Smith Must End Separation Talk After Data Leak

Smith Must End Separation Talk After Data Leak

May 5, 2026 · 1h 48m · Season 6 · Episode 103

About this episode

The episode discusses a significant data breach affecting Alberta voters and its implications for political trust and separation talks.

A massive data breach exposing the personal information of nearly three million Alberta voters is now fuelling political chaos, finger-pointing, and serious questions about public trust. Journalist Jen Gerson (7:00) argues the scandal has fundamentally undermined both Elections Alberta and the legitimacy of any push toward a separation referendum. She joins us in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West to explain why (and how) she believes Premier Danielle Smith should seize this moment. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN - JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY! VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 35:20 | Real Talkers have their say on the voter list leak in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:25:00 | Did you catch the Toronto Maple Leafs' news conference introducing new GM John Chayka? WOW. We can't help ourselves... FLYING OUT OF EDMONTON? SIGN UP FOR CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT LOYALTY PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk BOOK…

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