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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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01:34:51

Get Rich: Alberta Edition

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/27

Calgary's ten years ahead of Edmonton when it comes to economic development. Can Alberta's capital city catch up? What happens if it doesn't? Ahead of municipal elections on October 20, we check in with the City of Calgary's Thom Mahler, Edmonton Downtown Business Association's Puneeta McBryan, and Heather Thomson from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (1:00). CHECK OUT THE EDMONTON CHAMBER'S MUNICIPAL ACTION PLAN: https://www.edmontonchamber.com/municipal-action-plan-2025/ 1:05:30 | Jespo and

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01:34:10

Infill Controversy // Elbows…Down?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/26

Density and infill might be the most divisive issue in Canada's major urban centres right now...or at least it feels that way. After a heated exchange during our August 22 Group Chat Round Table, we check in with Athabasca University political scientist Dr. Alex Rivard, who lays out what national polling actually tells us about where Canadians stand on the issue (17:30). TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 47:30 | As the Prime Minister lowers his elbows by dropping reciprocal tariffs

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07:11

"These Wackos Can 'Fix Canada' by F*cking Off to the...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/23

Real Talkers Robert, Travis, James, Touring Zebra, Gerry, and Jan have a LOT to say about the Alberta separation movement and its spokesperson Jeff Rath. 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, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen SAVE on

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01:34:32

Return of the Group Chat Round Table

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/22

Jespo's real life political Group Chat returns to the Real Talk studio for an entertaining and enlightening look at the top headlines, including our August 20 interview with Alberta separatist Jeff Rath, a looming teachers' strike, council races across the province, Edmonton's infill debate (this one gets heated), and Pierre Poilievre's by-election win in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 7:00 | But first, Katherine O'Neill tells Jespo, Jenny Adams, and Harman Kandola

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01:51:01

Calgary's Big Advantage and A Plan To Save Edmonton

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/21

It's a tale of two cities in Alberta: Calgary spends a BILLION dollars more than Edmonton every year, while the capital city struggles with its bottom line. That translates into fewer services and higher property taxes. One Edmonton councillor says he's got the formula to fix the discrepancy. 14:30 | Aaron Paquette lays out his plan to save Edmonton. CHECK OUT PAQUETTE'S VISION FOR AN ECONOMICALLY-STRONG EDMONTON: https://www.aaron4dene.ca/blog-2-1/blog-post-title-one-7rmn9 TELL US WHAT YOU THINK:

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02:15:12

Alberta Separatist Jeff Rath

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/20

What would life in Alberta look like if the province made good on threats to leave Canada? What would Alberta separation mean for industry, trade, real estate, social programs, treaties with First Nations, and a million other things? 6:00 | Jeff Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project lays out his group's vision for a sovereign Alberta. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 1:15:20 | You've still got time to enjoy Jasper this summer! Jespo shares a few of his favourite Jasper activities

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01:39:03

Poilievre Toootally Redeems Himself. Now What?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/19

Pierre Poilievre is headed back to the House of Commons, having won the Battle River--Crowfoot by-election with 80% of the vote. But his future as Conservative leader is not guaranteed. We dig into the numbers - and the storylines - in this episode of Real Talk. 3:00 | National post correspondent Rahim Mohamed argues Poilievre's by-election win quells Alberta separation sentiment and internal dissent within the Conservative Party. AGREE or DISAGREE? LET US KNOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 37:30 | Zain

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10:48

"Big Tobacco Found A New Way to Get Its Money!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/16

Real Talkers Jake, Andrew, and Bruce have lots to say about Jespo's vaping interview with Dr. Mark Tyndall. Tarra's demanding fairness for folks with disabilities. Neil calls Jespo out (and he's absolutely correct), and Kinnerit writes in from Israel after our Gaza interview with Sharan Kaur. 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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01:26:01

Max Fawcett: Canada Isn't Losing the Trade War...Yet

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/15

Mark Carney's taking punches from political opponents, who say the Prime Minister hasn't delivered on his promise to "deal with" Donald Trump. Max Fawcett, lead columnist at Canada's National Observer, says it's too early to say whether or not Carney's plan has failed.But first, as Trump and Vladimir Putin sit down in Alaska, we ask Max what's at stake for the world (including Canada). We get into Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's tweet about Canadian energy shut out in Europe, and MP Michelle

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01:25:34

Real Talk Happy Hour: Making It in the Booze Biz

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/14

Did you know some of the world's best gin and whisky is distilled just outside Edmonton? Did you know Alberta boasts some of the best wine selection on the planet? In this special episode of Real Talk, we connect with experts and entrepreneurs in wine, spirits, and "ready to drink" cocktails and mocktails to better understand what it takes to make it in the booze business. 1:00 | Anohka Distillery's Gurpreet Ranu, Vino al Vino's Joe Gurba, and Clink Beverage Co's Karli Remeika talk about the

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01:46:16

Air Canada Strike, Trump/Putin Summit, Free Trade

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/13

Two of the most powerful people on Planet Earth will meet one-on-one, as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin convene in Alaska. With so much at stake, including the future of Ukraine, can either President be trusted? We ask Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and Senator Charles Adler (11:30) where his head's at ahead of the summit in Anchorage. 1:00 | But first...is Alberta headed for an early election? Jespo chimes in on a trending Alberta political rumour. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK:

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01:38:16

Adler: Air Canada Strike, Trump/Putin Summit, Future...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/13

Two of the most powerful people on Planet Earth will meet one-on-one, as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin convene in Alaska. With so much at stake, including the future of Ukraine, can either President be trusted? We ask Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and Senator Charles Adler (11:30) where his head's at ahead of the summit in Anchorage. 1:00 | But first...is Alberta headed for an early election? Jespo chimes in on a trending Alberta political rumour. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK:

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01:41:40

Puff or Pass? The Truth About Vaping

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/12

You've probably seen those big, flavoured vape clouds rising from commuters at the bus stop and kids outside the mall. Cigarette smoking is down across the board, but more and more people are vaping. Critics say vapes are a gateway to addiction, while others point to their value as a smoking cessation tool. What does the evidence say? 2:30 | Dr. Mark Tyndall, firner Director of the BC Centre for Disease Control and author of Vaping: Behind the Smoke and Fears explains how he became an "accidental

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01:32:06

Doc Talk: Measles, E. coli, Salmonella, and More

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/11

Alberta has more measles cases than the ENTIRE United States this summer. Seventy people are sick with E. coli after eating at a popular Calgary restaurant. Pistachios are being recalled due to salmonella concerns. Young people are drinking less...but vaping more. A surprising number of Canadians are dying from melanoma (skin cancer). And the Alberta government is continuing its fight against gender-affirming care for transgender youth. 1:00 | Drs. Shazma Mithani and Sheila Wijayasinghe, co-hosts

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09:50

"The UCP is Taking Alberta Down A Slippery Slope!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/09

Kyle gets graphic (like, "slobbery, blow job, circle jerk" graphic) in his assessment of our Gaza coverage, Michael's sick of personal questions, Patrick stands up for Quebec, Coreen calls out Premier Danielle Smith's library book policy, and Bob says a new Jasper documentary is an "exploitative hack job". 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,

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01:57:33

The Fight To Keep Alberta in Canada

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/08

A team of Albertans is on a mission to collect 300,000 signatures and trigger a referendum supporting Alberta's future in Canada. We talk to former Premier Ed Stelmach (1:00) and Forever Canadian founder Thomas Lukaszuk about the driving forces behind the petition and the Alberta (and Canada) of the future in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com FOREVER CANADIAN INITIATIVE: https://www.forever-canadian.ca/ PICK OUT YOUR NEW

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01:00:38

What Jews & Palestinians Don’t Want To Know About...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/07

More than 60,000 Palestinians are dead. Hundreds and hundreds of Israeli families are grieving the loss and abduction of their loved ones from Hamas' horrific October 7 attack. Civilians on both sides are paying the highest price. But this war is not new. It's another chapter in a generational tragedy. How do we even begin to talk about it? 2:30 | In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, Dr. Jeffrey Wilkinson and Raja Khouri take us into their book The Wall Between: What

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01:36:47

Wrongfully Convicted in Canada // USA Losing Trade War

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/06

Roy Allan Sobotiak spent 35 years in prison for a murder he's always insisted he did not commit. It's the longest sentence served by a victim of wrongful conviction in Canadian history. How many other innocent people are currently behind bars? Has the judicial system evolved to prevent these types of situations? Is Susan Kaminsky's killer still at large? 1:30 | Innocence Canada's Stéphanie Nowak and Pamela Zbarsky take us into Mr. Sobotiak's case, and explain how their advocacy led to his release

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01:45:28

Sharan Kaur: Gaza, Bill 21, Poilievre By-election

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/05

For the first time, just hours before this episode, Canadian Armed Forces made a humanitarian airdrop over Gaza using a CC-130J Hercules aircraft that departed from a Jordanian airbase, delivering 9,800 kilograms of aid to Palestinians. This, as P.M. Mark Carney announces Canada will recognize Palestine as a state at the United Nations General Assembly in September. 2:45 | Sharan Kaur explains why both "Canadian" developments are significant, as Israeli P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu eyes full occupation

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08:18

Alberta's Book Ban a "Gross Overreach"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2025/08/02

Real Talkers Rebecca and Brandon have hot takes on Alberta banning graphic books in school libraries, BDP and Alberta Gengar respond to our coverage of the Hockey Canada verdict, Jasper Rob's begging forgiveness from Premier Danielle Smith, and RA says a Trump-supporting Christian musician should be banned from performing in Alberta's public spaces. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com The next time you

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