Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

115:48

Energy is Canada's Global Superpower: Dr. David...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/26

Canada is at a "strategic crossroads" as an energy superpower, says Dr. David Knight Legg. The former principal advisor to Premier Jason Kenney argues Canada is perfectly positioned to meet Chinese demand. We discuss investment implications of Alberta separation talk in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED,

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106:38

Premiers Clash Over Alberta Separatism

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/25

Premiers in B.C. and Ontario are calling out their colleague in Alberta for her "bad behaviour". This, as Western premiers gather in Kananaskis for their annual meeting on trade, the economy, energy security, defence and nation-building projects. Supriya Dwivedi digs into public statements from David Eby and Doug Ford in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (4:00). THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A

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6:23

“Throwing a tantrum” is “fighting for freedom”?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/23

"The hypocrisy would be hilarious if it wasn't so embarrassing." It's an All-Referendum Edition of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers Crystal, Wayne, Robert, Kyle, Sean, Randy, and Joan sound off.FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON

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100:57

Smith Calls Referendum on Referendum

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/22

"Referendumb and Referendumber" is how Real Talker "Noob" describes Premier Danielle Smith's plan to ask Albertans whether or not they want to be asked about the province's future in Canada. That's right - on October 19th, Albertans will vote on a referendum question asking if Alberta should hold a referendum on separating from Canada. To try to make sense of it all, we reconvene our Real Talk Group Chat Round Table with Katherine O'Neill, Sarah Hamilton, and Jarrett Campbell in our feature

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114:43

UCP Sparks Chaos Over Separation Referendum

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/21

Fireworks at the Alberta Legislature as the UCP sends out a press release announcing a committee decision on an independence referendum...before the vote's even been held. The debacle (intentional or otherwise) has Opposition critics and everyday Albertans crying foul. NDP deputy leader Rakhi Pancholi was in the room as the drama unfolded. She takes us behind the scenes in our feature interview (4:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR

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97:13

Arlene Dickinson on Alberta Separation

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/20

Arlene Dickinson is one of Canada's best-known entrepreneurs and investors, widely recognized from her 15-year run on Dragon's Den. Born in South Africa and raised in Calgary, Dickinson isn't shy about defending the country she loves. She brings her trademark candour on Alberta separation, Premier Danielle Smith, and U.S. President Donald Trump in our feature interview (3:45) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW

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100:17

How Danielle Smith's Court Appeal Could Kill a New...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/19

Could Danielle Smith be the one to kill a new pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast? Max Fawcett says by jumping to appeal a court ruling against a separatist petition, Alberta's premier risks alienating key stakeholders - Coastal First Nations. We dig into key elements of the Alberta-Ottawa energy agreement, announced the Friday before May Long Weekend, in our feature interview (14:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S

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51:43

Worker Agenda - May 29th Day of Protest

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/18

In this episode of Worker Agenda, AFL President Gil McGowan and Secretary Treasurer Cori Longo break down the growing momentum behind Alberta’s May 29 Province-Wide Day of Protest, as workers and community members prepare to push back against what they call the Smith government’s increasingly radical and undemocratic agenda. From concerns over government-led referendum questions and rising separatist rhetoric to the everyday pressures of affordability, health care, education, and workers’ rights,

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9:55

"Smith is Fanning the Flames of Separation!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/16

We've been SLAMMED with emails re: the court ruling against the separatist petition and the Alberta data breach. Real Talkers Reg in Calgary, Dom in Calgary, Peaches in Alberta Beach, K-Park, Anne, Jeff, Alex, JJ Needs a Nap, and Michael sound off in The Flamethrower proudly presented by the DQs in Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK

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82:55

Game Changer? Smith and Carney's Carbon Pricing Deal

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/15

This is a really big deal. As we record this episode, Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an agreement that will see industrial carbon pricing rise more gradually (reportedly to $130 a tonne by 2040 instead of $170 by 2030). Industry says certainty matters. Investors say pricing matters. And politically? The timing is impossible to ignore. With separatist sentiment simmering and talk of a referendum this fall, some see this as Ottawa finally showing flexibility with Alberta — maybe even an example

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100:14

Alberta Judge Throws Out Separation Petition

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/14

Alberta judge Shaina Leonard delivers a blow to the separatist movement, ruling petition organizers failed to consult First Nations whose treaty rights would be directly impacted by Alberta leaving Canada. Premier Danielle Smith immediately vows to appeal, suggesting the ruling is "undemocratic". Jespo leads off with a few thoughts (including the political calculus behind Smith's statement), and we connect with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam (41:20), who says the court's decision

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108:58

Elbows Up for Climate: Housing for 2050 Not 1950

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/13

Canada needs housing for 2050, not 1950. That's the message from more than 300 mayors and councillors with the Elbows Up for Climate coalition. What does building for 2050 actually mean? What does it cost? Are government and industry players both on board? We ask former Toronto mayor David Miller and Jasper mayor Richard Ireland in our feature interview (11:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. But first...Jespo opens with a praise report out of Strathcona County, where a recent (May 11)

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0:00

David Parker Refuses Cease and Desist Demand

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/12

Alleged data leaker David Parker is refusing to cooperate with Elections Alberta's investigation into the voter list breach. Furthermore, the Take Back Alberta and Centurion Project founder is rejecting a cease and desist letter from Alberta's chief electoral officer. What the hell? In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, we talk to three of the nearly 40 Alberta academics who signed an open letter demanding a public inquiry - Dr. Melanee Thomas, Professor Lori Williams,

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113:22

Foreign Interference in Canada // Alberta's EMS Crisis

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/11

The head of CSIS, Canada's intelligence agency, says the upcoming Alberta referendum is "rife for disinformation and foreign interference". Are we equipped as a nation to address that? Supriya Dwivedi lays out what it all means in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (4:30). THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON

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12:19

"Is Jason Kenney the Victim or the Instigator?"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/09

Real Talkers are FIRED UP as separatists exploit election laws to obtain and publicize Alberta’s voters list, exposing the personal information of nearly three million people. Gillian, Robert, Janice, Alberta Maverick, Jason, Marie, Scott, Brendan, Josef, Crystal and Kimm take centre stage in this edition of The Flamethrower proudly presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park.FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com MOM DESERVES A DQ ICE CREAM CAKE FOR MOTHER'S DAY! WHEN

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107:27

~600 People Had Unauthorized Access to AB Voter List

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/08

Elections Alberta issues nearly 600 cease and desist letters to individuals who accessed Alberta's electors list without authorization. The fallout is intensifying scrutiny on actors linked to Alberta separatist circles and how voter data is being used nefariously. We get into the story (46:00) with an all-star panel of award-winning journalists - Amber Bracken, Jana Pruden, and Danielle Paradis - in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN

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133:37

Major Crimes Investigator on Alberta Voter Data Leak

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/07

Brace yourself. Deputy Chief (Ret'd) Neil LeMay, a longtime RCMP major crimes investigator, shares hard truths (3:00) about the implications of a separatist group leaking Alberta's voters list, and the likelihood of an RCMP investigation producing anything substantial. This is an episode you'll want to stick with from start to finish. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR

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124:29

Voter Data Leak Scandal Gets Even Crazier

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/06

Just when you thought the Alberta voter data leak story couldn't get any crazier, we find out the UCP president and a senior staffer are connected to the story, and the group in question - the Centurion Project - publicly doxxed former Alberta premier Jason Kenney. We hit the story head-on with National Post's Rahim Mohamed (10:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Stick around as Real Talkers (and Jespo) sound off (1:15:00). THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN

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107:37

Smith Must End Separation Talk After Data Leak

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/05

A massive data breach exposing the personal information of nearly three million Alberta voters is now fuelling political chaos, finger-pointing, and serious questions about public trust. Journalist Jen Gerson (7:00) argues the scandal has fundamentally undermined both Elections Alberta and the legitimacy of any push toward a separation referendum. She joins us in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West to explain why (and how) she believes Premier Danielle Smith should seize

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104:28

Albertans Furious as Separatists Leak Voter List

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/05/04

Millions of Albertans have been betrayed by bad actors fighting for separation. A major data breach involving Alberta’s voter registry is raising serious questions about privacy, security, and political extremism. Reports suggest a separatist group may have accessed and distributed sensitive personal information, potentially putting thousands of Albertans at risk. How did this happen, who’s responsible, and what are the consequences for public trust in our democracy? We break it down with Supriya

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