Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

This might be our best Trash Talk to date. Tania's got a pointed message for Vladimir Putin, Dani the Disgruntled Oilfield Wife is sick of her political choices, and Michael uses his blowtorch to send a clear message to Ryan and other media personalities talking about the far right fringe.  TRASH TALK IS PRESENTED BY LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: https://localenvironmental.ca/

2:47 | It's been a few weeks since Supriya Dwivedi's joined us on the show. She returns with a gut punch of an update on what her family's dealing with, and what she's learning firsthand about health care in Canada.  28:35 | Our interview with Justin Bourne prompted so many of you to reach out to the show, telling us about you or your loved ones' battles with addiction. Ryan reads personal stories...

3:16 | Nobody's putting up electric fences to keep you in your "district". Nobody's going to take away your car, cut off your bank account, or arrest you for visiting friends across town. Despite what conspiracy theorists and fear mongers are saying, the urban design concept of "15 Minute Cities" makes perfect sense. But that doesn't necessarily mean people's concerns should be laughed off. Edmont...

What would you do if you were suddenly paralyzed? How would you adjust to life on wheels? PUSH is a new CBC series starring Edmonton's "Wheelie Peeps". Two stars of the show - Bean Gill and "former bad boy" Brian McPherson - join Ryan in studio for a hilarious and enlightening interview. But first... 1:42 | Could Athabasca U help solve Canada's healthcare crisis? Newly-minted president Dr. Alex Cl...

How's your relationship with alcohol? Are you a social or a solo drinker? Is there a difference between a "heavy drinker" and an alcoholic? Are you willing to talk about it? We grapple with sensitive subject matter on this episode of Real Talk. But first... 1:33 | How do you feel about Jully Black's rendition of O Canada at the NBA All-Star Game? Replacing "home and native land" with "home on nati...

Nellie the teacher is navigating a "massive political shit storm," and Marty's had enough of the paranoia around "15 minute cities". Their rants are front and centre in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

The 2023 Alberta provincial election will be won (or lost) in Calgary. Jeremy Klaszus (0:55) has his finger on that city's pulse, as editor-in-chief of The Sprawl. He digs into what'll matter to voters in May, whether or not Calgary has an insecurity issue, the slow wither of the Calgary Herald, and the likelihood of a new arena anytime soon. SUPPORT THE SPRAWL: https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/ 32:5...

7:44 | Alberta may still be a few months away from an election, but that doesn't mean politics aren't front of mind. Renowned strategist David Herle tells us what both Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley need to do to win. Before David joins us, Ryan reads Real Talker Andrew's response to Max Fawcett and Evan Scrimshaw's takes on yesterday's episode. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  14:07 | Da...

Premier Smith hasn't even called the election yet...but at least a couple political commentators believe it may already be too late for Rachel Notley's NDP to win. Max Fawcett and Evan Scrimshaw explain what they think Notley needs to do to win in May. But first...a whole bunch of you had a lot to say about our episode with Brett Kissel. Ryan recaps what happened in studio and after the interview...

Country music artist Brett Kissel will release four albums this year, titled The Compass Project. One track in particular, "Line in the Sand," has prompted backlash for its pandemic-related lyrics. The three-time Juno Award winner joins Ryan in studio to respond to his critics, and explain his complicated relationship with social media.  HEAR THE ALBUM FOR YOURSELF: https://brettkissel.com/ 36:23...

Wes "Ice Weazel" Bauman set two World Records on the roof of an Edmonton fire hall last week: Most Cards Memorized While in an Ice Bath, and Most Rubix Cubes Solved in a 30 Minute Ice Bath. Now that he's thawed out (!), Wes joins Ryan in studio to explain how he does it, and what got him started with cold plunges in the first place. Don't miss the most interesting insights from this fascinating fe...

Larry's sick of sex selling, Patty's got a new definition for MAID, Brad's got his blowtorch ready re: orphan wells, and Marshall's mortified about The Handshake. Presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services, it's a high-octane edition of Trash Talk!  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 

Black creators have been underrepresented in the arts throughout history. Filmmaker Nauzanin Knight and author/actor Jesse Lipscombe tell us how they're changing that. But first...we talk handshakes and healthcare with Eric Denhoff. 1:50 | Did Premier Danielle Smith intentionally snub the Prime Minister this week? Eric Denhoff's seen it all as a former chief federal negotiator, and longtime deputy...

Alberta's got a big mess on its hands: a quarter-trillion dollars worth of "orphan" wells. Legal experts and energy economists are slamming a controversial new program - RStar - that would use billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded royalty breaks to subsidize energy companies to fulfil their legal duty and clean up old wells.  3:35 | Researcher Regan Boychuk, energy critic with the Alberta Green P...

Alberta's provincial election is less than four months away. The NDP will need to win in Calgary to form government. The UCP will need to win big outside Edmonton to keep government. In this episode of Real Talk, we ask NDP leader Rachel Notley about her party's plan. But first... 0:00 | Did you see Premier Danielle Smith's handshake with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Of course you did. What mess...

Should lawyers be required to participate in Indigenous cultural training to avoid suspension? More than 850 lawyers said "no" in a vote conducted by the Law Society of Alberta, but more than 2600 voted "yes".  5:50 | Koren Lightning-Earle and Brooks Arcand-Paul are Indigenous lawyers practicing in Alberta. They explain why they support the requirement, and respond to critics calling it "wokeness"...

1:50 | Like 1.5 million other Canadians, Lauren Kennedy West lives with Schizophrenia. What makes her especially unique is her YouTube channel, where literally millions of viewers learn about warning signs of psychosis, complicated relationships with prescription meds, tackling mental health stigma, and more. Lauren shares her personal journey toward diagnosis, therapy, and work still to be done....

Kris Cromwell is fed up with bike v. car confrontations. She becomes our first-ever first-person Trash Talker, presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services. Stick around for Colleen's clap back at critics of the beef industry!  SHOOT US YOUR RANT: talk@ryanjespersen.com  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

A recent survey shows fewer than 5% of women feel comfortable expressing their ideas, perspectives, and opinions (IPOs), particularly in the workplace. Maggie is the world's first unlearning platform for women. We welcome founders Jen Von Berendt and Dani Strang, along with inclusion strategist Erin Davis, to the Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber. What unfolds is a candid, enlighteni...

Edmonton's downtown is in trouble. Crime is up, businesses are shutting down, and an expected influx of new residents just hasn't materialized. What's the problem and how do we fix it?  City councillors Aaron Paquette and Sarah Hamilton join Ryan for a fiery debate in the Real Talk studio. They spell out the reality right now (12:00), why Clr. Paquette doesn't support a new provincial task force (...

0:31 | More layoffs, more closures, more cutbacks...what's happening to journalism in Canada? There's always going to be a need for consistent, credible storytelling. We talk to two experts about what's going wrong right now, and how to fix it. But first... 5:00 | Have you seen Lewis Lavoie's pond hockey masterpiece? The renowned artist painted it specifically for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic...

Bobby Hull was one of the greatest goal scorers in hockey history. His off-ice legacy is much less spectacular. What's the right way to remember a person like Bobby Hull? What does The Golden Jet have to do with Ivan Provorov (6:30), Jordan Peterson (9:30), the Alberta Law Society (12:00), or Sir John A. MacDonald (32:40)?  "Real Talk" needs to include uncomfortable conversations in life's grey ar...

0:40 | It's been nearly a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths (including civilians) and Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II. Ukraine's resolve truly is remarkable. We go live to an undisclosed location amidst a blackout for an update on a group of Canadians training new police officers and firefighters how to provide life-saving medical care i...

Verna's ticked off at Ryan's cussin', Caouette's had enough of the Royals, and Karen's got words for Charles Adler. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental! KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

0:45 | It's almost election season in Alberta. Do you already know who you'll vote for? Is there one issue that matters most to you? We look at the "two horse race" with Stephen Carter and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean (who just started a new political action committee) during today's Real Talk Round Table.  2:45 | But first...counsellors and advocates for survivors of sexual abuse say Alberta's at a c...