Ottawa's rolled out a "strict" framework to cap oil and gas emissions, and you'll never guess what: the prairie premiers hate it. The federal Environment Minister and Jobs Minister both join us (from Dubai and Ottawa, respectively) to talk COP28, Alberta vs. the feds, Cap and trade, carbon capture tech, and plastics bans.

1:30 | But first...make sure you don't miss the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, February 3, 2024! 

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3:30 | Adrienne Arsenault had CBC president Catherine Tait in the hot seat the other night. Ryan and Johnny discuss 600+ layoffs at the national broadcaster, and bigger implications. 

20:30 | Have you seen the Lincoln Project's latest hit piece on Donald Trump? 

26:40 | Real Talker "Dr. Paul" worked with a bunch of Nurse Practitioners through his career in the NICU. Ryan reads Dr. Paul's email in response to our recent Real Talk Round Table.

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31:30 | Grade nine students at an Alaska high school butchered a moose in science class. Ryan and Johnny chat about it - you've got to see the photo!  

43:10 | Real Talker "Brock" takes issue with MLA Janis Irwin and some of her NDP colleagues. Ryan reads Brock's email in response to our conversation with Dave Cournoyer and Deron Bilous. 

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48:18 | Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steve Guilbeault joins us live from COP28 in Dubai. 

1:12:30 | Canada's Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault joins us live from Ottawa to discuss the new federal oil and gas cap.

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