Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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2:40 | Rest in Power, Ben Stelter. The six-year-old superfan of the Edmonton Oilers passed away Tuesday evening after bravely battling glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Ryan opens the show honouring the boy who brought the entire hockey community together.  7:54 | In less than a month, Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) voters will select their new leader. Jean Charest may be lagging in the po...

13:12 | Hockey parents conflicted about registering their kids for the fall won't want to miss this interview with Jeff Nash. The longtime hockey player, coach, official, and production professional has personal experience with the highs and lows of the sport, including being hazed as a rookie in Junior. "Nasher" shares how a backyard rink project influenced his feelings about his kids playing the...

0:33 | "They even broke into my safe!" Former President Donald Trump says the FBI raid of his Mar-A-Lago mansion is "an attack by Radical Left Democrats". Ryan opens the show with up-to-the-minute commentary of this major, developing story.  13:18 | The third-place winner in the Alberta government's "Her Vision Inspires" essay contest espouses Great Replacement Theory, suggests it's "harmful" to "...

6:57 | Alex Jones owes $49.3M to parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, after repeatedly claiming the mass shooting was a hoax. Supriya Dwivedi analyzes the verdict out of Texas - the first of three Sandy Hook-related cases against Jones to be decided - and what it may mean for the larger misinformation ecosystem. (Supriya's assessment may surprise you.) 34:45 | Former PM Stephen Ha...

0:56 | Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones suffered a major blow in court this week, which could wind up costing the Infowars host a fortune. Ryan recaps developments in the defamation trail launched by parents whose child died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.  12:25 | Just a few days ago, Robyn Doolittle sat down with "E.M.," the woman who filed a lawsuit against Hockey Canada ove...

0:24 | The final CPC leadership debate goes tonight. Ryan starts the show with a bit of commentary and a reminder there's a new episode of Seriously for you to check out!  CHECK OUT SERIOUSLY WITH SUPRIYA AND RYAN: https://seriouslypod.com/ 9:54 | At just 13 years old, Wyatt Sharpe has established himself as one of Canada's rising talents. The host of The Wyatt Sharpe Show returns to Real Talk to...

0:20 | Alberta's top Dr. Deena Hinshaw took home a quarter-million dollar bonus in 2021, and not everybody's thrilled about it. Plus, MLA Leela Aheer jumped in front of an angry bull at the Strathmore Stampede, quite possibly saving a man's life. Ryan recaps the weekend's headlines to kick off the show.  16:08 | Canada's "lazy" foreign policy is a growing vulnerability, argues Dr. Bob Murray. The...

 "To all the folks I've blocked before..." Ryan delivers an important reminder about social media in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.

7:55 | Seriously podcast co-host Supriya Dwivedi takes a look at Jean Charest's attack ad aimed at Pierre Poilievre, and Elizabeth May's intent to take back the leadership of the federal Green Party. SUBSCRIBE TO SERIOUSLY: https://seriouslypod.com 35:12 | What does the future of conservative politics in Canada look like? Who speaks for "the middle" anymore? What are the short- and long-term impli...

1:08 | For the first time in this UCP leadership race, Albertans had their first chance Wednesday night to hear from candidates vying to be the next Premier. Edmonton Journal reporter Ashley Joannou checks in from her office at the Alberta Legislature, and shares her observations from the Medicine Hat debate. 17:30 | Ryan reads some of your comments about Danielle Smith's proposed "health spending...

9:03 | Aaron Paquette is an award-winning author, artist, and the first Indigenous councillor in Edmonton's history. He discusses his involvement in the "Grandin mural" project years ago, and his experiences this week attending the Pope's apology in Maskwacis and mass at Commonwealth Stadium. Prepare for a thoughtful, challenging assessment of the "aftermath" of the papal visit. READ UP ON THE BAC...

8:16 | She was in Maskwacis for Pope Francis' apology for residential schools, and her coverage of the papal visit continues as journalist Dani Paradis joins us live ahead of mass at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB. Dani shares both her observations and personal perspective as a Métis woman, including the gifting of a traditional headdress by Dr. Wilton Littlechild to the Pope. CHECK OUT DANI...

12:49 | Millions of Canadians are appalled by allegations of sexual assault involving Team Canada players from the 2003 and 2018 World Junior Hockey Championships. Veteran hockey writer Ken Campbell comments on new police investigations, public sentiment around a "slush fund" used to settle assault claims, and whether or not the WJC tournament scheduled in Edmonton August 9-20 should go ahead.  CH...

Lousy dishwashers and lazy commentary are in the crosshairs in this edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!

2:17 | Days away from the Pope's visit to his home territory of Ermineskin Cree Nation, Dr. Matthew Wildcat talks about the mixed feelings survivors are experiencing. Wildcat, a professor of political science at the University of Alberta, shares what he hopes will come of the papal apology. CHECK OUT "UNCOVERED: TRUTHS ABOUT INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS": https://www.ualberta.ca/prairie-indigenous-a...

6:13 | Hockey culture is in the crosshairs now perhaps more than ever, as several high-profile stories are shining a spotlight on Canada's favourite sport. Ryan opens the show addressing allegations swirling around Oilers owner Daryl Katz, Hockey Canada's controversial contingency fund to settle sexual assault claims, and other "off ice" stories from the past year. 15:35 | "Our current information...

0:01 | It's Launch Day for Seriously with Supriya & Ryan! We kick off today's Real Talk just moments after recording episode one of our new weekly show, and chat a bit about the format, and what our audience can expect. FOLLOW SERIOUSLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://seriouslypod.com/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3YTxuQYdtjK0k0ksGbmRQ DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.ap...

5:36 | Are you still wearing a mask in public? Ryan reviews the results of an unofficial, unscientific Twitter poll prompted by yesterday's show.  CHECK OUT THE RESULTS: https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1549050386996084740?s=20&t=v4XV3YTX3xYvrBuuNnM-1A 12:07 | When Chief Tony Alexis first met with the Pope in 2016, he invited him to visit the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and meet with reside...

12:34 | Canada's ICUs are strained, to say the least. Critical care capabilities are compromised across the country, as COVID-19 continues to impact healthcare delivery. A new report from the Royal Society of Canada is sounding the alarm. Co-authors Dr. Noel Gibney and Melanie Gauthier, RN join to discuss its key points, and respond to Danielle Smith's inflammatory comments about Alberta Health Se...

The Real Talk inbox was slammed with submissions after a couple segments this week - namely, Evander Kane re-signing with the Edmonton Oilers, and Danielle Smith discussing her UCP leadership bid. Ryan reads the best of 'em in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.

3:00 | We kick off today's show featuring audience feedback after Ryan's interview with Danielle Smith. Some of you loved it, some of you hated it, and it seems everybody has something to say about it!  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 16:37 | Hinton-based family physician Dr. Bradley Martin returns to the show with an "on the ground" assessment of rural healthcare in Alberta. Turns out Dr....

3:43 | She's easily the most polarizing candidate in the United Conservative Party leadership race, and quite likely a frontrunner. Danielle Smith joins Ryan to discuss her upcoming rally with Theoren Fleury, criticism of her proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act, her promise to apologize to pastors jailed for defying public health orders, and much more.  CHECK OUT DANIELLE'S CAMPAIGN: https://danielle...

9:05 | Canada's Premiers have the feds in their crosshairs following annual meetings hosted and chaired by John Horgan in BC. Supriya Dwivedi cuts through the noise, political posturing, and hyperbole to focus on who's really responsible for Canada's strained system.  32:45 | Supriya and Ryan have a big announcement - one they've been working on for years!  SUBSCRIBE TO "SERIOUSLY" VIA PODCAST, YO...

4:30 | You'll never be left wondering how Erica Ifill feels about something. The "Bad and Bitchy" podcast host, who also happens to be an economist, brings huge energy to political conversations that could otherwise be somewhat...boring. We talk inflation, cost of living (including gasoline!), and politics with the Not In My Colour founder before something unprecedented happens... 39:22 |...when "...