The Politics of Natural Disasters

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Jasper-based journalist Bob Covey fired up his Flamethrower after our October 16 episode with retired foresters Ken Hodges and Emil Begin. We figured an on-camera interview would be more enlightening than an email (no offence to your email, Bob), so here it is.

4:50 | Bob Covey tells us why he was pissed off after watching our October 16 episode. Plus, we get an up-to-the-minute account of Jasper's recovery, and hear more about that CN story some are saying could devastate the town's economy.

MORE: https://www.jasperlocal.com/2024/10/11/recipe-for-disaster-misinformation-and-wildfire/

53:00 | Did you notice support staffers are on strike? Real Talker Gillian, a junior high teacher, checks in from the front line...

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57:35 | Tucker Carlson says "Dad's home, and he's pissed". Jespo and Johnny take a look at the right wing provocateur's rant at the Turning Point Action rally in Georgia.

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