What's the right move with homeless encampments and open drug use? Should Canada ban cigarettes for good? Is it really that outrageous to suggest certain clothing brands aren't for everybody? Veteran broadcasters Lynda Steele and Jody Vance tackle these hot button questions and more in our first Real Talk Round Table of 2024. 

0:15 | But first...got plans on Saturday, February 3? 

SIGN UP TO PLAY, VOLUNTEER, OR SPONSOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC (FEB 3): https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey

2:45 | Jody Vance and Lynda Steele talk Alzheimer's, drug use in playgrounds, tent cities, Surrey's policing debacle, political parties at the municipal level, Health Canada's proposed cigarette ban, and billionaire Chip Wilson's controversial comments about Lululemon's marketing. 

CHECK OUT STEELE AND VANCE: https://www.cheknews.ca/shows/steele-and-vance/

1:07:55 | Real Talker Gerald's demanding details from Ryan, and Real Talkers Stephen and Cameron have strong words for people pooh-poohing renewables. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 

FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] 

BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen

SIGN UP FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey

FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors

The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.