A Look At How Politicians Are Spending Your Money

<p>Ottawa's increasing tax credits for journalism outlets. Alberta's got 100 representatives at COP-28. Everybody's got an opinion on what's a wise use of your tax dollars and what's a waste. We get into both stories - and talk about return on public investment - in this episode of Real Talk.  </p> <p>3:35 | The feds struck a deal with Google worth $100M/yr, but is it a win? Is the agreement a step in the right direction toward saving journalism in Canada? Dr. Michael Geist takes the politics out of the story, and gets to the straight goods. </p> <p>READ MORE: https://www.michaelgeist.ca/</p> <p>29:20 | Why is Charles Adler laughing off polling showing Canadians think life would be more affordable under Pierre Poilievre? Is it hypocritical to criticize Alberta for sending a 100-person delegation to COP-28? Ryan gets into it with the Titan of Talk. </p> <p>1:01:40 | Employment is up in Alberta, DOW's got a $12B deal, and rallies against the carbon tax are gaining momentum. Alberta Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Shauna Feth shines the spotlight on Alberta business.</p> <p>ALBERTA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: https://www.abchamber.ca/ OCTOBER LABOUR FORCE STATS: https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7124f6a2-9de2-44ec-a30b-3430aca3a4cd/resource/8aef4579-3758-4122-9313-61d7ac993969/download/tbf-labour-market-notes-2023-11.pdf SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: https://chambermarket.ca/</p> <p>1:20:40 | Thanks to Real Talker Karen for submitting this week's Positive Reflection: a heart-warming story of unlikely inter-generational roommates! </p> <p>SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com </p> <p>GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/</p> <p>BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</p> <p>WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/</p> <p>FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, &amp; INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj </p> <p>THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</p> <p>The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessar