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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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01:53:31

TRUMP'S SECRET WEAPON: Unelected Elon Musk

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/02/05

Elon Musk isn’t just shaping the future of technology—he’s wielding unprecedented influence over American policy with an official role in Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. With deep economic stakes in transportation, social media, satellite technology, and space exploration, his personal interests are increasingly intertwined with national policy, raising serious ethical red flags. Critics warn that his unchecked access to private data, his ability to control information sharing through X

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01:33:41

Protect Your Investments Against Trump's Chaos

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/02/04

With U.S. President Donald Trump delaying tariffs on Canada, how should Canadian businesses and investors approach the next month (and beyond)? 8:45 | Edmonton Chamber of Commerce CEO Doug Griffiths says this entire ordeal should be a wake-up call for every business. CHECK OUT THE CHAMBER: https://www.edmontonchamber.com/ 41:15 | What are the markets telling us right now? What's in store for the Canadian dollar? North Road Investment Counsel president Marshall McAlister presents it all in plain

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01:39:12

This Means (Trade) War

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/02/03

Stormy seas ahead, as Canada and the U.S. prepare to lock horns. We get three different takes (plus dozens in the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power) on the implications of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, and the Canadian counter-offensive announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Don't miss Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy near the end of the episode, as we recap the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic, where an incredible crew of players, sponsors, and volunteers came

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07:09

"Fight for Canada and Canadian Jobs!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/02/01

Scott has words for former PM Jean Chretien, Greg's not buying the UCP's COVID task force report, Karen's head's about to explode over coal, Wayne's getting ready to burn tires and poach grizzly bears, Pilot One has a reminder for Westerners, and Ronnie's ready to chase neo-Nazis out of town. 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

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01:17:41

Trump Imposes Tariffs, Blames DEI for Deadly Crash

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/31

It's Tariffs Eve. Will Donald Trump actually make good on his threats? If so, who will ultimately pay the most? We present an international edition of the Real Talk Round Table featuring guests on both sides of the border. Plus, what was with Trump's bizarre political attacks after that deadly D.C. plane crash? HR consultant Dante King (39:30) explains why 47 is way off base. 8:00 | Sabine El-Chidiac (in Ottawa) and Elizabeth Hicks (in Detroit) lay out the true costs of tariffs on both sides of the

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01:16:24

Doctors Silenced in COVID Report

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/30

A $2M report commissioned by the Alberta government advocates for limiting COVID-19 vaccinations, and suggests that health professionals should not face repercussions for promoting alternative treatments. Critics, including the Alberta and Canadian Medical Associations are calling the 269-page report "anti-science," suggesting it attempts to "rewrite history" by downplaying the importance of vaccines.2:45 | Dr. Shelley Duggan, president of the Alberta Medical Association, explains why the COVID

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01:46:50

Bombshell Report Exposes Foreign Meddling

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/29

Foreign interference IS a thing in Canada, and Ottawa's dragged its heels doing anything about it. That's the general finding of Justice Marie-Josee Hogue's inquiry, which wasn't all bad. Turns out there aren't "traitors" in Parliament, but we're not out of the woods. We get into common sense conclusions with Mo Amir. 8:30 | But first...how about our new live stream pre-roll? This episode marks the debut of a new feature available exclusively to our live-tuning audience. (We've kept it on this

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01:34:20

What's Your Move if Hatemongers Hit Your Community?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/28

Did you see those clowns flashing Nazi salutes in St. Albert over the weekend? What's the right way to respond when that happens in your community? Mayor Cathy Heron tells us where her head's at after the "Deport Them All" demonstrators were ushered away by RCMP. But first...federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson (2:40) tells us what he thinks about Premier Danielle Smith's trips to the States, why he's endorsing Mark Carney for Canada's next P.M., and whether or not

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01:41:55

What on Earth is the Alberta Government Up To?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/27

Why on earth is Danielle Smith's government opening up the Eastern Slopes to coal mining again, when the majority of Albertans oppose it and the government makes next to nothing from it? In this episode, straight-shooting High River Mayor Craig Snodgrass (6:15) tells us why he opposes coal mining in the Rockies, and tells us about his ongoing conversations with Premier Danielle Smith and Energy Minister Brian Jean. 1:16:30 | Real Talkers have their say on the coal story, including an email from

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05:50

"I'm happy Danielle flipped off those Eastern f*cks!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/25

Tonie hated our interview with Western Standard founder Derek Fildebrandt, Anna Banana peels paint over Danielle Smith's trip to D.C., and KP's got "liberals, dippers, easterners, greenies, Jespo and Johnny" in his sights over "fake love for Canada". 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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01:26:45

Danielle in D.C. / Lame Duck Liberals / Mountain...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/24

We've got today's top political stories teed up for Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes, including Doug Ford's early election call, a lacklustre Liberal leadership race, Pierre Poilievre's "two genders" interview, and Danielle Smith's visit to D.C. 1:30 | But first...everybody's talking about what a great job our buddy Marty Jones did with Gene Principe during the January 23 Oilers broadcast! Jespo and Johnny recap our interview with the 99-year-old D-Day veteran in November. MARTY JONES on REAL TALK:

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01:20:39

Alberta Re-Opens the Rockies to Coal Mining

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/23

Ranchers, land owners, conservationists, and everyday Albertans are joining forces to protest the Alberta government re-opening the Eastern Slopes to coal mining. With more than 80% of Albertans opposed to these projects, how can the UCP justify lifting its ban on coal exploration? 5:00 | We talk to the Alberta Wilderness Association's Kennedy Halvorson about the history and ecological impacts of coal mining in Alberta, and the lobby against new mining in the Eastern Slopes. AWA:

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01:45:13

Heads Up, Canada: America's Coming for the Arctic

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/22

Canada will look a whole lot different 50 years from now. Our claim to Arctic sovereignty is threatened, existing trade relationships will be forced to evolve, and our population is forecasted to explode (like it or not). 4:00 | Before we get into the future of Canada, Ryan opens this episode with a prayer...sort of. Did you hear Right Rev. Marianne Budde's message to Donald Trump at the inaugural prayer service? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjspersen.com 7:00 | Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett has

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01:21:45

What Does Trump's Promised "Golden Age" Mean for Canada?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/21

President Donald Trump is guaranteeing a "Golden Age" for the United States of America. Does that promised prosperity come at the expense of allies and neighbours like Canada? 2:55 | We run through Trump's inauguration speech with Dr. Bob Murray, political scientist and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen REAL

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01:27:43

Trump's Inauguration Day: Key Storylines

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/20

No need to speculate any more. Canadians will soon know exactly what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for trade with the United States, border security, and more. We take a look at early storylines in this episode of Real Talk. 3:30 | Wyatt Sharpe tells us what he's seeing behind-the-scenes in Washington, D.C. THE WYATT SHARPE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@UCEI-thoRF6_EGuhc_1eMQYw 25:00 | Derek Fildebrandt responds to his Western Standard correspondent being hauled away from

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06:51

"Political Commentators Want Albertans to be Cucks!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/18

Real Talkers are ALL fired up from ALL different angles as Danielle Smith tells her fellow premiers to pound sand. 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! REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM:

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01:38:49

Carney v. Freeland: Is This Just Trudeau 2.0?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/17

Will voters think "Justin Trudeau" every time they see Mark Carney or Chrystia Freeland? Both Liberal leadership contenders will do everything they can to differentiate themselves from the outgoing PM...but will it work? 3:20 | We talk to political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt about Mark Carney's campaign launch (including a Rolls Royce limo publicity stunt and the cops showing up to remove a "journalist"), Jagmeet Singh's inevitable demise (35:00), Chrystia Freeland's chances in the Liberal

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01:28:28

Team Canada...Minus Alberta

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/16

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith snubs her fellow premiers, as Alberta abstains from a cross-country collective effort to dissuade Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on Canadian goods and services. 5:00 | Is Smith out of line, embarrassing Alberta, or doing exactly what a premier is supposed to do in circumstances like this? We hear from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Smith herself, and Ryan shares his own thoughts. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 26:00 | What alternatives does

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01:34:31

Danielle Smith's Quest for Control

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/15

When does swift and sweeping political reform cross the line to authoritarianism? Is Premier Danielle Smith on a troubling quest to control everything and everybody in Alberta, or is recent legislation nothing more than a provincial leader attempting to fix broken systems?2:01 | Independent journalist Jeremy Appel takes us into his Alberta Views feature "The UCP Want More Control". READ JEREMY'S PIECE IN ALBERTA VIEWS: https://albertaviews.ca/the-ucp-want-more-control/ SAVE 50% on a one-year

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01:12:53

Here's Why the U.S. Supreme Court's about to BAN...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/01/14

170 million Americans who use TikTok will likely have to find another favourite app, as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to ban the popular Chinese-owned platform on January 19. We connect with tech expert Amber Mac (3:00) to determine what the ban will mean for TikTok users (including Canadians), other social media giants (including Instagram and X), and free speech in general. 29:00 | Where are Real Talkers at with the TikTok ban, Meta dumping fact-checking, the future of X with the Musk-Trump

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