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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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01:19:32

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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01:11:27

"Insulting" - Alberta Oil Exec Claps Back at Justin...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/27

Not everybody agrees with what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to say about Canada's oil and gas sector during his February 21 interview on Real Talk. That includes former roughneck-turned-chief executive Kevin Krausert. Named a "Top 50 Global Changemaker Working in Canada" by the Globe & Mail in 2023, Krausert says traditional oil and gas companies do care about sustainability, and the environment, and a bright future for their workers. 6:05 | Kevin tells us what he thinks PMJT got wrong on

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01:11:56

Adler: Mean Tweets, Even Meaner Tweets, and...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/26

Did you see David Parker's Twitter attack targeting Pierre Poilievre, his wife Anaida, and his advisor Jenni Byrne? The Take Back Alberta founder got personal, all but declaring war against the federal Conservative leader. What's Parker's end game? Is this a fight he can possibly win, or does the attack mark the beginning of the end of his group's influence? We discuss in this episode of Real Talk. 4:38 | Charles Adler tells us which part of our Trudeau interview most resonated with him, whether or

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06:47

THE FLAMETHROWER: Justin Trudeau Edition!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/24

On the heels of our exclusive interview with the Prime Minister, it's an all-Justin Trudeau edition of The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com VISIT THE DQs in PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, and BASELINE ROAD!

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01:26:43

National Disaster: The Secret to Solving Homelessness

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/23

More than 300,000 Canadians will experience homelessness this year. More than 300 people will die on the street this year in Edmonton alone. Why haven't we been able to solve this national disaster? 2:07 | Tim Richter, Jordan Reiniger, Dr. Monty Ghosh, and Peggy Garritty talk solutions around our Real Talk Round Table. CHECK OUT THE CHANCELLOR'S FORUM: https://rtrj.info/02224CF CDN. ALLIANCE to END HOMELESSNESS: https://caeh.ca/ BOYLE STREET COMMUNITY SERVICES: https://www.boylestreet.org/ 1:06:55

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01:30:24

"Beta Cuck!" The Very Best Feedback from our Trudeau...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/22

Beta Cuck, Libtard, Groomer, and Enemy of the State are just a handful of the wonderful comments we've received after our exclusive interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Welcome, to all our new fans!) 0:25 | Ryan recaps some of the best feedback from around the world (did you hear Infowars host Alex Jones wrote about the interview on his blog?). 18:40 | Political scientist Dr. Feo Snagovsky tells Ryan what he would have done differently in the Trudeau interview, analyzes Premier Danielle

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01:16:33

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/21

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the Real Talk studio for an exclusive half-hour interview. 1:50 | Trudeau gets real about his record low polling numbers, his future as Liberal leader, the future of the carbon tax, his polarizing Environment Minister, selling the Trans Mountain pipeline, the 2024 US Presidential election, the state of journalism in Canada, and more. 37:00 | Ryan and Johnny debrief after the interview, including comments from our YouTube live chat. 55:40 | Will the (other)

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01:04:04

Charles Adler: Putin Critic Dead; Alberta NDP Filing...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/20

World leaders are denouncing the suspicious passing of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin's loudest critics, dead at 47 while being held in an Arctic prison. What should Canadians take from this story? Why should we care? 2:36 | Charles Adler opens with the story of a Canadian family that moved to Russia to escape a "gay dictatorship" before putting Alexei Navalny's death (and Tucker Carlson's response) into perspective. Then, Chuck explains his comments on Pierre

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06:51

"Be Careful Playing the Racism Card!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/17

Garth's got a warning about "racism" accusations, Joe's sounding the drought alarm, Shannon's pissed at Air Canada, and Melanie has a message for Alberta's Premier. We fire up The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! When you visit a DQ in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, or Baseline Road, tell 'em Real Talk sent you! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:26:04

Being Black in Canada

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/16

This isn't your average Black History Month conversation! Drs. Chika C. Daniels and Veronica Fynn Bruey accepted our invitation to share their personal thoughts on Black History Month, and WOW do they ever deliver. 2:20 | Prepare to be informed, educated, challenged, and inspired by the dynamic duo from Athabasca University, who share their personal experiences as immigrants to Canada and Black women in academia and industry. 1:05:25 | Who would have thought 67% of Alberta NDP leadership

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01:12:10

Sarah Hoffman: "I'm Fat, Sassy, and Bad at Pretending!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/15

We've never seen a campaign video quite like Sarah Hoffman's. The former Deputy Premier, now Alberta NDP Leadership hopeful, introduces herself as "fat, sassy, and bad at pretending to be something (she's) not" before promising she'll continue to "work (her) f*cking ass off." She's got everybody's attention...but what's her plan for the party, and if she's elected Premier? 2:27 | Sarah Hoffman talks details on healthcare, climate, housing, the carbon tax, reaching rural voters, past controversies,

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01:20:30

Masculinity and the Next Generation of Men

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/14

Dr. Michael Kehler doesn't like the phrase "toxic masculinity". But he does think we need to have a national conversation about how boys and men act and learn about masculinity in schools, sport, and beyond. 4:00 | Is Dr. Kehler advocating for a future generation of wimps? The research chair in Masculinities Studies at the University of Calgary's Werklund School of Education makes us think about a whole lot of things. MICHAEL'S HOCKEY CANADA PIECE:

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01:16:56

Exclusive: Mayor Jyoti Gondek Responds to Recall...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/13

Is Jyoti Gondek getting any sleep these days? The Mayor of Calgary is the target of a recall petition, for which organizers have fewer than 60 days to collect more than 500,000 signatures. The petition comes amid a 30% approval rating for Gondek, who's facing criticism for a 7.8% property tax increase and a densification bylaw intended to address the city's housing crunch. 2:23 | Mayor Gondek gets into the recall petition, her public squabble with Councillor Dan McLean, her 30% approval rating, the

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01:14:41

Charles Adler: Super Bowl, Bell Layoffs, and Biden's...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/12

We tackle the top stories in this entertaining episode of Real Talk, including: was Usher lip syncing at the Super Bowl (and does anybody care)? What should Ottawa do about "blood-sucking, corporate vampires"? Is the Alberta NDP leadership Rakhi's race to lose? Is it time for Joe Biden to throw in the towel? 2:30 | Charles Adler tells us what he really thinks about show business and the Super Bowl, sweeping layoffs at Bell Media, early contenders in the Alberta NDP leadership race, a damning

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05:56

"Immature Crybabies" and Single-Use Plastics Bans

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/10

Leckie's fed up with the "immature crybabies" fighting single-use plastics bans, Kyle claps back at David after being called out in last week's Flamethrower, and David thinks we need to do better with uncomfortable conversations. It's another fiery edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:27:18

Survivors: Spencer Beach and Kelly Falardeau's...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/09

Kelly Falardeau sustained life-altering injuries at just two years old when her dress caught on fire at a family gathering. Spencer Beach's life was dramatically and forever changed when he was caught in an explosion at work. Their stories will invoke a wide range of emotions, from tears to laughter, in this must-watch episode of Real Talk. 3:55 | But first...it's another gut punch for Canada's beleaguered media industry. Nearly 5,000 employees laid off by Bell Media, and multiple local newscasts

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