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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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Ashley Callingbull // Hon. Marc Miller // The Strategists
2:10 | Royalty in the house! Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull joins us in studio to talk about why her big win means so much. The first Indigenous woman…
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Are You Being Scammed?
Scammers are more active now than ever before. Opportunists are trying to steal donations after natural disasters like the Jasper wildfire, romance and…
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Dr. Jody Carrington: The Loneliness Epidemic
Natural disasters like wildfires impact us in many different ways. On top of the obvious physical devastation, communities typically experience increased rates…
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The Jasper Wildfire: EXPLAINED
We go behind the scenes of the Jasper wildfire: how did it start, why did it grow so quickly, and how did crews manage to save 60% of the town, including most…
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Jeers for Tears, Olympic Drone Debacle, and "Cat Ladies" Clap Back
How do you feel about Canada's Olympic women's soccer team's cheating scandal? Surprised? Embarrassed? Or, did the team get busted doing what every competitor…
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"Poor taste. People are hurting. Let them grieve!"
Martin says it's time to politicize wildfires, while Brad says that's "incredibly poor taste". Two different takes responding to the Jasper wildfire in this…
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Jasper Wildfire: The Immediate Aftermath
One of Canada's crown jewels sustained devastating damage on July 24, as wildfire tore though the beloved mountain town of Jasper. In this episode, with…
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Can Kamala Harris win? Will Danielle Smith survive?
It's a whole new ball game now that Joe Biden's out. Does Kamala Harris have what it takes to knock off Donald Trump and keep the Democrats in charge? Closer…
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"An Inch Away from Civil War!"
The Sco's at odds with Adler, Paul cracks on our coverage, Kyle's angry at the liberals and "so-called centrists," and Merrick the Red Headed Prick says moral…
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Senator Paula Simons' Expenses Revealed!
Before she became a Canadian Senator, Paula Simons was an investigative journalist and National Newspaper Award-winning columnist. It's clear she approaches…
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MAID To Order: More Canadians Choosing Assisted Death Every Year
Has someone close to you chosen a medically-assisted death? The total number of Canadians requesting MAID rises 30% or so every year, accounting for just over…
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The Alberta Disadvantage: Health Care Crisis Explained
Good luck finding a family doctor if you live in Alberta, let alone getting an MRI, surgery, or cancer care right when you need it. Health care professionals…
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What We Know: the Trump Shooter, the RNC, and Project 25
We get you up to speed on the FBI investigation into the attempt on Donald Trump's life, buzz from Republicans and Democrats days removed from the attack, and…
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Trump Assassination Attempt Changes Everything
"I'm supposed to be dead." Not only did Donald Trump survive an attempt on his life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania over the weekend...he appears to be more…
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Mean Tweets: Jespo Edition
If you're going to publicly challenge healthcare delivery in Canada, approach with caution. Ryan's July 9 remarks about waitlists and other barriers to care…
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Should We Ban Rodeo?
Animals die every year at rodeos around the world. And, stands are packed every year at rodeos around the world. As protests against animal exploitation…
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Trump v. Biden: Golf Edition; Trudeau AWOL at Stampede
Should Joe Biden accept Donald Trump's challenge to play 18 holes of golf? Is it important for Justin Trudeau to attend the Calgary Stampede? What'll Naheed…
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In the Crosshairs: Alberta To Allow Grizzly Hunts
They're one of the most magnificent animals on the planet. For years, they've been a threatened species in Alberta. But grizzly bears will soon be hunted again…
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Naheed Nenshi: Fact Checked
Was Naheed Nenshi accurate and fair in his criticism of Danielle Smith's government when he joined us on June 24? In this episode, we task two UCP supporters…
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Do Religious Monuments Belong in Public Spaces?
Does a monument of the Ten Commandments belong in Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park? We tackle the developing story - and fifteen others - in this episode of Real…
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"Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's comments...made me RAGE!"
Real Talkers are FIRED UP over Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's comments about ADHD on Real Talk (June 26). Robyn, Sara, and Travis sound off, then "Raging Grannie"…
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Is There Really An "Alberta Advantage" in business?
For more than a century, Albertans have celebrated a collective entrepreneurial spirit. A bold, scrappy, "never say die" attitude. But does that hard-wired…
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Killed at Work: Why Do So Many Canadians Die on the Job?
Canada's rate of workplace fatalities is among the worst in the developed world. More workers die in Alberta alone every year than the entire UK. Why is…
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One on One with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Coming up on a year since her separation from Canada's Prime Minister, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau talks to us about her own public and personal journey, and her…
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The Oilers Fan's Guide to Navigating Heartbreak
Ugggggh. Connor McDavid and the Oilers will have to wait another year for a shot at the team's first Stanley Cup in decades. We talk it out - and get an update…
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BIG WINS: One Down, One To Go
Naheed Nenshi just RAN AWAY with the Alberta NDP leadership. Connor McDavid's poised to hoist his first Stanley Cup. We've got the two biggest stories in…
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"Jespo Doesn't Know WTF He's Talking About!"
Anne's sick of crybabies in Calgary, and Don schools Ryan on the Royal Canadian Navy in The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and…
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Stand Up to Cancer: Comedian Kathleen McGee
Ryan's longtime friend Kathleen McGee joins (2:00) for REAL Talk about living with cancer. You'll laugh, you might cry, and we guarantee you'll be inspired…
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Trudeau on the Ropes; Poilievre Takes the Dare
Is Justin Trudeau done in the next two months? Paul Wells, one of Canada's best political writers, takes us into his new book "Trudeau on the Ropes: Governing…
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Water Fight: Calgary Laying Pipe Ahead of Stampede
Anybody who's ever been to Calgary knows there's no way the Stampede's getting cancelled, water shortage or not. We look at how that major water main break's…
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What's A Canadian Warship Doing in Cuba?
Why is a Canadian warship docked beside Russian vessels in Cuba? And why didn't Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly even know about it, when asked over the…
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RIP Energy War Room!
Real Talker Sierra delivers a eulogy for the Canadian Energy Centre - aka The War Room - in The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and…
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Danielle Smith: Fact Checked
Fact or fiction? We task two of Alberta's most experienced journalists with scrutinizing our recent interview with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. 3:30 |…
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SPITTIN' CHICLETS on REAL TALK!
The stars of Spittin' Chiclets - the biggest hockey podcast in the world - join Jespo and Johnny in studio for a special Stanley Cup Final edition of Real…
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One on One with Premier Danielle Smith
Why did Premier Danielle Smith appoint her one-time nemesis Alison Redford to the board of Invest Alberta? How is Calgary's water main disaster impacting how…
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Should We BAN Smartphones in Schools?
Does your family have rules for phones and tablets? Does your kid's school (or even your own workplace) try to cut back on distraction by limiting access to…
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"Who Is the Other Randy??"
There's nothing funny about alleged corruption and shady business deals involving elected officials. But that's not stopping Jespo, Johnny, and Charles Adler…
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"Keep That P*ssy-Grabbing Convict Out of Office!"
Debra checks in from the States with strong words (!!!) for Donald Trump; Ray, Ed, and Jim take issue with our May 31 Group Chat Round Table's take on Pierre…
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Good News for People with Climate Anxiety!
From 1-10, where's your "climate anxiety" at? In this episode, we meet three "Climate Action Figures" who remind us it's never too late to take action. 5:10 |…
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How to Grieve: Survival Tools to Keep Living After Loss
This is the most personal and powerful episode of Real Talk we've ever released. Ryan shares his thoughts after the sudden and tragic death of his dear friend…
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Edmonton Oilers: Canada's Team
Now that Connor and crew punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, are the Edmonton Oilers officially Canada's Team? 2:45 | Everybody's talking about the…
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"Peter Lougheed is Rolling in his Grave!"
Cher can't fly her Canadian flag anymore, Tobias has no mercy, Garth calls out "Flip Flop Adler," Commish Daddy says there is no middle class, and Nathan's…
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Trump Guilty, Poilievre & Abortion Rights, Phones in Schools
Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. He can still run for President, and might very well win. Our Group Chat Round Table digs into the difference between…
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How Pierre Poilievre Redefined "Conservative" in Canada
Love him or hate him, you can't deny Pierre Poilievre's riding major momentum these days. The Conservative leader claims to have doubled the party's…
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No Charges for Cops who Targeted Alberta Politician
Three Lethbridge cops are off the hook for using police databases to improperly access a politician's personal information, despite Alberta's police watchdog…
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Are You "Middle Class"? Here's How You Can Tell...
More than 70% of Canadians believe they're "middle class". Are you one of them? New polling shows most of us feel "less wealthy" than our fellow…
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Charles Adler Changes His Tune on the Humboldt Driver
"Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything," wrote George Bernard Shaw. This is one of the most honest episodes of Real Talk to date, as…
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Man Duped into Signing Poilievre Petition: Fires Up Flamethrower!
Rob's choked about being duped into signing a petition, Stephen and Robyn have spicy takes on fighting in hockey, and Deaner wants you to GET OUT OF THE…
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Founders Round Table: "What's the Best Advice You've Ever Received?"
It's one thing to have a million (or billion) dollar idea. It's another thing to turn that idea into a legitimate business. So, what's the secret to a…
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Majority of Canadians Want Fighting Banned from Hockey
Full disclosure: Ryan feels strongly that fighting is an important part of hockey. But, there are several compelling arguments to ban fighting from the game…
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Alberta's Disappearing Advantage
Is the "Alberta Advantage" disappearing? For decades, the province has boasted higher wages, lower unemployment, and a lower cost of living than the rest of…
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Should Speaker Greg Fergus Resign?
Is this strike three for House Speaker Greg Fergus? The Opposition Conservatives are crying foul after yet another partisan display from the Liberal MP serving…
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"Jespo and His Slimy Old Tricks!"
KP says police were right to break up campus demonstrations, Jeff says Charles Adler's out to lunch on Jerry Seinfeld, Dave calls out Jespo for "slimy old…
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The Truth About Edmonton
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Chamber of Commerce CEO Doug Griffiths visit the Real Talk studio for a candid conversation about the present and future of…
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"Drug War" Brewing Between Ontario PCs & City of Toronto
Premier Doug Ford's government is prepared to wage war on the City of Toronto if it proceeds with plans to decriminalize minor possession of hard drugs. This…
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Placemaking: Cities of the Future
Star actor Nathan Fillion shone a spotlight on his hometown of Edmonton the other day, posting a video of the brand new Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion on…
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Has the Alberta NDP Lost Its Way?
Have the federal Liberals taken over the Alberta NDP? Could a Naheed Nenshi leadership win spell the end of the so-called "worker's party"? Hours after pulling…
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Tough Look: Cops Clear Pro-Palestine Protest at U of A
Have you seen the video of baton-wielding police officers clearing a pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Alberta? Current and former students and…
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"Caving to the Delusional Demands of the Far Right Fringe!"
Gerald things Jerry Seinfeld needs to "grow a pair," Alison says we need to get serious about rail options for rural Albertans, and Peter says the government…
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Planet Protectors: It's Not Too Late!
Do not despair! Human life on Earth may not be doomed, after all. We connect with five Planet Protectors in this edition of The Best of Real Talk. We talk…