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June is Pride month. Chances are, you're seeing more rainbow flags, news coverage, and maybe even a controversial email or pamphlet referencing the annual celebration. Where should our focus be? We welcome three LGBTQ+ community members to the Real Talk Round Table for an unflinching look at the work that still needs to be done in Canada and around the world. 

2:20 | Imagine coming to Canada as an immigrant or refugee, fleeing your country of origin because of discrimination against yourself and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. Those are the new Canadians Basel Abou Hamrah supports through the Rainbow Refugee program at the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers. He joins Outloud St. Albert's Bekah Marcellus and Robertson-Wesley United Church member Angela Glasel for a very personal, powerful conversation about Pride.

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1:09:50 | Ryan got a call from a certain former Deputy Premier of Alberta after yesterday's interview with Danielle Smith. It set the table for today's Fact Check edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!

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What are Danielle Smith's plans for Cabinet, an Alberta pension plan, and a "new relationship" with Ottawa and the media? Alberta's Premier joins Ryan in studio for an interview you won't want to miss.

2:00 | But first...we hear so many people declare society is more polarized now than ever before. Is that actually true? If so, how did we get to this point? More importantly, how do we move from polarization to collaboration? New York Times best-selling author Irshad Manji joins Ryan in studio for an interview she barely made. Find out why! 

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31:50 | Danielle Smith defied early polls, and won the Alberta election on May 29. Alberta's Premier talks to Ryan on the eve of her Cabinet announcement to discuss rural vs. urban representation, attracting "progressive conservatives" back to the UCP, plans to heal healthcare delivery, job losses in oil and gas, cooperation with PM Justin Trudeau and the federal government, a controversial "council of advisors" in Edmonton, her threatened lawsuit targeting the CBC, an Alberta pension plan, and unblocking her critics on Twitter.

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Following a couple recounts, it's official: the Alberta NDP won 14 of 26 seats in Calgary. How did the party most closely tied to success in Edmonton take down high-profile UCP incumbents in south Calgary? 

4:00 | Esmahan Razavi managed the NDP campaigns in Calgary-Acadia and Calgary-Glenmore, where Diana Batten beat Tyler Shandro and Nagwan Al-Guneid beat Whitney Issik. The NDP won both ridings by 25 and 42 votes, respectively. How'd they do it? When did they know they were going to win? What put them over the hump? What do these wins do for the party moving forward? 

40:10 | There's no cooler way to explore the Athabasca Glacier than with Rockaboo Mountain Adventures. We take you to the Columbia Icefield in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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42:50 | It's one of the more mind-boggling stories in sports history. How did the PGA go from banning golfers bound for the LIV Tour to partnering with the Saudi-owned enterprise in less than a year? Ryan and Johnny discuss.

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David Johnston says he's staying on as Special Rapporteur despite a House of Commons motion calling for his resignation (and a public inquiry). The former Governor General says questions around his integrity and independence are off base. With such loud criticism around Johnston's "so called" friendship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will the average Canadian trust his investigation into alleged foreign interference with our democracy? Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins us (23:50) to discuss.

7:20 | But first...did you know 82% of Prairie Grasslands in Canada have disappeared? Grasslands are one of the world's most threatened ecosystems, yet they remain the least protected. Why does it seem nobody cares? Nature Conservancy of Canada's Jeremy Hogan explains why native Prairie Grasslands are so important, what the world might look like without them, and what's being done to save them. 

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23:50 | NDP, Conservative, and Bloc Quebecois MPs are sending a clear message to Special Rapporteur David Johnston: resign. But the former Governor General, appointed by the Liberals to investigate allegations of foreign interference in Canadian democracy, says he won't. Are the optics of Johnston's alleged longtime friendship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enough to invalidate his efforts in this important role?  Plus, will Trudeau stay on to battle Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election? Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley lets us know what he thinks. 

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57:45 | We need to give doctors a pay raise. Ryan explains why.

1:05:50 | Would you pay $4,700 for Apple's new Vision Pro headset? Ryan and Johnny debate.

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Populist politicians like Danielle Smith, Doug Ford, and Ron DeSantis have won support by appealing to everyday people. But do average, ordinary folks actually benefit from this brand of politics? 

4:40 | Dr. Lisa Young's been writing about Danielle Smith's ascent to United Conservative Party leader and Premier of Alberta for the past six months. The political scientist joins Ryan to talk about populism, winning and losing campaign strategies, and her latest piece for Alberta Views. 

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36:30 | Charles Adler will be the first to tell you the Alberta election didn't go the way he'd hoped. The Emmy Award-winning talk radio host tells Ryan about his hopes for Alberta moving forward. Chuck chimes in on recent comments about "cultural Marxism" by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, and a comment on trans youth by presidential hopeful Nikki Haley at a CNN town hall over the weekend. Finally, should Justin Trudeau be held responsible for killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to medium-security prison? Pierre Poilievre says yes. Find out what Charles has to say about that. 

1:14:00 | It's fascinating to see sights, sounds, or smells reignite the memory of someone living with dementia. We feature a heartwarming story out of Essex, UK over the weekend in this week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. 

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It's the first edition of Trash Talk since the Alberta election, and Real Talkers have a lot to say! Ryan busts out the flame thrower and gets into the hottest takes submitted to [email protected]. Trash Talk is presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services.

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What can we expect to see from Premier Danielle Smith, Rachel Notley (and the Alberta NDP), and Justin Trudeau vs. Pierre Poilievre? Find out from Bad + Bitchy podcast hosts Erica Ifill and Kristin Raworth in this crossover episode of Real Talk.

3:40 | But first...is Taylor Swift's boyfriend really a Nazi sympathizer?

9:30 | Erica, born and raised in Edmonton, now calls Ottawa home. She says national coverage of Alberta's election fell short. Is that a CBC issue, or something bigger? 

13:00 | What should we expect to see from Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government? 

26:10 | How about Rachel Notley? What might her future look like, and could it include a run at the federal NDP leadership? 

42:35 | Will Danielle Smith survive a rumoured coup within her caucus? Can she outlast Jason Kenney, Jim Prentice, Dave Hancock, Alison Redford, and Ed Stelmach, and actually complete a full term? 

44:15 | We turn our attention to federal politics, and get Erica and Kristin's take on the Liberal affordable housing plan, the future of $10/day childcare, and more. 

52:00 | Did Pierre Poilievre cross the line with a blast aimed at PM Justin Trudeau in the House yesterday? Kristin explains why she's so turned off by the comment, and Erica chimes in on "unserious" people.

1:05:40 | It's the first edition of Trash Talk since the Alberta election, and Real Talkers have a lot to say! Ryan busts out the flame thrower and gets into the hottest takes submitted to [email protected]. Trash Talk is presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services.

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In politics, is it possible to win and lose at the same time? You might describe the Alberta NDP's 2023 campaign in such a way. Rachel Notley's party lost the election, but there were gains in popular support, seats, fundraising, and overall momentum. How much of that actually matters? What's the right move for Notley and the party moving forward? 

3:50 | Max Fawcett says Rachel Notley's NDP needs to finish the job. The lead columnist for Canada's National Observer explains where the NDP campaign got it right and where it failed. Max and Ryan discuss whether or not Notley should stick around for another election, how Premier-elect Danielle Smith is likely to govern, and what the future of federal politics looks like. 

READ MAX'S COLUMN: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/05/31/opinion/rachel-notley-ndp-needs-finish-job

59:24 | The Maligne Lake Boat Cruise is now open! This week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper highlights one of the most magnificent ways to explore the longest lake in the Canadian Rockies. 

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The results are in: Danielle Smith and the UCP will form Alberta's next government. What can Albertans expect? What message does the election outcome send to the rest of Canada? What does the future look like for Rachel Notley and the NDP? 

2:20 | And what does the NDP sweeping Edmonton mean for Alberta's capital city? Councillor Sarah Hamilton joins Ryan in studio. 

15:30 | Will Danielle Smith's populist approach to campaigning continue into her first full term as premier? Calgary Sun scribe Rick Bell tells us what he's hearing. 

42:50 | Was this the NDP's last decent shot at winning an election in Alberta? Does the party need a rebrand? We check in with Athabasca University political science professor Dr. Mark Crawford. 

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