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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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01:21:11

Were We Swindled by Mike Tyson and Jake Paul?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/18

More than 60 million people streamed (or tried to stream) Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's fight over the weekend. Widely panned as a pathetic spectacle, a few things are for sure: even Mike Tyson can't stop Father Time, Jake Paul still draws huge crowds, and streaming platforms are disrupting absolutely every traditional model. 2:00 | Jespo and Johnny recap the Tyson-Paul fight (and the entire Netflix event), Jon Jones presenting his UFC Championship belt to Donald Trump (19:30), Alex Ovechkin inching

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06:32

"Politicians Need More Common Sense!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/16

"Tranquil Vibration," Travis, and Keith have hot takes on the U.S. election, Michael's fired up about the RCAF, and Dwayne says Danielle Smith doesn't deserve that 91.5% on her leadership review. 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, Westmount, Newcastle, and Baseline Road, tell 'em Real Talk sent you! PLAY, SPONSOR, or VOLUNTEER at the REAL TALK POND HOCKEY

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01:30:31

Bold Moves: The $427M Plan to Fix Downtown Edmonton

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/15

Let's be Real: many people don't feel safe in downtown Edmonton. Investment is stalled out, vacancy rates are unsustainable, and social issues dominate the narrative. Is downtown Edmonton dead, or is a revival on the horizon? 3:05 | Alex Hryciw, Heather Thomson, and Tim Shipton dig into the past, present, and potential future of Edmonton's downtown. CHECK OUT THE PLAN: https://yegdowntown.ca/ WINTERVAL: https://exploreedmonton.com/event-calendar/winterval-2024 1:03:30 | Connor McDavid becomes the

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01:22:30

Is Canada in Trouble Under Trump?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/14

Former Invest Alberta CEO David Knight Legg says Canada's trade situation is a "disaster," and the federal government is ill-equipped to work effectively with U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump. 3:45 | DKL tells us where the Trump campaign got it right, the Harris campaign got it wrong, and what Trump's return to the White House means for Canada. 36:20 | What's the real reason Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fired AIMCo's CEO and board? What's the smartest move forward from here? Is Stephen Harper

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01:05:22

Could Stephen Harper Steer an Alberta Pension Plan?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/13

The rumour mill has former Prime Minister Stephen Harper taking over as the next chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo). What does this say about Danielle Smith's goal of an Alberta Pension Plan, and what might it mean for your retirement income? 2:45 | Veteran political columnist Graham Thomson digs into the AIMCo story, including the Harper rumour. We get into the implications of Premier Smith's leadership review, and the likelihood of deficit budgets in Alberta's

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01:17:57

Doc Talk: Is It Even Possible To Heal Healthcare?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/12

More than six million Canadians don't have a family doctor. Millions more are waitlisted to see specialists and surgeons. We've never spent so much on healthcare as a nation, yet access to care has never been worse. How do we begin to heal healthcare? 2:45 | Drs. Shazma Mithani and Sheila Wijayasinghe, hosts of The Doc Talk podcast, tell us how the average Canadian can better know their rights and advocate for themselves and their loved ones. We cover today's top healthcare-related stories,

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26:38

99-year-old D-Day Veteran Marty Jones

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/11

At just 19 years old, Marty Jones stared down Nazi artillery the morning of June 6, 1944 as a gunner aboard the HMCS Prince Henry, one of the ships that led the assault at Juno Beach. Eighty years later, he tells us why he enlisted at 16, and how he navigated life after WWII. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com SUPPORT THE JUNO BEACH CENTRE'S PROJECT CONCORDIA: https://www.junobeach.org/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj REAL TALK MERCH:

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06:13

Red Hot Takes on Trump's Big Win

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/09

It's an all-Presidential Election version of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers share their hottest takes on Trump's return to the White House. The Flamethrower is presented weekly on Real Talk 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 let 'em know Real Talk sent you! UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATIONS: uofa.ca/nominate FOLLOW US ON

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01:09:47

Do We Truly Grasp the Meaning of Remembrance Day?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/08

Ten years from now, when nearly every WWII veteran is gone, who will tell their stories? Does the average Canadian understand the sacrifices of those who fought in the First World War? Or Afghanistan, for that matter? In this special edition of the Real Talk Round Table, we explore the true meaning of Remembrance Day, and the importance of educating the next generation of Canadians. 1:08 | Are you familiar with Project Concordia? The Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France is looking to create an

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01:15:51

The Truth About The Alberta Advantage

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/07

Kevin Van Tighem was portrayed by his political opponents as an "enemy" of Alberta when he ran to become an MLA in 2023. Now-Minister Jason Nixon pulled quotes from his book "Wild Roses Are Worth It: Reimagining the Alberta Advantage," and accused him of portraying Albertans as angry rednecks and resource exploiters. We talk to the former Superintendent of Banff National Park (26:20) about that experience, and what "reimagining" the Alberta Advantage really means. But first...3:38 | Ryan and Johnny

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01:50:06

Trump Wins. What now?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/06

So much for "too close to call". Donald Trump soundly defeats Kamala Harris, and will serve as the 47th President of the United States. What does the election result say about America today? What does it mean for Canada and the rest of the world? 2:38 | Mount Royal University Political Science professor Dr. Duane Bratt tells us why he thinks the Trump campaign was so successful, and what the Trump win means for Canada. 15:30 | University of Calgary Political Science professor Dr. Melanee Thomas

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01:31:42

US Election Day with Quick Dick McDick

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/05

Feeling US Election anxiety? We recommend this candid, entertaining, insightful episode of Real Talk with one of Canada's most-watched YouTube commentators, Quick Dick McDick. 9:55 | @QuickDickMcDick talks tariffs and other US election impacts on Canadian producers. We get his take on Scott Moe's future as Premier of Saskatchewan, and the story of Orlan Peterson, a construction worker shot on the job by violent career criminals. QDM MERCH & COMEDY TOUR DATES:

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01:38:12

Danielle Smith Dodges Trouble; Dominates UCP AGM Vote

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/04

Danielle Smith's leadership review went so well at the UCP AGM, some of her loudest critics are invoking Russia and North Korea in their social media posts. After all, where else do leaders score higher than 90%? 3:40 | Ryan and Johnny discuss Smith's 91.5% approval rating from party members in Red Deer, and muse about what it means for Smith's caucus and criticsc, Naheed Nenshi's NDP and Albertans in general. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 26:00 | Remember Collin May? Formerly

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06:35

"Jordan Peterson is a Professional Mental Gymnast!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/02

Brendon and David have zero tolerance for Danielle Smith's "Jordan Peterson Law," Brent is sick and tired of "lazy Canadians and liberal media," and TheSco says Real Talk's pushing misinformation on Trump. Everybody's all fired up for 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, tell 'em Real Talk sent you! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK,

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01:19:11

Is Danielle Smith in Trouble?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/11/01

Conservative premiers may not lose many elections in Alberta, but more than a few have "met their maker" at party AGMs. Amid coordinated attacks from progressives and the right wing, will Danielle Smith emerge unscathed from the UCP's big bash in Red Deer? 2:00 | Erika Barootes joins us in studio before hitting the highway for the UCP AGM. Cheryl Oates is just back from Saskatchewan, where she quarterbacked the NDP's election campaign. The co-hosts of The Discourse join us for a lively debate about

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01:20:53

Controversial Trapping Contest Targets Wolves

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/10/31

How do you feel about trapping? Have you thought about it much at all? There's a long history of trapping across the country, including Indigenous traditions and traders. An apex predator conservation group is trying to stop a trapping contest targeting wolves in Alberta. We wrestle with a few important questions in this episode of Real Talk. 4:30 | Kim Odlan, co-founder of Exposed Wildlife Conservancy, tells us why he opposes the Top Wolf Contest, while Real Talkers have their say in our YouTube

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01:20:07

FIRED UP! Pierre Poilievre and Sean Fraser Lock Horns.

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/10/30

The leader of Canada's Conservatives and the Liberal Housing Minister were at each other's throats in the House of Commons. Could it be a preview of party leader quarrels to come? In this episode, we dig into the Poilievre/Fraser slugfest, analyze growing dissent among Trudeau's team, and determine what it means for you. Plus, Johnny's had an epiphany about the U.S. election (after that "floating garbage" Puerto Rico joke at Trump's MSG rally), and Jespo has a tough update (and an important

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01:20:10

Premiers Moe and Eby Survive. Higgs Doesn't. Will...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/10/29

Scott Moe loses...but wins in Saskatchewan. Same with David Eby in BC. Blaine Higgs loses in New Brunswick, period. What's in store for Danielle Smith in Alberta and Tim Houston in Nova Scotia? We zero in on the top political stories in Canada on this episode of Real Talk. 3:15 | Max Fawcett, lead columnist at Canada's National Observer, breaks down the Saskatchewan election result, a wild week or two in B.C. (9:00), Nova Scotia's early election (15:45), the problem with election truthers (21:15),

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01:18:52

What's the Deal with the UCP's "Jordan Peterson Law"?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/10/28

It may not be among the Top 100 Most Important Issues Facing Albertans, but the UCP's so-called "Jordan Peterson Law" will steal more than its fair share of attention and analysis this fall, both in Alberta and across the country. 2:45 | Ryan takes a look at the implications of Premier Danielle Smith's pledge to protect the rights of professionals who express controversial personal views. We lay out the issues (and legislation) likely to define Fall Session at the Alberta Legislature. TELL US WHAT

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07:12

"Time For Trudeau To Go!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/10/26

Real Talkers Colin, KP, and Michelle chime in on our Calgary arena debate, Tom says his MP is trying to cut his family's income, and Ron says Trudeau's time is up. 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! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj REAL TALK MUGS,

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