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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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01:27:14

What's the Right Way to Have REAL Talk About Vaccines?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/03

Was our August 28 interview with Covid vaccine class action lawyers Eva Chipiuk and Jeff Rath a mistake? Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur explains why he thinks it was (19:50). But first, we talk about the outpouring of public sentiment around Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's tragic deaths (3:10), and Leon Draisaitl's record-setting extension with the Edmonton Oilers (14:30).FOLLOW BRUCE ON TWITTER: https://x.com/bruce_arthur 55:30 | The day after Labour Day, we talk talent recruitment, Temporary

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06:25

About That Covid Vaccine Class Action Interview...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/31

Covid vaccine class action lawyer Jeff Rath lit a fire under a bunch of you during his August 28 appearance on the show, to say the least. Real Talkers Ron, Nat, Megan, Mike, MJ, and Gregory are all fired up in this week's edition of 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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01:29:12

The Future of Food

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/30

The future is now. The way we grow, purchase, and eat food could be drastically different in just a few years. Experts say the food-ag transition will be bigger than the global energy transition. What does that mean for you? For the environment? For the economy? 2:20 | Isha Datar and Dr. Sean Yam join Ryan in studio for one of the most fascinating Real Talk Round Tables we've ever presented. ISHA'S WORK: https://new-harvest.org/ SEAN'S WORK: https://gerber-rauth.com/ 1:03:20 | Would you eat

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01:32:52

Danielle Smith Threatens AHS...Will It Work?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/29

Alberta's got at least two disasters to manage, with the Jasper rebuild and an overburdened healthcare system dominating news headlines. We go straight to the source for updates from Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland and Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Paul Parks. 4:30 | Mayor Ireland talks to us about losing his home to wildfire, and the early stages of Jasper's rebuild. When will tourists be able to return? Does he share Premier Danielle Smith's concern Parks Canada will "shrink" Jasper's

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01:17:28

Lawyers Launch Covid Vaccine Class Action

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/28

Alberta's rolling out controversial new Social Studies curriculum for K-6 students this fall. It's the culmination of a years-long journey to rewrite what and how students learn about the world around them. 2:40 | Dr. Carla Peck and Laurence Miall explain why teachers are calling out Alberta's new K-6 Social Studies curriculum en masse. SAVE 50% on a one year subscription to Alberta Views with the promo code AVRJ: https://albertaviews.ca/ 44:10 | Alberta is one of several provinces banning phones

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01:10:12

Teachers Say Alberta's New Curriculum is Flawed

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/27

Alberta's rolling out controversial new Social Studies curriculum for K-6 students this fall. It's the culmination of a years-long journey to rewrite what and how students learn about the world around them. 2:40 | Dr. Carla Peck and Laurence Miall explain why teachers are calling out Alberta's new K-6 Social Studies curriculum en masse. SAVE 50% on a one year subscription to Alberta Views with the promo code AVRJ: https://albertaviews.ca/ 44:10 | Alberta is one of several provinces banning phones

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04:54

People are FIRED UP over Adler's Senate Appointment!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/24

Garth, Tobias, and Clay aren't exactly thrilled with PM Justin Trudeau's latest Senate appointment. It's an all-Adler edition of 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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01:01:25

Ready Or Not: Canada's Energy Transition

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/23

Like it or not, the world's weaning itself off fossil fuels. While that doesn't mean oil companies will be out of business next month, or your job will be eliminated next year, common sense suggests we'd better be ready for what's coming. 2:40 | Journalist Markham Hislop has been covering the energy beat for decades. We get into campaign politics and the carbon tax, a controversial new energy transition course at the University of Alberta, a looming "Cold War 2.0" between the US and China, and an

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01:04:54

Top Ten Show Stopping Moments on Real Talk!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/22

As we approach 1,000 episodes of Real Talk, we count down the top ten show stopping statements uttered on the show.. Find all these interviews and more highlights in our YouTube and podcast archives! TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS

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01:07:37

Healthcare in the Future

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/21

Meet Pulkit Kumar. Just 24 years old, the surgical student has already been featured in Forbes for his innovative work in healthcare. He also happens to be an avid Real Talker who reached out to us after our July 17 episode with Dr. Paul Parks - "Alberta's Healthcare Crisis Explained". 3:40 | Pulkit explains how growing up in India, the USA, and Canada shaped his perspective on healthcare delivery. We get into the next generation of healthcare delivery, fixing a "broken" system, and innovative

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01:22:06

Jeromy Farkas: Reinventing Yourself in the Public Eye

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/20

We call politicians hypocrites, flip-flops, and worse when they change their tune. We expect our elected (and appointed) officials to stand by what they say no matter what. Whatever happened to "live and learn"? On the heels of our conversation with newly-minted Senator Charles Adler about his personal and political evolution, we connect with another politician in the process of reinventing themself.5:30 | Jeromy Farkas was all set to be Calgary's next mayor...until he wasn't. Seen as the

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01:16:37

Exclusive: Senator Charles Adler

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/19

Longtime talk radio host Charles Adler is headed to Ottawa to serve as a Senator, after being appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It's an interesting situation, as Adler has long been critical of the Senate, calling for its abolition back in 2013. 2:05 | We put Chuck's old tweets in front of him, and ask if he's changed his mind (you might be surprised at his answer). He tells us about his call with Trudeau and what his top priorities will be. Charles Adler is presented on Real Talk by Tice

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06:26

Pet Store Owner Claps Back at Pride Critic!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/17

Merrick's miffed about paying too much for gas, Wendy's not sure about Adler's take on science, Gerald says Pierre Poilievre is hardly a genius on Bitcoin, and Jill doesn't GAF if you don't like her store's Pride display. They've all fired up The Flamethrower presented by our friends at 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, and Baseline Road, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk

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01:02:02

Behind the Lens at the Paris Olympic Games!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/16

We go behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics with photojournalists Leah Hennel and Candice Ward! 2:15 | Leah's still in Paris. Candice just returned home to Las Vegas. The award-winning photographers tell us what it was like to shoot the world's best athletes on the world's biggest stage. FOLLOW LEAH: https://www.instagram.com/leahhennelphoto FOLLOW CANDICE: https://www.instagram.com/candicewardphotography 46:15 | Displaced Jasper residents begin returning home this weekend. Ryan shares a few

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01:04:07

Why Do We Demolish So Many Historic Buildings?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/15

Alberta's government plans to knock down the former Royal Alberta Museum, replacing the magnificent Manitoba Tyndall stone structure with (more) green space. Many prominent Albertans are speaking out against the plan, including architect Vivian Manasc, who says the UCP is about to make a huge mistake. 3:00 | Vivian explains what makes the former RAM so special, and how it might be reimagined. Plus, we discuss the bigger picture - why do we knock down so many of our historic buildings? CHECK OUT

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01:17:56

Hunting Advocate Defends Alberta's Controversial...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/14

Alberta will allow hunters to target "problem" Grizzly bears that have shown aggression to humans or livestock. The controversial changes to the Wildlife Act have prompted loud public outcry, but is everybody with an opinion truly informed? 3:15 | Mark Hall says the Alberta government is making the right move with "problem" bears. The Blood Origins Canada director and podcast host makes his argument. CHECK OUT THE HUNTER CONSERVATIONIST PODCAST:

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57:52

Vax Under Attack in Alberta

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/13

UCP MLA Eric Bouchard says he's working to have the COVID vaccine banned in Alberta. In a recent podcast interview, the Calgary-based politician claims to have had "multiple lengthy conversations" with Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, and that his "win would be having the shots removed." We dig into what continues to fuel the anti-vaxx movement, and why so few people got their COVID shot this year. 2:00 | Professor Tim Caulfield talks about the politics of the anti-vaxx movement, "sudden death"

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01:10:27

Our Most Inspiring Paris Olympic Moments

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/12

C'est fini! With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the books, we take a look at the athletes and stories that captured our attention and won our hearts. 1:00 | But before we talk Olympics, Ryan and Johnny debrief after a late night at NOFX's final tour stop in Edmonton. 6:10 | What was your most memorable moment from the Paris Games? Who's your new favourite athlete? What should be the next new Olympic sport? Ryan, Johnny, and Charles Adler get into it. Charles Adler is presented on Real Talk by

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03:54

TEARS and JEERS

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/03

It's an Alberta politics version of The Flamethrower! Travis says Jespo needs to "stop carrying water," Sheryl's calling for "voices of sanity," and Gerald's sick of all the fear mongering. The Flamethrower is presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park (Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road).FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you!

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01:42:57

Ashley Callingbull // Hon. Marc Miller // The...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/08/02

2:10 | Royalty in the house! Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull joins us in studio to talk about why her big win means so much. The first Indigenous woman ever to be crowned, Ashley takes us through the many challenges she's overcome through the years. Plus, we learn about her new film and book projects, and go behind the scenes of her training for the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico in November.MORE ASHLEY CALLINGBULL: https://ashleycallingbull.com/ 29:10 | Is Canada welcoming too many

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