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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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01:37:50

Seeking Solutions: Anti-Semitism, Pension Plans, &...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/16

There's no "quick fix" for the issues leading the headlines. Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia is on the rise, news outlets are dying on the vine, and politics are infiltrating your pension plan. Senator Paula Simons and Tasha Kheiriddin share potential solutions in this thought-provoking episode of Real Talk. 3:00 | Senator Paula Simons explains why the Liberals' Online News Act is such a disaster, why an Alberta Pension Plan might be an even bigger disaster, what she makes of rampant anti-Semitism

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01:28:33

Is It Manslaughter? The Tragic Death of Hockey Player...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/15

It's a horrific story: hockey player Adam Johnson dies after an opposing player's skate slashes his neck. Two weeks after the tragedy, British police arrest a man on suspicion of manslaughter. The hockey world (and society at large) is split: was a crime committed on the ice that night? 2:45 | Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur tells us why he doesn't think Matt Petgrave should face charges in Adam Johnson's death. Plus, we get into Bruce's column on how the internet (and social media) is making

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01:27:26

Why A 35 Year Old Alberta Doctor’s Closing His Clinic

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/14

This episode of Real Talk includes updates on two people we've featured in past. One international, one closer to home - both are tough pills to swallow, but are important stories to be told. 3:20 | Ryan opens the Charles Adler interview with an update on Vivian Silver, who was believed to be taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. Later, Charles tells us why he was so put off by Piers Morgan's interview with Jeremy Corbyn about the terrorist group. Before signing off, Adler explains why he was so

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03:43

The Flamethrower: ”Stop Wasting Alberta’s Money!”

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/11

Calgary Chris is convinced privatized healthcare is coming to Alberta, Lisa is dead set against an APP, and Darrell's wondering where all the poppies are. We fire up The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:17:38

Real Talk Remembers: Lest We Forget

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/10

Remembrance Day has evolved over the years. Canada's role in international peacekeeping missions, along with Afghanistan, Kosovo, Latvia, and other parts of the world has reminded a new generation of the sacrifices our military members and their families make every day. You'll hear three very different and powerful perspectives during this special episode as Real Talk Remembers. 1:04 | Real Talk is proud to join our presenting sponsor We Know Training in supporting the Juno Beach Centre

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01:21:25

AHS Overhaul: Min. Adriana LaGrange & Dr. Paul Parks

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/09

It's happening: the Danielle Smith government is completely overhauling Alberta Health Services, starting from the top all the way down. While nobody can claim the current system is working flawlessly, there are a million different concerns around how the changes may affect frontline workers and the millions of patients that rely on the system every year. 2:28 | Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange takes questions on expert policy consultation, recruiting and retaining healthcare workers, preserving

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01:17:03

Bombs Away: Danielle Smith Blows Up AHS

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/08

Information leaked to the NDP put Albertans on notice: the province is overhauling Alberta Health Services in dramatic fashion. Hours later, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange confirmed the UCP is replacing executive leadership, redirecting oversight and accountability, and considering foundational changes across the board. 0:25 | Ryan opens the show with his own thoughts on the UCP plan to blow up and rebuild AHS, and what it means for you. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com UPDATE: Minister

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01:16:24

Do You Want Party Politics at City Hall?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/07

ome voters love the fact there's no political party influence at the municipal level in Alberta. Other voters can't stand it - they'd prefer a bit more predictability. Amid rumblings the Alberta government's considering changing the rules to allow party influence at city halls, we investigate the pros and cons. 3:20 | Pollster Janet Brown and Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gandam dig into the results of a new survey asking Albertans how they feel about political parties at the municipal

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01:09:27

Who’s Calling the Shots in the UCP?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/06

In what's believed to be the largest political convention in Alberta history, nearly 4,000 people gathered in Calgary for the United Conservative Party AGM. By the end of the weekend, the David Parker-led Take Back Alberta had taken control of the UCP board, and the party's most ardent supporters had passed several controversial resolutions. 3:05 | What does this all mean for Premier Danielle Smith and everyday Albertans? The Discourse co-hosts Erika Barootes and Cheryl Oates approach the story

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07:23

The Flamethrower: Real Talkers Clap Back At Danielle...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/04

Our inbox was SLAMMED after our interview with Premier Danielle Smith. Real Talkers bring the heat in this #ABLEG-inspired 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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01:12:12

The Secrets To Success: Edify’s Top 40 Under 40

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/03

How do great achievers get where they are? What drives them? What barriers did they bust down? Where do they see themselves going from here? We pick the brains of three of Edify Edmonton's Top 40 Under 40 in this episode of Real Talk. 2:00 | Top 40s Sheliza Kluge, Sonny Sekhon, and Heather Thomson talk career/life balance, Gen Z in the workplace, post-pandemic economics, philanthropy, and more. CHECK OUT THE FULL TOP 40 UNDER 40 LIST: https://edifyedmonton.com/ GET TICKETS FOR NOV. 28 @ THE

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01:15:06

Alberta’s Water Woes // Crisis in the West Bank

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/02

It's been said water is the new oil. If that's the case, why is the province (and most of its citizens) ignoring major threats to such a valuable natural resource? 2:50 | Geophysicist Jenny Yeremiy explains why some Alberta communities are projected to run out of water as early as January 2024, and what can be done about it. The oil and gas reclamation expert brings us up to speed on coal exploration in the Eastern Slopes, a controversial logging project, and explains why she's

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01:09:44

Premier Danielle Smith in the Real Talk Studio

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/11/01

Cost of living is up - way up - for the average Albertan. What're Premier Danielle Smith's plans to make things like electricity and auto insurance more affordable? How's she planning on responding to Ottawa's carbon tax break for Atlantic Canadians? How far is she willing to stick out her neck on an Alberta Pension Plan? And will Edmonton be seeing $300M after Calgary got a bunch of cash for its new arena? 2:00 | Premier Smith joins Ryan in studio for an exclusive half-hour interview, including

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01:22:51

Bring It On: Danielle Smith’s Message to the Feds

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/31

Ottawa's going to be hearing a whole lot more from Alberta. The province and the feds aren't even close on the details around getting Alberta's electricity grid to Net Zero, including a 15 year discrepancy on the timeline. And that's not all. The October 30th Throne Speech gives us a reasonably good idea of how the Smith government plans to get Alberta well positioned to manage a forecasted population of 10 million people (double current numbers) by 2050. 3:10 | Ryan runs through the Speech from

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01:04:15

Game On! What To Expect From Alberta’s Fall Session.

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/30

Fall session at the Alberta Legislature kicks off today with the Speech from the Throne: what can we expect from Premier Danielle Smith's UCP government, and Rachel Notley's Official Opposition NDP? Does this Alberta Pension Plan idea actually have legs, or is it doomed to fail (and hurt the government along the way)? 2:00 | Longtime senior staffers Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes are teaming up on a new political podcast called The Discourse. They tell us what sets their show apart, and what

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04:55

The Flamethrower: Get It Together, Edmonton Oilers!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/28

Danica's got a beef with the Edmonton Oilers, Lindsey's hot under the collar over Halloween, and Dan's sick of social justice initiatives on ice. We bust out The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:15:06

The Strategists: #ABLEG Fall Session Primer

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/27

Plans for an Alberta Pension Plan will dominate much of the focus as Alberta's MLAs return to the Legislature for fall session next week. If an APP truly is as unpopular as it appears to be, how much longer will Premier Danielle Smith ride that horse? 4:35 | Corey Hogan, Zain Velji, and Annalise Klingbeil talk Alberta Pension Plan, the federal Liberals' carbon tax adjustment for Atlantic Canada, ousted Ontario MPP Sarah Jama, and the Alberta NDP's next leader. LISTEN TO THE STRATEGISTS:

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01:15:27

O Canada! Conversations with Ken Dryden & Barney...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/26

Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden never thought he'd play in the NHL. It wasn't until the six-time Stanley Cup champion won his first exhibition game that he started to believe he might belong in The Show. Singer/songwriter Barney Bentall's raised more than $5M for charity, touring across Canada with his band The Caribou Express. What inspired these two men to reach their true potential? How have they overcome adversity in their personal and professional lives? What's the most important message

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01:28:49

”Look for The Helpers”

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/25

In times of turmoil, Fred Rogers' mom used to tell him to "look for the helpers". The legendary children's entertainer shared the story many times through his television career, most especially when the cruelty of real life felt like too much for his young (and older) audience to bear. 3:30 | Mark Cherrington is one of those helpers. The Edmonton man has dedicated his life to helping marginalized people. From babies without diapers to kids without winter boots, from teens being sexually exploited

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01:14:30

Is A Conservative Majority Government All But...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/24

If Canadians were voting today, polling shows Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives would form a massive majority government, while Justin Trudeau's Liberals would see their seats cut in half. What's behind such a surge for the CPC? Is the solution to the Liberal Party's woes as simple as a leadership change? And how does Jagmeet Singh's NDP factor into all of this? 2:35 | Professional poll analyst Philippe Fournier says the Conservatives would win 205 seats (up from 117) if an election was held right

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