UCP MLA Eric Bouchard says he's working to have the COVID vaccine banned in Alberta. In a recent podcast interview, the Calgary-based politician claims to have had "multiple lengthy conversations" with Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, and that his "win would be having the shots removed." We dig into what continues to fuel the anti-vaxx movement, and why so few people got their COVID shot this year.

2:00 | Professor Tim Caulfield talks about the politics of the anti-vaxx movement, "sudden death" conspiracy theories, and the dangers of deplatforming controversial voices. 

45:07 | Real Talker Jasmine lost their entire property to wildfire in 2023. Ryan reads her powerful email, including a message to displaced Jasper residents. 

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