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Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federalist side is dragging its feet in organizing for a likely referendum on separation in Alberta. Are they, and if so, why? There's a lot happening on the Alberta story, and it seems to get messier by the week. Bruce and Chantal have their Good Talk thoughts on this and more.

Inspired by one of our listeners to ask this question, we were rewarded with an incredible deluge of letters that inspired us and, in so many ways, tell the story of Canada. Also today, the Random Ranter picks a topic that impacts local, regional and national politics from coast to coast to coast.

It's an end bits Wednesday special and the lead item really is shocking. A new study shows that some infants are using screens up to eight hours a day. Experts say this could be disastrous for their development. Also today, cars that will make the decision whether you should drive; why do AI companies want you to be afraid of them; and first class airline suites that offer their own bathrooms.

Watching some US television today after yesterday's European summit has left some commentators asking about a major Canadian role in a post-America world. Plus a weekend article in the Toronto Star was, and still is, a real talker. It asked whether Mark Carney was drifting away from some of the Liberals who had helped him win the leadership and the election. It was written by Althia Raj and she's here with The Economist's Rob Russo. Should be an interesting conversation!

After the German leader criticizes the U.S. over Iran, Donald Trump starts pulling thousands of American troops out of Germany. Germany is often considered the first line and the front line of defence against Russia. So what should we make of this? Dr. Janice Stein spends her regular Monday commentary on that today. Plus we talk about the latest from Ukraine.