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If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.

Location:

Edmonton, AB

Description:

If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.

Language:

English

Contact:

P.O. Box 555 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P4 866-468-4422


Episodes
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How the changing markets affect you

3/14/2025
Over the last few days the markets have taken an absolute beating. The sell-off has wiped out, not just billions, but trillions of dollars in wealth. We explore what that means for you and your money.

Duration:00:52:49

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Stories of getting scammed

3/13/2025
Every year Albertans are scammed out of tens of millions of dollars. From fake investment schemes, to romance rip offs, there are so many ways to get taken. We hear your experiences and get advice from two police officers about how to avoid it.

Duration:00:52:49

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The future of the CBC

3/12/2025
The Heritage minister has proposed a new path for CBC which includes more money and a bigger role in pushing back against misinformation. The federal Conservative leader want to defund English CBC. What do you think the future should be for the public broadcaster?

Duration:00:52:48

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Daylight savings time

3/11/2025
Today we're asking how you've been doing since we moved our clocks ahead on Sunday. Are you missing that extra hour of sleep? Or maybe you like switching to Daylight Saving at this time of year. We talk about the psychology, physical impact and politics of springing forward and falling back today on the show.

Duration:00:52:51

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A new Federal Liberal leader

3/10/2025
It was a landslide win. 86 percent of Liberals who voted, chose Mark Carney as their new leader and the next prime minister. How do you think this will change the election race that is expected to be coming soon, perhaps within days?

Duration:00:52:50

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The loyalty programs you use

3/7/2025
There are plenty of loyalty programs out there but are you getting the most out of them? We take a look at the programs you like and get some tips on getting the biggest and best rewards.

Duration:00:52:49

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Building more pipelines across Canada

3/6/2025
In the light of Donald Trump tariffs, Premier Danielle Smith says its time for Canadians to re-think how they see Alberta's oil and gas - an attitude adjustment on how the movement of Alberta energy needs to change. What do you think?

Duration:00:52:52

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Your favourite Canadian places to visit

3/5/2025
With some Canadians boycotting travel to the United States, we wanted to hear what places you love to visit throughout Canada.

Duration:00:52:51

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Your reaction to the Trump tariffs

3/4/2025
US tariffs in effect, as are counter tariffs from Canada. Are you feeling jerked around by President Trump? If this is a long trade war, what will you do differently to deal with the economic pain?

Duration:00:52:50

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Involuntary drug treatment

3/3/2025
Should we force people into treatment for drug addiction, even if it's against their will? On the show, we hear two first person accounts from both sides of the forced treatment conversation.

Duration:00:52:49

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A look at the 2025 Provincial budget

2/28/2025
Budget 2025 sees us going into a budget deficit in Alberta. What do you think about it? Is this the budget you were hoping for?

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Navigating a mixed race relationship

2/27/2025
We're talking about mixed-race partnerships in love. A new documentary on CBC Gem is out called Relationship Remix. In the film, mixed race couples talk about their experiences. We ask for your stories about navigating life while in mixed race relationship.

Duration:00:52:48

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Why you can't look away from the war in Ukraine

2/26/2025
Three years into Russia's war in Ukraine, what keeps you paying attention? How has shifting US government sentiments impacted how you feel about it?

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Are you getting the primary care you need?

2/25/2025
Do you have a family doctor? Where do you go when you need to see a doctor or a nurse practitioner, We take a look at how you access the healthcare system.

Duration:00:52:51

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How to play as an adult

2/24/2025
Between time demands at work, that never ending "to do" list at home, and even simple things like deciding what to make for dinner tonight, we seen to have forgotten how to play. Maybe if we all PLAYED a little more, even as adults, it would help us "look around once in a while". How do YOU play? Why is PLAYING so vital? What is playing doing for you and your brain?

Duration:00:52:48

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Your thoughts on flying

2/21/2025
A passenger plane at Pearson comes in to land... catches on fire... rolls... and everyone makes it out alive. Weeks earlier... the opposite result from a mid-air collision in Washington. Does this change your feelings about flying?

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Is the 4 Nations game about more than just hockey?

2/20/2025
From booing an anthem to musings about becoming the 51st state. We want your thoughts on what the battle tonight between Canada and the U-S means. Is it a hockey game? Or, in Donald Trump's USA, is this a game at all?

Duration:00:52:48

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Blended families

2/19/2025
Today on the show, we asked for your stories about being a part of a blended family. What challenges did you face? How did you make it work?

Duration:00:52:48

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Allegations against Alberta Health Services

2/18/2025
With allegations of interference in Alberta’s health system, we ask what you think should happen next.

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The stories of how you met

2/14/2025
For Valentines Day, we wanted to know what story do you tell when people ask how you met.

Duration:00:52:49