So much for "too close to call". Donald Trump soundly defeats Kamala Harris, and will serve as the 47th President of the United States. What does the election result say about America today? What does it mean for Canada and the rest of the world? 

2:38 | Mount Royal University Political Science professor Dr. Duane Bratt tells us why he thinks the Trump campaign was so successful, and what the Trump win means for Canada.

15:30 | University of Calgary Political Science professor Dr. Melanee Thomas breaks down the election results, and explains exactly where the Harris campaign fell short. 

29:00 | Political commentator, podcaster, and author Jared Yates Sexton tells us how he's feeling about the state of his country. 

37:15 | Athabasca University Political Science professor Dr. Mark Crawford gets into the international implications of Trump's return to the White House. 

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47:10 | Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman forecasts President Trump's approach to Russia's war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, the future of NATO, and the U.S.-Canada trade relationship. 

1:00:40 | Congratulations to The Maligne Range, the first distillery in Jasper! We highlight their exceptional cuisine and diverse beverage menu in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 

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1:02:40 | Jespo and Johnny check out what Real Talkers have to say about Trump's win (and Harris' loss) in our YouTube live chat. 

1:26:20 | Did you hear what Texas state representative James Talarico, a born-again Christian, had to say about Christian Nationalists and Project 2025? We take a look.

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