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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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01:31:45

Fight For Your Right (Not) To Party!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/22

Have you been paying attention to what's going on in Alberta? Premier Danielle Smith's government is kinda sorta rolling out a provincial police force, and paving the way for municipal political parties. But is that what's best for Albertans? 4:10 | Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gandam and director Tanya Thorn shoot straight on the proposed provincial police force, Alberta's crumbling infrastructure, and the plan to infuse a party system into municipal politics. CHECK OUT ALBERTA

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01:01:10

WATER WARS: The Fight for Our Most Valuable Natural...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/21

Is there anything more important to human survival than water? Water is everything - without it, ecosystems, industry, and individuals would die. So, why don't we talk about it more? In this episode of Real Talk, we examine the past, present, and future of water use (and conservation) in our own backyards and beyond. 2:45 | Canadians are bracing for the worst drought we've seen in 50 years. We've seen "100 year floods" more than once over the last decade. There are more draws on our water resources

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01:18:44

Backroom Political Conspiracy Exposed!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/20

Leaked documents show a direct link between Take Back Alberta, the Recall Gondek campaign, and the push for municipal political parties in Alberta. What does it mean for you? We dig into it in this episode of Real Talk. 3:10 | Political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt connects the dots on our top story, then breaks down the NDP leadership race in light of Gil McGowan's pending announcement, and discusses MP Anthony Housefather's future with the federal Liberals after the Palestine vote. CHECK OUT ART

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01:20:02

Should Canada Clamp Down on the Sex Trade?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/19

Should prostitution be outlawed in Canada? Canadians are split on the issue: some believe sex work should be legalized, regulated, and taxed, while others say it's exploitation, and it needs to be stopped. Andrea Heinz sold sex for seven years before going in a completely different direction. Today, she's an author, filmmaker, and activist against sexual exploitation. 2:25 | Andrea explains how she got into and out of the sex trade, what fuels her activism, and what she'd like to see lawmakers do

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01:31:40

Pierre Poilievre: Poverty Fighter or Phony Bologna?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/18

Pierre Poilievre wants BC Premier David Eby to join his fight against the carbon tax. Eby declines, citing Poilievre's "bologna politics". Poilievre fires back, suggesting Eby doesn't understand British Columbians can't even afford bologna. (No matter how you feel about bologna, you've gotta love the word play...) 3:03 | We ask Charles Adler if Poilievre can convince the public he's Canada's top poverty fighter - hasn't that been the NDP's whole schtick? But we lead off with the story of a woman

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01:10:01

The Secrets Behind the Most Successful Restaurants

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/15

Inspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic dish? How have customers changed, post-pandemic? Does Instagram influence menu and restaurant design? How do you navigate labour and supply uncertainty? Will restaurants still be around in 50 years? 2:32 | Miles Quon from legendary Chinese restaurant The Lingnan, Ben Staley from sister restaurants Dorinku Tokyo and Dorinku Osaka, and Tyler

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05:16

This Francophone's All Fired Up!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/15

Inspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic dish? How have customers changed, post-pandemic? Does Instagram influence menu and restaurant design? How do you navigate labour and supply uncertainty? Will restaurants still be around in 50 years? 2:32 | Miles Quon from legendary Chinese restaurant The Lingnan, Ben Staley from sister restaurants Dorinku Tokyo and Dorinku Osaka, and Tyler

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01:30:23

EXCLUSIVE: Premier Danielle Smith

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/14

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins us in the Real Talk studio just hours after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 1:37 | What did the PM say when Smith asked him to fire Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault? Did they make any progress on pharmacare? What's Premier Smith's response to Naheed Nenshi calling her "immoral"? Why didn't her government work harder to keep its promise on income tax cuts? What's the UCP's plan to clean up Alberta's abandoned wells? What's up with continued coal

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01:31:01

Alberta Speaks: Your Questions for Premier Danielle...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/13

We're not exaggerating when we claim the most engaged talk show audience in the country. Every day, hundreds if not thousands of you comment on our YouTube episodes, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok posts, not to mention the mountain of emails to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Look no further than today's episode. We asked you to send us your questions for Premier Danielle Smith, and did you ever deliver! You've got a front row seat as we open up our inbox for a look at what matters most to Albertans right

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01:07:18

Nenshi Launches Alberta NDP Leadership Bid with a BANG!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/12

"Incompetent, immoral, and dangerous." There's no room for misinterpreting how Naheed Nenshi feels about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government. The former Calgary mayor launched his Alberta NDP leadership campaign with an indictment of Smith's performance (and integrity) - will NDP supporters see him as the best bet to win the next election? 2:40 | Charles Adler tells us why he thinks Nenshi's candidacy is "the most fascinating political story in Canada." 35:40 | (The bilingual)

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06:10

FORCED Into Involuntary Drug Treatment?!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/09

Gerald's arguing for safe supply, police officer Anton sees a role for "involuntary" drug treatment, Ben says Big Oil's not pulling its weight, and Kat says Alberta needs to get serious about health supports: it's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!Fire up your Flamethrower: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:06:13

International Women's Day: Calls To Action

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/08

ACTION! Our International Women's Day Real Talk Round Table looks at the past, present, and future of women in the workforce and society at large. Where are we seeing progress? Where are we spinning our tires? What issues are girls and young women facing today, and how does that compare to generations previous? 1:50 | Jana Pruden, Margo Long, and Julie Savard-Shaw tell us where their focus is on International Women's Day 2024. JANA'S IWD FEATURE:

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01:20:26

How "Woke" is the Average Canadian?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/07

Are you "woke"? Do you describe people who think differently than you as "woke"? Would you characterize Canadian politics and society as "woke"? In this episode of Real Talk, we take a look at new research on the supercharged phrase that was once applied as a badge of honour - now, not so much - and where Canadians actually stand on so-called "culture war" issues. 4:25 | University of Buckingham politics professor Eric Kaufmann takes us into his research: "The Politics of Culture Wars in

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01:11:13

Does Alberta Need a National Pharmacare Plan?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/06

Nobody will be surprised to learn Alberta and Ottawa are at odds again. This time, it's over the funding and management of Pharmacare. Alberta was the first province to publicly decline the federal government's proposal for a national program...but is that actually a good move for everyday Albertans? 4:15 | Dr. Rupider Toor explains why she thinks Alberta should sign on to the national Pharmacare plan. DR. TOOR'S PREVIOUS REAL TALK INTERVIEW: rtrj.info/081723Toor PROJECT EMPOWHER:

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01:30:10

Investigating Alberta's Approach to the Opioid Crisis

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/05

What's wrong with rehab? After all, isn't getting people "clean" an obvious solution to Canada's opioid crisis? As the Alberta government heavily invests in drug treatment facilities (at the expense of Supervised Consumption Sites), we take a look at what's working and what's not in addressing a health crisis claiming 21 lives every day across the country. 3:25 | Euan Thomson and Anthony Furey discuss Euan's feature in the March issue of Alberta Views and debate different approaches to the opioid

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01:19:32

Is Charles Adler the next CEO of the CBC?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/04

Have you seen the job posting on LinkedIn for president and CEO of the CBC? We can't help but wonder if it might be a perfect fit for our pal Charles Adler. We ask him about that - plus other, more serious subject matter - in this informative and elucidating episode of Real Talk. 3:50 | Adler explains why he's wearing sunglasses inside, what he doesn't love about the Alberta budget, when he'll apply to be the next CEO of CBC, and what he'll be looking for in President Joe Biden's State of the Union

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09:59

WTF? "Ryan's Blind Support for Pierre Poilievre"?!?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/02

Real Talkers are fired up about the Alberta budget, our Trudeau interview, our Black History Month Round Table, skilled labour shortages, and Ryan's "blind, biased support of Pierre Poilievre" (LOL). It's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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01:08:48

What Does the Alberta Budget Mean For You?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/03/01

Everybody's got their own interpretation of a provincial budget. There's a long list of communities, projects, and organizations deserving of big investments. And, inevitably, there's a long list of communities, projects, and organizations that won't wind up with the cash they say they need. In this episode, we lay out the implications of the 2024 Alberta Budget and attempt to answer one Real Talker's astute question posted in our live chat: "I'm confused...is Alberta rich or poor?" 2:30 | Edmonton

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51:00

The Truth About Ukraine

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/29

Sarah Lawrynuik's coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine is personal. Her family's from there. She's been there multiple times over the past two years, covering the conflict as a freelance journalist. She can't ignore what she's seen since she last joined us in March of 2023. The country is battered, its people demoralized. The death toll - children included - is unimaginable. How much longer can Ukraine defend itself? 2:04 | Sarah joins us live from London, days after returning from Ukraine. SARAH'S

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01:24:17

Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse: The Rookie MLA That Wants To...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/28

Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse isn't your average politician. She says what she really thinks, she's not afraid to rattle a few cages, and her energy is off the charts. Despite her relative inexperience in the Legislature (she was elected in May 2023), Calahoo Stonehouse is vying for the leadership of the Alberta NDP. Does she have what it takes as an underdog to emerge victorious? 2:10 | The MLA from Edmonton-Rutherford tells us all about her vision for Alberta. CHECK OUT JODI'S CAMPAIGN:

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