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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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Trash Talk - December 22, 2022
With tomorrow's Patreon-exclusive Holiday Zoom Party, this week's Trash Talk falls on a Thursday. Stephen takes centre stage with his rebuttal to Nils beating…
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Dec. 22, 2022 - Hockey Canada Scandal: Robyn Doolittle; Disruption Strategist Shawn Kanungo
It's our final public show of 2022, featuring investigative journalist Robyn Doolittle and disruption strategist Shawn Kanungo! 1:10 | Friday, we present our…
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Dec. 21, 2022 - 60s Scoop Survivors Lew Jobs & Sandra Relling; Could Hobbits Be Real? Dr. Greg Forth
Could Hobbits be real? We speak with Oxford-educated anthropologist Dr. Gregory Forth about a remarkable discovery on an Indonesian island that is guaranteed…
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Dec. 20, 2022 - Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi; Grant Fedoruk: How To Live Your Best Life
0:38 | Fresh off contentious budget deliberations, Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joins Ryan in the Real Talk studio. Sohi explains how this council is "building…
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Dec. 19, 2022 - Greatest Championship Final in History? Derek Van Diest, Charles Adler, Trevor Kerr
0:41 | It's being called one of the greatest championship finals in sports history. Derek Van Diest joins live from Qatar, where he covered Argentina's…
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Trash Talk - December 16, 2022
Megan, Albert, Nils, and Erin all have scores to settle in a NSFW, "earmuffs, kids" edition of Trash Talk presented by our friends at Local Environmental…
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December 16, 2022 - Is the YEG Metro Region Broken? Toronto Man Moves to Edmonton...and Loves It!
2:03 | Edmonton's city council killed a regional transit plan by pulling its commitment late Wednesday night. Will the ripple effects extend beyond bus…
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December 15, 2022 - Senator Paula Simons; Hicks Holiday Movie Review
0:45 | Senator Paula Simons joins Ryan in studio to talk about sustainability and soil, her early media days producing morning radio (7:30), masking up…
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December 14, 2022 - Toronto Gal Hates YEG; Serial Abuse at Calgary School; Changing Mandate of Zoos
Newsflash: Edmonton ain't Toronto. And Leduc ain't Mississauga, either. Ryan and author Omar Mouallem open the show responding to a Toronto Life clickbait…
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December 13, 2022 - Crime, Homelessness, and the Nasty Side of Politics: Alberta Munis Round Table
0:18 | Three Alberta mayors give us a candid, no holds barred assessment of their communities' biggest challenges. Cathy Heron (St. Albert), Tyler Gandam…
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December 12, 2022 - Canada’s ”Ridiculous” Gun Control Bill: Dr. Susan Nattrass; Charles Adler
"Ridiculous" is how Olympic legend Dr. Susan Nattrass describes C-21, the Liberals' gun control bill. The seven-time Women's World Champion trapshooter…
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Trash Talk - December 9, 2022
Erin's pissed off at Metallica, and Kimberly and Janine aren't happy about the state of politics at any level. Buckle up for another rowdy edition of Trash…
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Dec. 9, 2022 - Smith v Notley; Gun Control; Bike Lanes; World Cup: Group Chat Real Talk Round Table
The band is back together! The popular Group Chat Round Table convenes in person for the first time in Real Talk history (1:00), as communications advisor…
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December 8, 2022 - Sovereignty Act Passes; Métis Perspective @ COP15; Chat w/ Real Talker in Czechia
4:46 | Premier Danielle Smith's Sovereignty Act passes, but not before sweeping cabinet powers are stripped. What will this mean for the average Albertan, what…
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December 7, 2022 - Gun Control: Dr. Lise Gotell; Activism & Inclusion in Sport; #MyJasper Memories
Debate rages on around Bill C-21, the government's gun control bill. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lise Gotell, a gender violence expert, and hear from Real…
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December 6, 2022 - Montreal Massacre Remembered; Rancher Tom Lynch Staunton on COP15; FTX Debacle
2:32 | The gun debate in Canada rages on as the federal government looks to pass C-21 - its "gun control" bill. It's especially front of mind today, December…
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Trash Talk - December 2, 2022
It's a politics-heavy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services...but we kick off with "G-Money" and her issue with Elf on the Shelf!…
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Why Is Jordan Peterson So Angry? Charles Adler; Disability Advocate Brad Bartko
0:52 | Professor Jordan Peterson got famous for refusing to use gender-neutral pronouns at the University of Toronto. He's long been critical of "woke" culture…
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December 2, 2022 - ”Especially Hitler”. Supriya Dwivedi; #ABLEG Real Talk Round Table; Trash Talk
11:34 | One of the biggest celebrities on the planet has gone full Nazi. Supriya Dwivedi takes on Kanye West's interview with (the despicable) Alex Jones, and…
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December 1, 2022 - Bouncing Back from DUIs, Heart Attacks, & Social Media Pile-Ons: Rick Bell & Drex
0:58 | When you least expect it, a heart attack can change (or end) your life. Just 43 years old, Vancouver radio personality Drex is lucky to be alive after…
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November 30, 2022 - Alberta Goes Nuclear: Vassy Kapelos and Graham Thomson; #MyJasper Memories
| Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Act is being described as “undemocratic,” “an overreach,” and “crazy”. Ryan tees up today’s interviews with a…
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November 29, 2022 - Alberta Politics Flip Flop; Anna Maria Tremonti; Reformed Mobster Stephen Gillen
0:25 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government won't table a bill to "protect" the unvaccinated, walking back a promise she made on the campaign…
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November 28, 2022 - World Cup Review; Trudeau’s Testimony; Violence Targeting LGBT; Chinese Protests
0:41 | What the hell were Canadian coach John Herdman and TSN broadcaster James Duthie thinking?! With Canada's hopes evaporated, we open the show with a…
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Trash Talk - November18, 2022
Gerry's pissed off about the new season of Yellowstone, and "Michele with one l" has had enough of her friends' obsession with Twitter. They star in this…
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November 18, 2022 - RSV, Influenza, & Mask Mandates; Tom Jackson; Round Table re: Int’l Men’s Day
0:20 | Could today be Twitter's last? If so, do you care? Ryan and Johnny open the show with rumours the "global town square" could cease operations by Friday…
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November 17, 2022 - Iran’s Remarkable Revolution; Questions Around Danielle Smith’s Ancestry Claims
10:39 | "Woman. Life. Freedom." The world has watched as thousands of Iranians have demonstrated remarkable courage, protesting across their nation since…
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November 16, 2022 - What’s On Your Wish List: High-Speed Rail? AB Provincial Police? #ResignSeanChu?
0:18 | Would you use a high-speed rail line between Calgary and Banff? How about Calgary and Edmonton? Ryan opens the show with a look at the top headlines…
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November 15, 2022 - Paging Dr. Joffe...Alberta’s New CMOH; Suspicious House Fire in Saskatchewan
0:00 | Classrooms are more sparse while children's hospitals fill up, Alberta's got a new Chief Medical Officer of Health (but did the government hire who they…
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November 14, 2022 - Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Live from COP27; Charles Adler on Jamie Sale & Theo Fleury
0:00 | Before we check in with rockstar climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe at COP27 in Egypt, Ryan and John talk about the devastating crash that claimed…
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Trash Talk - November 11, 2022
Health care is front and centre in a fired-up edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! SUBMIT YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com…
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November 11, 2022 - Trauma Researcher Dr. Suzette Brémault-Phillips; Remembrance Day Round Table
1:07 | It's a special Remembrance Day edition of Real Talk, lest we forget. Ryan and Johnny start the show by reflecting on their personal connections to…
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November 10, 2022 - Political Satirist Caryma Sa’d; Cheryl Oates on NDP Strategy in Alberta
15:00 | Political satirist and lawyer Caryma Sa'd was arrested by Hamilton police while attending an Ontario PC campaign stop back in May. Yesterday…
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November 9, 2022 - By-election Results; Tzeporah Berman at COP27; Alberta Municipalities Round Table
0:22 | Premier Danielle Smith wins a seat in the Alberta Legislature with a by-election win in Brooks-Medicine Hat. Further south, forecasts for a "red wave"…
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November 8, 2022 - Election Day: AB/USA; The Bruins Bonehead Move; Diplomacy & Populism: Geoff White
0:22 | Voters in Alberta and the USA go to the polls today. Locally, the Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election will determine whether or not Alberta Premier Danielle…
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November 7, 2022 - Sean Chu’s Victim Speaks Out; Chrystia Freeland and Disney+; Positive Reflections
0:28 | Finance minster Chrystia Freeland faced fire over the weekend after suggesting Canadians manage inflation by doing what her family did: cancel their…
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Trash Talk - November 4, 2022
Real Talker "Kevin" is not a fan of religious-themed Halloween costumes. He kicks off this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental…
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November 4, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Edify Top 40 Under 40 Real Talk Round Table; Trash Talk
0:22 | Is it "ageism" to question whether or not an 81 year old politician is fit for office? Ryan and John pick up the conversation that closed out Thursday's…
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November 3, 2022 - UCP Polling; A Plot Against Nenshi; Sarah Biggs; Ukrainian Inventor Igor Klymenko
0:20 | New polling shows Premier Danielle Smith's got an uphill climb to win the next Alberta provincial election. Plus, buffoonery abounds in Calgary, as…
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November 2, 2022 - Filmmaker Trevor Anderson and Fish Griwkowsky: Before I Change My Mind
0:20 | Trevor Anderson had a goal: the celebrated Canadian director wanted to release his first feature film by his 50th birthday. On November 3, his 50th…
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November 1, 2022 - How To Prevent Family Violence: Kristin Raworth; Science Teacher Jason Zackowski
7:11 | Real Talker "JC" says user fees for social media sites like Twitter might be the only way to combat bots, trolls, and scams. Ryan reads JC's email in…
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October 31, 2022 - Rate Hikes & Recession Risk: Stephanie Hughes; Elon Musk & Twitter: Charles Adler
0:40 | Happy Halloween! We get into some of the top Halloween costumes for 2022, including what Johnny saw behind the wheel during his morning commute. Send…
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Trash Talk - October 28, 2022
Real Talkers are alllllllll fired up this week! We take on poachers, Alberta's premier, and Charles Adler (??) in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented…
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October 28, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; COP27 Round Table: Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon, Kendall Dilling
0:28 | Real Talk's about more than *just* news and politics. We kick off today's show with a Real Life scenario: pet hair on your clothing. Of course, the…
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October 27, 2022 - Eye on Alberta Politics: Dr. Lisa Young and Former #ABLEG Journalist Tom Vernon
0:30 | We focus on the powder keg that is Alberta politics throughout today's Real Talk. With so many storylines to follow, political scientist Lisa Young and…
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October 26, 2022 - Another Interest Rate Hike: Todd Hirsch; Emergencies Act Inquiry: Luke LeBrun
6:50 | For the sixth time this year, Canada's central bank has raised interest rates. Aside from the obvious, what does this mean for the average Canadian? How…
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October 25, 2022 - Stephen Punwasi on Housing & Taxes; Saskatchewan Storyteller Quick Dick McDick
0:20 | Today's show takes us to Ontario, then Saskatchewan, but we lead with Adidas dropping Kanye West, and scuttlebutt around Alberta Premier Danielle…
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October 24, 2022 - Charles Adler; the Opioid Crisis & Harm Reduction; PM’s Teaching Award Winner
0:41 | What a weekend for news. Britain's got a(nother) new PM, a(nother) masterpiece was vandalized by climate activists, and Premier Danielle Smith made…
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Trash Talk - October 21, 2022
We've got Real Talkers ripping Rush, calling out cops, and dialing in on Premier Danielle Smith in this week's edition of Trash Talk. Buckle up and press play!…
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October 21, 2022 - Our 500th Episode! Five Most Memorable Moments; Alberta Politics Round Table
0:22 | FIVE HUNDRED EPISODES. Hard to believe! We're so grateful for the Real Talk audience, sponsors, and guests that have made this independent talk show…
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October 20, 2022 - Dr. Jody Carrington; Basketball Battle of Alberta; Danielle Smith’s Block Party
0:22 | The lettuce wins! As British PM Liz Truss resigns after just 44 days in office, Real Talk leads with early takes on her short tenure, including a…
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October 19, 2022 - Award-Winning Journalist Brandi Morin; Understanding Art; #MyJasper Memories
5:35 | Why did journalist Brandi Morin have to go to international media outlets to find support for telling Indigenous stories in Canada? The…
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October 18, 2022 - Comedians Assaulted on Stage: Lisa Baker’s Story; Max Fawcett on #cdnpoli
0:20 | Will Liz Truss outlast a head of lettuce? We kick off the show with a look at a YouTube live feed capitalizing on the British PM's political woes. Plus…
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October 17, 2022 - Misinformation Buster Tim Caulfield; Charles Adler; Positive Reflections
0:18 | Activists made international news on Friday when they splashed tomato soup on Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" at the National Gallery. Was the stunt effective…
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Trash Talk - October 14, 2022
Real Talkers are fired up this week! From the design of our new studio to Premier Smith's comments and a call for more women in politics, this week's Trash…
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October 14, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi and The Strategists
7:38 | Nothing but intellectual heavyweights on this Friday edition of Real Talk, starting with Supriya Dwivedi. With a public inquiry examining the use of the…
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October 13, 2022 - Polarized Politics: Madame Premier Founder Sarah Elder-Chamanara; Kelly Rudyk
10:25 | Do people debate ideas anymore? Have we lost our ability to respectfully disagree? Entrepreneur, podcaster, and former political staffer Sarah…
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October 12, 2022 - Charles Adler and Bruce Arthur; #MyJasper Memories
6:36 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the unvaccinated population is "the most discriminated-against group" she's ever seen in her lifetime. What does the…
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October 11, 2022 - Premier Danielle Smith
It's a new era for Real Talk! The first show from our new location features Alberta Premier-designate Danielle Smith, who joins us in studio just a couple…
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Trash Talk - September 29, 2022
We love hearing from our international audience members! Marty in Melbourne is the star of this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental…
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September 26, 2022 - COVID Travel Restrictions Lifted: Charles Adler; Cancer Care Delays: Andrea Woo
0:57 | Starting October 1, travellers will no longer be required to wear masks, provide proof of vaccination, or use the ArriveCAN app to enter Canada. Ryan…