AMI Today

A Love Letter to Alberta Separatists and 15 Minute Cities - Wednesday May 7th, 2025

Episode Summary

From The Globe and Mail, Corinne Van Dusen brings an article about the separatism movement in Alberta. The author of this article outlines all the reasons why Canadian’s want Alberta to stay, and why Alberta needs the rest of the country. Amy Amantea presents an article from Voices of the Walrus about embracing your commute as ‘me time.’ This sparks an interesting conversation about 15-minute cities, and transit accessibility. RFK Jr. has faced backlash over comments about people with autism, and an article from The Washington Post proves him wrong. Grant Hardy shares the details. Plus, Kelly MacDonald stops by to share some money saving tips that they’ll be talking about on Kelly and Company this afternoon!

Episode Notes

From The Globe and Mail, Corinne Van Dusen brings an article about the separatism movement in Alberta. The author of this article outlines all the reasons why Canadian’s want Alberta to stay, and why Alberta needs the rest of the country. 

Amy Amantea presents an article from Voices of the Walrus about embracing your commute as ‘me time.’ This sparks an interesting conversation about 15-minute cities, and transit accessibility. 

RFK Jr. has faced backlash over comments about people with autism, and an article from The Washington Post proves him wrong. Grant Hardy shares the details. 

Plus, Kelly MacDonald stops by to share some money saving tips that they’ll be talking about on Kelly and Company this afternoon! 

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