Ashley Callingbull // Hon. Marc Miller // The Strategists

2:10 | Royalty in the house! Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull joins us in studio to talk about why her big win means so much. The first Indigenous woman ever to be crowned, Ashley takes us through the many challenges she's overcome through the years. Plus, we learn about her new film and book projects, and go behind the scenes of her training for the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico in November. MORE ASHLEY CALLINGBULL: https://ashleycallingbull.com/ 29:10 | Is Canada welcoming too many immigrants? Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc Miller responds to a poll showing 60% of Canadians believe that to be the case. We talk about the role immigration plays in Canada's housing and hiring crunches, and get Minister Miller's take on PM Justin Trudeau's future. Ryan wraps by asking about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's comments about Jasper National Park on our July 26 episode. WATCH THE SMITH INTERVIEW: rtrj.info/072624PDS 48:35 | The Strategists are back around the Real Talk Round Table! We talk with Zain Velji, Corey Hogan, and Stephen Carter about Minister Miller's comments on the show, Justin Trudeau's re-election bid, the Kamala Harris campaign, Naheed Nenshi's big leadership win, and Danielle Smith's upcoming leadership review.  FOLLOW THE STRATEGISTS: https://thestrategists.ca/ 1:36:25 | It's an Alberta politics version of The Flamethrower! Travis says Jespo needs to stop carrying water, Sheryl's calling for "voices of sanity," and Gerald's sick of all the fear mongering. The Flamethrower is presented on Real Talk by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park (Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road).  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]  When you visit the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - 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.