We get you up to speed on the FBI investigation into the attempt on Donald Trump's life, buzz from Republicans and Democrats days removed from the attack, and growing focus on "Project 2025". 

4:40 | The Republican National Convention is underway, and Trump is front and centre (and trying to stay awake). We check out a compelling cross-aisle message from U.S. Representative Jeff Jackson (D), and criticism around Trump's handling of the civilian fatality at his Pennsylvania rally (20:30 ). TikTok Trump critic @danasinspired has a lot to say about supercharged political rhetoric, while former Republican representative Adam Kinzinger (Illinois) says American democracy is under threat. He's not the only one: did you read George Clooney's piece in the NY Times (33:45 )? Many of you have emailed the show about Project 2025. We take a look at Canadian journalist Ali Velshi's coverage (41:45 ) on MSNBC. 

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51:15 | Looking for fact-based discussion about grizzly bears in Alberta? We look at a couple of the most enlightening moments from our July 10 episode featuring wildlife photographer John E. Marriott and MLA Dr. Sarah Elmeligi, and read an email from Real Talker Travis, a (talented) amateur wildlife photographer. 

THE GRIZZLY EPISODE: rtrj.info/071024Grizzlies

1:01:10 | With an 8-33 record over the past three CFL seasons, it's no wonder (now former) Elks GM and coach Chris Jones was sent packing. Ryan and Johnny muse about what the organization needs to do to build back its fanbase. 

1:11:25 | Ahead of our July 17 interview with Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association, Ryan reads an email from Real Talker Brock about user-pay MRIs. 

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