Hurtin’ Albertan: Corb vs. Coal

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

1:25 | He's had his life threatened, but Corb Lund ain't backing down. The award-winning singer-songwriter is on a mission to stop coal mining in the Rocky Mountains. As election campaigns dominate headlines across Alberta, Lund tells us why he's so motivated to have the eastern slopes on everybody's radar.

36:50 | This year marks the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown. It's also been fifty years since Curtis Stock started covering the sport. The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame journalist joins Ryan for a captivating conversation about the greatest race horse of all time, and the Canadian jockey who rode him.

CHECK OUT CURTIS STOCK'S NEW BOOK "THE TURCOTTES": https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-turcottes-the-remarkable-story/9780228104247-item.html?ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=22

1:05:20 | What a barn burner! We received a ton of feedback after yesterday's barn burner with Erika Barootes and Cheryl Oates. Ryan and John debrief after the back-and-forth brouhaha comparing UCP and NDP election platforms.

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1:10:13 | Renowned mural artists are in Jasper right now, adding a whole new element of beauty to the already-stunning mountain town. This week's #MyJasper Memories highlights UpLift! The Jasper Mural Festival, underway from May 1-20. It's another great reason to visit Jasper!

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