, your business, and Alberta's economic future.

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3:40 | Official Opposition leader Naheed Nenshi comes out guns blazing, accusing the UCP of "waste, fraud, and corruption." He tells us what an NDP government would do differently, and responds to calls from "progressive" political commentators to resign. 

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37:00 | What does Budget 2026 do for entrepreneurs, affordable housing advocates, and industries outside of oil and gas (including Alberta's massive food and beverage business)? Edmonton Chamber of Commerce CEO Doug Griffiths, Jaffer Group's Alim Somji, and Alberta Food Processors Association's Bianca Parsons join our Real Talk Round Table. 

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2:01:35 | Abby says the UCP is gambling with Alberta's future, Robert's sick of "white nationalists talking shit," Don and Janice have different takes on Donald Trump's locker room call to the American hockey players, and Eddie's "fed up" with Edmonton City Council on the infill file. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 

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Canadian Curtis Wright has been detained by ICE for more than 100 days, after he was arrested at Houston's airport returning from business in Mexico. A lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Wright was taken into custody on November 6 after being flagged for additional screening by federal immigration authorities. During the screening, officials cited a misdemeanor conviction from more than two decades ago—a minor-in-possession offense involving a Xanax tablet—as grounds to challenge his immigration status. 

In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, Curtis' brother Adam Scorgie tell us how the family's holding up (2:50), and what they're doing to try to return Curtis to his three young children.

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36:00 | It's Budget Day in our home province, and Shauna Feth has her Eye on Alberta Business. The president and CEO of Alberta Chambers of Commerce tells us what businesses are looking for in the UCP's budget. 

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52:25 | Jespo and Johnny debrief on the ICE detention story and the U.S. Women's Hockey Team's summer plan with Flavor Flav. 

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