Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's is one of the most powerful podcasts you'll ever hear. Journalist Connie Walker takes us into the very personal process of putting it all together. But first... 14:28 | How much can you tell about a person based on the canine company they keep? Emmy Award-winning talk host and "Dog Dad" Charles Adler chimes in. A Rogers cellular customer himself, Chuck talks about t...

We wrap up our work week by blowing off steam, thanks to Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental. Find out why Real Talker "Rob M" refuses to accept Ryan's assessment of Alberta's "budget surplus"! 

4:43 | A nation is in shock after former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated while speaking at a campaign event. Ryan opens the show with a few key details on the developing story.  7:48 | Supriya Dwivedi comments on Japan's "social collective" and how it impacts near-zero gun death statistics. Plus, how does Supriya like Patrick Brown's chances on his appeal after being disqualified from the...

9:41 | Patrick Brown's fighting to keep his spot in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. As Brown's lawyers appeal his disqualification, the Brampton mayor tells Ryan why he knows "for a fact" the Pierre Poilievre campaign is involved, and how far he's willing to go. Brown also comments on a letter from five Brampton councillors urging him not to seek re-election.  38:53 | Boris Johns...

4:08 | Is it time to overhaul the RCMP? In April of 2020, Twenty-two people were killed when a gunman driving a replica police cruiser rampaged through several Nova Scotia communities. The subsequent public inquiry shone a light on communication failures, organizational breakdowns, and alleged political interference. Dr. Eli Sopow has twenty years of experience examining the inner workings of Cana...

8:58 | Another mass shooting in the US, this time at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Ryan and John start the show talking about whether or not they'd be able to raise a family in the States.  20:52 | The US Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade is having an impact around the world. Joyce Arthur of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada outlines conversations happening around women...

A 13-year-old Edmonton girl is back with her family after she was allegedly abducted by a 41-year-old man. On this episode of Real Talk: how to spot the signs of attempted child luring online, and prevent it from happening in your own home.  0:15 | Ryan and John catch up after a COVID-related week away from the studio.  6:25 | Emmy Award-winning talk host Charles Adler joins in his regular Monday...

Real Talk is off Friday morning, so it's a rare Thursday edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental! Ryan dedicates the entire segment to Lonnie's rant about "pay to play" democracy.

Rebecca Schulz wants to be Alberta's next Premier. The former Minister of Children's Services, who resigned this week to enter the UCP leadership race, makes her Real Talk debut to talk about what government would look like under her leadership.  4:39 | Ryan and John feel the pain of motorsport enthusiasts who watched dozens of dirtbikes and scooters crushed under a bulldozer in NYC. Why does New...

7:48 | Quebec and Alberta: it's complicated. Philippe Fournier, the pundit and poll analyst behind 338Canada, shares his insights into "sovereignty" discussions in both Canadian provinces. Philippe speculates on the future of Quebec Premier Francois Legault, Alberta's United Conservative Party (and Rachel Notley's NDP), the Conservative Party of Canada, and PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal government. ...

It's National Indigenous Peoples Day! On today's show, we celebrate Indigenous people making big impacts in their communities and beyond.  9:05 | Shae Bird is CEO of Indigenous Tourism Alberta. He explains what "Indigenous tourism" is, and what international travellers to Canada are looking for. Shae talks about balancing economic opportunities with cultural sensitivities, and how investment in In...

8:41 | Whose side is Charles Adler on, anyway? What's he doing talking to people of different political stripes?! The legendary talk host joins Ryan after mixing it up with his critics on Twitter over the weekend.  39:43 | Steve Brusatte has been fascinated by dinosaurs since he was a little boy. You can imagine how excited he was to sign on as scientific consultant for the new Jurassic World bloc...

Buckle up, baby! Time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!

4:03 | More than a million people are waiting for surgery in Ontario, expert say the system's in crisis - so what gives? Waiting for eye surgery herself, pundit Supriya Dwivedi shares how this might get fixed (or not). Plus, is Michelle Rempel Garner the answer for Alberta's UCP government? Supriya muses on the Calgary MP's tweets hinting at a party leadership run. 40:48 | They're household names...

8:42 | More Canadians believe conspiracy theories than you might think. Ryan and John start the show by taking a look at new stats from Abacus Data that show almost half of respondents believe wars, recessions, and elections are influenced by a small group of decision-makers.  18:56 | More and more people are talking about the Klondike Papers, a complicated, confusing, and somewhat outrageous cons...

8:17 | Rajan Sawhney wants to be Premier of Alberta. The Calgary-NE MLA resigned as Transportation Minister this week to seek the leadership of the United Conservative Party. She tells us how government would function differently if she were in charge, sheds light on her endorsement from MLA Angela Pitt, and explains how she'd approach consultation with teachers, contentious environmental decision...

Thank you for three million downloads! Last night, our Real Talk Ryan Jespersen podcast hit that mile marker, and we're so grateful for everybody who subscribes to, downloads, rates, reviews, and shares our shows. Here's to the next three million!  14:11 | More than 30 white nationalists were detained in Idaho over the weekend, as plans to interrupt Pride celebrations were foiled by an astute citi...

8:42 | Ben Perrin admits he had drug policy all wrong. The former criminal justice advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper says current Conservative politicians like Pierre Poilievre and Jason Kenney are ignoring the evidence when it comes to addressing Canada's opioid crisis. Don't miss this extended-length conversation with the author of the best-seller "Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada'...

Buckle up for this week's (sleep deprived) version of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!

12:11 | Gas prices are through the roof, along with the cost of most other things families spend money on. Ryan gets the Group Chat Round Table back together for some "real life" takes on inflation, family budgets, and changing habits. Jenny Adams, Jarrett Campbell, and Harman Kandola also chime in on downtown Edmonton's crime woes, and whose job it is to fix everything. 38:10 | Real Talkers are t...

4:44 | Dilly Bar shooters, pizza, perogies, and a shot at Oilers tickets, a new Jeep, and $60k cash: you don't want to miss the Real Talk Golf Classic on Thursday, June 23 at 2pm at The Ranch! Ryan and Johnny tee up our inaugural golf tournament, and share a few highlights they're especially looking forward to. REGISTER YOUR FOURSOME FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://ryanjespersen.com/real-t...

5:56 | How healthy is our Parks system? Kevin Van Tighem, former Superintendent of Banff National Park, brings us up to speed on some of the stories flying under the radar including coal exploration around Alberta's Eastern Slopes.   28:18 | Spirit Island is truly one of Canada's most spectacular spots. In this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper, we highlight the best...

2:20 | Leela Aheer wants to lead the United Conservative Party. The UCP MLA announces her leadership campaign on Real Talk, and lays out her vision for Alberta, including fixing the UCP's reputation problem.   32:23 | Kristin Raworth checks in live from France, where she visited Juno Beach on the 78th anniversary of D Day. Kristin shares some of the sights and experiences, including what the local...

3:49 | Doug Ford's got an even bigger majority government...but how? Political organizer Jaskaran Singh Sidhu, founder of State Strategy and Baaz digital news network, explains how Ontario's Premier reinvented himself, why voter turnout was so low, and what Ford's victory means for the rest of Canada.  Connect with Jaskaran: https://www.statestrategy.ca/ 27:47 | The "bi-weekly" gig didn't last lon...

10:26 | BC will decriminalize "hard" drugs - the first province to do so - under a limited exemption from Ottawa. Journalist Andrea Woo joins from Vancouver to paint a picture of how serious the opioid crisis is, what led to BC's initiative, and what politicians and the public are saying about it. Check out Andrea's reporting here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-decriminalize-drugs...