Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Episodes
November 18, 2022 - RSV, Influenza, & Mask Mandates; Tom Jackson; Round Table re: Int’l Men’s Day
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
November 17, 2022 - Iran’s Remarkable Revolution; Questions Around Danielle Smith’s Ancestry Claims
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10:39 | "Woman. Life. Freedom." The world has watched as thousands of Iranians have demonstrated remarkable courage, protesting across their nation si...
November 16, 2022 - What’s On Your Wish List: High-Speed Rail? AB Provincial Police? #ResignSeanChu?
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 head...
November 15, 2022 - Paging Dr. Joffe...Alberta’s New CMOH; Suspicious House Fire in Saskatchewan
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
November 14, 2022 - Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Live from COP27; Charles Adler on Jamie Sale & Theo Fleury
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Trash Talk - November 11, 2022
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Health care is front and centre in a fired-up edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! SUBMIT YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjesp...
November 11, 2022 - Trauma Researcher Dr. Suzette Brémault-Phillips; Remembrance Day Round Table
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
November 10, 2022 - Political Satirist Caryma Sa’d; Cheryl Oates on NDP Strategy in Alberta
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
November 9, 2022 - By-election Results; Tzeporah Berman at COP27; Alberta Municipalities Round Table
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 "re...
November 8, 2022 - Election Day: AB/USA; The Bruins Bonehead Move; Diplomacy & Populism: Geoff White
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
November 7, 2022 - Sean Chu’s Victim Speaks Out; Chrystia Freeland and Disney+; Positive Reflections
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:28 | Finance minster Chrystia Freeland faced fire over the weekend after suggesting Canadians manage inflation by doing what her family did: cancel ...
Trash Talk - November 4, 2022
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Environment...
November 4, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Edify Top 40 Under 40 Real Talk Round Table; Trash Talk
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
November 3, 2022 - UCP Polling; A Plot Against Nenshi; Sarah Biggs; Ukrainian Inventor Igor Klymenko
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
November 2, 2022 - Filmmaker Trevor Anderson and Fish Griwkowsky: Before I Change My Mind
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
November 1, 2022 - How To Prevent Family Violence: Kristin Raworth; Science Teacher Jason Zackowski
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 em...
October 31, 2022 - Rate Hikes & Recession Risk: Stephanie Hughes; Elon Musk & Twitter: Charles Adler
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trash Talk - October 28, 2022
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
October 28, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; COP27 Round Table: Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon, Kendall Dilling
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
October 27, 2022 - Eye on Alberta Politics: Dr. Lisa Young and Former #ABLEG Journalist Tom Vernon
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Y...
October 26, 2022 - Another Interest Rate Hike: Todd Hirsch; Emergencies Act Inquiry: Luke LeBrun
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cana...
October 25, 2022 - Stephen Punwasi on Housing & Taxes; Saskatchewan Storyteller Quick Dick McDick
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:20 | Today's show takes us to Ontario, then Saskatchewan, but we lead with Adidas dropping Kanye West, and scuttlebutt around Alberta Premier Daniel...
October 24, 2022 - Charles Adler; the Opioid Crisis & Harm Reduction; PM’s Teaching Award Winner
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Trash Talk - October 21, 2022
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
October 21, 2022 - Our 500th Episode! Five Most Memorable Moments; Alberta Politics Round Table
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
October 20, 2022 - Dr. Jody Carrington; Basketball Battle of Alberta; Danielle Smith’s Block Party
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
October 19, 2022 - Award-Winning Journalist Brandi Morin; Understanding Art; #MyJasper Memories
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5:35 | Why did journalist Brandi Morin have to go to international media outlets to find support for telling Indigenous stories in Canada? The Cree-Ir...
October 18, 2022 - Comedians Assaulted on Stage: Lisa Baker’s Story; Max Fawcett on #cdnpoli
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
October 17, 2022 - Misinformation Buster Tim Caulfield; Charles Adler; Positive Reflections
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ef...
Trash Talk - October 14, 2022
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
October 14, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi and The Strategists
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7:38 | Nothing but intellectual heavyweights on this Friday edition of Real Talk, starting with Supriya Dwivedi. With a public inquiry examining the u...
October 13, 2022 - Polarized Politics: Madame Premier Founder Sarah Elder-Chamanara; Kelly Rudyk
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10:25 | Do people debate ideas anymore? Have we lost our ability to respectfully disagree? Entrepreneur, podcaster, and former political staffer Sarah...
October 12, 2022 - Charles Adler and Bruce Arthur; #MyJasper Memories
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
6:36 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the unvaccinated population is "the most discriminated-against group" she's ever seen in her lifetime. What...
October 11, 2022 - Premier Danielle Smith
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Trash Talk - September 29, 2022
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Enviro...
September 26, 2022 - COVID Travel Restrictions Lifted: Charles Adler; Cancer Care Delays: Andrea Woo
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
September 29, 2022 - SLAPP Lawsuit; Canada’s Claim to the Northwest Passage; AB Municipalities Panel
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9:07 | Political operative Craig Chandler, fired by Danielle Smith this week, is suing Mount Royal University's Dr. Duane Bratt and private citizen Ca...
September 28, 2022 - Planetary Defence; Former White Supremacist Brad Galloway; Dr. Sajjad Fazel
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:05 | In a scene straight out of the movies, NASA scientists (intentionally) crashed a satellite into an asteroid ten million kilometres away from Ea...
September 27, 2022 - Fascism in Italy: Dr. Piero Garofalo; Cyborg Cockroaches (For Real!)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:20 | Is Italy back on the road to fascism? Will thousands of Canadians be left uninsured for damages from Hurricane Fiona? What are the implications...
Trash Talk - September 23, 2022
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Audience member Catalina's email about the "Mushy Middle" lit a fire under a whole bunch of Real Talkers, including a few featured in this week's edit...
September 23, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi: Journo Dale vs. the CPC; Climate Change Real Talk Round Table
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:24 | Does Dale Smith owe Garnett Genuis an apology? Ryan kicks off the show with a look at a tweet from the independent journalist that went viral a...
September 22, 2022 - Dr Duane Bratt re: Minister Madu, Michelle Rempel Garner & Trump; Daughters Day
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:25 | How bad is the damage to Alberta's reputation when a cabinet minister praises the "Freedom" convoy? Today's show opens with a deep dive into Ka...
September 21, 2022 - Erica Ifill & Mo Amir on PMJT at the Piano, The Mushy Middle, & Minister Madu
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:17 | Do you need to brace for World War III? Vladimir Putin says he's "not bluffing" about using nukes. We open with a look at this developing story...
September 20, 2022 - Travis Toews’ Plan To Be Premier; Int’l Week of Happiness at Work; Leading Edge
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:40 | Canada's Prime Minister was singing karaoke at a hotel bar a couple nights before the Queen's funeral: do you care? Ryan and John review some o...
September 19, 2022 - ”Canada’s Conservative Uncle” Charles Adler; Are You In the Mushy Middle?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:25 | As millions tuned in to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Ryan opens the show with a look at what some Canadians did to observe the occasion....
Trash Talk - September 16, 2022
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny winds up in the crosshairs of today's Trash Talk! Hilarious stuff, as always, submitted by Real Talkers to [email protected] and presented...
Sept. 16, 2022 - Lynda Steele & Jody Vance; Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship Winner Hani Bombaywala
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:28 | It's Julie Rohr Day in our home city of Edmonton. Ryan opens the show remembering the founding member of the Real Talk Editorial Board, who pas...
September 15, 2022 - CPC Leadership Post-Mortem: Chris Rougier, Michelle Coates Mather, Gary Mason
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 | Roger Federer is hanging up his tennis shoes. Ryan and John, who admittedly know very little about tennis, discuss the 20-time Grand Slam Champ...
September 14, 2022 - New Look Conservatives: Past, Present, Future. Jared Yates Sexton/Tristin Hopper
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:20 | It's Pierre Poilievre vs. the Mainstream Media...at least that's what the new Conservative leader wants you to believe. Ryan opens the show wit...
September 13, 2022 - Life Costs More. What’s The Future Look Like? Alex Gainer & Will Cardinal-Mawer
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 | Real Talk is all about real conversations about real issues in a context that really matters. Today, that includes better understanding what's ...
September 12, 2022 - Politics, Life, and Loss: Charles Adler and Death Educator Jeremy Allen
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9:09 | What a whooping. Pierre Poilievre is the new leader of Canada's Conservatives, blowing the rest of the field out of the water with nearly 70% o...
Trash Talk - September 9, 2022
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry has Motley Crue in his crosshairs in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste! KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca...
September 9, 2022 - Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: Supriya Dwivedi & The Group Chat Round Table
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
8:00 | Is it "too soon" for critics of The Queen, or those with even stronger feelings about the Monarchy, to be publicly airing their disdain? Supriy...
September 8, 2022 - Life’s More Expensive; Queen E Dying; SK Fugitive Dead; Racism in Healthcare
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:25 | Saskatchewan fugitive Myles Sanderson dies in police custody, the Royal Family is gathered at Queen Elizabeth II's bedside, and millions of Can...
September 7, 2022 - Philippe Fournier: Interest Rates Jump, Quebec Election Underway, CPC/UCP Races
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:34 | Canadians with variable rate mortgages, lines of credit, and other obligations will be paying more after the Bank of Canada raised its overnigh...
September 6, 2022 - Saskatchewan Stabbings: A Nation in Shock; Former MP Rob Clarke & Charles Adler
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:25 | People around the world are mourning one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history. Police say at least ten people are dead, and at least ...
Trash Talk - September 1, 2022
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things get personal in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! Submit your Trash Talk to [email protected]. ...
September 1, 2022 - NASA Artemis: Astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7:15 | NASA is headed back to the Moon for the first time in fifty years. Astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack explains why the Artemis 1 mission is such a b...
August 31, 2022 - Confront Hate and Check Facts: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Max Fawcett
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:47 | What would you do with an extra $13B? It's a good problem to have for the Alberta government, which is running a far bigger surplus than expect...
August 30, 2022 - ”F*ck off, you f*ckwads” - Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien; Charles Adler
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
11:11 | "Human wildlife" is how Charles Adler describes Elliot McDavid, the man who confronted Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland in Grande Prairie over the ...
August 29, 2022 - Deputy PM Freeland Accosted in Alberta; Popular Agri-Tourism Business Shut Down
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:54 | What an absolute embarrassment for Alberta. By now, you've likely seen Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland being verbally accosted by a goon in the lob...
Trash Talk - August 26, 2022
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ty, a "severely normal" audience member who's "seen enough around him to step up and write into the show for the first time" highlights another red ho...
August 26, 2022 - Journalists Under Threat; Savage Social Media; the Science of Masks in Schools
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
11:10 | The White House hired social media strategist Megan Coyne a while back, and it's paying immediate dividends. Supriya Dwivedi and Ryan lead wit...
August 25, 2022 - Gun Control and Student Loan Forgiveness: Rod Giltaca and Elamin Abdelmahmoud
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:43 | Americans making less than $125,000 annually will be eligible for up to $10,000 of their federal student loans. Ahead of our interview at 39:06...
Aug. 24, 2022 - Zellers is Back! Will It Survive This Time? Plus, Dodgeball 101 & #MyJasper Memories
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5:47 | Does RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki have any idea what's going on within Canada's national police force? The question is fair, after her damnin...
August 23, 2022 - Andrew Coyne; David Khan
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:14 | Dove Canada is capitalizing on the controversy around Lisa LaFlamme's firing, encouraging women to #KeepTheGrey. Ryan opens the show with an em...
August 22, 2022 - Lisa LaFlamme Canned & Journalists Threatened
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Poof...gone. Thirty-five years into a storied career, veteran news anchor Lisa LaFlamme is unceremoniously cut loose by bean counters at CTV. We talk ...
August 19, 2022 - Best of, Vol. 5 // Real Talk Round Table
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 2...
August 18, 2022 - Best of, Vol. 4 // Sgt. Kerry Shima; Anna Savage
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 2...
August 17, 2022 - Best of, Vol. 3 // Ashley Callingbull; Connie Walker
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 2...
August 16, 2022 - Best of, Vol. 2 // Justin Ling; Kelsie Snow
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 2...
August 15, 2022 - Best of, Vol. 1 // Ben Perrin; Anthropomania Podcast
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 2...
August 11, 2022 - Jean Charest; Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
August 10, 2022 - Hockey Dad Jeff Nash; Christian Centre Academy Alumni Speak Out
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 play...
August 9, 2022 - Trump’s Home Raided by FBI; Bizarre Essay Contest Winner; How To Fix Hockey Culture
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Democra...
August 8, 2022 - Alex Jones Verdict; Millennials & Housing Costs; Trudeau’s ”Amigo” Pierre Poilievre
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
August 4, 2022 - Alex Jones on Trial; Hockey Canada Scandal; How To Be A Climate Optimist
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
August 3, 2022 - Christy Clark; Podcasting Phenom Wyatt Sharpe; #MyJasper Memories
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
August 2, 2022 - ”Bull Fighter” Leela Aheer; Canada’s ”Lazy” Foreign Policy: Dr. Bob Murray
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Trash Talk - July 29, 2022
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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 L...
July 29, 2022 - Canadian Politics 101: Supriya Dwivedi, Tasha Kheiriddin, Azim Jiwani, Rick Peterson
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tak...
July 28, 2022 - UCP Leadership Debate Recap
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
July 27, 2022 - Aftermath of Pope’s Visit: Clr. Aaron Paquette; Valbella Controversy: Dr. Kris Wells
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9:03 | Aaron Paquette is an award-winning author, artist, and the first Indigenous councillor in Edmonton's history. He discusses his involvement in t...
July 26, 2022 - Journalist Dani Paradis; Columnist Max Fawcett; Oncology Nurse Reanne Booker
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
8:16 | She was in Maskwacis for Pope Francis' apology for residential schools, and her coverage of the papal visit continues as journalist Dani Paradi...
July 25, 2022 - Hockey’s Culture Problem: Ken Campbell; Adler: Hockey, the Pope, & Medical Quackery
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
12:49 | Millions of Canadians are appalled by allegations of sexual assault involving Team Canada players from the 2003 and 2018 World Junior Hockey C...
Trash Talk - July 22, 2022
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lousy dishwashers and lazy commentary are in the crosshairs in this edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!
July 22, 2022 - Dr. Raj Sherman: UCP Leadership; Indigenous & Catholic Perspective: the Pope’s Visit
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
July 21, 2022 - AB War Room Targets Journalists; Living the Dream: Craig Spicer at the British Open
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
July 20, 2022 - Grand Chief George Arcand, Jr.; Journalist Brandi Morin; #MyJasper Memories
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
July 19, 2022 - Chief Tony Alexis re: The Pope’s Visit; Convoy Organizer Pat King Out on Bail
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. CH...
July 18, 2022 - Intensive Care in Canada: Dr. Noel Gibney & Melanie Gauthier, RN; Charles Adler
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Trash Talk - July 15, 2022
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Real Talk inbox was slammed with submissions after a couple segments this week - namely, Evander Kane re-signing with the Edmonton Oilers, and Dan...
July 15, 2022 - Family Doc Bradley Martin; Alberta Municipalities Round Table
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
July 14, 2022 - Danielle Smith; Mark Cherrington
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3:43 | She's easily the most polarizing candidate in the United Conservative Party leadership race, and quite likely a frontrunner. Danielle Smith joi...
July 13, 2022 - Big News from Supriya and Ryan! Plus, Premiers Talk Health, and Johnny Hockey’s Gone
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
July 12, 2022 - Cost of Living, Healthcare, and Winning Elections: Erica Ifill & Mo Amir
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
July 11, 2022 - Journalist Connie Walker re: Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s; Charles Adler
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 proces...
Trash Talk - July 8, 2022
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 acce...
July 8, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi: Abe’s Assassination, Patrick Brown’s DQ; Andrew Walker re: NHL Draft
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ke...
July 7, 2022 - Patrick Brown; Dr. Duane Bratt
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...