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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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01:14:30

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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56:52

Hamas Hostage Vivian Silver’s Son Holding Out Hope

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/23

Chen Zeigen and his family are holding out hope his mother, Vivian Silver, is still alive. The longtime peace activist is believed to be among those taken hostage from a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip on October 7. In this episode of Real Talk, Chen tells us about Vivian's lifelong commitment to campaigning for peace in the region, and what he thinks she'd say about what's happening right now. 2:25 | But first...Charles Adler talks to us about a rise in antisemitic sentiments on North America, Pierre

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07:42

The Flamethrower: Real Talkers Respond to Sasa Interview

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/21

Real Talkers have a lot to say about Ryan's October 19 interview with Ghada Sasa from Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. Adam, Clay, Garth, Pam, Cam, and Catalina fire up The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! SEND US YOUR BEEF: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:10:13

Why Your City Needs More Bike Lanes

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/20

You wouldn't think bike lanes would be so divisive. Urban planners and cycling advocates make compelling arguments why every community should prioritize pedal-powered transportation. But still, we see outcry every time a Canadian city (like Edmonton or Calgary) invests in that type of infrastructure. What's missing from public debate? Is it possible to get everybody on the same page? 2:30 | No matter how you feel about bikes, bike lanes, public transit, or city planning, we guarantee you'll learn

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01:16:58

What Does ”Decolonize” Mean? A Palestinian Perspective.

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/19

You've seen the signs at protests around the world: "Decolonize Palestine". What does that actually mean? What are the implications? What is the right way to pursue peace in the region? When can violence be justified, if ever, and what role should the international community play in the Israel-Hamas war? 1:52 | Ghada Sasa is completing her PhD in Political Science at McMaster University, and sits on the board at Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. The third-generation Palestinian

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01:24:08

Build, Baby, Build? The Supreme Court’s Ruling on...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/18

“If you believe in fairness, common sense and the sanctity of the Canadian Constitution, today is a great day,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, after the Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the federal government's Impact Assessment Act was unconstitutional and intrusive. That's the angle you'd expect from a politician who's long argued the Feds overstep their boundaries into provincial jurisdictions. But what does the ruling actually mean for new pipelines, natural gas plants, and other energy

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01:04:58

Calgary’s New Arena Deal: Did the City Get Hosed?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/17

For nearly a decade, Calgarians have seen arena talks gain momentum, then fall apart. Then, just a short time ago, a deal. Approved by council in a unanimous vote with no public debate, the city will front more than $830M - more than three times what it agreed to in 2019 - while the Flames will kick in $40M. 2:40 | So, what changed? What prompted the about face from formerly-critical councillors like Courtney Walcott and Jasmine Mian? What does the agreement do to Calgary's bottom line? Jeremy

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01:03:59

Feeling Divided? How To Talk About the Israel/Hamas War.

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/16

The death toll of Israelis and Palestinians - many of them innocent civilians - killed over the past ten days is staggering, and you get the sense this war is only just beginning. As everyday Canadians publicly declare their support for Palestine *or* Israel, it's easy to feel like society is painfully divided. Who really wants to pick a side when it comes to children and the elderly being killed by missile strikes? 5:00 | Charles Adler tells us what prompted his newspaper column "Never Again

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06:27

Listener Rips Ryan RE: Alberta Pension Plan Interview!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/14

Russ calls Ryan's interview with Alberta's finance minister "tepid tea" (buuuurn) in this week's edition of Trash Talk. Plus, Jon and Marie tell us how they're responding to the NHL's ban on Pride Tape. SEND US YOUR RANT: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:07:48

Cheers to Alberta Beers!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/13

Alberta's boom isn't limited to oil and gas. Its craft brewing scene is Canada's best. So, what's the secret? On this Real Talk Round Table, we crack a few cold ones with three of the province's most passionate beer evangelists. 2:12 | Polyrhythm Brewing's Chelsea Tessier, Bent Stick Brewing's Cole Boyd, and the Alberta Craft Beer Guide's Andrew Ironmonger bring their favourite brews to the Real Talk studio, and tell us what makes Alberta's beer scene so special. 1:00:02 | Russ calls Ryan's

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01:13:17

The Case For An Alberta Pension Plan

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/12

Is Alberta really entitled to more than half the funds in the Canada Pension Plan? How serious is the government about trying to withdraw those funds and establish a provincial plan? What are the chances the whole thing could backfire? 0:20 | Alberta's Minister of Finance Nate Horner makes the case for an Alberta Pension Plan. TAKE THE SURVEY: https://www.albertapensionplan.ca/ 32:00 | Two former Quebec junior hockey players pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 as their team

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01:21:33

Indictment: Canada’s Criminal Justice System on Trial

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/11

A violent attack by someone out on bail. Cops accused of excessive force. Homeless encampments cleared by police. Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Serious charges stayed for unreasonable delay. Deaths of imprisoned people from overdose or suicide. The headlines tell the story of a broken criminal justice system. In this episode of Real Talk, we find out if and how it can be fixed. 3:15 | But first...in one of the more cowardly and regressive moves in recent pro sports history, the

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01:33:07

Brutal Terror Attack Leads to Full-Blown War

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/10

The world watched in horror as Hamas fighters inflicted the deadliest attack in Israel's history over the weekend. An unimaginable assault on innocent civilians, including babies and the elderly, leading Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare that his country was “at a war”. 1:30 | Ryan opens the show with a few observations about what's happening in Israel in Gaza as well as here in Canada and elsewhere around the world. 4:10 | Kinneret Ozeri spent the weekend in and out of bomb

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06:29

A Nazi Soldier Saluted in the House of Commons?!

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/07

Real Talkers sound off on Nazis in the House of Commons, political posturing, an Alberta Pension Plan, coal mining in the Rockies, and leaf blowers (!) in this week's edition of Trash Talk! SUBMIT YOUR RANT: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:26:01

Is Airbnb To Blame for the Housing Crisis?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/06

Canada's got an affordable housing crisis. Nobody can argue that. But is cracking down on short-term rentals like Airbnbs the right solution? The federal government is considering it as part of a bigger-picture plan. What ripple effects should homeowners and real estate investors expect? 11:15 | Ryan's not sure it's the right move. We take a look at what Real Talkers are saying in the YouTube live chat. 36:00 | Half of 13,000 post-secondary students polled say they've experienced sexual or

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01:52:23

Alberta’s Ugly Addiction: How We Profit From People’s...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/05

We're talk mental health and addiction today...DON'T SCROLL PAST! We get it...it's uncomfortable subject matter. But we guarantee you'll learn something (and maybe even save yourself) by checking out this extended-length episode of Real Talk. 3:25 | But first...Ryan opens the show with a few thoughts about Wab Kinew and the NDP's big victory in Manitoba. How does it change the political dynamic across the Prairies, and how do the PCs begin their brand rehabilitation? 11:10 | It's National

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01:25:39

Alberta Pension Plan: A Brilliant or Bone-Headed Idea?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/03

Do you have a strong opinion on the proposed Alberta Pension Plan? It's leading national news headlines, as the Alberta government is asking citizens to chime in on the idea. In this episode of Real Talk, we get a couple different perspectives so you can make an informed decision. 3:40 | Canadians have come to trust Dr. Trevor Tombe's informed, non-partisan takes on economic matters. The University of Calgary economist explains why the UCP's Alberta Pension Plan idea is "full of holes". READ

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01:24:45

Canadian MPs Salute Nazi SS Soldier. Who’s Responsible?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/10/02

Our elected MPs gave a former Nazi SS soldier a standing ovation in the House of Commons. Alberta wants to pull out of the Canada Pension Plan. Manitoba's PC Party is making some mind-boggling moves just days before an election. We've got a lot to talk about in this episode of Real Talk! 2:55 | Who should be most embarrassed by 300 or so federal MPs standing to applaud a former Nazi SS soldier? What prompted the Manitoba PCs to run bone-headed billboards days away from an election? Charles Adler

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11:13

Real Talkers Sound Off on the 1 Million March 4 Children

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/09/23

Everybody's talking about the "1 Million March 4 Children" that went down earlier this week, so it's no surprise you've got a LOT to get off your chest. In response to our inbox being absolutely slammed, it's an extended edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com

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01:40:39

Catch & Release: Canadians Demand Action on Violent...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2023/09/22

People don't feel safe these days. Whether it's riding inner-city transit or living in a remote, rural location, Canadians are experiencing escalating rates of violent crime. What's the solution? Bail reform? Tougher sentences? More robust support services? 3:30 | The presidents of the Alberta Crown Attorneys' Office (Dallas Sopko) and the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association (Paul Moreau) join us for a Real Talk Round Table on crime and punishment. 1:05:30 | Our dear friend Supriya Dwivedi is back

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