A place to talk. To come together. To be heard. Shaye Ganam is taking the conversation province wide on 630 CHED in Edmonton and Global News Radio 770 CHQR in Calgary, creating a collective town square to rehash the old and imagine the new for every part of this province. Tune in Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon to join the conversation. Follow Shaye Ganam on Twitter to keep up with your host wherever he goes.

0:11 - Trick or Treating or the Blue Jays game. How will parents decide? 3:56 - We take your calls and texts on your Halloween plans. 13:50 - Donald Trump directs the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing for first time since 1992. 21:35 - We take your calls and texts on nuclear testing. 33:01 - Economic activity unexpectedly contracts in August. 44:05 - What are the top Halloween Costumes and worst candies of 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Charles St. Arnaud is chief economist with Alberta Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xiaodon Liang is the Senior Policy Analyst at the Arms Control Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - ‘General strike if necessary': Alberta unions declare their intent to bring down the UCP government. 8:38 - Large class sizes remain unresolved in Alberta — and that's just where the issue begins. 16:44 - Will we see movement toward a general strike? We take your calls. 27:45 - Mark Carney says trade talks with U.S. ‘had been making progress' until Ontario's anti-tariff ad. 40:47 - We hear your thoughts on Canada U.S. trade. 46:49 - We continue with your calls and texts on the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sharon Cohen is the medical director at Toronto Memory Program and an investigator in the drug's clinical trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jasmin Manseau is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlo Dade is the director of international policy at the school of public policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Cook is a human resources professor at Mount Royal University with a focus on employee and labour relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Alberta teachers say fight just begun but will follow the law in back-to-work bill. We talk to Minister Nate Horner, Alberta's Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board. 11:32 - We take you calls on the notwithstanding clause 21:51 - 'Capital Conversations' with Melissa Caouette. 29:28- We continue with your calls on the teachers strike. 38:38 - Alberta's new city councils must show small business matters. 48:27 - We take your calls on our new city councils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Tombe, is an economics professor at the University of Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Caouette is principal at MC Consulting and Founder of Pocket Lobbyist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kayode Southwood is the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) senior policy analyst for Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minister Nate Horner is Alberta's Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Alberta teachers say fight just begun but will follow the law in back-to-work bill. We hear from the Leader of the Opposition Naheed Nenshi. 9:22 - Is it time for the teachers to go back to work? We take your calls. 19:34 - As Alberta invokes the notwithstanding clause, Christian Cook, a human resources professor at Mount Royal University, breaks down what you need to know. 29:10 - Do you agree with the use of the notwithstanding clause? 39:21 - The 'Forever Canadian' petition has surpassed its goal, collecting 456K signatures. 47:49 - We take your calls and texts on Alberta separation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Caulfield is a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nadeem Esmail is the director of health policy at the Fraser Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Cook is a human resources professor at Mount Royal University with a focus on employee and labour relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naheed Nenshi is the Leader of the Opposition of Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Teachers, unions stand firm as Alberta prepares sweeping back-to-work measures. 10:11 - We take your calls and texts on the Alberta Teachers Strike. 20:09 - Is it time for the teachers to go back to work? We continue with your calls. 29:19 - Is Ford's ad to blame for Trump's 10-per-cent tariff hike? 39:54 - We take your calls and texts on the Trump Tariffs. 47:26 - We continue with your calls on the 10% tariff hike. 56:02 - Will the Teachers go back to work this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Keller is a columnist with The Globe and Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Smyth is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam King is an assistant professor in the labour studies program at the University of Manitoba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - The Toronto Blue Jays World Series Home Game 1 is tonight. 10:24 - Alberta municipal affairs minister says civic party system will continue in Calgary and Edmonton. 17:47 - Your calls and texts on the the civic party system. 27:24 - What is the latest in the Alberta Teachers Strike? 34:51 - Canada Held the Door Open for International Students. Then Slammed It in Their Face. 43:36 - We hear your thoughts on the Alberta Teachers Strike. 52:33 - Creepy cicadas, ticking clocks and jump scares: How frightful films conjure terror out of quiet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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James Deaville is a Musicologist specializing in music, composers and musical practices at Carlton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcello Di Cintio is the author of six books, including Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers (2021), which was a Globe and Mail Book of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Lucas is a professor of political science at the University of Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Mark Carney says Canada should prepare for ‘sacrifices' as he outlines plan for budget. 10:58 - What are you expecting from the Federal budget? 22:36 - We take your calls and texts on the budget preview. 30:42 -How are the Conservatives reacting to the budget preview? 37:58 - The consensus on immigration is crumbling as 8 in 10 Conservatives say too many people are coming in. 47:08 - Agree to disagree: Why we fear conflict and what to do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leda Stawnychko is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory at Mount Royal University's Bissett School of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Parkin is the Executive Director at Environics Institute for Survey Research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Powers is the Chairman, Summa Strategies and managing director for Abacus Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Do we finally have results in our municipal elections? 18:04 - Did municipal parties play a role in the election? We hear from Keith Gerein, a columnist with the Edmonton Journal and Scott Strasser, the city hall reporter for the Calgary Herald. 37:40 - Did voter turn out play a role in the election results? We take your calls and texts. 47:29 - We continue with your calls and texts on the municipal election. 56:04 - Keep It In Alberta - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 1:06:11 - You calls and texts on the Man Van. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Gerein, is a columnist with the Edmonton Journal and Scott Strasser is the city hall reporter for the Calgary Herald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Devine is an associate professor of politics and international relations at Mount Allison University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Barker is the Marketing and Communications Supervisor at the Prostate Cancer Centre. Find the Man Van HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - What results do we know from last nights Civic elections? 9:55 - What caused long lines and wait times to vote. 21:35 - How long did you wait to vote? We get your calls and texts. 29:41 - When will we see all of our election results? We continue with your calls. 39:52 - Did the changes implemented by the province slow down the election process? 57:50 - More of your thoughts on the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Griffiths is the CEO & President of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Ian Messenger is a Professor of Public Safety at Seneca Polytechnic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - 'Insulting': Teachers reject province's offer for 'enhanced' mediation, will not return to classes Monday. 9:17 - Duties and division of powers: Which governments do what as Edmonton votes for new city council. 20:27 - 'When it's full, it's full': Canada Strong Pass raises overtourism issues in Banff. 28:55 - What are you seeing at polling stations around the province? 36:16 - We take your calls and texts on the election and the Alberta teachers strike. 48:44 - We continue with your calls and texts on the day. 1:02:02 - Louvre jewel heist: Everything we know about the brazen robbery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Jones is a retired EPS member (spent time with the gang's unit and homicide team),and the chair of justice studies at NorQuest College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corrie DiManno is the Mayor of Banff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices