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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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HOT SEAT: Must-See Political Moments on Real Talk
We get it: not everybody has time to catch every single episode of Real Talk. That's why we've put together The Best of Real Talk: Politics Edition. These are…
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B.C. Walks Back Illicit Drug Pilot. Who Wins?
Ottawa has approved the B.C. government's request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces. This, about a year and a half after the province…
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What Are Danielle Smith & Pierre Poilievre Up To?
This episode is about the WHY. Why is it newsworthy (or not) that senior officials were pressured to support Alberta's wind and solar moratorium? Why might the…
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Did the Extreme Left Kill Comedy?
Political correctness is killing comedy. So says one of the all-time greats, Jerry Seinfeld, in an interview with The New Yorker. Is he right? We ask Charles…
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"This Conflict of Interest: It Makes Me Sick!"
Colin's wondering where all the money's going, LD's fed up with UCP suck-ups, Gabriel just can't take a certain Real Talk panel seriously, and James says…
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The Art of Storytelling: A Filmmakers Round Table
When's the last time a film really moved you? Documentaries in particular have a way of connecting with us and inspiring us to action. In this special edition…
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War of Words: Poilievre and Trudeau Ramp It Up
Did Pierre Poilievre deserve to get kicked out of the House of Commons for calling Justin Trudeau a "wacko PM"? Should Greg Fergus resign as Speaker of the…
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Kristi Noem Shoots Her Dog; Danielle Smith Kills Low-Income Transit Program
Does shooting a puppy and writing about it in a book automatically kill South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's shot at the Vice Presidency? Does defunding a…
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Who's Behind Alberta's First Municipal Political Party?
For the first time in Alberta's history, political parties will be players in the October 2025 municipal elections. TAPYEG is the first party to introduce…
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"The female version of Putin"?!?
Gabriel sounds off on 15 Minute Cities, James is nervous about the feds selling TMX, and Angela has a message for Alberta's duly-elected mayors and…
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The Pros & Cons of UCP Bills 18 & 20
Another wild week in Alberta politics, as Premier Danielle Smith's government introduces sweeping changes to how city and town councils are elected, operate…
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Danielle Smith's Plan to Control Alberta's Cities
Are you better off with partisan politics at the local level? Will Alberta benefit from its provincial government inserting itself into funding agreements…
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Don't Look Away from Gaza
Claire Porter Robbins is just back from Jerusalem, where she's been covering the Israel-Hamas war for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The Globe & Mail. Prior…
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Replacing the RCMP
All eyes are on Grande Prairie as the northern Alberta city bids adieu to the RCMP and welcomes its own municipal police service. "GP" becomes the first…
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Can We Reverse the Damage We’ve Done to Planet Earth?
When you think of the state of Planet Earth, do you feel optimism or dread? We couldn't blame you for having a bit of a pit in your stomach, considering…
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"F*cking Woke Babies!"
Dwayne says Danielle Smith is a threat to medical research in Alberta, KP and Rene say Premier Smith's bang on with Bill 18, and Gabe has a bone to pick with…
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Kathleen Ganley to Jespo: Quit Counting Me Out!
Kathleen Ganley's team is fed up with Jespo talking like their campaign's cooked. They say while the former Justice Minister might not be the favourite (or the…
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Is the Carbon Tax ACTUALLY Effective in Reducing Emissions?
Millions of Canadians are feeling the effects of a serious housing crunch. And every single one of us is feeling the effects of climate change. The federal…
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Winners and Losers: We Dig Into Federal Budget 2024
There's a lot to understand in Budget 2024, delivered April 16 by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Are you a renter hoping to buy your first home? An…
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Bill 18: A Direct Attack on Academic Freedom?
You've seen the headlines: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says all federal funding to universities, school boards, health and housing authorities, and other…
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Danielle Smith Tells Trudeau: "Get Out Of My Backyard!"
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says federal funding for things like housing, harm reduction, and research needs to flow through the province. Her government's…
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"I Don't Need Govt Protecting Me from Vodka Jugs!"
Mike has a message for the "F Trudeau" crowd, Michael and Bob the Builder think Danielle Smith's out of line with the Provincial Priorities Act, dog lover…
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Does Canada Need A "Centrist" Political Party?
Are you a conservative turned off by the current tone of the Conservative Party of Canada? Are you a liberal who just can't support the Justin Trudeau-led…
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The Future of Politics in Canada
How bad is foreign election interference in Canada? What are we learning from the inquiry underway in Ottawa? Do polls even matter 18 months out from an…
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Death Threats Force BC Mayors To Push Back
"I'll literally find that grease ball and hook a chain around his ankle and drag him behind my pickup truck," reads a post from Liam Brennan on an Osoyoos…
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The REAL Problem with the Carbon Tax
Justin Trudeau's said it a million times: eight out of ten Canadians receive more from the Canada Carbon Rebate than what they pay in carbon taxes. If that's…
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Should Dog Owners Be Charged in Fatal Attacks?
An 11-year-old boy is dead after two Cane Corsos owned by his dad's roommate attacked him during a Spring Break visit. The dogs, subjects of two other police…
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"You Have the Liberals to Thank for That!"
Real Talker Clyde is ALL fired up about the carbon tax increase, and has a message for his customers and fellow Canadians. It's The Flamethrower presented by…
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100% Hydrogen-Fuelled Community the First in Canada
Within the next couple of years, people will be moving into new homes in the 100% Hydrogen-fuelled community of Bremner, just east of Edmonton. It'll be the…
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$60M ArriveCAN App Debacle: Hon. Anita Anand
How do the Feds plan to invest their way out of a housing crisis? What proof do we have the $10/day childcare program is paying off? What does the future of…
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MLA David Shepherd Endorses Nenshi // Alberta is Burning
Experts are predicting one of the worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history in 2024. We find out why (and what we can do about it) in this episode. But first…
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All Fired Up: Calgary Mayor Booed at Flames Game
A rough reception for Mayor Jyoti Gondek, booed during an appearance at centre ice during the Calgary Flames South Asian Celebration game. It's the latest…
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"Two Men Blowing Smoke Up the Ass of a Billionaire!"
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's taking his "Axe the Tax" rallies across the country ahead of another carbon tax increase on April 1. Meantime, more than…
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Fact Checking Pierre Poilievre's "Axe the Tax" Plan
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's taking his "Axe the Tax" rallies across the country ahead of another carbon tax increase on April 1. Meantime, more than…
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Why Did Rakhi Pancholi Leave the Alberta NDP Leadership Race?
Were you shocked to see Rakhi Pancholi pull out of the Alberta NDP leadership race with three months to go? (We were!) Many people saw the popular Edmonton MLA…
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Gil McGowan's In; Rakhi Pancholi's Out
Gil's in, and Rakhi's out. On an eventful day in the Alberta NDP leadership race, we find out why the president of the Alberta Federation of Labour figures…
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Mayor Gondek Meets with Recall Organizer: What's Next?
Landon Johnston thinks Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's doing such a lousy job, he organizes a petition to recall her from office. Instead of ignoring the…
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"Jespo, I hate you...but I respect you!"
This edition of The Flamethrower is a healthy mix of love letters and hate mail based on our recent Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith interviews. Enjoy…
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Fight For Your Right (Not) To Party!
Have you been paying attention to what's going on in Alberta? Premier Danielle Smith's government is kinda sorta rolling out a provincial police force, and…
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WATER WARS: The Fight for Our Most Valuable Natural Resource
Is there anything more important to human survival than water? Water is everything - without it, ecosystems, industry, and individuals would die. So, why don't…
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Backroom Political Conspiracy Exposed!
Leaked documents show a direct link between Take Back Alberta, the Recall Gondek campaign, and the push for municipal political parties in Alberta. What does…
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Should Canada Clamp Down on the Sex Trade?
Should prostitution be outlawed in Canada? Canadians are split on the issue: some believe sex work should be legalized, regulated, and taxed, while others say…
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Pierre Poilievre: Poverty Fighter or Phony Bologna?
Pierre Poilievre wants BC Premier David Eby to join his fight against the carbon tax. Eby declines, citing Poilievre's "bologna politics". Poilievre fires…
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This Francophone's All Fired Up!
Inspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic…
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The Secrets Behind the Most Successful Restaurants
Inspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic…
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EXCLUSIVE: Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins us in the Real Talk studio just hours after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 1:37 | What did the PM say when…
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Alberta Speaks: Your Questions for Premier Danielle Smith
We're not exaggerating when we claim the most engaged talk show audience in the country. Every day, hundreds if not thousands of you comment on our YouTube…
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Nenshi Launches Alberta NDP Leadership Bid with a BANG!
"Incompetent, immoral, and dangerous." There's no room for misinterpreting how Naheed Nenshi feels about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government…
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FORCED Into Involuntary Drug Treatment?!
Gerald's arguing for safe supply, police officer Anton sees a role for "involuntary" drug treatment, Ben says Big Oil's not pulling its weight, and Kat says…
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International Women's Day: Calls To Action
ACTION! Our International Women's Day Real Talk Round Table looks at the past, present, and future of women in the workforce and society at large. Where are we…
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How "Woke" is the Average Canadian?
Are you "woke"? Do you describe people who think differently than you as "woke"? Would you characterize Canadian politics and society as "woke"? In this…
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Does Alberta Need a National Pharmacare Plan?
Nobody will be surprised to learn Alberta and Ottawa are at odds again. This time, it's over the funding and management of Pharmacare. Alberta was the first…
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Investigating Alberta's Approach to the Opioid Crisis
What's wrong with rehab? After all, isn't getting people "clean" an obvious solution to Canada's opioid crisis? As the Alberta government heavily invests in…
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Is Charles Adler the next CEO of the CBC?
Have you seen the job posting on LinkedIn for president and CEO of the CBC? We can't help but wonder if it might be a perfect fit for our pal Charles Adler. We…
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WTF? "Ryan's Blind Support for Pierre Poilievre"?!?
Real Talkers are fired up about the Alberta budget, our Trudeau interview, our Black History Month Round Table, skilled labour shortages, and Ryan's "blind…
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What Does the Alberta Budget Mean For You?
Everybody's got their own interpretation of a provincial budget. There's a long list of communities, projects, and organizations deserving of big investments…
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The Truth About Ukraine
Sarah Lawrynuik's coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine is personal. Her family's from there. She's been there multiple times over the past two years, covering…
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Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse: The Rookie MLA That Wants To Lead Her Party
Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse isn't your average politician. She says what she really thinks, she's not afraid to rattle a few cages, and her energy is off the…
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"Insulting" - Alberta Oil Exec Claps Back at Justin Trudeau
Not everybody agrees with what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to say about Canada's oil and gas sector during his February 21 interview on Real Talk. That…
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Adler: Mean Tweets, Even Meaner Tweets, and Westlock's Pride Flag Vote
Did you see David Parker's Twitter attack targeting Pierre Poilievre, his wife Anaida, and his advisor Jenni Byrne? The Take Back Alberta founder got personal…