Cheryl's still wrapping her mind around Erika's argument re: the UCP getting banned from Pride. Don't miss that exchange midway through this episode. But first, we take a look at renowned pollster Janet Brown's latest numbers. Stick around as Erika and Cheryl analyze the "new look" Alberta NDP.

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The UCP introduces yet another contentious bill aimed at municipalities. Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse joins Erika and Cheryl post-leadership debate…or was it the “hugging town hall”?

What and how you approach a policy or legislative rollout that’s gone sideways can not only make you look stupid, it can have huge impacts on the voter confidence in your leadership. We discuss current BIll 20, the NDPs contentious Bill 6, and how capital gains increase will play out federally.

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Political parties will be players in Alberta's next municipal election for the very first time. The change, ushered in by the Danielle Smith government's Bill 20, is definitely controversial. But is it undemocratic? Has the UCP gone too far? We dig into what Bill 20 means for political parties...and what it means for you.

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With the growing concerns of fires and drought across the province, Erika and Cheryl discuss what's causing this, what are the impacts, and what government's role is to protect Albertans from natural disasters. We also cover the NDP leadership as they lead up to their first debate.

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The UCP government has introduced some pretty contentious policies recently. On this episode we explore the reason why Bill 17 and 18 are making their way onto the legislature agenda and what it means for many groups and individuals impacted by these Acts.

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Is the Alberta NDP leadership race a foregone conclusion? Or, can Sarah Hoffman prove the pollsters and pundits wrong, and defeat Naheed Nenshi? She joins us to discuss her campaign, her strategy and what she will do on Day One if she becomes premier.

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Rakhi Pancholi pulls the chute on her NDP leadership bid…and Justin Trudeau doubles down on his carbon tax.

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Alberta's government is equipping the province's Sheriffs with more comprehensive training and expanded powers. Is a divorce from the RCMP imminent? We get into it in this episode of The Discourse. Plus, how much should we read into Premier Danielle Smith's most recent approval ratings? And what's next in the Alberta NDP leadership race?

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Former Mayor of Calgary and newest NDP leadership candidate Naheed Nenshi joins us to discuss why now, what he’s running on, and if he thinks he’s the one to beat.

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