Just 52% of Conservatives polled believe democracy is working in Canada. That's down from nearly 90% just over a decade ago. Pollster Janet Brown and political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt dig into the downward trend in this episode (5:00), presented by our friends at Hansen Distillery.
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22:00 | In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, Janet and Duane tell us what they're watching for in an upcoming pipeline announcement from PM Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith. We get into what this means for Alberta separatists. Do you agree or disagree?
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44:45 | Bridge Healing is helping change the story for people trapped in the cycle of addiction and homelessness. We share Nathan's story in a very moving edition of Echoes of the Alex presented by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.
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50:00 | Nine UCP MLAs are targeted in recall initiatives across Alberta. Duane and Janet discuss whether or not such action is "democratic". We revisit Alberta separation sentiments (1:07:30) as Janet shares insights on polling she's done. Our guests tell us what they think about Alberta's plan for a public-private "dual delivery" healthcare model (1:12:00).
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