Who's the Best MLA in Alberta? How about the Best Cabinet Minister? Who's the Most Effective Opposition MLA or the Best Question Period Performer? We reveal the results of Daveberta's annual Best of Alberta Politics Survey (3:15) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL, A PROUD MADE-IN-ALBERTA SOLUTION OFFERING CRYPTO YOUR WAY. FIRST-TIME USERS SAVE 50% WITH THE EXCLUSIVE PROMO CODE RYAN50 ON THE ONLINE PORTAL AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/ READ DAVEBERTA: https://daveberta.substack.com/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 39:00 | NDP Deputy Leader Rakhi Pancholi reveals the secret to effective Opposition and QP performance.  56:00 | Real Talkers Oriana and Allison Jade shine a light on Brickhouse Smokery in this edition of Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta. Bravo!  SCORE A $50 CASINO BONUS WITH A MINIMUM $50 DEPOSIT WITH THE PROMO CODE RYAN50 ON THE PLAY ALBERTA APP OR AT https://playalberta.ca/. Must be 18+ to play. If you gamble, please use your GameSense. 1:00:00 | Will Albertans see an independence referendum as early as Spring 2026? Forever Canadian founder and former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk checks in.  FOREVER CANADIAN: https://www.forever-canadian.ca/ 1:29:30 | Johnny's pup Priscilla is an internet celebrity!  CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRpUJb-Eenb/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 1:36:45 | Shout out to our friends at The Druid Irish Pub! We have an update on the iconic Irish pub's re-opening right below us in the historic Mercer Warehouse.  1:38:30 | Real Talker Dr. Rick says the province's plan to improve healthcare delivery doesn't go nearly far enough. Jespo reads his email to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.