Extremists in the Canadian Forces

Is Canada's military compromised? As four men (including two active members) face terrorism charges in Quebec, we talk to an expert on extremism and white supremacy in the Canadian Armed Forces. But first, Ryan comments on troubling attempts to harass and intimidate Alberta-based investigative journalist Carrie Tait. 

12:00 | Dr. W. Andy Knight takes us into the findings of his report commissioned by the Canadian Armed Forces. 

READ MORE: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/02/report-finds-deep-rooted-white-supremacism-lurks-in-canadian-military.html

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51:30 | Jespo comments on Edmonton's expanded mayor race with the inclusion of former councillor Michael Walters. We review our unofficial, unscientific Twitter poll, and take a look at some of the "underdog" campaigns. 

1:07:00 | The Longest Ballot Committee is at it again, this time in the Battle River--Crowfoot byelection. Do you think what they're doing (108 candidates and growing) is good for democracy? We dip into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power. 

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1:30:30 | Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says he's not looking for a fight with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. We tee up Smith's demand for an apology, leading up to our special July 24 episode marking the one year anniversary of the Jasper fire.

1:38:30 | Real Talker Dr. Colin shares a few thoughts on the heels of our 1,000th episode.

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