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In this week's early-release episode, we spoke to Maple contributor Jeremy Appel and PressProgress reporter Stephen Magusiak in Calgary, Alberta about the UCP leadership race, whether any candidate can beat frontrunner Danielle Smith, and how the Alberta NDP might respond to a Smith premiership. We also talk about Smith's political history, and some of the policies she might try to implement if she wins the leadership.

Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremyAppel1025

Follow Stephen on Twitter: @Magusiak

Music credit: "Fluidity," by tobylane.