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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
Episodes
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Is Danielle Smith in Trouble?
Conservative premiers may not lose many elections in Alberta, but more than a few have "met their maker" at party AGMs. Amid coordinated attacks from…
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Controversial Trapping Contest Targets Wolves
How do you feel about trapping? Have you thought about it much at all? There's a long history of trapping across the country, including Indigenous traditions…
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FIRED UP! Pierre Poilievre and Sean Fraser Lock Horns
The leader of Canada's Conservatives and the Liberal Housing Minister were at each other's throats in the House of Commons. Could it be a preview of party…
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Premiers Moe and Eby Survive. Higgs Doesn't. Will Danielle Smith?
Scott Moe loses...but wins in Saskatchewan. Same with David Eby in BC. Blaine Higgs loses in New Brunswick, period. What's in store for Danielle Smith in…
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What's the Deal with the UCP's "Jordan Peterson Law"?
It may not be among the Top 100 Most Important Issues Facing Albertans, but the UCP's so-called "Jordan Peterson Law" will steal more than its fair share of…
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"Time For Trudeau To Go!"
Real Talkers Colin, KP, and Michelle chime in on our Calgary arena debate, Tom says his MP is trying to cut his family's income, and Ron says Trudeau's time is…
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Trump and Harris Deadlocked Down to the Wire
With less than two weeks to go 'til November 5, a New York Times poll has Donald Trump and Kamala Harris dead even. Who stands a better chance of a late surge?…
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The Politics of Natural Disasters
Jasper-based journalist Bob Covey fired up his Flamethrower after our October 16 episode with retired foresters Ken Hodges and Emil Begin. We figured an…
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Should the Public Pay for New Arenas?
Should public dollars go toward new arena districts that'll benefit billionaires? 2:35 | Calgary Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Deborah Yedlin and…
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The CBC's Reputation Problem // Rev. Michael Coren
Are the CBC's days numbered? Its outgoing CEO is arguing with MPs over millions of dollars in bonuses paid to more than a thousand staff, while its incoming…
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B.C.'s Wild Election // Crisis in Lebanon // Man Builds Bear Door
id David Eby's NDP win and lose the B.C. election at the same time? You could make the argument, with an outcome as tight as it gets. What does such a narrow…
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"How Can Canadians Trust This Guy?"
Daintre insists Pierre Poilievre gets his security clearance, Garth calls Justin Trudeau derelict in duty, Rod wants Danielle Smith to quit wasting his money…
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Police Raids, Foreign Interference, and Fighting for Rights
We tackle Canada's top news stories in this supercharged episode of Real Talk. Bryan Baeumler tells us about his brand new TV show, but not before Dana Larsen…
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Danielle Smith Fights Ottawa's Emissions Cap
Danielle Smith says if Justin Trudeau's so confident in his energy policy, he should call an election. Alberta's Premier dared the Prime Minister to do exactly…
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Could the Next Big Wildfire Hit Banff?
What have we learned from the Jasper wildfire, and the devastating fires before that? Could Banff, Lake Louise, or Whistler burn next? 3:15 | Retired foresters…
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Why Drinking Less May Work Better Than Not At All
Is "Sober October" a non-starter for you or someone you love? Are you thinking about cutting back on drinking, but not cutting it out entirely? Mike Pond is a…
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"I Really Dislike Trudeau...But Poilievre is SMARMY!"
Ronnie's not a fan of Justin Trudeau OR Pierre Poilievre, Wendy wants less talk about war, Andrew's not a fan of how we handled the October 7th anniversary…
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How Former NHL'er Jordin Tootoo Saved His Life
He's one of the most feared hitters in hockey history. Jordin Tootoo - or "The Tootoo Train" - endeared himself to fans around the world through his fearless…
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Ready for Launch: Secrets to a Successful Startup
About 90% of startups fail. What's the secret for those that don't? We talk to the leaders behind three success stories in this special episode of Real Talk…
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Harper's Comms Boss Warns Pierre Poilievre
Nothing's guaranteed, but it sure looks like Pierre Poilievre is Canada's next Prime Minister. In this episode of Real Talk, Stephen Harper's former comms boss…
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The Preschool to Prison Pipeline
Tiffany Hansen's four year old daughter has already been expelled from SEVEN different childcare centres. Her family is far from alone. There's an epidemic of…
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One Year Later: Israeli and Palestinian Perspectives
It's been a year since Hamas fighters attacked civilian targets in Israel, killing more than 1,400 people and kidnapping 200+ more. Israel's large-scale…
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Crazy About Chemtrails!
Harry and Russ chime in on Danielle Smith's chemtrails comments, and Michael calls Alberta's Energy Regulator to the carpet. It's The Flamethrower presented by…
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Time For Conservatives To Lead on Climate Policy
Pierre Poilievre says he'll "axe" the carbon tax...but then what? Canadians are waiting for details on how the Conservative leader will approach the climate…
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Behind the Scenes at Canadian Finals Rodeo
The nation's best rodeo competitors are in Edmonton for the 50th edition of Canadian Finals Rodeo. In this special episode, we hang out with three of the…
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The Unsolved Murder of Amber Tuccaro
A young mom accepts a ride into the city from a stranger, and is never seen again. Two years later, her body is discovered south of Edmonton. Seven years after…
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"Underfund Education = Underfund Our Future!"
Brent's heard enough from the teachers, and Lynette sounds the alarm on underfunding education. Stick around for Jespo's rant after a night at the theatre in…
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Truth, Reconciliation, Tradition, and Technology
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we connect with two people blending Indigenous and Western knowledge to make a big difference in their…
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Crisis in Alberta Classrooms // B.C.'s Bizarre Election
Alberta's set to spend nearly $9 billion on new schools, but teachers say it won't fix a system in crisis. Meantime, voters in B.C. are deadlocked leading up…
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Jagmeet Singh Accused of Stealing!
G-Money says Jagmeet Singh stole a page right outta the WWE playbook. RMC has a message for the "American right wing wannabes" in Ottawa. First Class Teacher…
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Trump v. Harris // Jagmeet Snaps // BC Election
Not everybody nerds out on politics as much as we do. This episode is for those folks (and the nerds like us). We talk "real life" angles on the US…
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The Politics of Resentment: Urban vs. Rural Voters
Why do we allow politicians to drive wedges between us? Why do we listen when they try to convince us cities are the enemy of rural communities, and vice…
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Singh Snaps: Was Jagmeet Wrong to Confront Hecklers?
agmeet Singh goes toe-to-toe with a protestor outside Parliament, after being called a "corrupted bastatrd". Was it the right move, or could the federal NDP…
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"Fact Check Drinking Game? I'd Be Unconscious!"
Lindsey's got a hot take on Trump at the debate, Concerned Citizen's not sold on the UCP hospital plan, and Jo-Jo and Debra are all fired up about the Green…
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Star Power: Making It in Music
The way music is made, distributed, monetized, and enjoyed is dramatically different than even five years ago. We get Real with CCMA nominees JJ Shiplett…
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Is Andrew Knack Running for the Alberta NDP?
You have to assume Andrew Knack has his next move planned out...but what is it? We sit down with the long-time Edmonton councillor just hours after his…
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Russian Interference, Danielle Smith, and Justin Trudeau
Russia's paying Canadian influencers to sway public opinion. Danielle Smith's government just delivered a death blow to a multi-billion dollar transit project…
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"We need Senate reform...NOW!"
KP hates Trudeau's Senate appointments, Lauren and Erin respond to our coverage of the Covid vaccine injury class action, Brenda's had it with horn honkers…
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What Are Trudeau, Singh, and Danielle Smith Doing?
Buckle up: Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes are back to break down the top political stories across the country, including Justin Trudeau's Senate appointments…
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MAiD in Canada
More than 13,000 Canadians chose Medical Assistance in Dying last year. That's up 30% from the year before. People don't tend to talk much about MAiD, and…
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Real Talk Exclusive: Senator Kristopher Wells
Is Dr. Kristopher Wells the most controversial Senate appointee in Canadian history? That's what his critics say. In fact, the loudest ones are calling him…
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What's the Right Way to Have REAL Talk About Vaccines?
Was our August 28 interview with Covid vaccine class action lawyers Eva Chipiuk and Jeff Rath a mistake? Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur explains why he…
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About That Covid Vaccine Class Action Interview...
Covid vaccine class action lawyer Jeff Rath lit a fire under a bunch of you during his August 28 appearance on the show, to say the least. Real Talkers Ron…
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The Future of Food
The future is now. The way we grow, purchase, and eat food could be drastically different in just a few years. Experts say the food-ag transition will be…
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Danielle Smith Threatens AHS...Will It Work?
Alberta's got at least two disasters to manage, with the Jasper rebuild and an overburdened healthcare system dominating news headlines. We go straight to the…
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Lawyers Launch Covid Vaccine Class Action
Do you know somebody who experienced a negative health side effect from the Covid vaccine? Alberta lawyers are suing the provincial and federal governments…
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Teachers Say Alberta's New Curriculum is Flawed
Alberta's rolling out controversial new Social Studies curriculum for K-6 students this fall. It's the culmination of a years-long journey to rewrite what and…
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People are FIRED UP over Adler's Senate Appointment!
Garth, Tobias, and Clay aren't exactly thrilled with PM Justin Trudeau's latest Senate appointment. It's an all-Adler edition of The Flamethrower presented by…
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Ready Or Not: Canada's Energy Transition
Like it or not, the world's weaning itself off fossil fuels. While that doesn't mean oil companies will be out of business next month, or your job will be…
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Top Ten Show Stopping Moments on Real Talk!
As we approach 1,000 episodes of Real Talk, we count down the top ten show stopping statements uttered on the show.. Find all these interviews and more…
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Healthcare in the Future
Meet Pulkit Kumar. Just 24 years old, the surgical student has already been featured in Forbes for his innovative work in healthcare. He also happens to be an…
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Jeromy Farkas: Reinventing Yourself in the Public Eye
We call politicians hypocrites, flip-flops, and worse when they change their tune. We expect our elected (and appointed) officials to stand by what they say no…
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Exclusive: Senator Charles Adler
Longtime talk radio host Charles Adler is headed to Ottawa to serve as a Senator, after being appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It's an interesting…
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Pet Store Owner Claps Back at Pride Critic!
Merrick's miffed about paying too much for gas, Wendy's not sure about Adler's take on science, Gerald says Pierre Poilievre is hardly a genius on Bitcoin, and…
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Behind the Lens at the Paris Olympic Games!
We go behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics with photojournalists Leah Hennel and Candice Ward! 2:15 | Leah's still in Paris. Candice just returned home to…
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Why Do We Demolish So Many Historic Buildings?
Alberta's government plans to knock down the former Royal Alberta Museum, replacing the magnificent Manitoba Tyndall stone structure with (more) green space…
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Hunting Advocate Defends Alberta's Controversial "Problem" Grizzly Plan
Alberta will allow hunters to target "problem" Grizzly bears that have shown aggression to humans or livestock. The controversial changes to the Wildlife Act…
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Vax Under Attack in Alberta
UCP MLA Eric Bouchard says he's working to have the COVID vaccine banned in Alberta. In a recent podcast interview, the Calgary-based politician claims to have…
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Our Most Inspiring Paris Olympic Moments
C'est fini! With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the books, we take a look at the athletes and stories that captured our attention and won our hearts. 1:00 |…
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TEARS and JEERS
It's an Alberta politics version of The Flamethrower! Travis says Jespo needs to "stop carrying water," Sheryl's calling for "voices of sanity," and Gerald's…