EXCLUSIVE: Premier Danielle Smith

Whaaaaat is going on. Alberta's (Conservative) Premier Danielle Smith says she and (Liberal) Prime Minister Mark Carney have found "unprecedented common ground," and that Ottawa is "finally listening to Alberta". In this episode, Premier Smith talks to Ryan about negotiations around a new pipeline, Charlie Kirk's murder, Ottawa's gun "confiscation scheme," international attention around Alberta's school library book ban, and a looming teachers' strike. Real Talk's feature interviews are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected]  26:00 | Jespo, Johnny, and Real Talkers in our Live Chat powered by Park Power talk about public auto insurance in Alberta, a potential teachers' strike, and the school library book controversy.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 56:00 | We hear from President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders, as a suspect is in custody following the Kirk assassination.  1:17:30 | Real Talkers Jake, "Tranquil Vibration," Cameron, KP, and Darren respond to the comments they've seen (including in our Live Chat) about Charlie Kirk's death. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]  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.