Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

110:49

UCP Set To Stomp on City Zoning Bylaw

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/10/08

Who gets to decide how Edmonton grows? Danielle Smith's UCP is stepping into the city’s zoning fight, overriding municipal authority over how neighbourhoods are developed and reigniting a bigger question about where provincial power ends and local control begins. Jespo kicks off the show with his own thoughts ahead of our October 9 interview with Premier Smith presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: leave a comment here or email talk@ryanjespersen.com MBEW:

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115:32

Carol Off: What Does It Mean to Love Canada? // Jana...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/10/07

What does it mean to be Canadian when Quebec is debating sovereignty, Alberta is heading toward a referendum, and a trade war with the United States is forcing us to rethink our relationship with our biggest neighbour? Veteran journalist and author Carol Off (7:15) joins us to discuss her new book, True Patriot Love, and what decades of reporting on Canada, conflict, sovereignty, and the U.S. have taught her about the country we call home. Later in the show, Canada's best crime reporter, Jana

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116:54

Hon. Anne McLellan on Quebec & Alberta // Downtown...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/10/06

Quebecers elect a separatist minority government - what does this mean for the rest of the country? We talk QC politics, renegade Alberta delegations to D.C., referendum impacts, and the Canada-U.S. trade war with former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan (4:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Then, on the heels of former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel's scathing indictment of the state of the city, we talk downtown crime solutions with EPS chief Warren Driechel,

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88:40

The Separatists’ Secret Plan to Sell Out Alberta

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/10/05

An unelected, unappointed delegation of Alberta separatists offered up Alberta's oil royalties and fresh water in exchange for American support, per an explosive investigative report in The Globe and Mail. Jespo gets into it with Supriya Dwivedi (7:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. We look at what's at stake in Quebec's provincial election (32:00), the likelihood of the Pacific Link pipeline getting built (45:00), and B.C. NDP leader David Eby's plan to increase

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5:42

"Nobody wants a government-funded pipeline!"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/10/03

Real Talkers Squatch, FoxFacedAB, AlbertaFirst, and Kevin V have hot takes on the Pacific Link pipeline. GoodMama calls Jespo to the carpet re: Poilievre's AI dance video, and Carmen rewrites Danielle Smith's emotional address from a teacher's perspective. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!WHEN YOU SWING BY A DQ IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, OR BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO LET 'EM KNOW REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X,

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110:16

Will Pacific Link Actually Get Built? // Stephen...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/10/02

Is "national interest" being confused with "approved"? Just because PM Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced the Pacific Link pipeline as Canada's first project designated in the national interest doesn't mean shovels are in the ground today. Would this project be where it is without a looming separation referendum in Alberta? Energy Minister Tim Hodgson lays out the feds' position in our feature interview (7:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Then, Jespo's got an exclusive

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101:25

Carney's Major Projects Balancing Act

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/10/01

A proposed Alberta-to-West Coast pipeline is now a project of national interest, with Ottawa and Alberta planning to share ownership of the $35-44B Pacific Link project. The proposed line would carry up to one million barrels of oil a day to the coast, opening access to more international markets. The next step is a federal review focused on ownership, Indigenous rights, and environmental protections, with construction targeted for 2032. Jespo opens the show with a look at what we know at this

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82:46

Truth & Reconciliation: The Conversation

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/30

What does reconciliation actually look like in Canada today? On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ryan is joined by podcasters Jessica Vandenberghe, George Lee, and Michelle Robinson for an honest conversation (11:15) about Indigenous identity, history, racism, treaties, and the distance between acknowledging the past and changing the present. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. PUMPKIN SPICE CREAM

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75:03

Is David Eby’s Early Election Call Backfiring?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/29

David Eby's early election may not work out as he planned. Ryan and Supriya check in with Mo Amir, host of This is VANCOLOUR, on the heels of a tough first week on the campaign trail for B.C.'s premier (15:00). We lead off with a look at a white nationalist rally on the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reserve, just east of Kamloops (4:30). Plus, what happens if interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson wins the election - does he still need to officially win the party leadership (34:00)? How are B.C.'s

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6:29

Alberta Spends Millions on Referendum Ads

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/26

Real Talkers are FIRED UP over the Alberta government's $4M ad spend leading up to the referendum and Premier Danielle Smith's emotional speech about oil and gas. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!WHEN YOU SWING BY A DQ IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, OR BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO LET 'EM KNOW REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK

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82:59

Thomas Lukaszuk // BC’s “Stunning” Election Call

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/25

Guest host Rob Breakenridge cues up conversation about the political stories shaping Western Canada as they come to a head in late October. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. IT'S PUMPKIN SPICE CREAM LIQUEUR IS BACK! LEARN MORE: https://hansendistillery.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ GET YOUR "PROUDLY ALBERTAN. FIERCELY CANADIAN." HOODIES BEFORE THEY SELL OUT (AGAIN): https://ryanjespersen.com/merch Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins Rob to chat

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95:05

Mayors Jeromy Farkas & Andrew Knack

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/24

The mayors of Alberta's two biggest cities join Ryan as the Alberta Municipalities Convention continues in Edmonton. We get the inside scoop from Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas and Edmonton mayor Andrew Knack (2:00) on potential changes to the Municipal Government Act, provincial oversight (overreach?) on roads (bike lanes), libraries under threat, cities taking a stand against separation, and councillors leaking confidential budget information. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by

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88:51

Before You Vote: What Albertans Need to Know

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/23

Alberta's less than a month away from a referendum with ten questions that could have major consequences for the province’s future (and reputation). Before You Vote co-founders Doug Stollery, Sheila Greckol, Marie Gordon, and Peggy Garrity (5:45) apply decades of experience in law, public policy, and communications to examine what Albertans are actually being asked, what could happen next, and what you need to know before you cast your ballot. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by

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90:18

Todd Babiak: What Turns Young Men Into Incels?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/22

Young men are being radicalized online: pulled into communities built around grievance, misogyny, loneliness, and “toxic masculinity.” Figures like Andrew Tate have turned the so-called manosphere into a powerful cultural and political force, raising difficult questions about why these messages resonate with so many young men...and where they lead. Award-winning novelist Todd Babiak joins us (2:45) to discuss his new book, What Gentlemen Do, and how it relates to the Alberta separation movement

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105:00

Danielle Smith in Tears // Canada's Airport Sell-Off

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/21

"Does this country actually want us?" Everybody's talking about Alberta premier Danielle Smith's emotional speech at the Alberta and the West Assembly hosted by Preston Manning and former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell. We get into it with Supriya Dwivedi (4:20) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, before discussing Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as B.C. Conservative leader (24:00), Canada's great airport sale...ish (38:30), right to strike under threat (57:30),

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6:05

"Why hitch our wagon to a failing experiment?"

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/19

Pink Pirate, Chad, and Kyle say Mark Carney's on the wrong track; Bradley and ForECanadian have strong words for Danielle Smith; RavenRuled and Jessica have thoughts on the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore debacle, and Tyler calls out Jespo's take on AI. It's The Flamethrower proudly presented by our amazing friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!WHEN YOU SWING BY A DQ IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, OR BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO LET 'EM KNOW REAL TALK SENT YOU! GET YOUR "PROUDLY

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71:56

The Separatist Summer Road Trip

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/18

What happens when you spend seven months travelling Alberta and talking to people who want out of Canada? Dani Paradis and Tim Querengesser take us inside their new podcast, Separation Anxiety, sharing what they heard from separatists (4:00) about their frustrations, their hopes for Alberta, and why they believe independence is the answer. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY, WINNERS OF THREE GOLD MEDALS AT THE

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109:16

Alberta Separation: What Would It Actually Take?

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/17

What would Alberta separation from Canada ACTUALLY look like: legally, economically, re: Indigenous treaty rights, trade, workers, travellers, and everyday Albertans? We dig into the Canada West Foundation’s new Alberta in Confederation report (4:45) with Gary Mar, Dr. Ted Morton, Dr. Audrey Doerr, Dr. Greg Anderson and Dr. Herb Emery in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, AND YOUR TRUST IN AN

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121:21

EU Courting Canada // Demand Dropping for AB Oil? //...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/16

The president of the European Commission all but endorsed Canada as an "associate member" of the EU two days after Canadian PM Mark Carney downplayed a Wall Street Journal report on the possibility...so what's the truth? Politico's Ottawa bureau chief Nick Taylor-Vaisey tells us what he's hearing (4:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, including the possibility of Carney calling an election. We recap the first Canada Investment Summit, including former PM Stephen

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61:30

The Fight for Canada’s Data // Carney’s Conservative...

Real Talk Ryan Jespersen ·

2026/09/15

Guest host Supriya Dwivedi and James McLeod of The Canadian Shield Institute dig into Canada’s digital sovereignty, examining who controls Canadians’ data, the influence of foreign tech companies and platforms, and why building data centres alone doesn’t necessarily give Canada control over its digital future. The conversation then shifts as UBC Political Scientist Stewart Prest details Mark Carney’s increasingly conservative approach to governing, exploring what his policies and political

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