"This isn't revolutionary to pay workers for the time they're working." WestJet flight attendants are back at work after a one-day strike. @supriya.bsky.social says it was a wake-up call for Canadians. Were you backing the flight attendants? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/080426Supriya 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/080426

Is flying the Alberta flag bad for business? @supriya.bsky.social, @johnnyinfamous.bsky.social and I debate the merits of a union grievance filed against a major grocer. Do you see it as a "separatist flag"? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/080426Supriya 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/080426 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

Honoured to see #RealTalkRJ recognized as a Top Ten (seventh-best) #cdnpoli podcast. Questionable rankings (just look at who's #6), but nice to be listed nonetheless. cc: @thestrategists.ca #cdnmedia #yeg #yyc #abpoli

"Let the truth be shown!" @jesslsr.bsky.social says consumers deserve full transparency about what happens on farms and at slaughterhouses, and says efforts to silence whistleblowers undermine public trust. Where do you stand? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/073026JSR 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/073026 #aggag #ONpoli

"He was loved by so many." Calgary Mayor @jeromyyyc.bsky.social reflects on the heartbreaking discovery of 11-year-old Parker Wells, and has a blunt message for those who sought to exploit the tragedy. 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/073026Farkas 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/073026 #yyc #RealTalkRJ

"Many of the issues we're facing in Alberta aren't uniquely Alberta issues." Alberta Chambers of Commerce CEO Shauna Feth is just back from Chambers of the Federation summit in PEI. She says one thing was crystal clear... 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072926ACC 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072926pod #abpoli #RealTalkRJ

One referendum or ten schools. Is Alberta's October 19th vote worth the cost? Forever Canadian founder @lukaszukab.bsky.social sure doesn't think so. How about you? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072926Thomas 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072926pod #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

They're building an AI data centre right by @steeletalks.bsky.social's home in Vancouver. She's not sold on it. Would you want one going up near your neighbourhood? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072826Lynda 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072926 #yvr #datacentres #RealTalkRJ

"Every single province has grievances!" If Alberta gets a new pipeline (or two), what's the argument to leave Canada? @steeletalks.bsky.social lays it out. Do you agree with her? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072826Lynda 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072926 #abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

Somebody should be fired for Donald Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner monologue, says @supriya.bsky.social, but not because it was offensive. Has Trump lost his touch? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072726Supriya 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072726 #Trump #WHCD #RealTalkRJ

Who really won the Gordie Howe Bridge deal? @supriya.bsky.social breaks down competing claims from Donald Trump and Mark Carney, and what they mean for Canada. 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072726Supriya 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072726 #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

After the UCP's photo radar crackdown, Grande Prairie is taking enforcement in-house. Mayor Jackie Clayton says it's not about revenue. Do you support photo speed enforcement? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072426GP 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072426 #abpoli #RealTalkRJ

Alberta’s separation debate raises a fundamental question: what about Treaty rights? @brandimorin.bsky.social breaks down the legal and historical realities often missing from the conversation... 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072426Brandi 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072426 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

Canadian stocks are outperforming expectations in 2026. North Road Investment Counsel's Marshall McAlister explains why he believes Canada is one of the best places to invest right now. Are you investing in Canada? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072226NRIC 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072226 #wealthmanagement #RealTalkRJ

Trump 2028? They're already selling the merch. Do you think Donald Trump will try for a third term as POTUS? Here's our full conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra: rtrj.info/072026Hoekstra #Trump #RealTalkRJ

"You can't just barge into Canada and access data." Meta’s $13B Alberta AI data centre raises big questions about Canadian data sovereignty. AI educator Ruth Orekogbe says Ottawa needs to pay attention... 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072326Ruth 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072326 #ArtificialIntelligence #RealTalkRJ

A great post by Ryan Jespersen interviewing prof Duane Bratt on Trump’s tariffs on Canada.. truly worth a listen!

Ryan Jespersen@ryanjespersen.bsky.social · 2w ago

"What's the appropriate response to a madman?" Donald Trump has "a hate on for Canada," threatening even steeper tariffs, says political scientist Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social. How should Canada respond? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072126Bratt 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072126 #cdnpoli #Trump #RealTalkRJ

Edmonton's restaurant scene is bleeding. At least 15 businesses have closed their doors in the past six months. kb&co's Kristina Botelho, GRETA Bar YEG's Chris Decock, and Fox Burger's Nate Box tell us why. Do you see it the same way? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072226yegfood 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072226 #yeg

💯 This! And use the food terminals to distribute or create a Canadian content requirement for grocers based on store footage.

Ryan Jespersen@ryanjespersen.bsky.social · 2w ago

Canada's leaving jobs and billions of dollars on the table. Bianca Parsons says processing more of our own food and breaking down interprovincial trade barriers will strengthen Canada's economy for the long haul... 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072126AFPA 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072126 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

Canada's leaving jobs and billions of dollars on the table. Bianca Parsons says processing more of our own food and breaking down interprovincial trade barriers will strengthen Canada's economy for the long haul... 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072126AFPA 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072126 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

"What's the appropriate response to a madman?" Donald Trump has "a hate on for Canada," threatening even steeper tariffs, says political scientist Dr. @duanebratt.bsky.social. How should Canada respond? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/072126Bratt 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072126 #cdnpoli #Trump #RealTalkRJ

🍁🇨🇦🍁 Excellent interview if you want to learn more about Canada’s true north and the challenges facing the Inuit population and our sovereignty.

Ryan Jespersen@ryanjespersen.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Arctic needs defending. Canada isn't ready. @annecasselman.bsky.social says the answer isn't just submarines and fighter jets: it's investing in people and communities. Should Ottawa make this a bigger priority? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/071526Anne 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/071526 #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

An Alberta separatist group claims it met with U.S. State Department officials in Washington, D.C. We ask Ambassador Pete Hoekstra if that's true and what it could mean. What do you think of his answer? 📺 FULL: rtrj.info/072026Hoekstra 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/072026 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

On top of the 50% tariffs announced today, Donald Trump is threatening further economic consequences if Canada can't stop wildfire smoke from crossing the border. Who should be held responsible, and what should be done? 📺 FULL: rtrj.info/072026Hoekstra 🎧: rtrj.info/072026 #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

"This doesn't help an already-terrible situation." An unexpected funding cut is threatening a lifeline for vulnerable youth in crisis... 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/071726YOUCAN 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/071726 If you're able, please support YOUCAN's RELENTLESS program: www.youcan.ca #yeg #RealTalkRJ

Alberta's UCP government has launched a web portal for bike lane complaints. Should the province stay in its lane? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/071726BikeLa... 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/071726 #yeg #yyc #yegcc #yyccc #abpoli #RealTalkRJ

Speak out. Get sued? Powerful people are using expensive lawsuits to intimidate and silence dissenting voices in Alberta, the only province without anti-SLAPP legislation. Journalist @lukelebrun.ca says change is needed. Do you agree? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/0716216SLAPP 🎧: rtrj.info/071626 #abpoli

The Arctic needs defending. Canada isn't ready. @annecasselman.bsky.social says the answer isn't just submarines and fighter jets: it's investing in people and communities. Should Ottawa make this a bigger priority? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/071526Anne 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/071526 #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

Jeff Rath is one of the loudest voices for Alberta separation, but a recent court ruling raises serious questions about his credibility. Do we all agree? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/071426Frozen 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/071426 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

Will Mark Carney's Liberals repeal Justin Trudeau's signature environmental laws to get major energy projects built? Minister @eleanorolszewski.bsky.social says Ottawa recognizes the world has changed. Do you? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/071426Olszew... 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/071426 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ