July 7, 2022 - Patrick Brown; Dr. Duane Bratt

9:41 | Patrick Brown's fighting to keep his spot in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. As Brown's lawyers appeal his disqualification, the Brampton mayor tells Ryan why he knows "for a fact" the Pierre Poilievre campaign is involved, and how far he's willing to go. Brown also comments on a letter from five Brampton councillors urging him not to seek re-election. 

38:53 | Boris Johnson is out as British Prime Minister. Political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt lays out the factors that forced BoJo's resignation, and what it means for the UK. Dr. Bratt also touches on Patrick Brown's CPC leadership disqualification, the United Conservative Party leadership race in Alberta, and the "cowboy cosplay" element of the Calgary Stampede.

1:20:16 | Real Talk fan Jenny says "restricting access to reproductive care infringes on Jews' religious freedom". Ryan reads her email to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 

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