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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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Election Home Stretch // Fertility Round Table
Take it to the bank: Mark Carney's Liberals will form the next federal government. So say both the left- and right-leaning experts joining us on this…
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Is Canada Doing Everything Wrong All At Once?
A real estate bubble that never bursts. Orwellian internet laws. Controversial MAiD policies. Complex identity politics. Tristin Hopper says Canada has become…
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Jagmeet Singh & Union Hero Chris Smalls
His NDP is languishing in the polls, his leadership's being questioned, but Jagmeet Singh's still throwing punches and pounding the pavement with just days to…
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Election Looms // Thomas Lukaszuk // Earth Day
We're less than a week out from a hugely significant election. The Pope's just passed away. Alleged corruption plagues the Alberta government. The planet is on…
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"The Liberals Are Losing...and They Know It!"
KP says the Liberals are losing (and they know it), Jonathan questions Jespo's patriotism, Jeremy says there's no excuse for abusers, and Johnny (not Infamous)…
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Maxime Bernier and the Debates
Nobody expects the People's Party of Canada to win a seat this election. But don't tell that to party leader Maxime Bernier, who tells us (2:45) why he's not…
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Debate Week: The Election Gets REAL
Here's where things get real. First in French, then in English, party leaders will thrust, parry, and try to convince Canadians they're the best bet for Prime…
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Buttongate & Pierre’s Crime Crackdown
Prank gone horribly wrong: Liberal staffers plant unflattering campaign buttons at a Conservative event, then blab all about it at the bar. What were they…
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America Should Be Declared A Pariah State
People throw the word "fascist" around a lot these days, but does it actually fit U.S. President Donald Trump? An internationally-respected Canadian scholar…
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"We'd Be the Masters of Our Destiny!"
Nesen says Pierre better get serious about policy, AJ says Jespo's out to lunch on "grey areas," Ms. B has a hot take on The Great One, Cam has an axe to grind…
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Who Killed the Carbon Tax?
Pretty much everybody agrees: the consumer carbon tax is dead in Canada. Mark Carney's getting credit for it in the polls, which has to drive Pierre Poilievre…
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Ag and the Election // Market Manipulation
Everybody eats. But how many of us actually pay attention to what's going on in the Agriculture sector? There's something for everybody in this episode, from…
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Jespo Family’s River Scare // Battleground Alberta
Jespo's family dodged a bullet just hours before this episode, nearly losing their beloved black lab Monroe in the icy, frigid North Saskatchewan River. It's…
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Are We Headed Toward The Great Recession?
This episode is all about the bottom line. With headlines screaming "Market Mayhem," what's the average investor supposed to think, let alone do? Is now a good…
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Canada's Conservatives Still Want to Bet on America
The Great One is taking more shots than any goalie he ever faced for his friendship with President Donald Trump. Pierre Poilievre's boasting about crowd sizes…
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Danielle Smith CALLED OUT!
"TheSco" says Danielle Smith's Breitbart interview is a "nothing burger," Lindsay's sick of hearing so much about The Donald, "G" wants to know who wants out…
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Federal Election Platforms: Who's Promising What?
Has the average Canadian learned anything about the major parties' election platforms, with talk of Trump and tariffs taking up so much space? In this episode…
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Trump's Total Trade War // Rachel Gilmore Cancelled
Trump's costing the global economy trillions of dollars. What does this trade war mean for you? We get into it from a bunch of different angles in this…
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What Will Trump's Liberation Day Cost YOU?
Trump's trade war with Canada is about to level up. A popular political podcaster is throwing his hat in the ring this election. Another popular TikTok…
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Liberal Candidate Quits, Conservative Candidate Booted
Paul Chiang is out as the Liberal candidate in Markham-Unionville after suggesting a political opponent should be turned over to Chinese authorities. Mark…
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Is Carney Peaking Too Soon? Can Poilievre Recover?
Can Pierre Poilievre turn the Conservative campaign around in time? Are Mark Carney's Liberals peaking too soon? What does Donald Trump REALLY want? 2:30 | Our…
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"Danielle Smith would sell out Alberta in a second!"
Jenny and Nathan have no time for Premier Danielle Smith's trip to Florida, Ron doesn't like what he's hearing about Alberta separating from Canada, Michael…
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Are the Conservatives Crumbling?
Pollsters are starting to talk about a Mark Carney majority government. What a twist from just a few months ago, when it appeared Pierre Poilievre would cake…
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Danielle Smith Might Want To Lay Low For A While
Just days after her Breitbart interview raised the ire of Pierre Poilievre's campaign team, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is headed to Florida to co-host a…
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Amarjeet Sohi // Poilievre's Message to Blue Collar Canadians
Pierre Poilievre had a Hamilton crowd all riled up, talking about "unelected" Mark Carney "acting like he owns the world," the World Economic Forum, and…
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Foreign Interference & Group Chat Bombings
NEW SHOW ALERT! We're proud to be partnering with host Vicky Mochama on a brand new weekly news and politics show about the big personalities, bigger issues…
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Randy's Out. Amarjeet's In. What's Danielle Doing?
We're pedal to the metal with federal election coverage from now until April 28. In this episode, we tackle the top political stories in Edmonton, Alberta, and…
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Danielle Smith's Ransom Note to Mark Carney
Carolyn's hot in more ways than one, Gabe wonders if Albertans are "too stupid to know," Russ says Poilievre needs to free up his plane, RMc has the ballot box…
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Carney's Kid Attacked // Neurodiversity // Danielle's Demands
Most folks agree politicians' families are off limits when it comes to public criticism. But not all folks. A right wing media outlet in Canada made its own…
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Buckle Up: Carney to Call Election for April 28
This could be the closest federal election in decades. After a decade of Justin Trudeau, Canadians will choose Mark Carney or Pierre Poilievre to lead the…
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"Guns First" - Grizzly Management in Alberta
We cover a LOT of ground in this episode of Real Talk, starting with Alberta allowing hunters to target "problem" Grizzly Bears. If the federal election and…
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NEW POLLS: Carney Climbs, Poilievre Plummets
Talk about a turnaround. New polls from Leger and Angus Reid suggest the Liberals could form a majority government under Mark Carney. Could it be? 9:30 | Poll…
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Behind the Scenes of the PMO with Supriya Dwivedi
In her first interview since officially leaving the Prime Minister's Office, our pal Supriya Dwivedi is back with a behind the scenes look at what was going…
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"I'm tired of your jokes about Teslas!"
Blahsheep says corruption is everywhere, Paul's pissed he's paying to demo the Coliseum, Jan calls Jespo and Johnny to the carpet over Tesla, and Michael has…
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Trump is Screwing American Farmers
Nobody's hurting American farmers more than President Donald Trump. His trade war with Canada is raising prices, and his cuts to USAID are hitting U.S…
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Sarah Hamilton Wants Out // YEG Wants London
A familiar name will be missing from the ballot the next time Edmontonians elect a city council. 3:30 | Sarah Hamilton tells us why she decided against seeking…
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Canada vs. USA: How Bad Could It Get?
We're not used to this. The President of the United States calling Canada "a very bad abuser" and a poor trading partner, a bad neighbour, and a future 51st…
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Mind-Blowing Space Business // COVID Review
Imagine being able to detect pine beetles or gold deposits from space. Imagine using satellite data to boost crops around the world. An Alberta-based company…
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Carney's Landslide Win // Exclusive: Outsted UCP MLA
Mark Carney is Canada's next Prime Minister after a landslide 86% Liberal leadership win. Will he still be Prime Minister after an election as early as next…
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MAPLE MAGA: "You're TRAITORS to the Toque!"
Lucky's proudly flying the flag, Janey has a message for "traitors to the toque," Ron says Canada could become Puerto Rico, Jake's up for revoking citizenship…
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Chrystia Freeland // Legacy of The Fallen Four
Chrystia Freeland says Donald Trump is underestimating Canada's strength. The Liberal leadership candidate tells us her plan for Trump, Ukraine, and the next…
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Protect Yourself from Getting Scammed!
The little old lady loses her life savings to someone she THOUGHT was her grandson. The retiree transfers hundreds of thousands of dollars to who he THOUGHT…
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Canada Strong // Black History in Alberta
Boos rang down from the rafters of Rogers Place during the American anthem as the Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says sorry not…
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Trade War // Jeromy Farkas // Cougar Hunt
Canada's officially in a trade war. As President Donald Trump makes good on threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, it's never been more evident the…
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Oval Office Disaster // Boom Bust Alberta
As POTUS and his VP pile on Ukraine's president in the Oval Office, the world is rightfully re-evaluating the role of the USA in global affairs. Alberta's…
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"Fix Our Own House! Canada First!"
Tracey's got strong opinions about cougar hunts, Jim blows our mind with his take on humanity, Brent says quit yer bitchin' about Donald Trump, Garth's got a…
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Canada vs. USA // Future of Women's Health
It's the most anticipated international hockey showdown in 15 years. When Canada and the U.S.A. clash in the 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston, they'll be…
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Karina Gould: Underdog // Orphaned Cougar Cubs Update
Nobody's giving Karina Gould a fighting chance, but don't tell that to the Liberal leadership candidate. The youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian…
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Dr. Paul Parks: "Chaos" Bringing AHS to its Knees
Emergency rooms are over capacity. Major surgeries are being delayed or cancelled. Allegations of shady government dealings are being investigated (or are…
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"They're PIMPING our country out!"
Markus says it's time to switch from defence to offence with the U.S.A., Brent says it ain't all Trump's fault, R.H. is fighting for independence, Don takes on…
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Movers - Shakers - Edifiers
Here's to the risk takers. The industry shakers. The business and community leaders whose insights and investments are positively impacting the world around…
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Hunters Kill Beloved Cat // Coach Robs Kids
Alberta's new regulations allow hunters to target female cougars with cubs. That's exactly what happened to a cat John E. Marriott had been tracking for the…
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Tesla Tariffs and $2,000 Shoes
Pierre Poilievre's calling out Mark Carney for wearing $2,000 shoes. This, as Poilievre campaigns in a $2,000 parka (and Carney surges in the polls). DOES…
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Quick Dick McDick Talks Trump, Trudeau, and Tariffs
Forget about that one month pause on Donald Trump's tariffs. The President shook everything up (again) with an off-the-cuff announcement aboard Air Force One…
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Alleged AHS Interference Puts Smith in the Hot Seat
Premier Danielle Smith says reports tying her to alleged wrongdoing related to Alberta Health Services' procurement and contracting are "false, baseless and…
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"Who the Hell Picks A Fight with CANADA?!"
Sheryl schools us on dead chickens and dancing monkeys, Jenny wants you to join the resistance, Alanna's spitting fire over the newest Alberta Health scandal…
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What's Going On with Jasper's Rebuild?
More than 600 families remain displaced after wildfire ripped through Jasper in July of 2024. As clean-up continues and rebuilds begin, officials are at odds…
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Businesses Pivot to Survive Trump Chaos
Countless Canadian businesses are taking a closer look at their supply chains, export markets, profit margins, and more in light of a potential trade war with…
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TRUMP'S SECRET WEAPON: Unelected Elon Musk
Elon Musk isn’t just shaping the future of technology—he’s wielding unprecedented influence over American policy with an official role in Trump’s Department of…
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Protect Your Investments Against Trump's Chaos
With U.S. President Donald Trump delaying tariffs on Canada, how should Canadian businesses and investors approach the next month (and beyond)? 8:45 | Edmonton…