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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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Battle Royal: The Fight for the Prime Minister’s Office
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are riding high. The party's out-polling Justin Trudeau's Liberals by a wide margin, and that was *before* this weekend's…
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Is This Peak Pierre, Or Can the Conservatives Keep Growing?
Did Canada's Conservatives put positive polling momentum at risk at this weekend's convention in Quebec City? We take a look at some of the grassroots…
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Trash Talk: ”From A Pissed Off Teacher!”
Our "Bursting at the Seams" episode on September 6 has Kenneth, Dallas, and Stean all fired up. It's an all-education edition of Trash Talk presented by Local…
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Life After Loss: Meet Our Julie Rohr Scholarship Winners
Losing a parent to cancer at a young age would have an enormous impact on anybody. It's hard to imagine how a young person could pick up the pieces, let alone…
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What Do Canadians Care About?
The loudest voices don't always represent majority opinions. In this episode of Real Talk, we find out what Canadians actually think about a parent's right to…
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Bursting at the Seams: Alberta’s Overcrowded Classrooms
Canada's richest province spends the least per student on education. Classrooms are packed, teachers are stretched, and kids aren't getting the supports they…
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Canada in 2060: Summers Lost, Biblical Floods, Political Turmoil
Science says it's too late to avoid some of the inevitable impacts of climate change. Journalist Anne Shibata Casselman spent six months investigating what…
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Best of Real Talk: Scandal at the Calgary Stampede
For decades, officials at the Calgary Stampede knew a predator was working with the famed Young Canadians, but covered it up. Strategist Stephen Carter pulls…
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Best of Real Talk: The Mind-Boggling Massacre of Twitter
Of all the ways to blow $44 billion... Social media experts Kathleen Smith, Karly Watson, and Beverley Theresa give us the goods on the future of Twitter and…
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Best of Real Talk: The Energy Debates
Alberta's Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz tells us about her closed door meeting with federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. NDP Energy Critic…
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Best of Real Talk: The Fight for Queer Rights
Mayor Bob Young wasn't tolerating any lunacy at a recent Leduc Council meeting. Randy Boissonnault lets us know what he thinks about the "Straight Pride Green…
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Best of Real Talk: Wild Weather Stories!
Aaron Jayjack's death-defying storm chasing blows our mind. Chris Gloninger tells us why he walked away from a big broadcasting job in the States. Enjoy this…
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Trash Talk - Real Talkers Are All Riled Up!
Real Talkers are riled up about a whole bunch of things - from our David Parker interview to gun control to the CFL to "platforming" - in a raucous edition of…
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What’s So Special About Prairie Food?
There's just something about a farm family recipe. Whether the food is inspired by a cultural or ethnic tradition, season, or region, nothing compares to an…
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Why Representation Matters
"I don't think it matters." Sports talk veteran Jason Gregor was trending across Canada last week after CBC host Mark Connolly asked him why there weren't any…
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The Argument FOR Alberta’s Wind & Solar Moratorium
Imagine what a boring world it'd be if we all agreed on everything all the time! In this episode of Real Talk, we read your takes on our August 21 interview…
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Take Back Alberta Founder David Parker
If you follow Alberta politics, you've no doubt heard about Take Back Alberta. The group has taken over the United Conservative Party board, and claims…
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Listener Lashes Out at Ryan!
Brad's pissed at Ryan's comment about incels, Kathy's pissed off at a bunch of politicians, and Michael's pissed off at the idea of moving the Grey Cup to…
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Canada’s On Fire: Yellowknife & Kelowna Evacuated
Tens of thousands of Canadians have fled their homes as wildfires destroy Kelowna and threaten Yellowknife. 3:50 | Kelowna is burning as Ryan and Johnny record…
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Should Birth Control Be Free?
"This is where health care meets human rights." Dr. Rupinder Toor and her colleagues are lobbying the feds to make birth control free. She tells us why she…
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Why Are Jordan Peterson & Pierre Poilievre So Popular?
In just a few years, Jordan Peterson has amassed a following of millions of disciples. Pierre Poilievre dominated the Conservative Party's most recent…
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Is the CFL Dying?
Is it too late to save Canadian football? Attendance is down in almost every market, and there doesn't appear to be a "next generation" of fans. The worst…
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Why Is Your Power Bill So High?
Everything costs more these days. Mortgages, gas, groceries...you name it, you're probably paying more for it. You've no doubt noticed your power bill is way…
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Albertans All Fired Up About the Green Energy Ban
You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best…
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Alberta’s New Myrnam School: Top Ten in the WORLD
What an "electrifying" week it's been on Real Talk! Prompted by political and industry developments, we've spent a bunch of time talking about renewable energy…
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What’s the Secret to Growing Alberta’s Energy Future?
What can Alberta do to position itself for another century's worth of jobs, investment, and affordable living? Our "electrifying" week of Real Talk continues…
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Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz
Alberta's led the nation by a country mile in renewable energy development. So, how does it make sense to impose a seven-month moratorium on new wind and solar…
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Locked Out: UCP Stops Wind & Solar in its Tracks
Alberta's UCP government announces a six month moratorium on wind and solar projects, citing rural concerns including loss of agricultural land and impact on…
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Chuck the Chucks!
| Lesley's got a burr under her saddle about the Calgary Stampede in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. KEEP IT…
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How To Fix Edmonton: Crime, City Council, K-Days, The Elks, & More
Crime rates are skyrocketing in Alberta's capital city. Attendance was way down at K-Days, the annual summer fair. The CFL's Edmonton Elks have lost their last…
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Why Don’t People Seem To Care About the Stampede Scandal?
Seems like everybody's giving the Calgary Stampede a pass for covering up a sexual abuse scandal for nearly 30 years. Donald Trump's facing serious charges…
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Calgary Stampede Abuse Scandal: Decades-Long Coverup Exposed
An adult staffer with The Calgary Stampede's Young Canadians performing arts group sexually assaulted dozens of teens for more than 20 years before the…
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Man of the People: Will Pierre Poilievre’s Shtick Stick?
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he'll "always support whistleblowers" after the public learned his team covered the legal costs of the person who…
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Fiery Takes on Energy, Cannabis, & Politics
Michael's got a message for the federal environment minister, Cyndi's got a wake-up call for the cannabis industry, Mike says people need to chill out over…
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Brand Power: How Good and Bad Design Influences Us
We're influenced by marketing way more than we realize. From brands and logos to jingles and taglines, there's a ton of science and strategy behind how…
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”A Ridiculous Argument” - Rachel Notley On Medical Clinic Memberships
A Calgary medical clinic is charging $5,000 for annual memberships. Sinead O'Connor's gone. Kevin Spacey's acquitted from all charges. PMJT's blown up his…
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Up in Smoke: Why Canada’s Cannabis Industry is in Trouble
Why are so many Canadian cannabis growers and retailers closing up shop? Five years post-legalization, what's holding the industry back? Speaking of…
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#cdnpoli Roundup: Another Rate Hike, Poilievre’s Winning Play, & PMJT Security Threats
How are the Hollywood strikes impacting Canadians? When can we expect a break on interest rates? Is Pierre Poilievre right or wrong about the Bank of Canada?…
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Twitter X, The Brutes of Belleville, & Bill C-18
This episode is perfect for road trips, bike rides, and dog walks. We check in with talented storytellers Charles Adler and Matt Cundill to get up to speed on…
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Real Talker Rips Trump’s Plans for 2024
Wayne's choked at Charles Adler and wants Ryan to put his money where his mouth's at in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. KEEP…
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Battle of the Billionaires & Other Social Media Storylines
Who'll be left standing in the Battle of the Billionaires - Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg? Will Zuck's Threads app ultimately take down Musk's Twitter? Bigger…
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Hidden Harm: Alberta’s Methane Problem
Alberta has a significant and largely invisible methane measurement and management problem. Here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. There are a bunch…
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The Future of Oil, Energy, and Journalism in Canada
You don't have to work in oil and gas or journalism to know big changes are coming. Whether you're talking about a net-zero plan including emissions caps in…
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Into The Eye Of The Didsbury Tornado With Storm Chaser Aaron Jayjack
It's hard to describe the power of an EF4 tornado, but Aaron Jayjack's videos speak for themselves. The professional storm chaser takes us into his wild world…
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”Leaders Lead”: Straight Pride, Climate Action, & Cost of Living
News is supposed to slow down in the summer, but lucky for us, that's not happening. Politicians are posing for controversial photos at the Calgary Stampede…
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Why Canada’s Oil Profits Could Collapse
Garth's got strong feelings about snow clearing, Kristie's ticked at people taking shots at her town, and Janice has a warning about oil prices in this week's…
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Steele & Vance: Hot Takes on Canada’s Biggest Stories
Should the feds order striking BC port workers back to work? How bad is the CBC vs. Danielle Smith situation? Did Canadians deserve a break from the carbon tax…
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Danielle Smith’s Win Over the CBC
There's a clear winner in the standoff between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the CBC. Seven months after reporting Smith's office had emailed Crown…
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Downtown Turnaround: How Calgary’s Transforming Its Core
Calgary is looking to convert six million square feet of vacant office space for new use. The city's already a third of the way there, capturing the attention…
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The Sunshine List: Do We Deserve To Know What You Make?
We're all about transparency...but are Sunshine Lists the right way to go about it? Alberta Health Services just released its annual list of employees earning…
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Pissed Off About Pride
Frosty and Garry are upset at our Pride talk, while Lauren and Kat have a lot to say about the Titan sub disaster. Brace yourself for Trash Talk presented by…
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Alberta Doctors Want An Apology
Alberta's former Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw was unceremoniously dismissed from a new position in Indigenous health, prompting the…
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It’s Time To Talk: How Do We Fix Our Communities?
Canada's not "broken," but our communities are hurting. Crime rates are up, police are taking longer to respond to rural calls, many community supports are…
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Triggered: Why Are People Losing Their Minds Over Pride?
Unruly people spewing hateful conspiracy theories about the Pride flag forced Leduc Mayor Bob Young to abruptly cancel a recent council meeting. This, as RCMP…
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$2 Billion Boondoggle: Edmonton’s Valley Line LRT
It's the most mind-boggling build in Edmonton's recent history. The Valley Line LRT, a $1.8 billion expansion to the city's light rail network, is now three…
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What’s Next for Putin?
The world watched over the weekend as tension between several of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most loyal lieutenants spilled into the streets, and one of…
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Crazy Wildfire Conspiracy
Anne's hot under the collar about the latest wildfire conspiracy theory, Tracey won't be muzzled over masks in senior's centres, and Jeff's got a message for…
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Canada’s Unremembered Terrorist Attack: Air India 182
Lost at sea, will the passengers aboard a small vessel bound for Titanic's wreckage survive? Why haven't the 280 Canadians killed in the Air India 182 bombing…
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Are You Future Ready?
Ten years after the southern Alberta floods, what have we learned from one of the costliest natural disasters in Canadian history? How did the disaster impact…
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Our New Century of Fire Has Only Just Begun
Canada's among the worst developed nations when it comes to government transparency. We're also in the beginning stages of a new century of fire that will…