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It's the most anticipated international hockey showdown in 15 years. When Canada and the U.S.A. clash in the 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston, they'll be fighting for more than a gold medal. We kick off this episode with a perspective check on what's at stake. Later in the show (23:00), we shine a spotlight on life-changing (and life-saving) research advancements in women's health.

2:25 | But first...Chris LaBossiere's wearing a special jersey at TD Garden for the big game. The president of the Juno Beach Centre talks about the price of freedom, why it matters, and a little bit about hockey.

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23:00 | Drs. Sofia Ahmed, Colleen Norris, and Jane Schulz join Ryan for one of the most informative and interesting Real Talk Round Tables in a long time. We talk about the past, present, and future of women's health research ahead of the Luminaries Luncheon on March 7 in support of the Alberta Women's Health Foundation.

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1:11:30 | Jespo and Johnny recap Premier Danielle Smith's news conference about the alleged healthcare scandal, and update the orphaned cougars story out of Canmore.

1:19:00 | Tracey's got strong opinions about cougar hunts, Jim blows our mind with his take on humanity, Brent says quit yer bitchin' about Donald Trump, Garth's got a sovereign solution, and Ronnie has a direct question for Danielle Smith. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Nobody's giving Karina Gould a fighting chance, but don't tell that to the Liberal leadership candidate. The youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history tells us (2:00) how she'd deal with Donald Trump, her plan for pipelines, and how she'd "unleash" a million entrepreneurs.

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34:20 | Don't miss your chance to attend the Devour! Food & Film Festival (April 4-6) and the Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon (April 26)! We feature both of these amazing events in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.

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40:10 | Have you seen the new polling showing which cities/provinces will be hardest hit by Trump's tariffs, and what businesses want the feds to do about it? We've got our Eye on Alberta Business with Shauna Feth, president and CEO of Alberta Chambers of Commerce.

POLITICAL ACTION DAY: https://www.abchamber.ca/event/2025-political-action-day-mla-dinner/

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1:08:00 | Real Talker AJ has an idea for everybody who wants to shop local.

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1:16:00 | We check back in on the hunted cougar story with an update on the orphaned cubs. Stick around for some wild video submitted by Real Talker Davis. What would you do in that situation?

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Emergency rooms are over capacity. Major surgeries are being delayed or cancelled. Allegations of shady government dealings are being investigated (or are they?). Health care in Alberta is an absolute mess.

6:25 | AMA past president Dr. Paul Parks understands the assignment - Real Talk - as he diagnoses the root of the rot in Alberta Health Services.

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1:13:00 | Canada will square off against the Americans for 4 Nations Face-Off supremacy in a couple days. We recap a WILD showdown between the two countries over the weekend, and fantastic turnout for a PWHL game in Edmonton.

1:35:25 | Crazy scene at Toronto Pearson, as a flight arriving from Minneapolis crashed in flames sending 20+ people to hospital. It's the fourth aviation disaster in the past few weeks. What's going on?

1:44:20 | Our faces hurt from smiling thanks to Real Talker Stefanie, who passed along this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.

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Markus says it's time to switch from defence to offence with the U.S.A., Brent says it ain't all Trump's fault, R.H. is fighting for independence, Don takes on "Alberta's Death Cult," Angie's sick over cougar hunts, and Les is putting the premier up for sale. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Here's to the risk takers. The industry shakers. The business and community leaders whose insights and investments are positively impacting the world around them. In partnership with Edify and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, we present this Real Talk Round Table: Edifiers Edition.

2:40 | We talk small business, DEI, tariffs, refugees, lost wedding rings, and more with the dynamic trio of Edifier Award winners Sina Zere and Jorgia Moore, and Edmonton Chamber of Commerce VP Laura Kinghorn.

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1:12:00 | Jespo and Johnny talk 4 Nations Face-Off, the alleged UCP-AHS scandal, a response from a Salt Lake City-based Real Talker to our "51st state" chat with economist Todd Hirsch, and our Mark Carney TikTok with 100,000 views and 800 comments (!).

1:43:30 | Markus says it's time to switch from defence to offence with the U.S.A., Brent says it ain't all Trump's fault, R.H. is fighting for independence, Don takes on "Alberta's Death Cult," Angie's sick over cougar hunts, and Les is putting the premier up for sale. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Alberta's new regulations allow hunters to target female cougars with cubs. That's exactly what happened to a cat John E. Marriott had been tracking for the past four years. The renowned wildlife conservation photographer tells us why he believes the hunt was "legal but unethical," and what he's doing about it. Later in this episode, we get details on a stunning betrayal as a U-11 soccer coach (allegedly) steals two years' worth of fundraising, burying plans for a tournament in Vegas.

3:30 | John E. Marriott tells us about an emotional few days, and his mission to save orphaned cougar cubs (and reverse changes to Alberta's hunting laws).

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46:10 | A U-11 soccer team's dream of playing in the Mayor's Cup tournament in Las Vegas is dead, after their coach allegedly stole close to $50,000. We talk to parent Adam Scorgie about the loss and the silver linings that have followed.

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Pierre Poilievre's calling out Mark Carney for wearing $2,000 shoes. This, as Poilievre campaigns in a $2,000 parka (and Carney surges in the polls). DOES ANYBODY CARE? We demand more (58:00) in this highly-entertaining episode of Real Talk.

3:45 | But first...(speaking of nice shoes)...we check in with economist Todd Hirsch. Could Canada stop this trade war in its tracks by hitting Tesla with a 100% tariff? Todd talks steel, aluminium, and the overall impact of this standoff. Do you agree with his take on Canada as the 51st state (39:10)?

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54:40 | This weekend's Jasper forecast is PERFECT for a Valentine's visit to Marmot Basin! We've got all the details covered in #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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58:00 | Does anybody care about the cost of Mark Carney's shoes (or Pierre Poilievre's parka, for that matter)?

1:18:00 | Jespo agrees with Trump on something...kinda sorta. How about you?

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