# The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won't Go Away

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Podcast: [Real Talk Ryan Jespersen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-talk-ryan-jespersen-1332550)
Published: 2026-06-10T17:49:17+00:00
Episode link: https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/the-republic-of-alberta-an-idea-that-wont-go-away/
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Alberta separatism isn't a new concept. Even before Alberta became a province, critics were sounding off against "the horde of grafters connected with the Ottawa Liberal Machine," as was written in the Calgary Herald in 1905. Author Tyler Dawson explores the definitive history and analysis of Alberta's long-simmering separatist movement in his new book "The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won't Go Away". Hear all about it in our feature interview (4:20) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ BUY TYLER'S BOOK: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/the-republic-of-alberta/ MEET TYLER AND PURCHASE A SIGNED COPY OF HIS BOOK TONIGHT (JUNE 10) AT 7PM AT AUDREY'S BOOKS IN EDMONTON (10702 JASPER AVENUE). 44:35 | There's something new rolling through the streets of Jasper. It's part-bike, part-patio, and fully unforgettable! We hop on board the Jasper Social Cycle in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. CHECK OUT the JASPER SOCIAL CYCLE: https://www.instagram.com/jaspersocialcycle/ BOOK YOUR JASPER ADVENTURE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 49:10 | Canadian Future Party leader Dominic Cardy sees similarities between Ukraine and Russia in 2014 and present-day Alberta. The former New Brunswick cabinet minister says it's on Ottawa and "normal" people across the country to fight back against separatists. CANADIAN FUTURE PARTY: https://www.thecanadianfutureparty.ca/ 1:43:00 | Jespo and Johnny see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. We cover astronomical prices at NBA Finals games in New Yo…

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