4:43 | A nation is in shock after former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated while speaking at a campaign event. Ryan opens the show with a few key details on the developing story.

7:48 | Supriya Dwivedi comments on Japan's "social collective" and how it impacts near-zero gun death statistics. Plus, how does Supriya like Patrick Brown's chances on his appeal after being disqualified from the CPC leadership race? And, is Pierre Poilievre out of line, targeting a journalist asking questions about his support for the so-called Freedom Convoy?

40:13 | The Montreal Canadiens became the first NHL team to select a Slovakian first overall at last night's Draft. The Hedge host Andrew Walker gets into the thinking behind the pick. Plus, seeing as it's Friday, the fellas talk some golf, and celebrate the "retirement" of a popular Canadian morning man.

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1:03:11 | We wrap up our work week by blowing off steam, thanks to Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental. Find out why Real Talker "Rob M" refuses to accept Ryan's assessment of Alberta's "budget surplus"!

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July 8, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi: Abe’s Assassination, Patrick Brown’s DQ; Andrew Walker re: NHL Draft