"They're Trying to Steal Your Right to Vote!"
Pat in Airdrie is fuming over changes to Alberta's electoral boundaries, Jan lacks faith ahead of the fall referendum, Gillian says it's wor...
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20 of 1,452 episodesFuture of Energy DEBATE: Fawcett v. Exner-Pirot
Canada’s energy future is one of the most consequential—and contentious—questions facing the country. Is global demand for oil and gas set t...
Canada Bans Kids from Social Media // Should You Invest in SpaceX?
Canada's new Online Safety Act could fundamentally change how Canadians (especially young people) experience the internet. From age restrict...
The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won't Go Away
Alberta separatism isn't a new concept. Even before Alberta became a province, critics were sounding off against "the horde of grafters conn...
Alberta's Future: Split or Connected?
How many Albertans are actually ready to leave Canada? And what do the latest numbers tell us about the state of the separation movement? Gu...
Poilievre's Plan to Keep Alberta in Canada
Strength in numbers. That's Pierre Poilievre's call to the provinces as a nation-wide alternative to Alberta separation. Will Quebec play al...
"Canada's Too Important to Make This Partisan!"
Real Talkers are fired up over separatist talking points and Mark Carney's position on Donald Trump. Tyler W., Michael in Calgary, Geoff in...
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas // HOPE in Edmonton
Did you know a third of Calgary residents were born outside North America? Mayor Jeromy Farkas joins Jespo in our historic Mercer Warehouse...
J.J. McCullough on B.C., Alberta, and Canada’s Future
How did the media get it so wrong with B.C.'s Conservative leadership race? Does Alberta separation really deserve this much attention? Does...
Can Cities Separate from Alberta? (Seriously.)
If Alberta can talk about leaving Canada, can cities talk about leaving Alberta? That's the question Edmonton councillor Aaron Paquette is p...
Is Ottawa Selling Out Ranchers?
Canadian ranchers are warning Ottawa not to sacrifice domestic beef producers in ongoing trade talks with Mercosur, the South American bloc...
"It's like losing your virginity. No going back!"
Red hot takes on Alberta separation from Jesse, Geoff, Anna Banana, Alberta Maverick, Peaches, Chris, Colin, Alex, AJ, and a heart-wrenching...
Senator Charles Adler: Canadian Common Sense™
Premiers in BC, Manitoba, and Ontario are calling out Alberta's Danielle Smith. The Americans can't believe Canadians aren't buying their bo...
Alberta Voices Urge “Lead Not Leave”
Prominent Alberta business, political, and community leaders may not agree on everything - but they agree on the most important thing - and...
The Right Response to Separation
It may be too late to stamp out separatist sentiment in Alberta, but we don't have to fan the flames. Guest host Supriya Dwivedi hashes it o...
Energy is Canada's Global Superpower: Dr. David Knight Legg
Canada is at a "strategic crossroads" as an energy superpower, says Dr. David Knight Legg. The former principal advisor to Premier Jason Ken...
Premiers Clash Over Alberta Separatism
Premiers in B.C. and Ontario are calling out their colleague in Alberta for her "bad behaviour". This, as Western premiers gather in Kananas...
“Throwing a tantrum” is “fighting for freedom”?
"The hypocrisy would be hilarious if it wasn't so embarrassing." It's an All-Referendum Edition of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers Crystal...
Smith Calls Referendum on Referendum
"Referendumb and Referendumber" is how Real Talker "Noob" describes Premier Danielle Smith's plan to ask Albertans whether or not they want...
UCP Sparks Chaos Over Separation Referendum
Fireworks at the Alberta Legislature as the UCP sends out a press release announcing a committee decision on an independence referendum...be...