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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Live weekday mornings at 8:30am MT. #RealTalkRJ

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06:02

"We'd Be the Masters of Our Destiny!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/12

Nesen says Pierre better get serious about policy, AJ says Jespo's out to lunch on "grey areas," Ms. B has a hot take on The Great One, Cam has an axe to grind with Max Fawcett, and Brandon paints a picture of a sovereign Alberta. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!

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01:29:30

Who Killed the Carbon Tax?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/11

Pretty much everybody agrees: the consumer carbon tax is dead in Canada. Mark Carney's getting credit for it in the polls, which has to drive Pierre Poilievre crazy. After all, he's the one who's promised to "Axe the Tax" for the past two years. In this episode, two of Canada's most credible voices on the matter debate: Who ultimately killed the carbon tax? 3:30 | Shannon Phillips and Ken Boessenkool dig into the carbon tax, the UCP "CorruptCare" scandal, low oil prices and the Alberta budget, Mark

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01:47:56

Ag and the Election // Market Manipulation

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/10

Everybody eats. But how many of us actually pay attention to what's going on in the Agriculture sector? There's something for everybody in this episode, from the city slickers to farmers and ranchers across Canada. Stick around for the second half of the show, where we take a look at wild swings in the market with massive wealth implications. 6:00 | Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture and host of RealAg Radio on SiriusXM, talks Trump, tariffs, federal election implications, and the future of

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01:32:32

Jespo Family’s River Scare // Battleground Alberta

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/09

Jespo's family dodged a bullet just hours before this episode, nearly losing their beloved black lab Monroe in the icy, frigid North Saskatchewan River. It's the most dangerous time of year to be around water, says Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, and one of the most dangerous calls their firefighters respond to. 2:40 | Ryan's wife Kari, their dog Monroe, and Edmonton Fire Rescue District Chief Brian Williams tell us all about what happened, and what the general public needs to know. EMAIL THE SHOW:

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01:43:42

Are We Headed Toward The Great Recession?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/08

This episode is all about the bottom line. With headlines screaming "Market Mayhem," what's the average investor supposed to think, let alone do? Is now a good time to buy? Or is it time to sell before things get worse? And...whatever happened to election campaigns that were supposed to be all about AFFORDABILITY? 4:50 | We check in with Marshall McAlister, president at North Road Investment Counsel, for a steady perspective on the stock market responding to Donald Trump's tariffs. CHECK OUT NORTH

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01:21:28

Canada's Conservatives Still Want to Bet on America

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/07

The Great One is taking more shots than any goalie he ever faced for his friendship with President Donald Trump. Pierre Poilievre's boasting about crowd sizes at his rallies, just like 47 does. Danielle Smith's spending more time in Florida than she is in Alberta. In the midst of a full-blown trade war, why do Canada's Conservatives still want to bet on America? 11:00 | Max Fawcett, lead columnist at Canada's National Observer, talks Gretzky (and Ovechkin), Carney and Poilievre's messaging over the

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06:47

Danielle Smith CALLED OUT!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/05

"TheSco" says Danielle Smith's Breitbart interview is a "nothing burger," Lindsay's sick of hearing so much about The Donald, "G" wants to know who wants out (of Canada), Todd in Grande Prairie has a challenge for Alberta's premier, and Charlene's hoping you'll join her April 11 at the Alberta Legislature.FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you! REGISTER FOR THE REAL

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01:59:42

Federal Election Platforms: Who's Promising What?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/04

Has the average Canadian learned anything about the major parties' election platforms, with talk of Trump and tariffs taking up so much space? In this episode, our Real Talk Round Table panelists highlight the most significant policy announcements to date - including Conservative and Liberal housing plans. 3:45 | Shannon Phillips and Ken Boessenkool dig into Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's proposals for affordable housing and Jagmeet Singh's Canada Victory Bonds. Plus, what does Ken (co-author

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01:46:50

Trump's Total Trade War // Rachel Gilmore Cancelled

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/03

Trump's costing the global economy trillions of dollars. What does this trade war mean for you? We get into it from a bunch of different angles in this episode. Plus, she's one of Canada's most prominent independent journalists. For a brief moment, she had a plum election gig with a mainstream outlet...until political opponents pounced. We talk to Rachel Gilmore about being cancelled as CTV's fact checker. 3:15 | Right out of the gates, Jespo and Johnny recap Trump's announcement and fallout on

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01:37:55

What Will Trump's Liberation Day Cost YOU?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/02

Trump's trade war with Canada is about to level up. A popular political podcaster is throwing his hat in the ring this election. Another popular TikTok commentator just got dumped by CTV. We cover all of it (and more) in this episode. 3:40 | It's not an April Fool's joke! The Strategists co-host and Real Talk Editorial Board member Corey Hogan is running for the Liberals in Calgary. He tells us why he made the eleventh hour decision to stick his neck out there. 19:40 | Nick Taylor-Vaisey,

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01:40:45

Liberal Candidate Quits, Conservative Candidate Booted

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/04/01

Paul Chiang is out as the Liberal candidate in Markham-Unionville after suggesting a political opponent should be turned over to Chinese authorities. Mark McKenzie is out as the Conservative candidate in Windsor after a podcast interview surfaced wherein he calls for Justin Trudeau's, er, execution. 3:15 | Was standing by Chiang (for a day or two, anyway) Mark Carney's biggest mistake to date? We talk to Vicky Mochama, host of the new political podcast Party All The Time. CHECK OUT PARTY ALL THE

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01:21:39

Is Carney Peaking Too Soon? Can Poilievre Recover?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/31

Can Pierre Poilievre turn the Conservative campaign around in time? Are Mark Carney's Liberals peaking too soon? What does Donald Trump REALLY want? 2:30 | Our Group Chat Round Table is back together, as Katherine O'Neill, Jenny Adams, Harman Kandola, and Jarrett Campbell give us their take on the top election stories across the country. Will Amarjeet Sohi win Edmonton Southeast? What will unfold in Edmonton Centre? And is Stephen Mandel really making a return to municipal politics? TELL US WHAT

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06:22

"Danielle Smith would sell out Alberta in a second!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/30

Jenny and Nathan have no time for Premier Danielle Smith's trip to Florida, Ron doesn't like what he's hearing about Alberta separating from Canada, Michael calls out the Kool-Aid drinkers, and Brian has a question for "51st State" supporters. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent

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01:28:08

Are the Conservatives Crumbling?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/28

Pollsters are starting to talk about a Mark Carney majority government. What a twist from just a few months ago, when it appeared Pierre Poilievre would cake walk his way to the PMO. Should Conservatives be hitting the panic button, or is there enough time to turn this trend around? 2:30 | Every Friday through the campaign, we're working with the policy firm Meredith, Boseenkool, and Phillips to present conversations across the political specetrum. This week, it's Rahim Mohamed and Shannon Phillips

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01:49:24

Danielle Smith Might Want To Lay Low For A While

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/27

Just days after her Breitbart interview raised the ire of Pierre Poilievre's campaign team, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is headed to Florida to co-host a conservative fundraiser with podcaster Ben Shapiro. Smith says the appearance is a continuation of her efforts to influence U.S. foreign policy on trade in favour of Canada. Her critics say she's doing more harm than good. 2:50 | Rob Breakenridge says Danielle Smith should "lay low for a while". We talk to the longtime conservative commentator

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02:00:22

Amarjeet Sohi // Poilievre's Message to Blue Collar...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/26

Pierre Poilievre had a Hamilton crowd all riled up, talking about "unelected" Mark Carney "acting like he owns the world," the World Economic Forum, and defunding the CBC. The Conservative leader talked at length about steel and the carbon tax, but spent very little time addressing Donald Trump. POLITICO's Nick Taylor-Vaisey (33:20) was there, and tells us what we learned about Poilievre's strategy to mobilize blue collar voters. But first... 2:40 | Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking unpaid

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01:30:28

Foreign Interference & Group Chat Bombings

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/25

NEW SHOW ALERT! We're proud to be partnering with host Vicky Mochama on a brand new weekly news and politics show about the big personalities, bigger issues and pettiest dramas in Canada. Catch new episodes of Party All The Time every Friday through the federal election campaign right here on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. 9:00 | Just a few days into the federal election campaign, the politician catching the most headlines isn't even a federal leader. We talk to Vicky

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01:22:47

Randy's Out. Amarjeet's In. What's Danielle Doing?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/24

We're pedal to the metal with federal election coverage from now until April 28. In this episode, we tackle the top political stories in Edmonton, Alberta, and across the country with The Discourse co-hosts Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes. 3:00 | We break down Liberal drama in Edmonton Centre, a tweak to Pierre Poilievre's talking points, Premier Danielle Smith's eyebrow-raising Breitbart interview, Amarjeet Sohi's refusal to resign, Mike Myers' cameo with Mark Carney, and developments in the AHS

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06:04

Danielle Smith's Ransom Note to Mark Carney

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/22

Carolyn's hot in more ways than one, Gabe wonders if Albertans are "too stupid to know," Russ says Poilievre needs to free up his plane, RMc has the ballot box question, Gerald's got his tin foil hat on, FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!

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01:56:38

Carney's Kid Attacked // Neurodiversity // Danielle's...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/03/21

Most folks agree politicians' families are off limits when it comes to public criticism. But not all folks. A right wing media outlet in Canada made its own news in the lead-up to the election campaign, dragging Prime Minister Mark Carney's kid Sasha into the spotlight. 6:10 | Journalist Justin Ling tells us why he's pushing back on the Carney attack. READ JUSTIN'S WORK: https://www.bugeyedandshameless.com/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: leave a comment here or email talk@ryanjespersen.com 38:00 | It's

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