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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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01:30:43

CARBON TAX: "Albertans have never been on board"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/08

Talk about making a splash! Real Talk's got the exclusive as Rakhi Pancholi officially launches her campaign for the Alberta NDP leadership, and announces if elected Premier, she'll axe Alberta's consumer carbon tax. 2:00 | The Edmonton-Whitemud MLA hits the ground running, laying out what the NDP will look like under her leadership. LEARN MORE: https://www.voterakhi.ca/ 46:10 | Pancholi's plan to axe the carbon tax is a major critique of Rachel Notley's signature policy initiative. How will it

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01:18:36

NDP Leadership Race: Kathleen Ganley's Vision for...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/07

The race is on to replace Rachel Notley. Kathleen Ganley - MLA for Calgary-Mountain View and former Minister of Justice - is the first to toss her hat in the ring. In this episode of Real Talk, she tells us why it was important to announce first, how she'll fix the NDP's reputation in rural areas, how she'll address Alberta's talent shortage, what she'd do about the housing crisis, and which industry she sees as having the most potential into the future. KATHLEEN'S CAMPAIGN:

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01:32:36

The Real Life Impacts of Alberta's Trans Policies

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/06

"Seek to understand." It's one of Stephen Covey's Seven Steps of Highly Effective People. It's also a solid life principle for anybody looking to make a positive impact in the world. It's what we try to do every episode of Real Talk. It's safe to say nobody will be more affected by Alberta's new Trans policies than Trans youth. In this episode, we talk to a Trans journalist born and raised in Red Deer, AB. 3:48 | Mel Woods is a senior editor at Xtra Magazine, Canada's largest LGBTQ2S+ publication

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01:34:24

Is Naheed Nenshi the Alberta NDP's Next Leader?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/05

Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi appeared at a rally over the weekend, calling out Premier Danielle Smith for her recently-announced policies on pronouns and parents rights, Sex Ed, and Trans women in sport. It's got people wondering if the winner of the 2014 World Mayor Prize might be gearing up for an Alberta NDP leadership run. If that is the case, it's safe to suggest Nenshi would immediately be seen as a formidable candidate. But is he a good fit? 6:04 | Charles Adler tells us why he thinks

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07:12

Alberta's Trans Policies: "F*ck Your Feelings!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/03

Real Talkers are allllllll fired up about Alberta's new policies on pronouns and parental rights, Sex Ed, and trans women's participation in sport. Not everybody sees the issues the same way, as you're about to find out 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 BE SURE TO VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, AND BASELINE ROAD!

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01:11:40

Fact Check: The Truth About Alberta's Trans Policies

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/02

Are children really undergoing gender reassignment surgeries? Are kindergarten students really being taught "queer ideology"? Are teachers instructed to keep secrets from parents about their kids? 2:25 | Prompted by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's January 31 policy announcement on trans youth, Sex Ed, and trans women in sport, our Real Talk Round Table features experts in their fields. Dr. Kate Greenaway, former federal Conservative staffer Hanna Hodson, and Alberta Teachers Association president

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01:17:06

RESTRICTED: Alberta's New Policies on Surgery, Sex...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/02/01

Alberta will prohibit hormonal treatment, puberty blockers, and gender affirming surgery for children under 16 as part of a series of policies announced by Premier Danielle Smith. Also included: Sex Ed curriculum must now be approved by the Education Minister, and parents will now opt their kids in (not out) of those classes. The policies also prohibit the participation of trans women in women's sports, though the enforceability of such measures is debatable. We cover early impressions and public

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01:26:38

What's With Alberta's "Rolling Childcare Closures"?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/31

Thousands of parents are being inconvenienced with finding alternative childcare arrangements, as daycares across Alberta invoke "rolling closures". The protest is intended to grab the attention of provincial and federal governments over the $10/day childcare program. In fact, operators in multiple provinces are threatening to pull out of the national child-care system or even close their doors. They say the federal-provincial agreements limit the fees they can charge while not providing enough

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01:13:53

The Fight for Children's Rights

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/30

Do parents deserve to know if their child changes their pronouns at school? Should politicians be involved in trans people's personal healthcare decisions? Does the general public deserve a say in any of this? 9:20 | Ryan opens the show with some of the best emails we received after our January 29 episode with Charles Adler about "parental rights" legislation soon to be unveiled by Danielle Smith's government. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 36:45 | Collectors around the world are in a

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01:11:19

Parental Rights: What Do You Deserve To Know About...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/29

Supporters of Alberta's new parental rights policy will say the UCP is protecting parents' right to know what's happening at school, and in their children's own lives. Critics will say Danielle Smith's UCP is putting children at risk, and doesn't care about some of our most vulnerable citizens. The policy is expected to include age limits for things like hormone therapy and "top surgery," too. In this episode, we set the table for what is likely to be a supercharged next few weeks of political and

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08:36

The Flamethrower: All-Tucker Carlson Edition!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/27

On the heels of Ryan's recap of the Tucker Carlson Live show, Real Talkers sound off on the former FOX News star's visit to Alberta. FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com The Flamethrower is presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park: Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road.

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57:24

Tips and Tricks to Spend Less on Energy!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/26

Spending more to power and heat your home than ever before? Crossing your fingers that old furnace holds up for a few more months, as cold air continues to seep through your windows and doors? Millions of Canadians are living in "energy poverty". What can we actually do about it? 2:30 | Rod Ruff from Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, Jesse Row from Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Shaun Miller from Kuby Renewable Energy highlight government programs helping Canadians go green, forecast the future

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01:23:36

2018 World Junior Hockey Stars to Surrender to Police

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/25

Four NHL players and a European pro have taken leaves of absence from their teams, as London Police prepare to lay charges relating to an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship roster. We get into what we do know - what we don't know - and the big picture implications on Canada's favourite sport in this episode of Real Talk. 7:10 | But first...Ryan recaps Tucker Carlson's whirlwind Alberta tour, including cameo appearances by Premier Danielle

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01:31:09

Shots Fired at Edmonton City Hall

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/24

January 23, 2024 - an armed gunman walks uninterrupted into Edmonton City Hall, opens fire at a wall of windows, then throws a Molotov cocktail, starting a fire before he's tackled and detained by an unarmed Commissionaire. 2:33 | Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi takes us through the harrowing ordeal, and tells us what he thinks about tightening security at City Hall. 16:15 | Edmonton Councillor Tim Cartmell tells us about the event from his vantage point, including his connection to a class of grade

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48:26

Can Alberta Become the Wind Capital of Canada?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/23

One of Canada's biggest wind farms is set to fire up in Alberta. At peak generation, it'll provide enough juice to power 160,000 homes. But it wasn't smooth sailing getting the $600M project built. The province continues to treat renewables differently than its golden goose: oil and gas. With jurisdictions around the world competing for billions of dollars of investment in wind and solar, will Alberta still be Canada's Energy Capital fifty years from now? 2:55 | Thomas LoTurco, EVP for Eastern US,

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01:12:12

Liberals Retreat, Notley Resigns, DeSantis Bows Out

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/22

Justin Trudeau's Liberal Cabinet is in Montreal, trying to figure out how to gain back the ground they've lost to Pierre Poilievre. Alberta NDP supporters are taking a closer look than ever before at their up-and-comers, with Rachel Notley's resignation official. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes a hint from the people of Iowa, and bows to kiss Trump's ring. 2:20 | Charles Adler nails down what the Liberals need to figure out at their Cabinet retreat, predicts the dynamic of the Alberta NDP

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05:58

Pointing Fingers After Alberta's Near-Power Outage!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/20

A cold snap just about broke Alberta's power grid. Deportation looms for the man that caused a high-profile tragedy. People still don't know how to zipper merge. Real Talkers are fired up for The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:05:58

Developing the Workforce of the Future

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/19

What does the workforce of the future look like? What will drive growth, retain talent, and ultimately dictate success? What are the world's leading jurisdictions doing? Why are others being left in the dust? When does government need to lead, and when should it get out of the way? What are today's post-secondary students looking for, and what's the best way for industry to connect with tomorrow's brightest minds? 2:10 | Alberta Chambers of Commerce CEO Shauna Feth, NorQuest College CEO Carolyn

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01:03:33

Hangin' with Quick Dick McDick

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/18

Quick Dick McDick is one of Canada's most-watched YouTubers. Millions of people have watched his videos on farming, politics, cooking, and more. And, he's the only Real Talk guest (as far as we know) who's released a video of themselves taking a poop in the woods. 2:10 | @QuickDickMcDick joins us live from his farm near Tuffnell, Saskatchewan to talk about the future of prairie New Democrats, the impact of the carbon tax on family farms, a life-saving rescue involving his friend, and his booming

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01:07:03

End of an Era: What's Next for the Alberta NDP?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2024/01/17

Rachel Notley took the Alberta NDP from four to 54 seats in the Legislature. She took an unlikely bunch from obscurity to a majority government, and put her progressive stamp on a province that had seen back-to-back conservative dynasties. Upon announcing her intent to resign as leader of the now-Official Opposition, she triggers a race of legitimate contenders vying to be Alberta's next NDP premier. 2:40 | Former Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd, former Notley senior advisor Leah Ward, and

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