Best Ryan Bowe Podcasts (2025)

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Did Canada “Bow to the Bros” Or Not? 1:29:43

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PM Mark Carney says he "wouldn't describe (Canada's) foreign policy as feminist foreign policy"...but what does that actually mean? Is it a move in the right direction, or not so much? 3:20 | Supriya Dwivedi and Sharan Kaur debate the tone (and make-up) of PM Mark Carney's inner circle in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton We…

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What is the best Christmas Song? 58:34

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss what the best Christmas song is, and go deep on movie takes! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Coaching the next generation: Ryan Grewcock and Deb Horn 44:45

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Why are so many young people picking up a bow? In this episode, we sit down with Archery GB’s Ryan Grewcock and youth coach Deb Horn to explore what makes archery so appealing to the next generation. We dive into creating youth-friendly coaching environments, effective methods for developing young archers and developing empathy and those softer ski…

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Exclusive: Premier Danielle Smith 1:51:33

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Booed at her party's AGM after signing an energy agreement with Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith finds herself in a tough spot. Is the UCP now a "separatist party," like her political opponents say? Does she personally support Alberta remaining in Canada? That's where we begin our exclusive interview with Alberta's Premier (1:15) presented by Mercede…

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"Boot Quebec, Keep the Country, Thank Me Later!" 5:25

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Trent and Erin have fightin' words for Quebec, Robert rips our interview with Minister Adriana LaGrange, and Kimm calls out journalists for backing down to Donald Trump. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NE…

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Is Party Loyalty Polluting Politics? 1:39:25

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Political parties are managing members like never before. Elected representatives toe the party line or face consequences. Floor crossings swing vote results. Public abuse toward dissenting politicians is at an all-time high. In this episode, political scientists Alex Marland and Jared Wesley (4:30) take us on a deep dive into how party loyalty fac…

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#166 - "Drift" by Wes Corbett 1:25:48

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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast It's a Freshly-Picked episode, talking to Picky Fingers alum Wes Corbett (of the Sam Bush Band) about his new album of original music titled "Drift" - available now on Adhyaropa Records! Drift has everything you want from a modern banjo album: creative compositions, interesting arrangements, and virtuosic playing from W…

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Results Are In: Best of Alberta Politics // Referendum Details 1:45:13

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Who's the Best MLA in Alberta? How about the Best Cabinet Minister? Who's the Most Effective Opposition MLA or the Best Question Period Performer? We reveal the results of Daveberta's annual Best of Alberta Politics Survey (3:15) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL, A PRO…

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Dual-Delivery Health Care // MLAs Sued by UCP 1:43:25

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Alberta is moving to a "dual-delivery" healthcare model, blending public and private delivery of select surgeries. Meantime, two former UCP MLAs are being sued by the party as they attempt to revive the "Progressive Conservative" brand. In this episode, we get the goods directly from Minister Adriana LaGrange (3:00) and MLAs Peter Guthrie and Scott…

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The Method to Mark Carney’s Madness 1:26:03

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Did P.M. Mark Carney pull the wool over Premier Danielle Smith's eyes with the Ottawa-Alberta pipeline agreement? Max Fawcett thinks so. In this episode, the lead columnist for Canada's National Observer lays out the method to Mark Carney's madness (11:10). But first... 4:45 | It's Giving Tuesday. Jespo, Johnny, and Max share which charity they're …

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Take a Bow 1:24:58

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Text Carole & Andrew In this episode: Mike’s Rewind Dawn’s Fact Check Listener Questions, Comments & Reviews Michelle’s Random Thought – Miracle Whip Douchebag of the Week – Woman assaults Harvey’s employee WTF – Woman argues though the order board of a Wendy’s drive-thru Dipshit – HOA Board member stops boys from fishing Freakout – Woman gets arre…

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Separatists Dividing the United Conservatives 2:09:42

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We've seen this play before. The right-wing flank of a Conservative party, feeling underrepresented and dissatisfied, breaks away from the "mainstream" movement to form its own entity. Will that be the case with separatist members of Alberta's United Conservative Party? THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY'S NORTHERN EYES SEVEN YEAR WHISK…

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"A Pipeline is a Nation-Building Artery!" 5:58

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Real Talkers Michael, Robert, Kurt, and Cal chime in on the pipeline deal, while Bryn has an important message about addiction. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, AND BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON …

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Pipeline Deal Debated // Can We Solve Homelessness? 1:25:35

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Ottawa and Alberta have signed off on an agreement to build a new pipeline to northwest B.C. How long 'til shovels are in the ground? Who will pay for it? Or, could pushback from Premier Eby's office or coastal First Nations stop the project from happening? 3:30 | Dr. Tom Gunton, Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, and Sharan Kaur give us their assessment of …

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Pipeline Power Play // Food Insecurity 1:47:36

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It's official: Alberta and Ottawa have jointly agreed on a path forward for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast. In this episode, Politico's Ottawa bureau chief Nick Taylor-Vaisey (4:00) lays out what happens next, and what it means for B.C., First Nations, Alberta, and Mark Carney's Liberal government. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DIST…

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Poilievre & Alberta Separatists Push Back on Pipeline Deal 1:30:52

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No wonder Pierre Poilievre is unhappy. Mark Carney took a page from Poilievre's playbook and axed the (carbon) tax, and now the Liberal Prime Minister's getting set for a pipeline announcement alongside Alberta's UCP Premier Danielle Smith. It's no wonder the federal Conservative leader is doing his best to discredit the deal. We open this episode …

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Poll: Conservatives Dissatisfied with Democracy 1:25:22

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Just 52% of Conservatives polled believe democracy is working in Canada. That's down from nearly 90% just over a decade ago. Pollster Janet Brown and political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt dig into the downward trend in this episode (5:00), presented by our friends at Hansen Distillery. CHECK OUT HANSEN'S HOLIDAY LIQUEURS: https://hansendistillery.com…

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Supriya in Studio: Party, Pipeline, and Other Politics 1:22:39

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Real Talk turns five! Our pal Supriya Dwivedi makes the trip from Toronto to hang out in our Edmonton studio for this special episode presented by our friends at RapidEx Financial. In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, Supriya and Ryan get into drama at Real Talk's Fifth Birthday Bash, Mark Carney and Danielle Smith's p…

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"Going after trans kids is just WRONG!" 2:23:53

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Elizabeth May reversed course on Mark Carney's first budget, ultimately voting in favour of it (helping the Liberals' minority government survive). What went on behind the scenes? The Green Party leader and longtime MP tells us what changed her mind (6:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED …

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Elizabeth May // Corb Lund Fights Big Coal 2:23:53

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Elizabeth May reversed course on Mark Carney's first budget, ultimately voting in favour of it (helping the Liberals' minority government survive). What went on behind the scenes? The Green Party leader and longtime MP tells us what changed her mind (6:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED …

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Alberta Overrides Courts Again // New Pipeline News 1:56:03

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Alberta's UCP government is going back to the notwithstanding clause for the second time in three weeks, in this case to protect three laws dealing specifically with transgender youth. Supporters of Premier Danielle Smith's strategy with Bill 9 say it ensures parents are involved in major decisions. Critics say it's an attack on rights and protecti…

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Music that nourishes, Y2K guitarists we missed and what is Pop music! 1:08:20

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we talk about how music should have some nutritional value. We also get some suggestions about great guitarists to emerge since Y2K. Also we have a spirited debate about the definition of Pop music! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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Carney Survives Nailbiter // Alberta's Pipeline Math 1:41:26

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Your holiday plans won't be interrupted by another federal election, as Mark Carney's minority Liberal government survives its third confidence vote in as many weeks, passing the federal budget by a vote of 170-168. We talk to Canada's National Observer lead columnist Max Fawcett (6:20) about the factors at play (including promises made), and where…

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Liberals’ Make or Break Budget Vote 1:44:40

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Today's the day we'll find out if PM Mark Carney's minority government survives. Will the Liberals be able to find those two votes outside their caucus, or will enough Opposition MPs abstain from voting to allow Carney's minority government survive? Minister Eleanor Olszewski (4:00) tells us where her head's at heading into the vote. THIS EPISODE I…

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"People Should Defy the Law if the Law is Wrong!" 8:02

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Cam in a Pizzeria says public debates about minimum wage are missing major details, Coreen and Robert have thoughts on our Nov. 12 Brian Lilley interview, Jason has a theory about MP Matt Jeneroux's early retirement, Chris has a message for would-be homebuyers, and Laura says she's willing to go to jail to fight for workers' rights. It's The Flamet…

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“Big” Oil Betrays Landowners and Taxpayers 1:25:43

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Rural Alberta is not backing down. In recent town halls, long-time farmers and landowners jeered senior UCP political staffers pitching the government’s plan for cleaning up decades of oil and gas well problems. They see broken trust — and they’re demanding real accountability. In this episode, we’re joined by Drew Anderson of The Narwhal (3:00), w…

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Ian Edwards - 3D Archery World Champion 57:23

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"I like the idea of going home with Gold!" - In this episode, we chat with Ian Edwards, reigning 3D Archery World Champion. Ian explains the precision, patience, and mindset it takes to reach the top of one of the most demanding disciplines in the sport. He's also a renowned sculptor and he shares how his art sharpened his eye for detail, how arche…

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Where Has Naheed Nenshi Been? 1:53:15

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Many Albertans expected more of a splash from Naheed Nenshi. The leader of Alberta's Official Opposition NDP - formerly the mayor of Calgary - hasn't secured as much of the spotlight as some expected. Look no further than the very first comments in our Real Talk Live Chat the minute this episode started streaming. That's exactly where we begin our …

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Epstein & Trump, Canada's EV Mandate, & Caucus Revolts 1:48:12

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Bombshell emails released just moments before we started streaming this episode suggest Donald Trump hasn't exactly been truthful about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and his knowledge of what was going on. Jespo and Johnny open the show with what the emails (released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee) imply, and what remains to be…

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Remembrance Day: Lest We Forget 1:28:56

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On this special Remembrance Day edition of Real Talk, we highlight the stories that shape who we are as Canadians. In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, Lt.-Col. (Ret.) and former MP Laurie Hawn joins us with a lifetime of service and perspective from the cockpit to Parliament Hill (3:00). Randall Purvis, co-founder of …

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Carney Triggers Pipeliners // Trump Stadium (??) 1:31:23

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Prime Minister Mark Carney calls pipelines "boring" in front of a Toronto audience, triggering protests from Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and conservative commentators. What are we to make of such candid speech (25:00)? And what about the Liberal fishing expedition targeting frustrated Conservative MPs (5:30)? We take on the top headlines wit…

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Season 7 Finale 1:33:57

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Text Carole & Andrew In this episode: Mike’s Rewind Dawn’s Fact Check Listener Questions, Comments & Reviews Michelle’s Random Thought – Eating Salads Dick of the Week – Woman gets her neighbour’s car towed WTF – Woman admits to attempted murder Liar – Door Dash driver eats order Freakout – Guy does not want a fence built Crazy – Woman accuses rest…

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"We're Being Eroded by Progressives!" 5:07

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Rick from the Sticks draws a line from NYC's new mayor to Alberta separation, Kara's looking for more from Pierre Poilievre, Michael's not so sincere in his "thank you" to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and Anne's waiting for ballroom construction to begin at the Alberta Legislature. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton…

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Matt Jeneroux's Out // Future-Shaping Millennials 1:57:41

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Another blow to Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, as longtime Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announces his resignation. What does this mean for PM Mark Carney's minority government (and the Official Opposition CPC) moving forward? We open this show with a follow up (1:30) on what the Real Talk Rumour Mill reported in our most recent episode. THIS EPISODE…

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Will More MPs Cross the Floor to the Liberals? 1:42:47

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The Real Talk Rumour Mill reports multiple Conservative MPs are being approached by the Liberals to join MP Chris d'Entremont and cross the floor. Rumours include two prominent Alberta MPs - one of them Conservative, one of them not. What're the chances this strategy saves PM Mark Carney from a nail-biter of a budget vote that could trigger another…

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#165 - Daithi Melia 58:21

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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Daithi Melia, banjoist for JigJam, the phenomenal Irish-American bluegrass band that has been seemingly everywhere recently, from the Grand Ole Opry to Grey Fox, and everywhere in between. Daithi is an incredible player, with a mastery of traditional bluegrass idioms, modern progressive banjo sensi…

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Budget 2025 Breakdown: Jobs, the Economy, Housing, and More 1:51:50

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Mark Carney’s first federal budget is out, and it’s a bold statement from a Prime Minister trying to prove he’s not just the banker-in-chief, but a nation-builder with a plan. Billions are flowing into housing, clean energy, and industry, but does any of this actually benefit Alberta? Is Budget 2025 economic vision — or political survival disguised…

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The best guitarists to emerge since Y2K and why being a musician in 2025 rocks! 1:02:59

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore who the top 3 guitarists to emerge since the turn of the century are. We also talk about what the best thing about being a musician in 2025! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Doug Ford: “I’d Never Apologize to Donald Trump.” 1:38:42

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It's federal Budget Day - will PM Mark Carney secure enough support outside his Liberal caucus to maintain confidence in his minority government? We open this episode with a look at what's at stake. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY: https://hansendistillery.com/ 14:00 | Ontario Premier Doug Ford says you "could put (him) in a stretchi…

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Another Federal Election? Already?? 1:34:56

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It's possible Canadians could be headed BACK to the polls less than eight months after the most recent federal election. It all hinges on whether or not PM Mark Carney can garner enough support for his budget from Conservative, Bloc, or NDP MPs. So, what are the chances? THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL: https://rapidexfinancial.com/ …

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"Alberta is a Laughingstock!" 11:23

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Real Talkers are FIRED UP over teachers being ordered back to class. We've got hot takes from Tobias, Travis, Perry, KP, JP, Tavis, Rob, Brandon, Justin, Amy, Shawn, GreeceBall, and Robert in this episode of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park. FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] When you visi…

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Energy, the Economy, and the Environment 1:27:42

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Is it possible to protect jobs and save the planet at the same time? Do Canadians have to choose between low emissions and affordable energy? Are we doing enough on energy and water security? How should we prepare communities for a future where extreme weather events are not the exception but the norm? 6:30 | Energy vs. Climate podcast co-hosts Ed …

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A Conversation With Real Talk Podcast host Ryan Jespersen 1:21:00

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Text Carole & Andrew Andrew sat down in studio with former CHED announcer Ryan Jespersen to catch up and talk about what was and what could have been had they done the "Jespersen & Grose Show" and about being taken off the air before launching his massively successful podcast: Real Talk. Support the show…

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Albertans Cry Foul on UCP Teachers’ Strike Tactics 1:46:13

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It's official: we've received more emails and YouTube comments about Alberta's teachers' strike (and the way the UCP ended it) than any other subject in Real Talk's five year history. This is YOUR show, and you've got the floor throughout this episode, including emails from Real Talkers Rodger, Megan, LG, Principal D, Jill, Kyle, Shelley, and Colin…

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Alberta Teachers Head Back to Class "Demoralized" 1:51:52

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740,000 students and 51,000 teachers are back in Alberta classrooms after an emotional three weeks away. In this episode, we hear from politicians, parents, teachers, and a high school student on the true impact of the teachers' strike and the government's use of the notwithstanding clause to end it. 6:20 | Alberta's Minister of Education Demetrios…

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What makes a band successful and remembering Marcie free! 1:08:35

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Send us a text On the latest episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what makes one band successful and one not. We also remember Marcie Free the groundbreaking singer of King Kobra. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Teachers Ordered Back - General Strike Looming? 2:03:55

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Labour leaders are calling it an "act of war," as Premier Danielle Smith invokes the notwithstanding clause, orders teachers back to work, and imposes a four-year collective contract. What's the average Albertan to make of the UCP government's move? Will other unions across the province go on strike to support the teachers? We get into it with poli…

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Trump Hissy Fit // Alberta Separatists Rally 1:46:09

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Donald Trump says he "doesn't want to talk to Mark Carney anytime soon" after Doug Ford ran World Series ads quoting Ronald Reagan on tariffs. Not only is the Canada-U.S. relationship not improving...it's getting worse, as POTUS announced additional tariffs in response to the ad campaign. So, what now? We ask former senior advisor to the PMO Supriy…

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"If anyone needs a spanking, it's this government!" 8:05

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Real Talkers Robb and AJ are choked at how Election Day played out; Mr. Dad and Mike are following the money Alberta spends on education; Vera and Marcus have strong opinions on the teachers' strike, and Tracey is just tiiiiiiiiired of it all. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHRO…

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Teachers Choked, Nenshi Back, Trump Pissed 1:46:17

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Voters (and candidates) are demanding a third party audit after Edmonton's election was marred by long waits, missing ballot boxes, and dramatic recounts. Thousands of teachers rally outside the Legislature (22:00) as the Throne Speech is read, days ahead of being ordered back to work. And President Donald Trump says trade talks are off with Canada…