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The inaugural Real Talk Road Trip is in the books - we recap the highs and lows of Stampede 2026 with Supriya Dwivedi (3:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. We cover American influence in the Alberta separation debate (20:00), Justin Trudeau dancing in a Katy Perry video (36:00), Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death (49:15), an update on Senator Mitch McConnell (59:00), and the deal to (finally) open the Gordie Howe bridge (1:09:30).MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/SUPRIYA's TVO FEATURE: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-is-alberta-separatism-entirely-made-in-canadaTELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected] 1:27:15 | Real Talker Dallas checks in from Chetwynd, B.C. with this week's Positive Reflection - a note about our Real Talk Road Trip: Calgary. Positive Reflections is proudly presented by our friends at Kuby Energy. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalkSAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersenJOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersenREAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merchRECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersenTHANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsorsThe 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.