July 6, 2022 - Overhauling the RCMP; Intercepting Online Predators; Women in Politics & Glass Cliffs

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

4:08 | Is it time to overhaul the RCMP? In April of 2020, Twenty-two people were killed when a gunman driving a replica police cruiser rampaged through several Nova Scotia communities. The subsequent public inquiry shone a light on communication failures, organizational breakdowns, and alleged political interference. Dr. Eli Sopow has twenty years of experience examining the inner workings of Canada's national police force. He says significant change is much needed and long-overdue.

READ DR. SOPOW'S PIECE ON RESTRUCTURING THE RCMP: https://theconversation.com/alleged-political-interference-in-the-n-s-mass-shootings-means-the-rcmp-must-be-restructured-185674

21:27 | Ryan touches on overnight developments, as Patrick Brown is disqualified from the Conservative Party of Canada's leadership race.

29:29 | Do you know who your kids are talking to online? Anna Savage and her husband didn't, until parental "spidey senses" kicked in, prompting a review of their teenage daughter's Instagram messages. What happened next is chilling. Don't miss this interview, a follow up to our conversation with RCMP Sgt. Kerry Shima on July 4.

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52:15 | Are women in politics and other leadership positions set up to fail? Political science professor Dr. Lisa Young talks about the "glass cliff," including how to identify and avoid it. Dr. Young also touches on Patrick Brown's leadership disqualification, Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson's early tenure, and AFN National Chief Roseanne Archibald's suspension.

READ DR. YOUNG'S "GLASS CLIFF" PIECE: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/opinion-ucp-women-leadership-glass-cliff-1.6496317

1:20:59 | Does the epidemic of mass shootings in the United States impact your desire to live, or even visit, south of the border? Ryan and John review Twitter feedback from Real Talkers following the July 4th parade attacks in Highland Park, IL.

1:28:31 | "Whatever you do, don't come to Jasper!" That's the warning being hilariously spread by the Danish duo behind Jasper's newest theatre experience. Learn about "From Jasper, With Love" in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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