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This week on The Discourse, Cheryl and Erika wade into the political firestorm Premier Danielle Smith kicked off with her live address on Alberta's sovereignty. Cheryl opens with a scathing monologue on why Smith's refusal to outright reject separation has real consequences — politically, economically, and reputationally. Erika counters that Smith's move is about getting ahead of grassroots frustration, not fuelling separatism. Sparks fly as they unpack what it means to lower the referendum threshold, who's really behind the push for independence, and whether Smith is preserving democracy or playing footsie with Take Back Alberta. From there, your hosts tackle: Whether Alberta's “Fair Deal 2.0” will be an actual educational tool — or just more grievance theatre. Naheed Nenshi's fiery “just do it” dare to Smith, and why Cheryl thinks it's playing with fire. The Carney-Trump Oval Office meeting: why both hosts were (cautiously) impressed. Smith vs. Ford: two premiers, two very different tones on working with Prime Minister Carney. What the Alberta NDP's new federal opt-out means — and whether 89% is really a strong number for Nenshi. And a preview of three coming by-elections in Alberta: what each party's strategy might be, and whether the UCP will continue to drag out the timeline for Nenshi's seat. Listen now for a fiery debate on democracy, discontent, and the future of Alberta.

We discuss Alberta leaving Canada. Is a referendum possible? In what timeline could it be done? I'm joined by:Jeff Rath is a seasoned lawyer based in Alberta, Canada, with over two decades of experience. He is the founder of Rath & Company, a law firm established in 1995. Rath specializes in treaty and Indigenous rights, environmental law, and general civil litigation, often challenging government actions. He has led class action lawsuits, such as one against the Alberta government over COVID-19 vaccine policies and business shutdowns. He is currently working to put together a delegation to Washington, D.C., to explore Alberta's potential U.S. statehood or independence with economic ties to the U.S.Mitch Sylvestre the president of the Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul United Conservative Party (UCP) Constituency Association. He is the owner of Sylvestre Sporting Goods, a well-established store in Bonnyville since 1989. Sylvestre is actively involved in political advocacy, serving as a key figure in the Take Back Alberta movement, he chairs the Alberta First Pension Plan initiative under the Alberta Prosperity Project, advocating for an independent Alberta pension planCornerstone Forum ‘25https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastSilver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionWebsite: www.BowValleycu.comEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.com

If the wheels came off of Alberta Politics last week, this week Alberta Politics went full Ford Pinto and blew all the way up!Former Justice Minister Kaycee Madu was sanctioned and fined, Take Back Alberta and David Parker were fined over $100,000, Trump announced a new round of tariffs after the UCP attended a taxpayer covered prayer breakfast, Prime Minister Trudeau confirmed Trump's annexation threats are real and then Carrie Tait with the Globe and Mail blew the absolute lid off of the ongoing scandal involving the UCP and MHCare!We do our best to try and make some sense of it all!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government... You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!Don't forget, we have merch that's available at https://www.abpoli.ca/category/the-breakdown-ab!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

It's time for another Alberta Politics Roundup and this one is an absolute MONSTER!There's all kinds of news with "Take Back Alberta", Alberta is rolling out a new Bill Of Rights (of some kind?), healthcare is in crisis and so much more!Plus we break down Danielle Smith's recent exclusive town hall in Drayton Valley and we dissect the extraordinarily bad and revealing fiscal update that ended up having almost nothing to do with Alberta's projected deficit and debt and everything to do with the continued revalations around Danielle Smith's Skybox Scandal with the man who brought Alberta the Turkish Tylenot!But you're definitely going to want to stick around for the end!Don't forget, we have merch that's available at https://www.abpoli.ca/category/the-breakdown-ab!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

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It's time for another Alberta Politics Roundup and Speakers Corner and sure enough, this episode goes so long we're breaking it into two parts! In Part 1, we take a look at the recent Take Back Alberta troubles, the effect of the houselessness processing facility in Edmonton, the status of the grassy mountain coal mine, the latest on the NDP Leadership race, Premier Smith's attempt of a performative federal committee hearing before we get into the recent OFFICIAL UCP anti-trans tin foil hat event! Look for our speakers corner part 2 as well, because not only do we hear from a few of our regular speakers but we also hear from advocate and politico Anna Murphy! You can read the blog post that we reference during the show at https://crystalgaze2.blogspot.com/2024/03/you-got-played-girl.html?spref=tw Don't forget, we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca, including a cold weather lineup! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

When the trucks moved out of Ottawa in 2022, our public discourse changed. Grievance politics thrived, and our political parties adapted.Supporters of the convoy splintered into different groups. They became very politically engaged in causes like the 1 Million March for Children, the Save the Children Convoy, Canadians for Truth and even a grassroots lobby group - Take Back Alberta. As the organizers' trials reach their end, we look at the movement's lingering effects. Where are the members now? Do they represent a significant part of the country? How do we address this fundamental change in discourse? To find out, Mattea Roach asked David Fraser, a CBC Ottawa reporter who's been covering the convoy for years, and David Moscrop, a political scientist and columnist based in Ottawa.Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guests: David Moscrop, David FraserBackground reading:What is the ‘Save the Children Convoy' and What Do They Really Believe? - Press ProgressAnti-LGBTQ+ ‘Million Man Marches' Are Being Held Across Canada. Who is Behind Them and What Are They Really About? - Press ProgressHow Canada's Right-Wing Pivoted From COVID-19 Conspiracies to Conspiracies About Gender in 2023 - Press ProgressWhat remains of the convoy protest one year later - The Globe and Mail2 years later, 'Freedom Movement' plans return to Parliament Hill - CBC News Freedom, politics, control and money — the many motivations of the 'Freedom Convoy '- CBCSponsors: AG1, DouglasIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.Want free shipping from The Canadaland Store? Use the code discount code SPRING24 at checkout for free Canada-wide shipping on any order until March 31, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaire and Tesla owner Elon Musk offers his help to a Canadian doctor targeted for opposing lockdowns. Plus, supporters of Take Back Alberta stood by the organization's founder as they descended on Elections Alberta's Edmonton headquarters on Friday. And a Liberal MP admitted his party plays political games when it comes to support for Ukraine. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaked documents show a direct link between Take Back Alberta, the Recall Gondek campaign, and the push for municipal political parties in Alberta. What does it mean for you? We dig into it in this episode of Real Talk.  3:10 | Political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt connects the dots on our top story, then breaks down the NDP leadership race in light of Gil McGowan's pending announcement, and discusses MP Anthony Housefather's future with the federal Liberals after the Palestine vote. CHECK OUT ART IS...SNEAKERHEAD EDITION (MARCH 23) -- https://momentsbymorrel.com/product/art-is/ 1:03:00 | The Jasper SkyTram opens Friday, March 22! You've got to see this drone-captured video from our friends at Tourism Jasper in #MyJasper Memories. CHECK OUT THE SKYTRAM: https://www.jasperskytram.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET A PAIR OF FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins us in the Real Talk studio just hours after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.  1:37 | What did the PM say when Smith asked him to fire Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault? Did they make any progress on pharmacare? What's Premier Smith's response to Naheed Nenshi calling her "immoral"? Why didn't her government work harder to keep its promise on income tax cuts? What's the UCP's plan to clean up Alberta's abandoned wells? What's up with continued coal mining in the Rockies? Is Premier Smith concerned about the Red Deer Catholic School board banning pronouns in emails and Pride flags? And, what did she say to set Take Back Alberta's David Parker straight? Danielle Smith takes our questions - and yours - during a half hour interview.  38:21 | Political columnist Graham Thomson and former Calgary councillor Jeromy Farkas fact check our interview with Premier Smith, and tell us what most resonated with them.  1:19:05 | Is there still a stigma around skilled trades? Ryan and Johnny get into a couple emails after our March 13 conversation about post-secondary education and career paths.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET YOUR FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Nobody will be surprised to learn Alberta and Ottawa are at odds again. This time, it's over the funding and management of Pharmacare. Alberta was the first province to publicly decline the federal government's proposal for a national program...but is that actually a good move for everyday Albertans?  4:15 | Dr. Rupider Toor explains why she thinks Alberta should sign on to the national Pharmacare plan.  DR. TOOR'S PREVIOUS REAL TALK INTERVIEW: rtrj.info/081723Toor  PROJECT EMPOWHER: https://projectempowher.ca/ 26:25 | Take Back Alberta founder David Parker says he's seen the light. He says, after speaking with Premier Danielle Smith, he's done with vicious online attacks against his political opponents. Do you buy it? Does it matter?  37:15 | We had a big response to our March 6 episode about harm reduction with Euan Thomson and Anthony Furey. Ryan and Johnny discuss.  42:00 | Real Talker Emily gives us the goods re: how she feels about a national Pharmacare plan.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  44:30 | It's DUMPING snow in Jasper right now! We show off a few photos of the brand new Knob Quad Chair at Marmot Basin and tee up the spring social schedule on the mountain in #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. LEARN MORE: https://www.skimarmot.com/ 47:30 | Johnny's been riding the bus to work for a while now, and says it's not the experience he was expecting. His comments lead to a bigger conversation about social supports, and a reference tto our interview with Guy Felicella and Dr. Andrea Sereda. GUY FELICELLA ON REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/051723Felicella 1:03:30 | We've got an update to the story of that tailings pond leak contaminating the land and water near the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation.  1:05:15 | We remember Kyle Dube. WATCH OUR DUBE INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/040623Dube FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Well, hel-looo, Kits ‘n' Kubs! On Episode 326 of our show, we explore introduction of the Online Harms Act and Take Back Alberta's David Parker's appearance on The Dean Blundell Show. Also, we talk about: Cleaning Up the Web The Blundell-Parker Conversation   The Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish a.m. Eastern. Our take on the news is the purrr-fect thing for The Best #DAMFAM in all podcasting™, Canadians on-the-go who want to stay engaged.   Until next time, be kind to — and gentle with — yourselves, Your Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly ___________________________________________________ We welcome retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, show guest recommendations, and photos of what you are cooking. Send them to us via our show's Facebook blog page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063635884012], our Xitter feed @TrueEager, or our e-mail at truenortheagerbeaver@gmail.com. If you like to smash with buttons, subscribe to our Podpage [podpage.com/the-true-north-eager-beaver/], sponsored by The Rae Girl, or our YouTube page [youtube.com/@truenortheagerbeavermedia] (where you can find the video version of our show and, exclusively, our monthly all pub chat / no politics live PubCast event). If you wish to encourage us to do more, leave us a positive review and stars on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-true-north-eager-beaver/id1564803781], retweet and share our shows, or tell your peeps and poops about us. Better yet, since our content is free and we shake it to earn your tips, you may now financially support our efforts via SuperChat on our YouTube page, but if you want to ensure that greater than 90% (rather than 70%) of your support gets to us, buying us a cup of coffee or mug of hot chocolate via The Eager Beaver Lodge Emergency Hydration Fund [https://ko-fi.com/eagerbeaver] really makes our day. ___________________________________________________ Not everyone can do everything. But everyone can do something. Because #DemocracyIsSomethingYouDo... Write to your MP, MPP, MLA, MNA, Senator, or preferred local media outlet to tell them you expect them to dig deep into the Doug Ford corruption story as well as indicted-in-the-USA-for-trying-to-steal-an-election Mike Roman's links to Stephen Harper and Andrew Scheer. And tell them you want them to do more to house the homeless. Take a moment to sign Jordan Mom's petition to open up the armouries: www.hamiltonhelps.com With the current strain on our health care professionals, do the right neighbourly thing to keep our hospitals unclogged: get your XBB, flu, pneumonia, and / or RSV shots.   Finally, support your fellow Canadians by donating to the Red Cross Wildfire Response. _________________________________________________   Thank you to our podcast's founding sponsors:   * The Peppermaster * The Miss Vee Mysteries from Corvid Moon Publishing * Canadian Tarot Dot Com   Artwork credit: Peter Jarvis Opening and Closing Music Sequence credits:  Cranky Canuck [cranky@crankycartoons.com] Paul Joseph Something [pauljosephsomething@gmail.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse isn't your average politician. She says what she really thinks, she's not afraid to rattle a few cages, and her energy is off the charts. Despite her relative inexperience in the Legislature (she was elected in May 2023), Calahoo Stonehouse is vying for the leadership of the Alberta NDP. Does she have what it takes as an underdog to emerge victorious?  2:10 | The MLA from Edmonton-Rutherford tells us all about her vision for Alberta.  CHECK OUT JODI'S CAMPAIGN: https://voteforjodi.ca/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  48:37 | Did you see Jasper featured on The Bachelor on February 26? We dedicate this week's #MyJasper Memories to the hit ABC series touching down in the Rocky Mountains, and look ahead to the upcoming Oilers 50/50 in support of Jasper charities. 54:10 | Ryan takes a look at new polling on a proposed Alberta Pension Plan. 57:10 | Everybody's talking about Jon Stewart's tribute to his dog. Have you seen Jimmy Stewart's similar appearance on The Tonight Show way back when? Ryan and Johnny talk pets. 1:04:00 | Premier Danielle Smith's responding to Take Back Alberta founder David Parker's social media attack on Pierre Poilievre. Ryan updates the story.  1:12:10 | Have you heard about the Danger Cats comedy group's shows getting cancelled? Ryan and Johnny talk about free speech, good taste, comedic license, and capitalism.  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

David Parker is the guts of Alberta's UCP (Governing Conservative Party and he's the most powerful man in COnservative politics. Last week, he went AFTER Pierre Poilievre's handler, Jenni Byrne, accusing her of being a loser alcoholic and sending a torpedo into the side of the Federal Conservative Party. He's "demanding" a few things from Jenni Byrne and Pierre Poilievre and wants to share those demands here today. According to David: - Ana Poilievre is a political operative - Jenni Byrne is "bad at her job" and questions how Ana is OK with spending hundreds of hours a week with Jenni (Pierre's old girlfriend) - Jenni is a bully (cites examples of the allegation in his tweet and why she might suck at her job) - This current Conservative Party will lose to Justin Trudeau if Jenni Byrne and Pierre Poilievre aren't "removed" or if Pierre doesn't have a "change of direction." - He forgives Justin Trudeau (for provincial mandates:) - David encourages a full-scale investigation into WHO owns the conservative Party of Canada Fund and STRONGLY suggests Canadians from all parties and walks of life won't like what we'd find if we audited The Conservative Party of Canadas books - He doesn't like Stephen Harper anymore; tell us why. - Faith in politics (Dean hates it, and David doesn't) - Dean wants to know why Alberta is hurting trans kids - David's response isn't satisfactory to Dean - it's a great conversation. We hope you enjoyed it, Jeff. This is the first in a series of interviews with Parker - he said he'd "ratchet it up" depending on his response to this, so Surfs Up!

CHAAAAAAARRRRRLLLLIIIE joins me again today to talk about last night's (technically fucked) look into the soul of the Enigmatic Political Assasin David Parker - the man behind Take Back Alberta. Why we limit replies and block people - life lesson Charles' thoughts on Parker's tweets and David's apology. David's allegations he thinks fell flat. What he respects about David and the Idea that Jenni Byrne isn't good at her job. What personal attacks between politicians are all about. a David's intentions VS David's actions. The FAITH portion of David's politics? Chuck's thoughts on David's Trans policies and how the dean handled those topics. Why does Dean have a rapport with David Parker, and why he only speak to Dean in terms of Media Dean's thoughts on alcoholics unloading on people who struggle with drinking. We finish with a plea to have conversations instead of fighting a culture war for assholes.

Did you see David Parker's Twitter attack targeting Pierre Poilievre, his wife Anaida, and his advisor Jenni Byrne? The Take Back Alberta founder got personal, all but declaring war against the federal Conservative leader. What's Parker's end game? Is this a fight he can possibly win, or does the attack mark the beginning of the end of his group's influence? We discuss in this episode of Real Talk.  4:38 | Charles Adler tells us which part of our Trudeau interview most resonated with him, whether or not he thinks David Parker's days of influence are numbered, and what he makes of Westlock, Alberta residents voting to ban Pride flags in public spaces.  49:10 | Ryan reads more of your emails about our Trudeau exclusive. 53:25 | Real Talker Elaine is a paramedic working exclusively with Edmonton's homeless population. Ryan reads her powerful email responding to our February 23 Real Talk Round Table.  WATCH THAT EPISODE: rtrj.info/022324RTRT 1:06:35 | Ryan pens a love letter to Northern Chicken in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

"Seek to understand." It's one of Stephen Covey's Seven Steps of Highly Effective People. It's also a solid life principle for anybody looking to make a positive impact in the world. It's what we try to do every episode of Real Talk. It's safe to say nobody will be more affected by Alberta's new Trans policies than Trans youth. In this episode, we talk to a Trans journalist born and raised in Red Deer, AB. 3:48 | Mel Woods is a senior editor at Xtra Magazine, Canada's largest LGBTQ2S+ publication. They share their personal and professional perspectives on the real life impacts of the UCP's new policies on parents and pronouns, Trans healthcare, Sex Ed, and Trans women in sport. CHECK OUT MEL'S WORK: https://xtramagazine.com/ 1:04:50 | Ryan responds to a live chat comment about Take Back Alberta's influence on Premier Smith's policy announcement, and reads a few of the best emails we've received after our February 2 Real Talk Round Table.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:20:30 | It's pretty unusual to see a Chief of Police issue a public apology to the victim of an alleged sexual assault, but that's exactly what happened in London, Ontario.  1:26:40 | A group of Calgarians is attempting to run Mayor Jyoti Gondek out of office. We take a look at what's required to reverse an election result in Alberta.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:    / ryanjespersen     WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Justin Trudeau's Liberal Cabinet is in Montreal, trying to figure out how to gain back the ground they've lost to Pierre Poilievre. Alberta NDP supporters are taking a closer look than ever before at their up-and-comers, with Rachel Notley's resignation official. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes a hint from the people of Iowa, and bows to kiss Trump's ring.  2:20 | Charles Adler nails down what the Liberals need to figure out at their Cabinet retreat, predicts the dynamic of the Alberta NDP leadership race, takes a few swipes at Take Back Alberta founder David Parker, and summarizes Ron DeSantis' brief run at the Presidency.  57:45 | We've got an update following Sarah Bisbee's appearance on the show (she told us all about her suburban family of six going completely car-free), including an email from Real Talker Coreen. Plus, Real Talker Ken tells us why he supports the show on Patreon despite the fact he "could get it for free." You're the best, Ken! Ryan lays out a few great reasons to become a Real Talk Patron.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen 1:07:30 | Real Talker Shalaine's email made our week. Ryan shares it as a Positive Reflection presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kubyenergy.ca/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Take Back Alberta supporters in the United Conservative Party arguably want to take Albertans out of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and substitute an “Alberta Pension Plan” (APP). Given its possible long-term effect on the lives of Albertans, this should have been one of the more important issues in the recent election campaign. Instead, the Premier refused to discuss it at all, and now the provincial government is spending more than 7.5 million dollars promoting the plan. This means that Albertans don't have meaningful information about the proposed new plan. The benefit structure is likely to be similar to the CPP (although probably not identical), but the risks are many … Join us to hear Brad Lafortune discuss the specifics about how the CPP works. He will also discuss what civil society, businesses, seniors, and many Albertans are doing to come together to make sure CPP is there for all Albertans – and all Canadians – for generations to come. Speaker: Brad Lafortune, Public Interest Alberta Brad has worked most of his life on Treaty 6 territory in Alberta as an advocate for worker rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. Before becoming ED at PIA, Brad served as the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Labour for the Alberta New Democrat government, where he helped implement Alberta's $15 dollar minimum wage and set up North America's first Coal Workforce Transition Fund. Organizing, advocacy, and political action that centers on real stories and builds power are the principles that guide Brad's work. He is committed to building diverse, inclusive, and equitable networks with Public Interest Alberta to help shape our province's future. When he's not working on campaigns or advocacy work, you can find Brad running around with his brilliant daughter Maven and their dog, Rufio.

It's been six months since Albertans voted in the election and now the parties are facing a different question: What comes next? Is the UCP becoming the Take Back Alberta party? Does the Alberta NDP need an extreme makeover if it ever wants to win again? Guest host Jason Markusoff examines those questions with Keith McLaughlin from New West Public Affairs, Mandi Johnson from Crestview Strategy and pollster Janet Brown.

In what's believed to be the largest political convention in Alberta history, nearly 4,000 people gathered in Calgary for the United Conservative Party AGM. By the end of the weekend, the David Parker-led Take Back Alberta had taken control of the UCP board, and the party's most ardent supporters had passed several controversial resolutions.  3:05 | What does this all mean for Premier Danielle Smith and everyday Albertans? The Discourse co-hosts Erika Barootes and Cheryl Oates approach the story from very different angles. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISCOURSE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiscoursePod SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISCOURSE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-discourse/id1713385479?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podtail_podcasts 20:10 | Charles Adler explains why the UCP AGM was a "Social Conservative orgy," and how he expects federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to respond.  48:40 | One week into fall session at the Alberta Legislature, what do the UCP government's priorities mean for small and medium-sized businesses? Alberta Chambers CEO Shauna Feth shines a spotlight on Alberta business. LEARN MORE ABOUT ACC: https://www.abchamber.ca/ 1:05:06 | What a survival story! We love this submission from Real Talker "Delaney," featured in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kubyenergy.ca/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:  https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Time for another weekly roundup of Alberta politics! The Banff Centre is embroiled in scandal (again)! We learn how much the Alberta Government is willing to pay for a prime website address! Take Back Alberta continues with some major drama! There's pension problems aplenty, Albertans got SCREWED on Smith's Turkish TyleNot and more! Plus our regular segment "Stuff Smith Said", and we host our weekly open mic! Plus we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca, including a fall lineup! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Max Fawcett VS Take Back Alberta's David Parker. David Parker's meteoric rise to fame in Alberta with his hardline Take Back Alberta lobby group that ousted Jason Kenny and they are setting their sights on turning Alberta into its own country. Max is the Lead Columnist for Canada's National Observer, and his values are diametrically opposed to David's. Max and David have been sniping at each other online for a solid 3 months as David makes a move to take over the Alberta government's executive (he will). David is a hardline evangelical Christian Max is not. David loves fossil fuels and gets paid by Oil and Gas employees and lobbyists. Max is an eco-friendly academic who wants a hybrid model of oil, gas renewable energy. David thinks Harvard degrees are useless and experts are propaganda peddlers Max thinks his doctor knows more than him and likes experts David believes he's on a mission from God to restore faith-based religious conservativism to Alberta. Max? Not so much. Former Fixer David Wallace joins us (David bagged the interview) and we cover a variety of topics. Education pension vaccines mandates Jesus Christ Religious extremism Homeschooling Why not? People have different values and if the world is a marketplace of ideas, let's get in on the table today.

Chris and David Parker discuss events with Alberta Prosperity Project and Take Back Alberta and what's similar between the two groups. And to promote the TBA event with Dr. James Lindsay on Oct 2 in Edmonton and Oct 3 in Calgary. Sept 23, 2023

With an E. Coli outbreak striking to the heart of the province, we're back for another Alberta Politics Roundup! We start by taking a look at the environmental situation in Alberta before moving on to the incredibly on brand appointment of a lowered standard "writer" to the office of the deputy premier's press secretary. From there we get into the E. Coli tragedy and the provinces inexplicable response to not just the outbreak itself but the affected families as well, particularly the arguably staged response of the premier. We then round the night off with the recent cancellation and then rebooking of a Take Back Alberta event important American culture wars before we pivot to some examples of politicians representing Canadian values, not imported American ones. And that's when we're happy to see the return of longtime guest Sarah Biggs for her take on the events of the week before we open it up for one of the busiest open mic's we've had in a while! Plus we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

222 Minutes hops on to discuss this week's headlines which include diarrhea on a flight, Take Back Alberta, the Great Wall of China and worst schools of free speech. This week Major Sponsor is R U Quarter Circle Farms For more info click here: https://ruquartercirclefarms.com/ Let me know what you think Text me 587-217-8500 Bonus Material here: Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShaunNewmanPodcast Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast

He is an American author, who has his Ph.D. in mathematics, is a cultural critic and hosts the New Discourses podcast. He has appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience and the Jordan Peterson Podcast. Take Back Alberta has him live in Alberta on October 2nd and 3rd in Calgary/Edmonton.  Let me know what you think Text me 587-217-8500 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/ShaunNewmanPodcast

Drew host the Social Disorder Podcast and David is the founder of Take Back Alberta they hopped onto an impromptu podcast to discuss bringing James Lindsay to Alberta where they have had their venues cancel on them and now Eventbrite cancel refunding all tickets. Let me know what you thinkText me 587-217-8500 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/ShaunNewmanPodcast

It's back to school for students across the province, so we sat down with the executive Director for “Support Our Students” Medeana Moussa! In this conversation we cover a lot of ground, including what some of the biggest issues teachers and students are facing with the return to the classroom as while as what the future of those classrooms could like like with the looming threats from “Take Back Alberta” (and what Albertans can do to help)! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Time for another Alberta Politics Roundup! The renewable moratorium situation just keeps getting worse, and Smith just keeps getting caught in lie after lie! Plus, what is going on in Fort MacLeod, who's going to be the new UCP president and does someone need to check on the leader of Take Back Alberta? Now is the time on The Breakdown when we dance! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

We're back from break with our first live Alberta Politics roundup in a few weeks and it's a monster episode! In this episode we take a look at the concerns Alberta Fire Chiefs have with the UCP's unexpected changes to Bill 5, Danielle Smith's Chief of Staff Marshall Smith's Scandals that keep gaining mass, the Dynalife Buyback, the Renewables Moratorium, Dani's very bad presser, Take Back Alberta and "Real Talk" and a whole lot more! We also welcome back politico Sarah Biggs to provide a little context as to why "Real Talk" would have had "Take Back ALberta" Leader David Parker on their show! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

"I don't think it matters." Sports talk veteran Jason Gregor was trending across Canada last week after CBC host Mark Connolly asked him why there weren't any women on the roster of Gregor's upstart AM station Sports 1440. 3:00 | Claire Hanna is just back from covering the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia. The Team Canada volleyball alum, now TSN's Ottawa bureau chief, tells us why she thinks it matters to have women behind the mic and in front of the camera.  34:23 | Jackie Rae Greening is Jason Gregor's boss. The hall of fame broadcaster, now program director at Sports 1440 (and other stations), tells us what she thinks about his comments and the bigger picture of representation in media.  50:10 | Music is coming to the mountains September 8 and 9! We feature the Jasper Folk Music Festival in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  TICKETS: https://www.jasperfolkmusicfestival.ca/ 55:40 | We've been flooded with emails, tweets, and comments about our August 18 interview with Take Back Alberta founder David Parker. Ryan reads five that rose above the rest.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Imagine what a boring world it'd be if we all agreed on everything all the time! In this episode of Real Talk, we read your takes on our August 21 interview with Take Back Alberta founder David Parker. Then, we find out why the Rural Municipalities of Alberta supports the province's seven-month moratorium on new wind and solar projects.  5:05 | Real Talkers have a lot to say about our David Parker interview. Some of you loved it, some of you hated it. Ryan reads a bunch of emails, and checks the tape after being called out by Real Talker Emily.  35:30 | The Rural Municipalities of Alberta are one of the only (if not THE only) advocacy groups to speak out in support of Alberta's moratorium on new wind and solar projects. President Paul McLauchlin explains why.  CHECK OUT RMA: https://rmalberta.com/ 1:12:15 | Three people are in serious condition after a targeted shooting at West Edmonton Mall last night. Ryan and Johnny discuss the lockdown, and what may have led to the attack.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

If you follow Alberta politics, you've no doubt heard about Take Back Alberta. The group has taken over the United Conservative Party board, and claims responsibility for ousting former premier Jason Kenney. Critics of founder David Parker say he's a religious extremist, a misogynist, and worse. We ask him about all of it on this episode of Real Talk.  3:05 | Take Back Alberta...from whom? Founder David Parker talks to Ryan about his relationship with Premier Danielle Smith, his mission to control school boards across the province, his comments about women working outside the home, the so-called "climate cult," his support for the Coutts border blockaders, and more.  51:35 | Charles Adler has exactly zero time for David Parker, and he holds nothing back.  1:17:30 | Ryan and Johnny can't help but laugh at Kid Rock, caught on camera over the weekend.  1:24:00 | Mark Fuhrmann is an absolute legend. The Canadian, now living in Norway, just completed an 11,000km (!) journey in a kayak: nearly a full year alone at sea raising money for charity. We highlight his remarkable achievement in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kubyenergy.ca/ SUPPORT MARK'S FUNDRAISER: https://www.gofundme.com/f/7qgtz-paddle-for-life BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

There's a battle in Alberta that many don't know or see. David Parker, founder of Take Back Alberta, says for too long, Alberta's ruling elite have taken advantage of everyday people, thriving on political apathy and restricting freedoms. But things are turning around. Hear the power behind this movement, the change its inflicted in Alberta politics and how you can do the same.

Ready to extinguish the misinformation and ignite your understanding of Canadian politics? Ever wondered how you can make a real impact on the political landscape around you? Strap in for an enlightening discourse with David Parker, the dynamic leader of Take Back Alberta, as we navigate the labyrinth of the Canadian political system and spark your political engagement.This episode unravels the political thread, from the Queen of England's legal standing in Canada to the game-changing power of a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons. We also shine a spotlight on the recent political upheavals in Alberta, shedding light on the wave of discontent triggered by Jason Kenney's pandemic performance, and the rising tide of apathy in Canadian politics. We'll also navigate the recent Strathcona County land-use bylaws controversy, highlighting the urgent need for citizen involvement to curb such unilateral decisions.Channeling his wealth of experience from over 40 election campaigns, David Parker shares his incredible journey from rural Alberta to leading Take Back Alberta. As we journey through the intricate workings of Canada's political system, we'll debunk some common misconceptions, address the need for community-building through town hall approaches, and underline the imperative of active political participation. Whether you're a seasoned political enthusiast or a novice dipping your toe into the world of politics, this episode promises to challenge your thinking and inspire your actions. Don't just voice your opinions, make them count! Tune in, engage, take responsibility and let your voice be the change you wish to see in Canadian politics.Guest: David Parker (Take Back Alberta)Trampled Under TyrannyPolitically discordant, counter culture clothing for the discerning civil disobedient.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

On this episode of The Breakdown... This week, Leduc made the news for all of the wrong reasons, and we try and put some proper context and apply some facts to the hate filled rants that came out of the Leduc CIty Council chamber. Take Back Alberta also made the news with not a small amount of internal and external drama, the Hinshaw hiring and Un-hiring spent a lot of time in the news and in what likely comes as no surprise Alberta premier Danielle Smith made headlines with her outright rejection of harm reduction, so we take a look at what she said and what the evidence, and fact actually are! All this and a whole lot more! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Live in front of hundreds of activated and responsible Albertan citizens, this audio is taken directly from my introductory speech at a Take Back Alberta event held in Bonnyville, Alberta and hosted by David Parker. I cover what has recently happened in Canada regarding Bill C-18 and how it affects every Canadian online. ----- Tell me what you thought of the show! Text me at: (587)206-7006 Get you copy of "Consciousness Reality & Purpose" on Amazon.com TODAY: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS5FWLBK Subscribe to the Social Disorder Substack: https://thesocialdisorder.substack.com/ This episode is made possible by: BioPro+: https://bioproteintech.com/product/biopro-plus Higher Healths: https://www.higherhealths.com/ and DrewJitsu Online academy Sign up to get 2 week FREE to a library of over 550+ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Technique videos taught by your host - Drew Weatherhead! Hit the link below to get started today!

On Monday, May 29, Danielle Smith, the leader of the UCP of Alberta, seized the reigns of majority government power with the help of a right-wing antivax group called Take Back Alberta.  Jeremy Appel, founder of The Orchard, joins Matthew for a masterclass on how things got so bad in Alberta, and how conspirituality played a key role. Show Notes The Orchard — Jeremy Appel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the 2019 provincial election win by the United Conservative Party (UCP), leader Jason Kenney, became Premier of Alberta. Since then, the province has arguably been in some kind of crisis mode ranging from financial woes to COVID 19 controversy (“Best Summer Ever”) to fights with doctors, nurses and Ottawa to name a few. Adding fuel to the fire, Alberta went through a leadership change in October 2022, when Danielle Smith won the race to replace Kenney as Premier. Alberta is now on the verge of yet another very important election featuring an even more to the right-populist UCP led by Premier Danielle Smith, versus Rachel Notley's New Democratic Party (NDP). The speakers will relate to the book they helped write, Anger and Angst: Jason Kenney's Legacy and Alberta's Right, which examines the chaos of the current UCP Alberta government leading up to the likely May 29, 2023 election date. This talk should leave the audience with a better understanding of current politics, ideology, and the “Take Back Alberta” movement. Speakers: Drs. Yale Belanger and Richard Mueller Dr. Yale D. Belanger (Ph.D.) is Professor of Political Science and a Member of the Royal Society of Canada, College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. He taught at the University of Saskatchewan before joining the University of Lethbridge in 2004. Dr. Richard Mueller is professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Lethbridge and academic director of the Lethbridge Branch of the Prairie Regional Research Data Centre. Dr. Mueller holds a BA (Honors) and an MA from the University of Calgary, and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He taught at the University of Maine before joining the University of Lethbridge in the year 2000.

Stephen Magusiak, Alberta reporter, Press Progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Magusiak is joined by journalist Jeremy Appel to discuss what we know so far about the right wing group that appeared on the Alberta political landscape after the Coutts border blockade. Did Take Back Alberta come out of nowhere? We look at who their supporters are, who leads them, and what they're trying to accomplish.Support the Show.

The merger of the Progressive Conservatives and the Wildrose Party was supposed to end the split of the right in Alberta's politics. But while the United Conservative Party has successfully prevented another right-of-centre party from rising to prominence in the province, it hasn't stopped divisions forming within its own organization.Joining me this week on the podcast is the CBC's Jason Markusoff, who has looked into the rise of the Take Back Alberta group that has tried to influence the direction of the UCP from the inside.What does this mean for the future of the United Conservatives — and for Danielle Smith, win or lose in Alberta's election on May 29?As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

Sources inside the United Conservative Party say a faction's already organizing against Danielle Smith. Rumour has it if the UCP doesn't win big on May 29, she could be ousted as party leader.  3:00 | Are the rumblings valid or not? Veteran political columnist Graham Thomson tells us what he's hearing and what his gut's telling him. What does Graham make of Take Back Alberta founder David Parker's claim he "controls the premier's office"? And, with all this talk about Danielle Smith, is the media doing its job in applying proper scrutiny to Rachel Notley and the NDP? Ryan and Graham get into it.  40:52 | Thanks to the tireless work of firefighters across Yellowhead County, Jasper's power supply is stable, shelves are stocked, and the sky is clear. Ahead of May Long Weekend, we focus on some of the best spring openings in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. PLAN YOUR SPRING GETAWAY TO JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/ 43:43 | We hear a lot of talk about "diversification" from political parties eager to earn your vote. What are Alberta tech companies actually looking for in terms of political commitments? Council of Canadian Innovators president Benjamin Bergen explains where government can lead and where it should get out of the way. Plus, why is Alberta struggling more than any other province to recruit software engineers? Ben lays it out.  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

It's Election eve! With a writ drop expected for Monday, May 1st Alberta Politics is getting ready to gear up to top speed and we're back with our weekly recap! Danielle Smith doubled down on forced treatment early on in the week, but that was just the start! We also saw a major announcement about a new arena in Calgary as well as another series of scandals from UCP candidates, including Smith herself as she posed for pictures with a convoy organizer who is still facing legal consequences! All this and we take a look at the recent revelations around the far right extremist group "Take Back Alberta" and the continued influx of conservative heavy hitters lending their support to the NDP in an attempt to stop the free fall into chaos that many see conservatism experiencing! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

After a brief break we're back! And what a week it's been! The NDP's downward polling numbers in Calgary are rapidly becoming a bit of a trend, the Western Standard lowers the standard with a bigoted attack against Janis Irwin, The Emergencies Act was justified and Alberta's Justice Minister Tyler Shandro sure isn't happy about that despite the fact the UCP had asked the feds for help, Sheriffs in Calgary, Take Back Alberta continues their takeover of the UCP, and Preston Mannings panel is up and running with more than a few familiar faces! As always, Sarah Biggs joins us to try and make some sense of it all! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

On this episode, we take a look at the latest events in Alberta Politics, including the walk back of Smith's COVID advisory council, Danielle Smith's drug deal that just keeps getting worse, Take Back Alberta's headfirst run into a brick wall on nominations being reopened, and we try and make a bit of sense of the story so far with the UCP 'S takeover (?) of Athabasca University! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

It's January 18th and we're back to talking about the "Just Transition" because that seems like it's all we talk about in Alberta these days... On Tuesday Danielle Smith falsely claimed that the "Just Transition" would eliminate up to 2.7 million jobs, and despite being corrected by, well, pretty much everyone, she has continued to double down on this ridiculous claim. Add to that the fact that Opposition leader Rachel Notley finally took the bait and also condemned the federal plan (that hasn't yet been detailed) to retrain workers laid off by automation and efficiency for jobs in green energy and it's been a wild, wild week. We also take a look at the partial privatization of EMS in Alberta, the recent win for Take Back Alberta in Jason Nixon's constituency and we count another few ways that Danielle Smith has played her base! And of course, strategist and politico Sarah Biggs joins us to try and make some sense of it all! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Carrie Tait, Calgary bureau reporter, Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group known as Take Back Alberta appears to have seized control over sizable parts of the United Conservative Party and secured the leadership of Danielle Smith. What is this group? What motivates them, and who are their key figures? PressProgress writer Stephen Magusiak joins Team Advantage to discuss his recent piece, Who Is ‘Take Back Alberta' and What Do They Really Want? Follow Stephen at @magusiak, PressProgress at @PressProgress, and sign up for the ShiftWork newsletter. Further reading: Take Back Alberta movement is gaining ground in the UCP, and some in the party are worried - Carrie Tait, Globe & Mai

The Alberta election starts today – and one group in particular is ready for it. It's called Take Back Alberta and it's a network of people who share the same values: no vaccine mandates, no pandemic lockdowns – and Christian faith. Together, its members are trying to reshape politics in the province from the ground up.Reporter Carrie Tait spent months going to the group's meetings and talking to its leader to get a sense of its plans in this very competitive election between Danielle Smith of the United Conservative Party and the NDP's Rachel Notley, as well as what its goals are once the election is over – both inside Alberta and beyond.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

It's Election eve! With a writ drop expected for Monday, May 1st Alberta Politics is getting ready to gear up to top speed and we're back with our weekly recap! Danielle Smith doubled down on forced treatment early on in the week, but that was just the start! We also saw a major announcement about a new arena in Calgary as well as another series of scandals from UCP candidates, including Smith herself as she posed for pictures with a convoy organizer who is still facing legal consequences!  All this and we take a look at the recent revelations around the far right extremist group "Take Back Alberta" and the continued influx of conservative heavy hitters lending their support to the NDP in an attempt to stop the free fall into chaos that many see conservatism experiencing! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Could the Rogers' acquisition of Shaw Communications be detrimental for consumers? We discuss the ramifications of the biggest Telecommunications merger in Canadian history with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes inside the UCP? We speak with former Deputy Premier and Cabinet Minister, Thomas Lukaszuk to discuss the group "Take Back Alberta" and just how much influence they wield in our province. Finally, we all carry a “smart phone” in our pocket these days, but have you heard about “dumb phones”? We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy' Mike Yawney for details on the increased popularity of old-school “flip phones” that don't offer any of the modern day ‘bells and whistles', like ‘apps' or even music! 

Founder of Take Back Alberta and co-host of the Canadian Story podcast we talk all things with the upcoming Alberta election. Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast Let me know what you thinkText me 587-217-8500

Markham interviews Duane Bratt, professor of political science, Mount Royal University, about "Take Back Alberta wields 'disproportionate' power in provincial politics."

After a brief break we're back! And what a week it's been! The NDP's downward polling numbers in Calgary are rapidly becoming a bit of a trend, the Western Standard lowers the standard with a bigoted attack against Janis Irwin, The Emergencies Act was justified and Alberta's Justice Minister Tyler Shandro sure isn't happy about that despite the fact the UCP had asked the feds for help, Sheriffs in Calgary, Take Back Alberta continues their takeover of the UCP, and Preston Mannings panel is up and running with more than a few familiar faces! As always, Sarah Biggs joins us to try and make some sense of it all! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

On this episode, we take a look at the latest events in Alberta Politics, including the walk back of Smith's COVID advisory council, Danielle Smith's drug deal that just keeps getting worse, Take Back Alberta's headfirst run into a brick wall on nominations being reopened, and we try and make a bit of sense of the story so far with the UCP 'S takeover (?) of Athabasca University! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Chris and David Parker he have not always seen eye to eye on certain subjects. As a matter of fact, they disagree 100% on some issues. That doesn't mean we should not talk to each other. These days it seems as though everyone is so willing to throw their relationships aside and turn their backs on each other due to not agreeing on things. Even worse, assumptions and accusations become the new reality that others base their own choices on. We need to admit that this is happening and take steps to overcome. In the end, our adversary is not each other, it's the anti-human ideologies and thinking that threaten our very existence as HUMAN beings.Jan 22, 2023

It's January 18th and we're back to talking about the "Just Transition" because that seems like it's all we talk about in Alberta these days... On Tuesday Danielle Smith falsely claimed that the "Just Transition" would eliminate up to 2.7 million jobs, and despite being corrected by, well, pretty much everyone, she has continued to double down on this ridiculous claim. Add to that the fact that Opposition leader Rachel Notley finally took the bait and also condemned the federal plan (that hasn't yet been detailed) to retrain workers laid off by automation and efficiency for jobs in green energy and it's been a wild, wild week. We also take a look at the partial privatization of EMS in Alberta, the recent win for Take Back Alberta in Jason Nixon's constituency and we count another few ways that Danielle Smith has played her base! And of course, strategist and politico Sarah Biggs joins us to try and make some sense of it all! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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I'm joined by friends of the podcast and major freedom movers and shakers in Canada - Graham Wardle and David Parker. Graham (known from the Heartland TV series) and David (the head of the Take Back Alberta organization) and myself discuss the first of our 5 speaking arrangements that happened last night in Bonnyville, Alberta. Details for the tour can be found in the show notes below - come say hi! ----- This episode is made possible by: BioPro+: https://bioproteintech.com/product/biopro-plus Take Back Alberta - TBA - : https://t.me/takebackalberta and The Canadian Story podcast: https://www.thecanadianstory.com/ ----- Subscribe to the Social Disorder Substack to get all the links, extras and info for the podcast like the one you just listened to: https://thesocialdisorder.substack.com/ TBA Sovereignty Tour: The Personal Sovereignty Tour Edmonton (Sept 20), Red Deer (Sept 23), Lethbridge (Sept 24) and Calgary (Sept 25)   With VIP Guest Presenters Drew Weatherhead and Graham Wardle   Both Drew and Graham were negatively impacted by government imposed COVID-19 Mandates, both responded with deep conviction and both are passionate and uncompromising in the fight for personal sovereignty;  what happens to your own body, your own family, your own business and your life.   Their message will stir you a fresh with a realisation of the importance of taking a stand for yourself and to Take Back Our Alberta.   Action Focus: Founding TBA Director, Mr. David Parker, will share details on TBA's ‘Phase 3 Take Back Alberta Plan'.  At this exact point in history we have an ‘opportunity of a lifetime' to bring about huge changes in our Province.  To literally change the way ‘politics' is done in this Province. Alberta is ground zero in Canada for the fight for freedom and freedom loving Albertans are being called upon to step up to the next level, to ensure the ‘COVID-19 fiasco' of the past 2 1/2 years, never happens again, and to also ensure that Alberta take a huge leap forward in fulfilling its rightful economic potential, and to do so with or without the approval of globalist elite/ Ottawa.      Join us and bring others with you to hear both the WHY we need to take a stand as well as the WHAT next we can do that will make a difference!   Tuesday, Sept 20th Edmonton The Royal Palace 4960 93ave 6:30 pm.   Friday, Sept 23rd Red Deer Bender's Farm at 1506 Highway 12 near Bentley. 7 pm   Saturday, Sept 24th. Lethbridge Third Day  Church 520 Wt Hill Blvd S Lethbridge. 6:30 pm   Sunday, Sept 25th Calgary Southside Victory Church. 6pm 6402 1a Street SW                  Prepare to Take Action!                    www.tba2022.ca

Working towards a brighter and freer future for Alberta. Join us at www.tba2022.ca to take back our province and put political power back into the hands of the people of Alberta where it belongs! CEO of Take Back Alberta Zane Novak sits down with us to chat about the cross-province tour and what he hopes to achieve. *************************************************** Follow Take Back Alberta: Website: https://tba2022.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakeBackAlberta2022 Instagram: *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Back the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2022

Cory is triggered by political leaders pushing people to expensive, electric cars.  David Parker of Take Back Alberta joins the show to talk about the campaign to unseat Jason Kenney as the leader of the UCP at a leadership review to be held in Red Deer on April 9th.  Prospective leadership candidate for the Maveric Party, Tariq Elnaga joins Cory in the studio to discuss his campaign. 

Zane Novak, Take Back Alberta