Mayors-Elect Andrew Knack & Jeromy Farkas

Oct 23, 2025

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Real Talk brings you exclusives with Edmonton mayor-elect Andrew Knack (2:00) and Calgary mayor-elect Jeromy Farkas (19:25), who share thoughts on their wins (a big one and a nail-biter), and their plan through the first 100 days. Plus, we dig into a mind-boggling story in Edmonton, where reports of missing/discovered ballot boxes and big-swing recounts have many voters questioning the credibility of the entire process.

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26:30 | From 2.5 hour line-ups to missed ballot boxes and dramatically-different recount totals, Edmonton's election was far from flawless. Jespo shares what we're hearing from sources on the front lines, and Real Talkers responses on X and in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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55:15 | Real Talkers share their own realities around household finances and retirement planning. The conversation continues at 1:10:20.

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