Best Rcmp Podcasts (2026)

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Narwhal lawsuit against RCMP over arrest of journalist, in court Jan 12 16:03

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In 2021, Amber Bracken, a freelance photojournalist on assignment for the Narwhal, was arrested by the RCMP on Wet’suwet’en territory and held in jail for 3 days. The charges against her were later dropped. The Narwhal and Amber Bracken are suing the RCMP in a case about press freedom. That trial begins in Vancouver on Jan 12. We speak with Carol L…

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The Skyline-Sea Island Sighting/ Large UFO hovers over building and disappears in a bright flash of light/ Why did the RCMP interrogate the witnesses until 2 in the morning? 1:36:02

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 15. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into another case taken from the files of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). On the night of April 6, 1976 two teenage girls were sitting in a car in the parking lot of the Skyline Hotel waiting for the mother of one of the girls to get off…

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Episode 8.03 - Healthcare in Crisis with Dr. Raj Sherman! 1:44:01

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Healthcare is in Crisis. Reports of patients dying in waiting rooms and hallways while waiting for care are becoming more frequent, and dangerously, more normalized. On of the physicians who has been raising the alarm is ER physician Dr. Raj Sherman, and he's no stranger to medicine or the politics holding Alberta healthcare back. After a long and …

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City Beat: A look back at 2025, plus a preview of 2026 13:32

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Vancouver politics were busy in 2025 and with an October 2026 municipal election approaching, things won't be quieting down any time soon. Redeye collective member Ian Mass brings us his New Year's City Beat report.By Redeye

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Episode 8.02 - The Recall That Wasn't with Journalist Alexandra Noad! 1:03:02

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There’s been a lot of questions about what’s going on with the recall that isn’t in Lethbridge East, and in order to try and make sense of yet another shockingly complex scandal in Alberta Politics, we sat down with the Lethbridge Reporter who has been doing all of the work to try and sort it out! The Substack we refer to can also be found at https…

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Part 1: The Allagash Abductions/ Never aired interview with Jack Weiner, one of the 4 men abducted on Eagle Lake in Northern Maine 1:27:48

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 17. Host Michael Ryan talks to Bernie O'Connor about his new book The Official History of Official UFO Magazine and they discuss an interview that Bernie did with Jack Weiner in 2008. The interview was never aired and this will be the first time the interview has ever aired publicly. Jack Weiner along with his twin b…

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Episode 8.01 - January 4th, 2026 Alberta Politics Roundup New Years Fireworks edition! 2:01:48

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It's our first episode of 2026!From Danielle Smith's year end chat with long time bestie Bruce "Spanky" McAllister to the resignation of Rebecca Schulz to the very uncomfortable press conference that followed to a deep dive on the two Eastern Canada podcasters who allegedly were paid to try and discredit a witness in the "CorruptCare" Scandal, we'r…

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Grit, Growth & Giving Grace: Paramedicine, PTSD, and Telling the Truth with Lesley Prosko 1:11:30

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Send us a text In this candid and franky, HILARIOUS episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service, Nikki sits down with Lesley Prosko—a paramedic of over 18 years, author, and IV therapy clinician—for an honest conversation about the realities of life in EMS, on and off the truck. Lesley shares her path from athletic therapy to paramedicine, why maturity…

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Cash Grab Or Life Saver? Speed Cameras Save Money And Lives 28:57

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Pedestrians and cyclists in BC are killed and injured at a rate that would never be accepted in any other public space. We ask a simple question with a complex political answer: if automated speed enforcement cuts injuries and deaths so reliably, why isn’t it everywhere it’s needed? Dr. Brandon Yau, Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Hea…

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The dark side of UFO encounters/ We look into the physiological effects on some witnesses including a woman from Madoc, Ontario whose eyesight was damaged for over 5 months 46:51

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 16. Happy New Year! Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the dark side of UFO encounters. Taken from the pages of CUFORN's (Canadian UFO Research Network) newsletter from their July/August 1984 edition. Today's podcast is inspired by an article by Harry Tokarz: UFOs and their Physiological Effe…

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How narratives about disability influence government policies 18:21

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In Canada, the policies affecting disabled people do not always follow a consistent approach. Alfiya Battalova says our narratives around disability shape our policies – and some key laws reveal a profound tension in Canada’s approach to disability rights and social responsibility. Alfiya Battalova is Assistant Professor in Justice Studies at Royal…

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Nakba exhibit at Canadian Museum of Human Rights to launch in 2026 15:13

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg was built to educate Canadians about stories of global injustice. Yet in the more than 10 years since it opened, it has not meaningfully acknowledged the dispossession of Palestinians in 1948 that resulted from the founding of Israel. But now the CMHR has announced an exhibit titled Palestine Uproote…

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Horses, Badges & the Beat: Inside CPS Mounted Patrol with Robin Koltusky 1:08:58

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Send us a text This episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service takes you behind the reins of one of policing’s most unique and powerful units. Nikki is joined by Robin Koltusky, Mounted Patrol Team Lead with the Calgary Police Service and AWIPS Civilian of the Year 2025, for a deep dive into what it really takes to run a modern mounted unit. Robin sha…

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Parental rights movement and the attack on public education in Alberta 16:57

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As students across Alberta returned to class this fall, families were met with a slate of changes targeting queer and trans kids, ushered in by the United Conservative Party government. These changes were largely driven by the movement for parental rights. Heather Ganshorn is research director for Support Our Students Alberta and author of the repo…

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2 Kids, 2 E-bikes, No Car: A Year-Round Cycling Family in Whistler 37:32

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NOTE: This episode originally aired in October of 2023. Since then, Brendan and Amanda and family have moved from Whistler to Nelson, BC. They now own a family car, which they mostly use to get to the mountain to ski. They continue to cycle year-round. Peter Ladner brings in son Brendan and daughter-in-law Amanda to expose the reality of life as a …

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Episide 7.46 - "Rules of Engagement" - December 21, 2025 Alberta Politics Roundup! 1:31:37

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It's our last show of 2025! We're ending the year with a bit of a deep dive on Danielle Smith's advice to herself via the "Alberta Next" recommendations, the ongoing healthcare crisis and then... Nate takes the Alberta Party out to the woodshed one last time!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsu…

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OneBC's documentary Making A Killing fuels residential school denialism 19:03

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On December 2, the OneBC party released its documentary Making a Killing: Reconciliation, genocide and plunder in Canada. Since then, the writer and producer of the film Tim Thielmann, has been fired along with two other senior staff. MLA Dallas Brodie has herself been removed as interim party leader. But the documentary lives on, with Dallas Brodi…

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Court rules in favour of First Nations challenge of BC mining regime 19:08

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The Gitxaała & Ehattesaht First Nations have launched a court challenge to BC's free-entry mining regime. In a precedent-setting decision released last week, the BC Court of Appeal has affirmed that BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act creates legally enforceable obligations on the province to reform the mining permit process. W…

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No Sugarcoating It: 15 Hard Truths About Life as a First Responder 55:50

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Send us a text In this solo episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service, Nikki gets real—no filters, no fluff. Drawing from lived experience, she breaks down 15 hard truths every first responder needs to hear, especially early in their career. We talk about why keeping your work life and personal life separate actually matters, the reality of “work fri…

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Jennifer Hyland: Walking the Tightrope of Duty and Despair 1:21:15

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In this episode, host Christian Lane interviews retired Deputy Chief Constable Jennifer Hyland, who shares her journey through the policing system in Canada. Hyland discusses the challenges of balancing duty with personal well-being, the impact of trauma on first responders, and the importance of empathy and authenticity in leadership. She reflects…

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Are you biting off more than you can chew? 38:08

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In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian and Laryssa dive into the topic of “biting off more than you can chew” as it relates to Veterans, their Families and those who serve in caregiving roles. Sharing candid stories and personal experiences, they explore how easy it is to become overwhelmed when supporting others while managing you…

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From the RCMP files: Witness account of UFO landing near Rathwell, Manitoba-investigating officer believes this really happened/ Book review: Bill Chalker's Hair of the Alien: DNA and Other Forensic Evidence ... 51:33

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 14. Host Michael Ryan dives into a RCMP file from January 6, 1974. A person who was living in Rathwell, Manitoba saw a UFO very close to his house on the morning of January 6, 1974 and even got into his car and chased after it. It was while he was driving towards the UFO that he saw it land on the highway 244. If you…

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2025 Year End Wrap-Up Episode 53:12

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The True Blue Podcast wraps up Season 5 with Host Tom Stamatakis interviewing the VCPU President Angela Van Eerd. Hear them discuss the successes and challenges of 2025. Furthermore, they look into the future and discuss what Contract Bargaining and Crime Fighting will look like in 2026. Ang and Tom make it clear that the complaint process needs to…

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Episode 7.45 - Eating The Elephant! (Dec 14, 2025 Alberta Politics Roundup!) 2:18:23

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We're back with another roundup of Alberta politics and it's more dense than a holiday fruitcake!We start with a look at the recent news that Jordan Peterson was in the process of having his online video courses accredited by the province of Alberta before we take a look at the new law that Smith named after him, including a deep dive on what it wa…

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Sleep, Stress & the Science of Staying Grounded with Helen Dugdale 1:00:48

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Send us a text In this episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service, Nikki sits down with Helen Dugdale—psychotherapist, science lover, and soon-to-be two-time author—to dig into the gut-brain connection, sleep, anxiety, and why your nervous system is calling the shots more than you think. Helen breaks down how sleep deprivation wrecks emotional control…

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Dec 11 Solar panels on farm lands can increase crop yields 15:56

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Solar farm projects in Alberta have stalled because of new provincial regulations. Yet some Canadian researchers are saying photovoltaic systems now produce the lowest-cost electricity in history and using them in agriculture increases crop yields. We speak with Joshua Pearce, co-author of a new study on agrivoltaics.…

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Did UFOs cause the Quebec Blackout of 1971?/ Claude Mac Duff reports/ What tripped the nuke sensors at High Point?/ New book review: The Official History of Official UFO Magazine 57:17

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 13. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott look into the reporting of Quebec UFO investigator Claude Mac Duff. In 1971 Mac Duff looked into the cause of the 1971 Quebec blackouts and he came up with some very interesting information that points at UFOs as a probable cause. Also, is it possible that UFOs tr…

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Legal and historical risks of new pipeline to the Northwest coast 14:49

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As hundreds of First Nations leaders gathered last week in Ottawa for their annual December meeting, the federal-provincial memorandum of understanding for a new pipeline to Asian markets was high on the agenda. The Assembly of First Nations chiefs voted unanimously on Tuesday to demand the withdrawal of the deal and expressed full support for Firs…

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City Beat: Controversy over Mayor Sim's Filipino Cultural Centre proposal 16:51

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Next week Vancouver City Council will consider Mayor Ken Sim’s controversial proposal to fast-track a new Filipino Cultural Centre without community consultation. Also on the agenda, Vancouver’s Social Housing Initiative, plans to radically change the current plan for the Downtown Eastside and much more. We speak with Redeye’s Ian Mass.…

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When the Badge Comes Off: Identity, Sanctuary Trauma & Healing with Dr. Katherine Rolfe 1:03:11

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service, Nikki sits down with Dr. Katherine Rolfe, a registered psychologist and former member of both the military and the Edmonton Police Service, to explore the deeply personal journey of serving—and the challenges of stepping away after more than 20 years in uniform. Dr. Rolfe shar…

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Canada needs a generational investment in non-market and public housing 17:50

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Forty progressive economists and policy experts gathered in Ottawa in September for an economic summit called Elbows Up: A Practical Program for Canadian Sovereignty. Marc Lee is a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and he was both a presenter and participant in the Summit. We speak with Marc about his takeaways from …

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Heron Way, Healing Way: An Indigenous-led Path to Active Transportation 23:41

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A trail should move more than bodies; it should move history into the open. We sit down with Elder Ruth Adams of Tsawwassen First Nation to explore the Great Blue Heron Way: a bold, Indigenous‑led active transportation route that reconnects communities along the Fraser River and the Salish Sea while reviving stories long pushed aside. Support the s…

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Calls for grizzly hunt in wake of attack based on poor science 20:09

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In the wake of a serious grizzly bear attack on schoolchildren near Bella Coola, there are calls from some quarters for the province to revisit its ban on the grizzly bear hunt. The BC Wildlife Federation has called for a new trophy hunt on grizzlies. Tandeep Sidhu is assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the Univers…

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Why was the Canadian military so interested in a UFO encounter in Vidora, Saskatchewan? We try to unfold the mystery/ Book review of Ralph Blumenthal's BELIEVER: The Passion of John Mack 1:14:30

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 12. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into RCMP documents from 1967 to try and unfold the mystery of what happened on the nights of October 22nd and October 29th, 1967. On this nights at least five witnesses (possibly as many as eight) saw two UFOs that were hovering 15 feet above the…

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Resisting Danielle Smith's attack on trans youth in Alberta 15:36

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced Bill 9 - a piece of legislation that aims to infringe on the rights of trans people. Smith has used the notwithstanding clause four times in the last three weeks. This time to shield three anti-transgender bills from legal challenges and to bypass Charter protected rights. In response, queer activists a…

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National Police Federation - Rob Farrer & Chris Voller 1:01:44

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Great interview with two NPF (National Police Federation) representatives, Rob Farrer - VP Pacific Region and Chirs Voller - Director Pacific Region. https://npf-fpn.com/ The National Police Federation is the sole certified bargaining agent for regular Members and reservists of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police below the rank of Inspector. The NPF …

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Indigenous identity policies a dangerous case of institutional overreach 19:17

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The practice of people self-identifying as Indigenous has come into sharp focus after a number of high-profile cases of “pretendians” claiming to be Indigenous without evidence. However, far less attention has been given to Indigenous people being wrongly labelled as pretendians. In a recent article for Policy Options, Debbie Martin argues that the…

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Leadership Without Ego: A conversation with Capt. Willow Bloomquist 1:00:47

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In this episode, host Christian Lane speaks with Captain Willow Bloomquist of the Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department. Willow shares her journey from various jobs to becoming a firefighter, her experiences in wildfire prevention, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation delves into the challenges and responsibilities of volunteer…

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Resilience, Reinvention, and Rising Strong with Lori Bailey 1:05:29

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Send us a text In this episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service, Nikki sits down with Lori Bailey, an Inspector with the City of Calgary Transit’s Community Outreach Team, whose career journey is a powerful example of perseverance and reinvention. Lori shares her path from federal corrections, to teaching at Bow Valley College, to serving in her cur…

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British Columbia charging industry bargain basement rates for water 13:42

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British Columbia has one of the lowest industrial water rates in Canada. Meanwhile, water advocates say communities across the province are struggling to fund efforts to fight increasing droughts, floods, and wildfires. A new report says we need to modernize industrial water rates to protect our water sources, safeguard communities and secure long-…

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Understanding the invisible impacts of traumatic brain injury with Veteran and former CFL player Ryan Carey 42:48

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In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock welcome returning guest Ryan Carey — a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, former Canadian Football League (CFL) player, musician and football coach — for a candid conversation about brain health, traumatic brain injury and life after service. Ryan shares insights from b…

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Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear bring War on Cars podcast to Vancouver 40:56

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On November 8, Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear of The War on Cars podcast were in Vancouver as guests of Vision Zero Vancouver to talk about their new book and to meet with local activists. There wasn’t a seat left in the house at the Djavad Mowafaghian theatre at SFU Woodwards as Doug and Sarah introduced some of the ideas in their book, Life After…

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Michael Ryan and Christine Scott's REVIEW of Age of Disclosure/ Eyewitness account of UFO encounter in Greensburg, Pennsylvania "It felt like time slowed down" 1:09:28

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 11. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott give an in depth review of the documentary Age of Disclosure. Who is behind it, who is in it and should you see it or give it a hard pass? We hold nothing back. Neil Bowman gives his eyewitness account of a large UFO that he saw in the late '70s in Greensburg, Pen…

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Exposing the US loophole: How Canadian arms and explosives reach Israel 20:35

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Despite the purported ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes continue to kill Palestinians. Canada has long downplayed its role in arming Israel, claiming it only issues a limited number of export permits and that those permits have now been suspended. But this week, a new report was released that exposes a massive ongoing flow of Canadian explosive…

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Episode 7.44 - The UCP Attack The Courts with Lawyer Will Van Engen! 1:01:44

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Danielle Smith and the UCP have taken to attacking the courts, delegitimizing the courts and overriding the courts in the last week, and that has some pretty serious implications! Whether trying to weaken Albertans trust in the courts by calling judges "appointed activists", by grossly misrepresenting Supreme Court rulings or by invoking the notwit…

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City Beat: Vancouver mayor Ken Sim's "zero-means-zero" budget 13:58

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In today’s episode, Ian Mass with City Beat for Nov 22. Vancouver City Council has just gone through a gruelling 4-day public process focused on the 2026 city budget. On Tuesday Nov 25, we’ll see if any of the comments have made a difference to this controversial zero-means-zero budget. Council will also consider a proposal for a Filipino cultural …

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Dr. Lydia - "Just F*ucking Do It" - A No Bullshit Survival Guide For First Responders - Part 2 41:59

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Dr. Lydia Vallieres - "Just F*ucking Do It" - A No Bullshit Survival Guide For First Responders - What The Academy Didn't Teach You. Hope you enjoy these episodes with Dr. Lydia as we talk about her book and experiences working with first responders on their mental well-being. Seven Parts of the Book 1. The Hidden Toll of the Job 2. Cognitive Survi…

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Episode 7.43 - Alberta Students Association! 47:31

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With education and charter rights under attack by the UCP, Albertans are finding whatever ways they can to fight back! And this absolutely includes young Albertans! In this episode we sit down with Kai and KT who are part of a group of students forming the "Alberta Students Association" to ensure that young Albertans have an organization to help th…

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Closer to the brink: The state of BC forests in 2025 18:52

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Five years after provincial government commitments to protect old growth, the new report commissioned by Sierra Club BC concludes that the ecological integrity of our forests continues to decline, threatening biodiversity, First Nations values and a diverse economy. We speak with Karen Price, an ecologist who co-authored the report.…

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Part 2: Interview with Keith Chester/ During WWII a UFO hovered over the battleship USS New York and they opened fire on it/What happened to all the gun camera footage of UFOs?/What did Howard Robertson ... 1:45:48

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Send us a text Season 4 Episode 10. Host Michael Ryan interviews author Keith Chester on his book Strange Company, one of the most important books written on UFOs. In part 2 of this interview, Keith Chester talks about the importance of Howard Robertson, David Griggs and Dr. Luis Alvarez. Mr. Chester points out that all of the reports that David Gr…