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Download Shippit's Commerce Delivery Report 2026 for free.At NRF in New York, Shopify and Google announced something that could quietly reshape the foundations of ecommerce: the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP).In this episode, James Johnson, Enterprise Leader at Shopify Australia, joins Bushy to unpack what UCP actually is, why agentic commerce is accelerating faster than most retailers realise, and what operators should be doing right now to prepare.Because while AI shopping sounds futuristic, the data says it's already happening: Since January last year, Shopify has seen a 9x increase in AI traffic to merchant storefronts and a 14x increase in orders originating from AI searches. This isn't theory. It's distribution.Today, we're discussing:What the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) actually is, and why it's more than just another tech acronymThe 9x growth in AI traffic and 14x growth in AI-originated ordersWhy agentic commerce is a new distribution channel, not the death of the storefrontHow AI agents like Gemini, ChatGPT and Copilot are reshaping product discoveryThe difference between AI traffic and AI conversionHow tools like Shopify's Knowledge Base and Sidekick prepare you nowWhat retailers should be doing in the next 12 monthsConnect with JamesExplore ShopifyDownload Shippit's Commerce Delivery Report 2026 for free. SMS us to request a guest!Support the showWant to level up your ecommerce game? Come hang out in the Add To Cart Community. We're talking deep dives, smart events, and real-world inspo for operators who are in it for the long haul. Connect with Nathan BushContact Add To CartJoin the Community

In this episode of Growing eCommerce, Mike Ryan and Chris debunk three persistent myths that are still holding retailers back in 2026. While everyone is distracted by the hype of UCP and Agentic Commerce, many accounts are bleeding efficiency due to outdated structures like the "Heroes & Zombies" matrix and one-dimensional margin buckets.We break down why these old-school tactics create self-fulfilling prophecies of failure and share what sophisticated retailers are doing instead to balance volume, margin, and the new reality of AI-driven search.In this episode, we cover:The "Zero Click" Wake-Up Call: Why the shift to walled gardens means you need to fix your tactical basics now before the ecosystem changes forever.Myth #1: Heroes & Zombies: Why classifying low-volume products as "zombies" is a logical flaw that starves your potential growth engines. We explain the danger of using historical data to doom new products.Myth #2: Margin Buckets: Why segmenting campaigns by gross margin % (e.g., 0-5%, 5-10%) is dangerous. Mike shares data showing how this ignores conversion volume and pricing strategies, leading to "death by optimization."Myth #3: PMax vs. Standard Shopping: It's no longer an either/or decision. We discuss the rise of hybrid setups and why Standard Shopping is actually gaining cost share again.Key Takeaways:Don't rely on single-dimensional data: Grouping products solely by ROAS or Margin % ignores critical context like seasonality, price competitiveness, and absolute profit.Standard Shopping isn't dead: Even Google is now advocating for hybrid use cases, such as using Standard Shopping for query filtering or specific inventory control.+1The "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy": If you put a new product in a "zombie" campaign with low budget because it has no data, it will never get data. You need a multi-dimensional scoring strategy.About Mike RyanBased in Austria and originally from Boston, Mike Ryan is Head of Ecommerce Insights at Smarter Ecommerce (smec). With 10+ years in retail and PPC, and experience across retail operations, product management, and digital advertising, he helps online retailers turn data into strategies that improve performance in a highly competitive market.About Christian ScharmüllerChristian Scharmüller is CCO & Managing Director at Smarter Ecommerce and a long-time expert in PPC and e-commerce. With 12+ years in ad tech, he's a regular speaker at major industry events such as SMX and OMR, sharing insights on e-commerce strategy and the future of retail media.About Smarter Ecommerce (smec) Smarter Ecommerce (smec) helps e-commerce brands scale profitably with AI-driven PPC automation—optimizing for business outcomes while keeping strategic control in the hands of marketers. The platform activates first-party data (e.g., margins, CLV, core business metrics) to automate campaign optimization toward profitability and efficient growth, with transparent insights that reduce manual work and free teams for strategic oversight. As a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, smec manages €500M+ in ad spend and drives €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue for 350+ global retail clients, including THG, Snipes, REWE, and Intersport. Follow smec for performance marketing insights: Website: smarter-ecommerce.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbh Newsletter: smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/ Instagram: instagram.com/smarterecommerce

UCP (Universal Context Protocol) is a new infrastructure layer aiming to standardize “agentic commerce.” It breaks ecommerce into modular capabilities (“Lego bricks”) so AI agents can negotiate tasks like product discovery, checkout, and payments across platforms.This has become an infrastructure war: Google is pushing UCP as an open-source standard versus OpenAI's ACP (Agentic Commerce Protocol) and Anthropic's MCP (Model Context Protocol). Big retailers such as Walmart and Zalando are already experimenting with UCP right now.In this episode of Growing Ecommerce, Mike Ryan and Christian Scharmüller unpack what “Agentic Commerce” means as AI shifts from generating text to taking actions in online shops—and what that implies for your data feed strategy.In this episode, we cover:• The Rise of UCP: how agents “negotiate” capabilities like discovery and checkout—similar to early standards wars (e.g., electricity).• Adoption Reality Check: will consumers let AI buy their sneakers? Mike forecasts ~10% of UCP-based transactions within 2 years; Chris estimates ~5%.• The Protocol War: how partnerships with giants (Walmart, Zalando) help Google try to win the standard.• New Merchant Responsibilities: to reduce hallucinations, Google plans 10–12 new feeds/attributes, pushing more structured-data work back to retailers.About the hosts:Mike Ryan (Austria; originally Boston) is Head of Ecommerce Insights at Smarter Ecommerce (smec), with 10+ years in retail and PPC.Christian Scharmüller is CCO & Managing Director at smec, a long-time PPC/ecommerce leader and frequent speaker (e.g., SMX, OMR).Smarter Ecommerce (smec) helps e-commerce brands optimize PPC with AI-driven automation focused on profit and business outcomes, leveraging first-party data like margins and LTV.Follow smec for more performance marketing insights:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbhSubscribe for more actionable eCommerce insights!#eCommerce #GoogleAds #UCP #AgenticCommerce #AI #DigitalMarketing #RetailTrends #GoogleMerchantCentersmec is a Google Premier Partner and three-time Microsoft Retail Partner of the Year, managing €500M+ in ad spend and driving €5B+ in annual e-commerce revenue across 350+ global retail clients (incl. THG, Snipes, REWE, Intersport).More:Website: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.comNewsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/Why it matters: if agents become the new storefront, whoever sets the protocol shapes access to customers, data standards, and product visibility—so feed quality and structured attributes really matter.About smec (Smarter Ecommerce): At smec - Smarter Ecommerce, we specialize in transforming business goals into optimized ad campaigns. With over 16 years of experience in Google & Microsoft Ads, our intelligent software and expert services help retailers achieve superior results. We're committed to giving you the tools and insights needed to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital advertising. Make sure to follow smec - Smarter Ecommerce for more performance marketing insights: smec - Smarter Ecommerce: https://www.smarter-ecommerce.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/smarter-ecommerce-gmbh Newsletter: https://smarter-ecommerce.com/en/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterecommerce/

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has been critical of efforts by separatists in his own province, calling the push for a referendum on leaving Canada "deeply divisive." Last week, after separatist leaders claimed they had backing from members of the UCP. Kenney warned that MLA's from his former party should not be signing a petition that promotes separation. As the separatism debate heats up,Jason Kenney joined us for a special Ask Me Anything.

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Greeetings!Welcome to a new month of UCP fun as we dive back into a show that is one of our favourites, Good Game. We revisit Bajo and Hex, as they battle Hex's sugar zoomies, and Bajo's urge to find a game that is the perfect level of discovery, gameplay and storyline (SPOILERS: Nothing meets Goldie Locks needs).The episode consists of arty explorer Proteus, epic JRPG Persona 4 Golden and FPS Crysis 3. As well as Goose taking Cliff and Ash to school to teach them what a Reboot is... Cliff Rant Incoming!Watch Good Game here: https://youtu.be/eYLyPy2cmPw?si=m2nh67db89zdIJDPDON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE FLOPPIES: https://forms.gle/LF4aYLozHfScLDdu6Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Under Consoletation on BlueSkyFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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En este episodio 462 hablamos de la actualidad y de los cambios más grandes que vienen para el ecommerce en 2026: la llegada del agentic commerce, un mundo donde la inteligencia artificial recomienda productos y conversa, decide y compra. Por supuesto, también aterrizamos las noticias más importantes del mercado sobre protocolos abiertos, checkouts dentro de IA, cambios en plataformas y regulación. En este podcast te vas a conocer cosas como:- Por qué el agentic commerce está afectando tanto al ecommerce.- Qué significa UCP y cómo puede mover la conversión a Search y Gemini- Por qué las devoluciones puedes ser algo diferencial.- Qué impactos regulatorios llegan en 2026 - Qué ocurre con los aranceles que se van a imponer para compras menores de 150 euros.Y muchas otras cosas que te comentamos, como siempre, sin filtros.Proyecto X: https://pychon.com/Web: https://ecosistemaecommerce.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierlopezrod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ecosistema-Ecommerce/61550625909016/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecosistemaecommTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ecosistemaecommerceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecosistemaecommerce/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2zroaDzTVZRwNOh5Ma9cg

O que é o Agent Commerce e por que todo mundo está falando disso?Fred Alecrim e Caio Camargo explicam o impacto do UCP do Google, dos agentes de IA e o que muda para quem vende online.----#varejocast #AgentCommerce #VarejoDigital #Ecommerce #Google #AI #InteligenciaArtificial #TendenciasEPendencias #Varejo #RetailTrends----

Zum Kassenzone Social Commerce Meet-Up: https://www.etribes.de/events/kassenzone-meetup Temu, Google UCP, KI-Agenten und neue Payments: Der E-Commerce erlebt einen anhaltenden Wandel. In diesem Quarterly Stützle beleuchten Karo und Vanessa, CEO der Luqom-Gruppe, wie Cross-Border-Commerce, Agentic Commerce und europäische Bezahlsysteme wie Wero Händler:innen vor neue Aufgaben stellen und gleichzeitig enorme Chancen bieten. Wie wirkt sich der wachsende Preisdruck durch Temu aus? Welche Rolle spielt Googles Universal Commerce Protocol für Kundenerlebnis und Checkout-Prozesse? Und wie können neue Payment-Lösungen den Markt verändern? Außerdem: Vanessa teilt ihre Perspektive auf operative Exzellenz, Nischenfokus und strategische Prioritäten für 2026 und warum es gerade jetzt darauf ankommt, die richtigen Stellschrauben für profitables Wachstum zu drehen. Das Gespräch im Überblick: (1:23) E-Commerce Zahlen und Trends (10:48) Temu und Cross-Border-Commerce (16:15) Googles Universal Commerce Protocol (25:30) Agentic Commerce und Kundenerlebnis (28:23) Wero: Neues Bezahlsystem in Europa (30:53) Ausblick auf 2026: Innovationen und Wachstumsstrategien Podcast-Host – Karo Junker de Neui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karojunker https://etribes.de/ Newsletter: https://www.kassenzone.de/newsletter/ Community: https://kassenzone.de/discord Disclaimer: https://www.kassenzone.de/disclaimer/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KassenzoneDe/ Blog: https://www.kassenzone.de/ Kassenzone” wird vermarktet von Podstars by OMR. Du möchtest in “Kassenzone” werben? Dann https://podstars.de/kontakt/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes_kassenzone

In this episode, Richard Hill sits down with Matthias Kleven, Head of Northern European Partnerships at Shopify, to unpack one of the biggest platform shifts eCommerce has seen in over a decade—the ability to buy directly from AI agents without ever leaving the conversation. Matthias breaks down Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open framework co-developed by Google and 20+ retailers that allows agents like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to handle the entire buying journey—from discovery to cart logic to checkout—without redirecting to a website. For Shopify merchants in the U.S., this is already live. For non-Shopify merchants, the Shopify catalog is now open for the first time ever, allowing anyone to sell into these agentic platforms. This isn't theoretical. It's happening now. And the implications for conversion rates, customer experience, and how merchants think about SEO and product optimization are massive. Matthias explains why 50 million commerce-related queries happen daily on ChatGPT alone, how merchants can toggle agentic storefronts as channels in their Shopify admin, and why optimizing product catalogs, FAQs, and shipping details is now as critical as traditional SEO ever was. He also shares how UCP sits as a universal adapter layer on top of existing APIs and tech stacks—it's not a replacement, it's an accelerator. If you're running an eCommerce store, managing a brand, or building strategy around the future of shopping, this episode is essential. The shift from keyword search to conversational commerce is here, and the merchants who prepare now will dominate the next era of online retail. Listen to the full episode now, and don't forget to hit subscribe. Topics Covered 00:00 — Introduction: The biggest shift eCommerce has seen in a decade 01:38 — Meet Matthias Kleven, Head of Northern European Partnerships at Shopify 02:10 — Matthias's journey from programmatic ads to partnerships at Shopify 04:52 — What is Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)? 05:37 — Why now is the perfect time for agentic commerce 08:52 — 50 million commerce queries daily on ChatGPT alone 10:23 — Buying without leaving the agent: how UCP eliminates checkout friction 12:54 — Conversion rate implications when you remove the redirect 15:06 — Agentic storefronts for Shopify merchants and the Shopify catalog for non-Shopify brands 17:39 — How merchants manage agentic platforms as channels 18:41 — Optimizing product catalogs for AI discovery: the new SEO 21:28 — Post-purchase experience and how UCP layers on top of existing tech stacks 25:36 — UCP rollout: live in the U.S., coming soon to the UK 28:52 — Consumer adoption: will people trust buying from AI agents? 32:18 — Why investing in LLM visibility is the smartest move merchants can make right now 33:29 — Where agentic commerce is heading in the next 6–12 months 38:50 — Book recommendation: Find Your Why by Simon Sinek 39:53 — Where to find Matthias and learn more about UCP

Alberta's two main parties - the UCP and NDP - are polling neck and neck. We dig into the new numbers with Liaison Strategies pollster David Valentin (3:00), before taking a look at updated federal numbers and a shocking reality around hospital emergency rooms across Canada. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY -- EDMONTON'S ORIGINAL DISTILLERY -- ROOTED IN PRAIRIE GRIT AND A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT. PROUDLY LOCAL, ALWAYS ORIGINAL. HANSEN DISTILLERY IS MADE RIGHT, RIGHT HERE. https://hansendistillery.com/ LIAISON STRATEGIES: https://www.liaison.ca/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 42:00 | Jespo and Johnny dip into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power to see what you have to say about Liaison's polling numbers. We get into high-profile responses to PM Mark Carney's Davos speech (1:09:30) and President Donald Trump's inaccurate and offensive statement about NATO member nations. (Make sure you stick around for Jespo's poop analogy.) TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 2:05:00 | Real Talker Michael deploys more f-bombs per minute than anybody in Flamethrower history with his message to the White House, Brendon lays out the real world cost of Alberta separation talk, Gerald's torn on the "leaked classroom audio" story, and Watty's got a proposal for a PST in Alberta. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch.In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Jonathon Higgins from Unified Capital Partners. A frequent guest on the podcast, Jonathon needs no introduction. He is Head of Research at boutique broker UCP and, as always, brings some great stock selections to the table.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

Zum Kassenzone Social Commerce Meet-Up: https://www.kassenzone.de/kassenzone-social-commerce-meet-up Google baut mit dem Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) eine neue Infrastruktur, mit der KI-Agenten direkt im Chat einkaufen können: Ein großer Komfort für Kund:innen, der aber gleichzeitig eine starke Abhängigkeit für Händler:innen bedeutet. In der neuen Kassenzone-Spezialfolge treffen Karos optimistische Sicht auf den Handel und Alex' kritische Haltung aufeinander. In einem fiktiven Szenario mit Karo in der Rolle einer Händlerin sieht sie selbst Chancen im frühen UCP-Einstieg, während Alex vor dem Verlust von Kundenbeziehungen warnt und fürs vorsichtige Abwarten plädiert. Außerdem: Wolt relauncht seine App und positioniert sich jetzt als lokaler Marktplatz – vom klassischen Lieferdienst für Restaurants hin zu einem Quick-Commerce-Anbieter für lokale Geschäfte wie Edeka oder Budnikowski. Kann Wolt damit den Sprung vom Lieferdienst zum lokalen Marktplatz schaffen? Das Gespräch im Überblick: (3:49) Googles Universal Commerce Protocol (13:12) Wird das UCP zum Handelsgefängnis? (25:03) Amazons Gegenstrategie (33:46) Wolt auf Expansionskurs (39:53) Vergleich der Lieferdienste & Marktchancen Podcast-Host – Karo Junker de Neui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karojunker https://etribes.de/ Newsletter: https://www.kassenzone.de/newsletter/ Community: https://kassenzone.de/discord Disclaimer: https://www.kassenzone.de/disclaimer/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KassenzoneDe/ Blog: https://www.kassenzone.de/ Kassenzone” wird vermarktet von Podstars by OMR. Du möchtest in “Kassenzone” werben? Dann https://podstars.de/kontakt/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes_kassenzone

On this Alberta Politics Roundup...The Law Foundation is under attack by the UCP and their staff all resigned but...What is the Law Foundation anyways? And what do they do?Plus!Desmog ran on story on Danielle Smith's ties to the man in charge of conquering Greenland, we do a deep dive on the latest court filings fighting back against the separatists and go down a few rabbit holes AND we take a look at the provinces latest response (?) to the health care crisis and how is doesn't match up with a leaked document that shows that Albertans are suffering and dying preventably in Emergency Rooms while the UCP rearranges deck chairs!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!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 looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf 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!

Cette semaine, Google a annoncé un nouveau protocole pour l'intelligence artificielle, UCP, qui pourrait bouleverser le commerce en ligne. Derrière cette annonce technique se joue peut-être une bataille stratégique majeure pour l'avenir du e-commerce.Un langage universel pour le commerce en ligneL'intelligence artificielle promet depuis des mois de transformer nos façons d'acheter en ligne. Mais pour passer des intentions aux actes, il fallait résoudre un casse-tête technique : permettre aux IA de dialoguer directement avec les sites marchands sans passer par des clics humains ou des intégrations complexes. C'est précisément l'objectif du Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), un nouveau langage universel porté par Google, et déjà soutenu par de grands acteurs du commerce et du paiement, de Carrefour à Shopify, en passant par Walmart, Target, Visa ou Mastercard.Des agents IA capables d'acheter à notre placeCe protocole permettrait à des agents IA comme Gemini d'explorer des catalogues, comparer des offres, appliquer des promotions et finaliser des achats de manière autonome, avec des garanties de sécurité comme les paiements tokenisés et la validation cryptographique du consentement. Une infrastructure pensée pour un commerce « agentique », où l'IA ne se contente plus de conseiller, mais agit directement au nom du consommateur.Des risques techniques et économiques bien réelsMais cette fluidité soulève de nombreuses questions. En ouvrant leurs systèmes à des agents autonomes, les commerçants augmentent leur surface d'attaque et s'exposent à des risques inédits : erreurs de configuration démultipliées à grande vitesse, pertes financières instantanées, nouveaux défis de gouvernance et de responsabilité. D'autant que Google n'est pas seul : OpenAI, avec le soutien de Stripe, prépare un protocole concurrent, annonçant une véritable guerre des standards.Jusqu'où déléguer nos décisions d'achat ?Au-delà de la technique, c'est notre rapport à la consommation qui est interrogé. Jusqu'où sommes-nous prêts à déléguer nos décisions à des algorithmes ? Le shopping restera-t-il un acte humain, fait de comparaison et d'irrationnel, ou deviendra-t-il une simple ligne optimisée dans un budget automatisé ?Un épisode de Monde Numérique assisté par l'IA Notebook LM de Google.-----------♥️ Soutien : https://mondenumerique.info/don

Nesta edição, mergulhamos nos destaques da NRF 2026, onde o varejo entrou oficialmente na era do "Agentic Commerce", com a IA deixando de ser passiva para executar compras em nome dos consumidores. Analisamos também a conexão entre o "Fastvertising" pregado por Ryan Reynolds e o sucesso do BBB 26, que virou um laboratório de agilidade para marcas. Discutimos ainda como o marketplace se tornou a estratégia chave para expandir o mix de produtos sem a necessidade de obras físicas, criando a verdadeira "prateleira infinita".Entre os destaques:

Diese Woche sprechen Florian Gschwandtner & Martin Kaswurm über Darmsanierung, Schlafhacks und das Wachstum der BTM-Community. Alphabet knackt die $4 Billionen, Google & Apple schließen sich für Siri zusammen, Bitpanda plant eine IPO & Osapiens wird zum Unicorn. Außerdem: Bitcoin, Gold & DAX auf Allzeithoch und was steckt dahinter, dass Fluglinien durch Ozempic sparen und vieles mehr.  Florian Gschwandtner & Martin Kaswurm sprechen über:   00:01:53 Happening of the week – Darmsanierung  00:09:50 Die BTM-Community in Zahlen  00:21:06 Einmal Geher oder zweimal Geher  00:22:25 Wie Umgehen, wenn der Kopf rattert am Abend  00:27:59 Microsoft Update zu letzter Woche  00:29:40 Alphabet knackt die $4 Billionen Grenze 00:30:05 Das Doppelte Machtspiel von Google (Apple Partnerschaft & UCP)  00:31:03 Google & Apple Partnerschaft für Siri   00:34:41 DAX ATH  00:37:15 Bitcoin YTD +8,5% 00:37:49 Bitpanda IPO  00:40:00 Gold & Silber ATH  00:40:42 Osapiens sammelt $100 Mio. Series C & wird zum Unicorn  00:43:08 IPO CSG Devense mit €30 Mrd. Bewertung    00:44:40 China Rekord Handelsüberschuss 00:46:35 Trump kürzt Zinsen  00:46:55 US Banken Earnings  00:51:14 Anthropic & xAI raisen neues Geld  00:52:30 Anthropic launcht Claude Cowork  00:53:51 Australien Open One Point Slam  00:55:03 Alonso vs. Flick  00:58:36 Standford Medicine: Sleep FM erkennt 130 Krankheiten  00:59:55 OpenAI Start-Up Torch Health startup 01:00:39 Fluglinien sparen durch Ozempic Geld     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Werbepartner:  ⁠hello again⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Familux Resorts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ristl.IT⁠⁠   Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠btm_podcastcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠btm_podcastcom ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Links zum Nachlesen:   Jetzt ⁠⁠⁠Tickets⁠⁠⁠ für's BTM-Event 2026 sichern  Link zur ⁠⁠Foxyfitness Push-Ups Challenge⁠⁠ und zur ⁠⁠BTM-Push-Ups Gruppe⁠⁠  Darmsanierung bei ⁠dieFITMACHER⁠ mit „MENA10“  ⁠Artikel ⁠„KI-Modell soll schwere Krankheiten anhand von Schlafdaten voraussagen“   Feedback & Hörerfragen immer gerne an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@btm-podcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elon Musk's AI-Grok continues to churn out non-consensual images of people including sexualized images of children, an issue that continues into this week. Google is integrating core search signals into its AI Experience in AI Mode and AI Overviews. This, along with Personal Intelligence, the ring that binds all your Google apps that's coming to Gemini and AI Mode soon, will work to "significantly mitigate" known limitations of LLMs. Google is also introducing Universal Commerce Protocol, the new open standard for agentic commerce connecting stores and products to AI results sets. Far from hurting SEO, UCP is likely to introduce new venues for SEO services. Meanwhile, Google's Danny Sullivan took aim at the AIO belief you should create content in easily digestible chunks to better feed LLMs. The theory suggests that smaller sentences and broken down concepts will be easier for LLMs to contextualize and regurgitate. In reality, Google would rather content be created to assist, help, or inform page visitors. They especially don't want people to create two versions of content, one for LLMs and one for the web. Apple and Google make it official, Gemini is the white-labeling itself as the thinking bit of Siri and Apple Intelligence. Google has removed some AI health summaries after an investigation by the Guardian newspaper that found false and misleading information that could put people at risk. In other news, news publishers expect to see traffic drop 43% by 2029 according to a Reuters Institute Report. Stick around to see if you can actually find the final story.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Diesmal sprechen Olaf und Markus über fünf Themen. Welche SEO/GEO-Vorhersagen gibt es für 2026 - und wie denken wir darüber? Sollte man schon für Themen optimieren, die noch gar kein Suchvolumen haben? Was ist mit Grounding Pages gemeint? Und vor allem: Was hat Google da mit UCP vorgestellt?Hier sind die Themen im Überblick:Ab 01:40: https://www.seo-diary.de/podcast/ Ab 03:30: https://hub.seofomo.co/surveys/organic-search-trends/  und https://www.takeitoffline.co.uk/blog/2026-seo-predictions Ab 21:00: https://searchengineland.com/build-search-visibility-before-demand-exists-466516Ab 25:45: https://groundingpage.com/about/Ab 35:25: https://developers.googleblog.com/under-the-hood-universal-commerce-protocol-ucp/Dieser Podcast:http://www.omcafe-podcast.de/

Google just made two massive moves in 48 hours, and together, they could reshape how AI interacts with commerce forever.First: the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard that lets AI agents shop on your behalf. Discovery, checkout, payments, post-purchase, the whole journey, with one common language. Backed by Shopify, Walmart, Target, Visa, Mastercard, and 20+ others.Second: a multi-year deal with Apple. Gemini will power the next generation of Apple Intelligence, including Siri. That's Google's AI running on 2 billion Apple devices.In this episode, I break down what UCP actually is, how it works, why the Apple deal matters, and what this means for merchants, developers, and anyone building for the agentic web.CHAPTERS00:00 – The Anthony Joshua smile meme (and what it has to do with Google) 02:59 – The landscape: AI agents, fragmentation, and the assistant wars 06:36 – What is UCP? Universal Commerce Protocol explained 11:04 – Who's backing UCP and what it enables today 14:21 – The Apple-Gemini deal: what it means 17:55 – Why Apple chose Google (and what happens to OpenAI) 21:00 – Connecting the dots: Google's full strategy 24:00 – What this means for merchants and developers 26:30 – The bigger picture: who controls the agentic web? 29:07 – Closing thoughtsLINKSUCP Documentation: https://ucp.devUCP GitHub: https://github.com/Universal-Commerce-Protocol/ucpGoogle's UCP Announcement: https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/agentic-commerce-ai-tools-protocol-retailers-platforms/Google-Apple Joint Statement: https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/joint-statement-google-apple/Shopify's UCP Deep-Dive: https://shopify.engineering/UCPKEYWORDS/TAGSGoogle, UCP, Universal Commerce Protocol, AI agents, agentic commerce, e-commerce, Apple Intelligence, Gemini, Siri, AI shopping, MCP, Shopify, OpenAI, retail technology---If you want to go deeper on this, I write about it weekly at No Hacks Substack. Subscribe!

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips dig into Alberta's latest separatist referendum push and ask the two questions that actually matter: is it inevitable, and is it likely? They break down the math behind the new 177,000-signature threshold, the organizational reality facing separatist groups, and why last summer's "Forever Canadian" petition may have been lightning in a bottle rather than a new normal.What political price does the UCP pay for flirting with separatism? Do pro-Canada forces need to organize again, or is ignoring the petition the smartest strategy? And if this thing somehow makes it to a referendum, which of the three hosts is least emotionally prepared to live through the campaign without yelling at strangers on the internet? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips talk about Rebecca Schulz's sudden resignation from cabinet and what it signals about unity inside the UCP, and the country. They dive into the subtext of the resignation letter, whether this is about an oncoming referendum or possibly even an early election. Is this actually a problem for Danielle Smith or just another data point in a noisy political moment? What should we actually take from the Alberta Next panel? Signal? Noise? Or a roadmap to bigger trouble? And will Carter's MP return his calls about getting his toilet to flush? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord.https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As students across Alberta returned to class this fall, families were met with a slate of changes targeting queer and trans kids, ushered in by the United Conservative Party government. These changes were largely driven by the movement for parental rights. Heather Ganshorn is research director for Support Our Students Alberta and author of the report, Challenging Parental Rights. She talks with us about links between the parental rights movement and the push to privatize education in Alberta.

From a Trump trade war and a historic teachers' strike, to the UCP government's use of the notwithstanding clause, 2025 has been a high-stakes whirlwind for Alberta.This week on West of Centre, the CBC's own Jason Markusoff swaps his producer and writer hat for a clipboard as quizmaster for our "not-quite-annual" quiz show. Testing their knowledge of the year's headlines: Falice Chin, Alberta bureau chief of The Hub; Alex Boyd, Calgary-based reporter for the Toronto Star; and pollster Janet Brown of Janet Brown Opinion Research. Think you can beat our political smarties?Use our study guide to prep for a look back on such key topics as:The prime ministerial pivot (Justin Trudeau's resignation).The Mar-a-Lago minute (Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's trip to Florida).The notwithstanding fall (when Albertans got a lesson on the Charter).The ‘La-La-La-We-Can't-Hear-You' Act of 2025 (Markusoff gave a certain piece of legislation a very catchy nickname).Mayoral shakeups (new faces in the big chair in Calgary and Edmonton).Test your knowledge, keep your own score, and stick around to find out which of the panellists wins bragging rights and the coveted ‘No. 1 Nerd' trophy.Host: Jason MarkusoffGuests: Alex Boyd, Janet Brown, Falice ChinProducer and editor: Diane Yanko

Booed at her party's AGM after signing an energy agreement with Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith finds herself in a tough spot. Is the UCP now a "separatist party," like her political opponents say? Does she personally support Alberta remaining in Canada? That's where we begin our exclusive interview with Alberta's Premier (1:15) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. HANSEN IS PROUD TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT AS THE PROVINCE ROLLS OUT ITS MADE-IN-ALBERTA WHISKY MANDATE. HANSEN DISTILLERY IS WHERE ALBERTA'S SPIRIT IS MADE: https://hansendistillery.com/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 27:30 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after the Smith interview and see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 55:15 | Nurse Eliza Newton, Alberta's first formally-trained nurse, arrived in the late 1800s, bringing knowledge, compassion, and Nightingale principles to a frontier community desperately in need. Nurse Newton represents one of the first-ever Echoes of the Alex, proudly presented Tuesdays on Real Talk by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation. GIVE THE GIFT OF HISTORY: https://www.royalalex.org/125years 1:08:45 | Pop superstar Katy Perry and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are "Instagram official". We take a break from politics (for a brief moment) to evaluate the global impact of a couple photos posted to social media.  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

For the second time this year, Alberta's UCP government is lowering the barriers for citizen-led referendum questions while also stripping the Chief Electoral Officer of many powers.This week on West of Centre, host Kathleen Petty is joined by CBC writer and producer Jason Markusoff; Globe and Mail reporter Matthew Scace; and pollster and political analyst Janet Brown.As the UCP tinkers with its legislation yet again, Brown wonders, did the provincial government not think this legislation all the way through? As Scace points out, the new legislation would allow a proposed referendum question to contravene the Canadian Constitution. The province says it is ‘restoring confidence in democratic processes'. To Markusoff, it's the ‘La-La-La We Can't Hear You' Act of 2025.And again, the panel is divided on the possibility of an early election next year in Alberta. But Brown, who for the past year has staunchly argued Premier Danielle Smith won't pull the trigger before fall of 2027, has come around to the possibility that Smith is oiling the mechanism. Host: Kathleen Petty | Producer and editor: Diane Yanko | Guests: Janet Brown, Jason Markusoff, Matthew Scace

A bill that would overhaul how the federal government purchases software has found itself in a familiar place: moving forward in the House while awaiting Senate consideration with just a few weeks left in the congressional calendar. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act advanced out of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday, teeing it up for a vote in the full chamber. The SAMOSA Act, which would direct federal agencies to assess their software licensing practices and streamline future IT buying decisions to avoid duplicative purchases, was reintroduced in the House in September following the Senate's move to do the same in July. The bill passed the House a year ago but stalled out in the upper chamber, despite backing from a host of software and IT trade groups, including the Computer & Communications Industry Association, the Alliance for Digital Innovation, NetChoice, OpenPolicy and the Software Information Industry Association. Congress has been trying to move forward with the SAMOSA Act since at least 2022. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., noted during Tuesday's markup that the current iteration of the SAMOSA Act is “identical” to what passed the chamber last year. In other news: The Small Business Administration may soon be forced to confront the flawed rollout of an online certification platform it launched late in the Biden administration.The House on Monday passed a bill that would require the SBA to implement nearly a dozen recommendations made in a Government Accountability Office report about the agency's Unified Certification Platform for small business contracting assistance. The lawmakers behind the SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act — Reps. Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., and Brian Jack, R-Ga. — believe the legislation will help the agency avoid various pitfalls that plagued the UCP, helping it better develop and manage digital projects going forward. The UCP project was launched in 2023 with the goal of easing small businesses' interactions with the SBA's contract assistance programs. But deployment of the platform was delayed and applications for certification were paused in August 2024. The UCP went live two months later, but according to the GAO, work to migrate data and secure the system was incomplete. House Small Business Committee Chair Roger Williams said before Monday's vote that the “failed … portal rollout resulted in delays, errors and cybersecurity risks, shutting out small businesses from the vital government contracting opportunities.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Did P.M. Mark Carney pull the wool over Premier Danielle Smith's eyes with the Ottawa-Alberta pipeline agreement? Max Fawcett thinks so. In this episode, the lead columnist for Canada's National Observer lays out the method to Mark Carney's madness (11:10). But first... 4:45 | It's Giving Tuesday. Jespo, Johnny, and Max share which charity they're proud to support on this day for "radical generosity".  8:00 | Max comments on the federal Cabinet shuffle before moving on to the pipeline MOU, a proposed new pipeline route (27:40), Conservative attacks on Carney's  potential conflict of interest with Brookfield (55:00), new details on the UCP's alleged healthcare procurement scandal involving MHCare (1:01:30), and Quebec's shocking expansion of secularism laws (1:09:00).  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com READ MAX'S COLUMN: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/opinion/method-mark-carney-madness MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 22:40 | Registration is open for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Larry Olexiuk Field in St. Albert!  REGISTER TO PLAY, VOLUNTEER, or SPONSOR: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey 1:15:00 | This Giving Tuesday, please consider the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation's Bridge Healing Campaign. We revisit our powerful November 28 Real Talk Round Table featuring ER Dr. Louis Francescutti, Jasper Place Wellness Centre's Taylor Soroka, advocate Glenda Sartore, and RAHF VP Lindsay Robertson. SUPPORT BRIDGE HEALING: https://www.royalalex.org/causes/emergencycare/bridge-healing FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

In this episode of the Guardian Blue Collar Roundtable, I'm joined by Marty Up North, Norm Giroux and George Giroux who are hunting buddies who get together for the annual He-Man hunting trip. Marty Belanger aka Marty Up North is a 12th-generation Franco-Albertan professional engineer, married father of four, and self-described adventurer who has become one of X's most prominent voices for Alberta independence. With over 146,000 followers since joining in late 2021, he blends blunt sarcasm, memes, and relentless criticism of Ottawa, Justin Trudeau, and federal overreach while cheering Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP—yet constantly prods them to embrace full sovereignty fasterNorm Giroux: Millwright, father of two, born and raised in Alberta. A devoted Christian and avid outdoorsman with 30 years of experience in the oilfield.George Giroux: Master electrician, journeyman instrumentation technician, and 4th class power engineer. Father of two, married, and a business owner with 30 years in the pulp, chemical, and oil & gas industries.Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Tickets to the Mashspiel:https://www.showpass.com/mashspiel/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Prophet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comUse the code “SNP” on all ordersGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

We've seen this play before. The right-wing flank of a Conservative party, feeling underrepresented and dissatisfied, breaks away from the "mainstream" movement to form its own entity. Will that be the case with separatist members of Alberta's United Conservative Party?  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY'S NORTHERN EYES SEVEN YEAR WHISKY. ORDER YOUR LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE TODAY: https://hansendistillery.com/ 2:45 | On the heels of the party's AGM in Edmonton, UCP founding president Erika Barootes joins Ryan and Supriya Dwivedi to talk about Premier Danielle Smith getting booed over her pipeline deal with PM Mark Carney and other notable moments through the weekend. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 38:00 | Supriya and Ryan dig into the details of the pipeline MOU and discuss Steven Guilbeault's abrupt resignation from PM Carneys' Cabinet. Plus, did Pierre Poilievre start to turn the tide on public opinion by poking fun of himself at the Press Gallery dinner in Ottawa?  1:15:00 | Jespo and Johnny jump into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power for your takes on the UCP AGM, the future of the Alberta separatism movement, and Poilievre's Press Gallery Dinner speech.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 2:02:00 | Remember that Real Talk contest a few years ago where we gave away a full solar system installation courtesy of Kuby Renewable Energy? Our friends at Kuby just released a wonderful feature on the winning organization - the Winnifred Stewart Society - perfect for this week's Positive Reflection.  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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 wasn't a victory lap for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her MOU with Ottawa that supports an oil pipeline on Friday, as she told the UCP base at their annual meeting that "I hope people today feel a lot more confident that Canada works than they did a couple of days ago" — and was met with a chorus of boos. Plus, Vancouver Liberal MP Taleeb Noormohamed and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski defend against objections to the MOU from First Nations and the B.C. premier, and skepticism coming from some within Alberta that Ottawa is serious about allowing a pipeline to happen.

Danielle Smith and the UCP have taken to attacking the courts, delegitimizing the courts and overriding the courts in the last week, and that has some pretty serious implications!Whether trying to weaken Albertans trust in the courts by calling judges "appointed activists", by grossly misrepresenting Supreme Court rulings or by invoking the notwithstanding clause to get around legal judgement on 4 bad laws, the attacks that the UCP are hitting the judiciary with are unprecedented!(At least in Canada)To help us understand the implications, the actual rulings and what Albertans need to be paying attention to, we're excited to welcome criminal defense lawyer Will Van Engen to the show!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!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 looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf 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!

Elizabeth May reversed course on Mark Carney's first budget, ultimately voting in favour of it (helping the Liberals' minority government survive). What went on behind the scenes? The Green Party leader and longtime MP tells us what changed her mind (6:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL, a proud made in Alberta solution offering crypto your way. First-time users get 50% off with the exclusive code RYAN50 at https://rapidexfinancial.com/ 41:00 | Corb Lund's fight against Big Coal continues. The country music star tells us why he believes politicians and coal companies are lying to Albertans, and lays out his plan to stop mining in the Eastern Slopes.  1:12:40 | Shout out to Team You Need A BBQ for their perfect score at "the Super Bowl of BBQ" in Kansas City! The Sherwood Park team's first place win at the Royal World Series of BBQ is this week's Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta.  SCORE A $50 CASINO BONUS WHEN YOU MAKE A MINIMUM $50 DEPOSIT WITH CODE RYAN50 ON THE PLAY ALBERTA APP OR AT https://playalberta.ca/ 1:16:00 | Jespo sounds off on the closure of a supervised consumption site for inpatients at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. We debrief on Elizabeth May's comments about Pierre Poilievre (1:25:00) and the West Coast tanker ban (1:47:00). Johnny has thoughts on Marjorie Taylor Greene's "turnaround" (1:53:00). Who was the lone vote against releasing the Epstein files (1:55:30)? Did you see the remarkable moment in the Oval Office involving Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and ABC's Mary Bruce (2:01:00)?  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  2:14:00 | It's an all-Bill 9 edition of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers Jill, Erin, Robert, Josef, "Ins Piration," Brian, Karen, and Joe unload hot takes on the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to protect bills affecting trans Albertans. The Flamethrower is proudly presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park. WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, AND BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi sit down with Steven Liss, CEO of OpenAds, to discuss the company's shift from placing ads inside AI chat to using AI to transform display advertising. They explore why contextual intelligence is gaining new traction, how AI-generated creative performs in practice, and what the new IAB standards AdCP and UCP signal for the future of programmatic buying. The conversation also covers the challenges of embedding interoperability, the complexities of building an AI native DSP, and how agencies are adopting creative generation tools. Takeaways Ads inside AI chat are constrained by a limited supply, while ads powered by AI offer far more scale New language models improve contextual classification, which leads to more accurate targeting AI creative becomes stronger when grounded in a real webpage context and variety Agencies are driving demand for efficient AI-powered creative, while creative and media teams remain separate Building a DSP from scratch is now possible because coding models accelerate engineering work AdCP helps unify signals between buyers and publishers, which cuts waste in programmatic UCP faces hurdles because embeddings created by different models cannot interpret one another Open source or shared industry models may be needed to support reliable embedding exchange Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest setup 02:10 Thanksgiving banter and mailbag announcement 06:40 Stephen Liss joins the show 07:30 The “OpenAds” naming confusion with TTD 10:00 Why ads inside AI did not scale 15:45 Rise of contextual and AI-driven creative 21:00 Building an AI-native DSP 25:25 Examples of surprising AI-generated creative 31:00 ADCP and UCP: standards, embeddings, and challenges 47:20 Why shared models matter + closing thoughts and wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health care in Alberta is getting a massive makeover, as the UCP government introduces what it calls a dual-practice surgery model. Critics fear that by allowing some surgeons to simultaneously practice in both the public and private system, a patient's wait time will be determined by their wallet. The province says it wants to try something new to solve wait times, and at least one panelist contends it's time Canadians destigmatize the word "privatize."The plan comes as Alberta's auditor general drops the receipts on the failed bid to privatize lab services in the DynaLife deal, and it is taxpayers who are on the hook for a tab worth over $100 million.There are questions about the risk to Premier Danielle Smith and her government as they invoke the notwithstanding clause for a second time in less than a month to shield three pieces of legislation affecting transgender youth from legal challenges.And as the federal and Alberta governments inch closer to reaching a memorandum of understanding on a new pipeline to the west coast, B.C.'s premier is shocked to find out he wasn't invited to the party – but Saskatchewan's premier was.West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined at the table this week by Evan Menzies, a vice-president at Crestview Strategy and former head of communications for the United Conservative Party; Shannon Greer, a senior consultant at New West Public Affairs, who worked in Rachel Notley's NDP government; and Lisa Young, a political science professor at the University of Calgary.Host: Kathleen Petty | Producer and editor: Diane Yanko | Guests: Shannon Greer, Evan Menzies, Lisa Young

Elizabeth May reversed course on Mark Carney's first budget, ultimately voting in favour of it (helping the Liberals' minority government survive). What went on behind the scenes? The Green Party leader and longtime MP tells us what changed her mind (6:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL, a proud made in Alberta solution offering crypto your way. First-time users get 50% off with the exclusive code RYAN50 at https://rapidexfinancial.com/ 41:00 | Corb Lund's fight against Big Coal continues. The country music star tells us why he believes politicians and coal companies are lying to Albertans, and lays out his plan to stop mining in the Eastern Slopes.  1:12:40 | Shout out to Team You Need A BBQ for their perfect score at "the Super Bowl of BBQ" in Kansas City! The Sherwood Park team's first place win at the Royal World Series of BBQ is this week's Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta.  SCORE A $50 CASINO BONUS WHEN YOU MAKE A MINIMUM $50 DEPOSIT WITH CODE RYAN50 ON THE PLAY ALBERTA APP OR AT https://playalberta.ca/ 1:16:00 | Jespo sounds off on the closure of a supervised consumption site for inpatients at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. We debrief on Elizabeth May's comments about Pierre Poilievre (1:25:00) and the West Coast tanker ban (1:47:00). Johnny has thoughts on Marjorie Taylor Greene's "turnaround" (1:53:00). Who was the lone vote against releasing the Epstein files (1:55:30)? Did you see the remarkable moment in the Oval Office involving Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and ABC's Mary Bruce (2:01:00)?  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  2:14:00 | It's an all-Bill 9 edition of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers Jill, Erin, Robert, Josef, "Ins Piration," Brian, Karen, and Joe unload hot takes on the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to protect bills affecting trans Albertans. The Flamethrower is proudly presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park. WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, AND BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

I'm joined by Caylan Ford and Bruce Pardy to discuss is there a “Common Good”.Caylan Ford is the founder of Canada's fastest-growing tuition-free classical charter school network, Alberta Classical Academy. A former federal policy advisor with degrees from Calgary, George Washington, and Oxford. She also co-produced award-winning documentaries exposing human rights abuses. In 2019, she was a rising UCP star candidate until a leaked private chat about cultural preservation was weaponized as “white supremacy,” forcing her resignation within hours; she's now suing for defamation. Bruce Pardy is a Queen's University law professor, executive director of the law-and-liberty think-tank Rights Probe, and one of Canada's sharpest classical-liberal critics of the “managerial state.” A former Bay Street litigator and decade-long adjudicator on Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal, he now writes and speaks on the front lines of the legal culture war—defending individual autonomy, free markets, property rights, and the rule of law against what he calls the “Unholy Trinity” of bureaucracy, human-rights tribunals, and activist courts.Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Tickets to the Mashspiel:https://www.showpass.com/mashspiel/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

Alberta's UCP government is going back to the notwithstanding clause for the second time in three weeks, in this case to protect three laws dealing specifically with transgender youth. Supporters of Premier Danielle Smith's strategy with Bill 9 say it ensures parents are involved in major decisions. Critics say it's an attack on rights and protections the LGBTQ2S+ rely on.  9:00 | Dr. Glynnis Lieb and Anna Murphy talk about the very real impacts they expect these laws to have on vulnerable youth in Alberta.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FYREFLY INSTITUTE: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/fyrefly-institute/index.html 42:00 | Rumour has it Alberta and Ottawa are close to a deal that includes a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. Arno Kopecky, author of The Oil Man and the Sea, tells us about his four-month sailing expedition through B.C.'s north coast, and lays out opposition PM Mark Carney and Premier Smith can expect once the deal's announced. (Arno jumps back in at 1:26:00 to comment on Angus Reid polling on Canadians' support/opposition re: a new pipeline.) CHECK OUT ARNO'S BOOK: https://douglas-mcintyre.com/products/9781771001076?srsltid=AfmBOooXsUSpgerNAkCSDuQf0pD2Cf3OiJX13RPAqffax9KA2lmHIl5B 1:16:00 | Jespo and Johnny dive into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power for your takes on what we're hearing.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:31:20 | If you haven't yet checked out The Maligne Range in Jasper, drop everything and head out there! We feature this stunning new distillery in this week's MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  THE MALIGNE RANGE: https://themalignerange.com/ EXPLORE JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:38:00 | We get to more of your comments on new pipelines and the notwithstanding clause. If you missed chiming in live, leave a comment below!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk about the Liberal government's new Harper-esque budget on THE BREACH SHOW, look back at a 19th century Montreal journalist who advocated for Quebec's working poor on The Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES, discuss a new essential read for Canadians who want to advance reconciliation on REDEYE look at how organized labour in Alberta is responding to an existential threat as the province's teachers are ordered back to work  by Danielle Smith's UCP on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Rural Alberta is not backing down. In recent town halls, long-time farmers and landowners jeered senior UCP political staffers pitching the government's plan for cleaning up decades of oil and gas well problems. They see broken trust — and they're demanding real accountability. In this episode, we're joined by Drew Anderson of The Narwhal (3:00), who's been in the thick of this coverage. He'll help us make sense of the divide: the Alberta of tight-knit rural communities, and the Alberta of big-oil power brokers. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL. GET CRYPTO YOUR WAY - ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - WITH MADE-IN-ALBERTA RAPIDEX FINANCIAL: https://rapidexfinancial.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 39:00 | Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. Jespo shares a personal story about activist Wiebo Ludwig.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 48:30 | We dig into a story that's flying under the radar, but it's hitting a lot of Canadian veterans right where it hurts — literally. Veterans Affairs has quietly rolled out major changes to its coverage of shockwave therapy, a non-invasive treatment many vets say has been the only thing that's actually kept them moving, working, and out of chronic pain. Echelon Wellness CEO Igor Gimelshtein tells us why he thinks VAC is making a mistake.  1:15:45 | Cam in a Pizzeria says public debates about minimum wage are missing major details, Coreen and Robert have thoughts on our Nov. 12 Brian Lilley interview, Jason has a theory about MP Matt Jeneroux's early retirement, Chris has a message for would-be homebuyers, and Laura says she's willing to go to jail to fight for workers' rights. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

Bombshell emails released just moments before we started streaming this episode suggest Donald Trump hasn't exactly been truthful about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and his knowledge of what was going on. Jespo and Johnny open the show with what the emails (released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee) imply, and what remains to be seen.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL: https://rapidexfinancial.com/ 33:45 | Sounds like Pierre Poilievre isn't the only federal party leader staring down a caucus revolt. Conservative commentator Brian Lilley dishes on blowback Mark Carney's facing from Liberal MPs unhappy about the direction of Canada's EV mandate. Real Talk feature interviews are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 57:45 | Brian takes on the Trump/Epstein story, and tells us what he's hearing about Liberal efforts to recruit unhappy Conservative MPs. Plus, in a Real Talk scoop, Brian lays out the real reason* Chris d'Entremont crossed the floor.  *may not actually be the real reason READ BRIAN'S WORK: https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/chris-dentremont-crosses-floor-liberals-politics-over-principle 1:16:30 | Now's the perfect time to shop in Jasper for the perfect Christmas gift! We've got details - including Moonlight Madness on November 21 - in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  PLAN YOUR JASPER SHOPPING GETAWAY: https://www.jasper.travel/christmas-in-jasper/ 1:33:00 | Did you see the UCP-branded wreath at the St. Albert Remembrance Day ceremony? It wasn't on Ryan's radar until Real Talkers brought it up in the Live Chat powered by Park Power. What do you think about it? Leave a comment below! SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:35:45 | Real Talker Carmen - a Canadian veteran - says we need to do so much more for those who served in Afghanistan. Jespo reads his email to talk@ryanjespersen.com  WATCH OUR REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL: rtrj.info/111125LestWeForget FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer at the United Cerebral Palsy Office in Mobile to discuss her inspiring journey, both in her personal life and at UCP.She shares her running story, from participating in half marathons to fundraising for various causes, including the upcoming 'Night of Lights' event.Jennifer delves into her experience raising a child with Down syndrome and autism, connecting life's perseverance with the skills learned through running.She highlights UCP's numerous programs, from early intervention services to adult day programs, and how the community can get involved.Jennifer's narrative is a blend of passion, resilience, and dedication, making this episode an insightful listen.Jennifer Cooley - https://www.facebook.com/jennicooleyhttps://www.ucpmobile.org/Races MentionedChristmas Night of LightsNike Women's Half MarathonFirst Light MarathonJoe Cain ClassicAzalea Trail RunSpring Fever ChaseChicago MarathonShout OutsElliot CooleyShelbySupport the showFor more details on Run Your Story happenings, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell GustavsonMeredith NationsAllyson SwannChris StrayhornKaren SaldivarStefan ClaytonRachael McRaeScott Thornhill

I'm joined by Caylan Ford and Bruce Pardy to discuss the Alberta Teachers Strike.Caylan Ford is the founder of Canada's fastest-growing tuition-free classical charter school network, Alberta Classical Academy. A former federal policy advisor with degrees from Calgary, George Washington, and Oxford. She also co-produced award-winning documentaries exposing human rights abuses. In 2019, she was a rising UCP star candidate until a leaked private chat about cultural preservation was weaponized as “white supremacy,” forcing her resignation within hours; she's now suing for defamation. Bruce Pardy is a Queen's University law professor, executive director of the law-and-liberty think-tank Rights Probe, and one of Canada's sharpest classical-liberal critics of the “managerial state.” A former Bay Street litigator and decade-long adjudicator on Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal, he now writes and speaks on the front lines of the legal culture war—defending individual autonomy, free markets, property rights, and the rule of law against what he calls the “Unholy Trinity” of bureaucracy, human-rights tribunals, and activist courts.Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Tickets to the Mashspiel:https://www.showpass.com/mashspiel/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

It's federal Budget Day - will PM Mark Carney secure enough support outside his Liberal caucus to maintain confidence in his minority government? We open this episode with a look at what's at stake. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY: https://hansendistillery.com/ 14:00 | Ontario Premier Doug Ford says you "could put (him) in a stretching rack...he'd never apologize to Donald Trump." This, after PM Carney apologized to President Donald Trump for Ontario's $70M World Series ad featuring Ronald Reagan on tariffs. Do you think Carney should have apologized? Leave a comment below!  32:30 | Alberta's UCP government has denied the Chief Electoral Officer's request for an additional $13M to prepare a referendum on Alberta's future in Canada, and manage recall petitions targeting UCP MLAs. Do you want to see a referendum?  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  45:20 | Real Talk has been cc'd on dozens of emails to UCP ministers and MLAs after teachers were ordered back to work. Ryan reads a few from Casey, Sean, Mikelle, and Karen. 52:50 | The Allin family is written into the history of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in a big way. We feature Drs. Edgar Norman, Eardley, and George Allin in this week's Echoes of the Alex presented by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.  SUPPORT THE ALEX THROUGH ITS NEXT 125 YEARS: http://givetoroyalalex.org/ 57:00 | As New Yorkers elect a new mayor, we look at the dynamics at play between three main candidates, and talk bigger picture about cost of living in North America's major cities (including a cameo by DJ Alize in our Live Chat powered by Park Power).  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:19:10 | Have you been following the infill arson story in Edmonton? We get into what we know at this point.  1:26:20 | Are you a believer in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)? Check out this highlight of David Keith and James Fann from our most recent couple episodes.  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: 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.

Earlier this week Danielle Smith's UCP government forced teachers back to work after a a three week strike using the notwithstanding clause. This prevents the Alberta Teachers' Association from challenging the legislation in court.In response, the Alberta Federation of Labour announced that the wheels are in motion for a possible general strike by the province's unions.Provincial affairs reporter for CBC Edmonton, Janet French, walks us through how these negotiations got to this point, what's at stake for teachers, students and the government and where this fight could be headed.We'd love to hear from you! Complete our listener survey here.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, PSAC, and the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites. Remember about 15 years ago, when the publicly-troubled-at-the-time actor Charlie Sheen went viral for invoking the word “WINNING!” all over the place and in some pretty odd ways. Even when he wasn't winning.Charlie's past that now. But let me submit our guest today has full rights to that word: Veteran PC and Conservative Party campaign manager, Steve Outhouse. He managed Premier Tony Wakeham's majority winning campaign just a couple of weeks ago in Newfoundland. As well as Premier Smith's UCP majority victory in Alberta.Steve hails from Freeport, Long Island in southwest Nova Scotia. He worked in various comms roles in the Harper government before moving on to helm 3 federal CPC Leadership campaigns, as well as provincial leadership campaigns in Nova Scotia, PEI and the aforementioned Newfoundland and Labrador. He's the founder of the “Just Campaigns” consultancy and says he's “a bad business person”, but winning elections isn't exactly bad for business. We'll talk today a little more about Steve's background about what animates his political life. Then we'll do a deep dive into modern campaign mechanics: What works today? What doesn't? I want his thoughts on “hot button” issues and how best to use them. Then, and this particularly relevant because he was Chief of Staff to Pierre Poilievre prior to 2015, what advice would Steve give to the federal Conservatives?Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Multiple sources tell CBC News that the risk of triggering another election has the Conservative and NDP caucuses grappling with whether to vote against the Liberal budget, as it remains unclear where the Liberals will secure the three votes they need. NDP MP Heather McPherson and Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer weigh in on how unlikely it is that their caucuses will lend the Liberals their support, and provide no assurance that an election will be avoided. Plus, Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan says unions in the province are organizing toward a general strike in response to the UCP government's use of the Charter's notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.