Sarah Hoffman, NDP MLA Edmonton-Glenora, former health minister

On today's show we learn more about Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott's plans for October. Global Edmonton's Julia Wong provides us with an update on the growing Chuckegg Creek wildfire. The University of Calgary's Dr. Jessica Shaw speaks frankly on why a women may have an abortion. Investigative reporter Marco Chown Oved shares the impact of his piece on climate change, examining the Montreal heat wave that killed dozens. We learn more about China's evolving energy footprint with The University of Alberta's China institute. Finally, Comet Welding's Devon Hulsman & Len Thompson Fishing Lures' Brad Pallister explain what's so a-"lure"-ing about Lacombe.

Charles Adler, host, Charles Adler Tonight

Ron MacIntosh, Senior Fellow and Ottawa Representative, China Institute University of Alberta

Devon Hulsman, operations manager, Comet Welding Ltd.

Brad Pallister, president, Len Thompson Fishing Lures

Marco Chown Oved, investigative reporter, Toronto Star

Dr. Jessica Shaw, assistant professor, University of Calgary's faculty of social work

Julia Wong, reporter, Global Edmonton

On today's show we discuss the "spring of renewal" with Official Opposition Leader Rachel Notley. Former cabinet minister Heather Klimchuk joins Adam Sweet, former UCP board VP of bylaw and policy, and Alberta Legislature columnist Keith Gerein for our Friday Round Table. Find out what could be next for Brexit following Theresa May's resignation as U.K. Prime Minister. Finally, we rediscover the beauty of the prairies with photographer Chris Attrel.

Heather Klimchuk, former cabinet minister & MLA for Edmonton-Glenora

Adam Sweet, former chief of staff, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation and former VP bylaw and policy, UCP 

Keith Gerein, Alberta legislature columnist, Edmonton Journal