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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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01:05:04

Star Power: Making It in Music

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/11

The way music is made, distributed, monetized, and enjoyed is dramatically different than even five years ago. We get Real with CCMA nominees JJ Shiplett, Hailey Benedict, and Dan Clapson ahead of a big weekend in Edmonton.MORE ON JJ: https://www.jjshiplett.com/ MORE ON HAILEY: https://www.instagram.com/thatsmehaileyb/?hl=en MORE ON DAN: https://www.thebluejaysessions.com/ Jespo and Johnny recap Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' performances at the presidential debate. Do you agree or disagree

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01:04:19

Is Andrew Knack Running for the Alberta NDP?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/10

You have to assume Andrew Knack has his next move planned out...but what is it? We sit down with the long-time Edmonton councillor just hours after his announcement he won't run again in Ward Nakota Isga. 4:00 | Is Knack considering running for Mayor? Is the rumour mill correct about him joining Naheed Nenshi's team with the Alberta NDP? We talk polarized politics, "left wing" councils, cancelled transit projects, and collapsing water mains. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK: talk @ryanjespersen 50:15

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58:01

Russian Interference, Danielle Smith, and Justin Trudeau

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/09

Russia's paying Canadian influencers to sway public opinion. Danielle Smith's government just delivered a death blow to a multi-billion dollar transit project. Jagmeet Singh says he's ready for a fight...but is he? 3:00 | We put today's top political stories in front of Max Fawcett, lead columnist for Canada's National Observer. We talk Russian interference in Canada, the upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris (7:15), Danielle Smith's strategy heading into her leadership review

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06:53

"We need Senate reform...NOW!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/07

KP hates Trudeau's Senate appointments, Lauren and Erin respond to our coverage of the Covid vaccine injury class action, Brenda's had it with horn honkers, and Travis wonders WTF is up with drivers crashing into trains. 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, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you!

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01:21:53

What Are Trudeau, Singh, and Danielle Smith Doing?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/06

Buckle up: Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes are back to break down the top political stories across the country, including Justin Trudeau's Senate appointments (2:40), Jagmeet Singh's publicity stunt, Danielle Smith's war with AHS, the future of Calgary's Green Line LRT, and the upcoming Saskatchewan election. JOIN US SEPT. 7 at 5pm at the JASPER WILDFIRE BENEFIT CONCERT: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jasper-wildfire-benefit-concert-tickets-1001580102047?aff=oddtdtcreator DR. PAUL PARKS on AHS

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01:32:24

MAiD in Canada

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/05

More than 13,000 Canadians chose Medical Assistance in Dying last year. That's up 30% from the year before. People don't tend to talk much about MAiD, and there's still a lot of misunderstanding around what it is, who is requesting and receiving it, and what the approval process looks like. We focus on the facts around MAiD on this episode (35:10). But first... 4:12 | Jagmeet Singh says he's done with Justin Trudeau. The federal NDP leader pulled out of the agreement propping up Trudeau's minority

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01:33:38

Real Talk Exclusive: Senator Kristopher Wells

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/09/04

Is Dr. Kristopher Wells the most controversial Senate appointee in Canadian history? That's what his critics say. In fact, the loudest ones are calling him "atrocious," "radical," and "dangerous". We go one-on-one with the educator, Pride Tape founder, and longtime LGBTQ2S+ activist two weeks ahead of his swearing-in.3:40 | Premier Danielle Smith calls him a "left wing partisan,", suggesting his appointment causes the Senate to "lose credibility". Ezra Levant calls him an "atrocious" appointee who

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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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