Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse: The Rookie MLA That Wants To Lead Her Party

Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse isn't your average politician. She says what she really thinks, she's not afraid to rattle a few cages, and her energy is off the charts. Despite her relative inexperience in the Legislature (she was elected in May 2023), Calahoo Stonehouse is vying for the leadership of the Alberta NDP. Does she have what it takes as an underdog to emerge victorious? 
2:10 | The MLA from Edmonton-Rutherford tells us all about her vision for Alberta. 
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48:37 | Did you see Jasper featured on The Bachelor on February 26? We dedicate this week's #MyJasper Memories to the hit ABC series touching down in the Rocky Mountains, and look ahead to the upcoming Oilers 50/50 in support of Jasper charities.
54:10 | Ryan takes a look at new polling on a proposed Alberta Pension Plan.
57:10 | Everybody's talking about Jon Stewart's tribute to his dog. Have you seen Jimmy Stewart's similar appearance on The Tonight Show way back when? Ryan and Johnny talk pets.
1:04:00 | Premier Danielle Smith's responding to Take Back Alberta founder David Parker's social media attack on Pierre Poilievre. Ryan updates the story. 
1:12:10 | Have you heard about the Danger Cats comedy group's shows getting cancelled? Ryan and Johnny talk about free speech, good taste, comedic license, and capitalism. 
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