Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Episodes
July 6, 2022 - Overhauling the RCMP; Intercepting Online Predators; Women in Politics & Glass Cliffs
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 throug...
July 5, 2022 - Abortion Access in Canada; Taxes, Inflation, and Cost of Living: Dr. Gillian Petit
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
July 4, 2022 - Internet Child Exploitation: How To Protect Your Kids; Charles Adler
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Trash Talk - June 23, 2022
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
June 23, 2022 - UCP Leadership Candidate Rebecca Schulz
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
June 22, 2022 - Canada’s Political Future: Philippe Fournier; Elder Irene Morin & Jeffrey Sundquist
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7:48 | Quebec and Alberta: it's complicated. Philippe Fournier, the pundit and poll analyst behind 338Canada, shares his insights into "sovereignty" d...
June 21, 2022 - Nat’l Indigenous Peoples Day: Shae Bird, Chevi Rabbit, Katherine Swampy, Sage Morin
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's National Indigenous Peoples Day! On today's show, we celebrate Indigenous people making big impacts in their communities and beyond. 9:05 | Sha...
June 20, 2022 - Charles Adler; Paleontologist Steve Brusatte
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Trash Talk - June 17, 2022
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, baby! Time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!
June 17, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Lynda Steele & Jody Vance
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 herse...
June 16, 2022 - The Klondike Papers: Justin Ling Reports. BIPoC Outside Podcast Host Kris Cromwell
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
June 15, 2022 - Rajan Sawhney re: UCP Leadership Bid; Bryan Bauemler re: Men’s Mental Health
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Un...
June 14, 2022 - Counter-Terrorism Expert Mubin Shaikh; Bruce Arthur: LIV Tour & Politics of Bitcoin
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
June 13, 2022 - Criminalizing Drug Use is Wrong: Ben Perrin’s Change of Tune; Charles Adler on Jan.6
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
8:42 | Ben Perrin admits he had drug policy all wrong. The former criminal justice advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper says current Conservative ...
Trash Talk - June 10, 2022
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for this week's (sleep deprived) version of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!
June 10, 2022 - Kelley Keehn; Group Chat Round Table: Jenny Adams, Harman Kandola, Jarrett Campbell
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
June 9, 2022 - Sorry, I’m Sad Podcaster Kelsie Snow; Men’s Mental Health: Matt Jeneroux & Gord Johns
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
June 8, 2022 - Kaetlyn Osmond: Age Minimums in Skating; Kevin Van Tighem: Parks; Dr. Bruce Jespersen
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
June 7, 2022 - Leela Aheer Announces UCP Leadership Campaign; Kristin Raworth in France for #DDay78; Andrew Walker re: Oilers
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
June 6, 2022 - Baby News! Plus, Doug Ford’s Big Win: Jaskaran Sidhu, Charles Adler; D-Day Remembered
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3:49 | Doug Ford's got an even bigger majority government...but how? Political organizer Jaskaran Singh Sidhu, founder of State Strategy and Baaz digi...
June 1, 2022 - Ashley Callingbull; Journalist Andrea Woo re: Drug Decriminalization; Donovan Workun
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10:26 | BC will decriminalize "hard" drugs - the first province to do so - under a limited exemption from Ottawa. Journalist Andrea Woo joins from Van...
May 31, 2022 - Mayor Amarjeet Sohi; Live from Syria: Humanitarian Worker Raija-Liisa Schmidt-Teigen
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
12:25 | Tensions are high between levels of government, as Edmonton's downtown crime rate continues to rise. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi tells Ryan how he's r...
May 30, 2022 - Brandi Morin and Charles Adler
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5:17 | Journalist Brandi Morin checks in from Montreal, where she attended the Canadian Association of Journalists' Annual Awards (and met Cypress Hil...
Trash Talk - May 27, 2022
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan wraps up Real Talk's week with a full-throttle version of Trash Talk, presented by Local Environmental. Submit your Trash Talk: talk@ryanjesper...
May 27, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi & Gillian Essien: CPC French Debate; #YEGCC Round Table re: Crime
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:00 | Ryan and Johnny riff on last night's Oilers overtime win, wrapping up the Battle of Alberta in just five games. Who's going to paint Calgary Ma...
May 26, 2022 - Chief Billy Morin; Hydrogen and Canada’s Clean Energy Future; #RobinWatch22
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:50 | Real Talker Jest Sidloski takes us through the journey of #RobinWatch22: the joy and heartbreak of the circle of life, happening right under hi...
May 25, 2022 - Rachel Notley; TX School Shooting; Monkeypox: Dr. Dan Summers; The Prosperity Project
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:20 | Ryan begins the show talking about the tragic and infuriating mass shooting at at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that claimed the live...
May 24, 2022 - Battle of AB; Labour Shortages & Immigration; NextGen Workplace Trends; Charles Adler
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first show back after the May Long weekend, and we've got a lot to catch up on! 3:13 | How do the Flames solve a problem like Connor McDavid?...
Trash Talk - May 20, 2022
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental kicks off with a rant about the zipper merge, and picks up steam from there! Subm...
May 20, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; #ableg Round Table: Kathleen Smith, Blaise Boehmer, Barry Morishita
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5:02 | The whip-smart Supriya Dwivedi appears in her regular Friday slot to chime in on Jason Kenney's (quasi) resignation, Pierre Poilievre's intervi...
May 19, 2022 - Jason Kenney Resigns: Erika Barootes, Thomas Lukaszuk, Melissa Caouette
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:00 | Ryan shares his initial thoughts just twelve hours after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced his resignation following a 51.4% approval in h...
May 18, 2022 - Battle of Alberta w/ The Hedge host Andrew Walker; Farrah Khan re: Dress Codes
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:34 | Andrew Walker, host of The Hedge, joins Ryan and Johnny to tee up Game One of the Battle of Alberta. Who's the favourite to advance past this s...
May 17, 2022 - Kenney Leadership Review: Dr. Jared Wesley; David Milgaard’s Legacy: Jana Pruden
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:20 | Ryan and Johnny kick off the show with an impromptu review of Amazon's new season of Kids in the Hall. 4:00 | A day ahead of the Battle of Albe...
May 16, 2022 - Charles Adler on Buffalo Shooting, David Milgaard and more; Firefighter Aid Ukraine
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:20 | It's official: hockey fans get their first Battle of Alberta in 31 years! Ryan and Johnny kick off the show with their thoughts ahead of Game O...
Trash Talk - May 13, 2022
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a grass roots political edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Environmental, fuelled by your emails to [email protected]!
May 13, 2022 - The Strategists Round Table; Alberta Politics: Catherine Griwkowsky & Graham Thomson
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:57 | Ryan starts the show with breaking news, as mourners at slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral are met with violence from Isra...
May 12, 2022 - Palestinian Journalist Killed; Conservatives Debate; Alberta Provincial Police & EMS
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, there's a day that demands Real Talk go into overtime. This is one of those days. We cover the stories making headlines, and make sure you ...
May 11, 2022 - Should We De-Extinct Animals? Pandemic Photo Project; Chuckegg Wildfire Anniversary
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3:03 | Award-winning photojournalist Leah Hennel takes us into Alberta ICUs, ERs, and COVID wards via the stunning images in her new book, "Alone Toge...
May 10, 2022 - Sandy Garossino: An Adult Conversation About Abortion; Love in the Time of Fentanyl
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
8:18 | National Observer columnist Sandy Garossino says it's time for "an adult conversation about abortion". She lays out exactly what that conversat...
May 9, 2022 - Avian Flu Update; PMJT in Ukraine; Ethics in Agriculture: Jeff & Coralee Nonay
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3:59 | Ryan kicks off the week with a couple stories making news over the past couple of days, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's surprise trip...
Trash Talk - May 6, 2022
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Was...
May 6, 2022 - CPC Debate and Abortion Access: Supriya Dwivedi; Innovation Round Table
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:29 | Supriya Dwivedi breaks down last night's CPC Leadership Debate, highlighting her two key points. Per usual, Supriya pulls no punches in sharing...
May 5, 2022 - Angie Thomas, NYT Best-Selling Author; ”Fat” Isn’t A Bad Word - 3MT Winner Karli Jahn
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
11:02 | Athabasca University Master of Counselling student Karli Jahn just won AU's 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition with her research around weight ...
May 4, 2022 - Abortion Access in Canada; Ray Parker, Jr. and Fran Strine: Who You Gonna Call?
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
6:50 | Could a SCOTUS decision impact abortion access in Canada? Joyce Arthur of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, Meghan Doherty of Action Can...
May 3, 2022 - Roe v. Wade; MPs on Canada’s Blood Ban; Animal Welfare Advocate Jessica Scott-Reid
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:52 | Ryan opens the show by taking a look at Politico's exclusive report the Supreme Court of the United States has voted to strike down the landmar...
May 2, 2022 - ”Rolling Thunder” with Charles Adler; Global Vaccine Equity: Dr. Madhu Pai
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
6:07 | The Titan of Talk, Canadian media legend Charles Adler, joins for his bi-weekly appearance on Real Talk. He chimes in on "Woodstock for the Wit...
Trash Talk - April 29, 2022
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#TrashTalk | Ryan reads a revved up email from a Real Talker about what is really bothering them this week. Presented by Local Environmental.
April 29, 2022 - CPC Leadership Candidate Jean Charest; Supriya Dwivedi; Trash Talk
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10:18 | Supriya Dwivedi makes her regular Friday appearance, and digs into her Op/Ed published in the Globe & Mail about Elon Musk, Twitter, and what ...
April 28, 2022 - Brian Jean ”Spokesperson” Vitor Marciano; Indigenous Lawyer Anita Cardinal-Stewart
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan's back in our home studio after a couple days in Jasper, and shares a few highlights from the trip around 1:15:41. 13:13 | Vitor Marciano's been ...
April 27, 2022 - MLA Leela Aheer; Elon Musk Buys Twitter: Dr. Aimée Morrison & Beverley Theresa
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:54 | United Conservative MLA Leela Aheer gives her personal perspective on how government can combat systemic racism, on the heels of Ryan's intervi...
April 26, 2022 - Why We Fight: Chris Blattman; Doug Griffiths; Engineering, Air, & COVID Mitigation
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talk is on the road! Ryan hosts from the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, AB, where he's speaking at the Community Leaders Camp: h...
April 25, 2022 - Elon Musk Buys Twitter; Proposed Anti-Racism Law Fails; The Hedge’s Andrew Walker
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:06 | Ryan and John take a look at Monday's breaking news: Elon Musk's reported $43B purchase of Twitter. Will his (rumoured) ownership of the social...
Trash Talk - April 22, 2022
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#TrashTalk | It's Friday, so brace for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!
April 22, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Emmy-Winning Comedian Paul Mecurio; Blockchain/Bitcoin Round Table
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:53 | Emmy-winning comedian Paul Mecurio gets the show started with a laugh. The two-time COVID sufferer talks about isolating in NYC, and helping hi...
April 21, 2022 - AI and War; Earth Day Eve: Protecting the Planet; The Fight for YEG’s River Valley
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:20 | On the eve of Earth Day, researchers Jared Gonet, Dr. Jeffrey Farner, and Dr. Evan Davies take us into the work they're doing to protect the pl...
April 20, 2022 - Blaise Boehmer on Kenney’s Leadership Review; YYC Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:50 | Professional poet and spoken word artist Laureate Wakefield Brewster joins us a week after he was introduced to Calgary City Council as the cit...
April 19, 2022 - Why Firefighter Megan Wright Left Her Dream Job; Photographer David Liittschwager
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:50 | Earlier this month, Megan Wright publicly left what she says was her "dream job" with Leduc Fire Services. In front of Leduc city councillors, ...
Trash Talk - April 15, 2022
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#TrashTalk | It's Friday, so brace for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!
April 15, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Unsung Healthcare Heroes
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9:13 | Political analyst (and lawyer and broadcaster) Supriya Dwivedi shares her take on Pierre Poilievre's big Alberta crowds, early campaign positio...
April 14, 2022 - COVID Qs answered: Drs. Lynora Saxinger, Darren Markland; Therapist Megan Jespersen
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7:47 | How do you find a therapist that's a good fit? Registered clinical counsellor Megan Jespersen (yes, she's Ryan's sister!) explains how you can ...
April 13, 2022 - Max Fawcett on Canada and the Future of Energy; Lynda Steele on Cost of Living
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:36 | Max Fawcett, lead columnist for Canada's National Observer, responds to Ryan's Tuesday interview with David Knight Legg about Canadian energy a...
April 12, 2022 - Charles Adler on Life After the AM Dial; David Knight Legg on Russia’s Energy Heist
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:23 | David Knight Legg, founding CEO of Invest Alberta, lays out his theory of the "real" reason Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. Legg argues Canadia...
April 11, 2022 - Kenney Leadership Review: Erika Barootes & Dr. Duane Bratt; Will Smith’s Oscars Ban
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3:29 | On the heels of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's address to party members over the weekend in Red Deer, UCP founding president Erika Barootes and...
Trash Talk - April 8, 2022
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#TrashTalk | It's Friday, so brace for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!
April 8, 2022 - Budget Breakdown: Erica Ifill, Sarah Biggs; Real Talk Round Table: Healthy Community
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
28:18 | The federal government's 2022 budget is supposed to help Canadians with the skyrocketing cost of living. Did it? Political strategist Sarah Bi...
April 7, 2022 - Brandi Morin on Pope Francis’ apology; Ryan’s message to the Real Talk audience
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3:22 | Ryan shares his thoughts on Real Talk's recent break, including details on the work being done behind the scenes to address the events of March...
A message from Ryan
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I didn't stand up for what is right today. I'm going to do better in the future.
Trash Talk - March 18, 2022
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#TrashTalk | It's Friday, so brace for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!
March 18, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi and Brian Lilley: Ukraine, CPC, & COVID. Sports & Int’l Diplomacy.
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:18 | Ryan and Sarah follow up on Thursday's debate. 19:42 | Dalhousie University professor Dr. David Black tees up sports angles on Russia's attac...
March 17, 2022 - Alberta Curriculum Controversy; Backlash on Kim Kardashian’s Business Advice
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
12:20 | Registered psychologist Dr. Angela Grace and curriculum experts Dr. Carla Peck and Dr. Dwayne Donald discuss the Alberta government increased ...
March 16, 2022 - Brian Jean on Byelection Win; ”Deranged NDP Law Prof”; Alta Not Ready for Renewables
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:55 | Ryan unpacks Brian Jean's landslide win in the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche byelection, with 63% of the vote. 15:39 | Associate Professor of La...
March 15, 2022 - UN Ambassador Bob Rae; Canadian Photographer in Ukraine; Humboldt Trucker’s Fate
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:29 | Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae discusses the nation's role on the world stage and how our country can and should deal with...
March 14, 2022 - ”Freedom” Counter-Protester & Calgary Police; Russia & Cyber Warfare; Rural AB Dr
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:04 | Calgary Beltline resident Meaghan Walsh on weekly “freedom” demonstrations taking over 17th Avenue in south-central Calgary on Saturday a...
March 11, 2022 - Russian Invasion & Coutts Blockade Signs of New World Order; Oil Prices on the Rise
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:25 | Ryan and the team discuss a new poll on the Conservative leadership race. It found Pierre Poilievre is the favourite amongst Conservative voter...
Trash Talk - March 11, 2022
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#TrashTalk | Ryan lets it rip on Real Talker emails about what's pissing 'em off this week. Presented by Local Environmental.
March 10, 2022 - Deporting the Humboldt Crash Trucker; Nuclear Safety & Russia; Tasha Kheiriddin
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:54 | Ryan and editorial producer Sarah Hoyles discuss Canada Border Services Agency rejecting trucker driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu's bid to stay in C...
March 9, 2022 - Kenney’s Radio Show, Interest Rate Hike for Canadians; The Science of Belief, Opinion & Persuasion
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:30 | Ryan ponders what the new Saturday morning call-in radio show featuring the Alberta Premier will sound like, who is paying for it, and how it w...
March 8, 2022 - Women War Criminals; What Defines Womanhood Round Table
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:17 | Ryan and Sarah review the news headlines including Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney having a block party on Twitter where he stopped many Alberta...
March 7, 2022 - Disinformation & Russia; Zarqa Nawaz on Freedom Convoys Making Muslims Look Good
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
11:58 | McGill University political scientist, Dr. Aaron Erlich on the disinformation campaigns waged by Russia to control its citizens and reinforce ...
Trash Talk - March 4, 2022
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#TrashTalk | Ryan unleashes the wrath of Real Talkers who have written in to share what's ticking them off this week. Presented by Local Environmental...
March 4, 2022 - UN Climate Change Report; Talking to Kids about War & Other Tough Stuff
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
6:46 | Ryan chimes in on Jason Kenney dragging the Office of the Premier through the mud by attacking Albertans on social media. 16:27 | The Canada ...
March 3, 2022 - Police Critics & Surveillance; Eat, Sleep & Exercise for Whole Health
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:02 | Activist Bashir Mohamed and first-term Edmonton city councilor Michael Janz discuss being on an alleged list of critics kept by local police an...
March 2, 2022 - Ukrainian Canadians on Russian Invasion; Captain Coby
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7:40 | A review of the latest news, including the 169 potential graves uncovered at the former site of St. Bernard’s Indian Residential School, 370 ...
March 1, 2022 - How Canada is dealing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Alberta vs. Russian Oil
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:13 | Former Canadian diplomat Chris Alexander on evolving situation in Ukraine as Russia continues to attack, and what Canada can and should do to s...
February 28, 2022 - Ukraine/Russia Crisis Update; Fatal Police Shooting of Latjor Tuel in Calgary
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3:59 | Ryan and editorial producer Sarah Hoyles get us up-to-date on the situation in Ukraine as Russia continues to violently invade the sovereign st...
Trash Talk - February 25, 2022
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads what's ticking Real Talkers off this week. Presented by Local Environmental.
February 25, 2022 - Gerald Butts; Randy Boissonnault; Alberta Budget Analysis; Conspiracy Theories
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:33 | Vice chair and a senior advisor at Eurasia Group Gerald Butts, who served as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, discusse...
February 24, 2022 - Russia Invades Ukraine; Emergencies Act Ends; Ayla Brook; Mental Health
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:00 | With the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, Ryan reviews what's happening with the Russian invasion and how the world is responding to the unprovoked...
February 23, 2022 - Russia-Ukraine Crisis & West’s Involvement; First Male Doula in Western Canada
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
12:06 | University of Toronto Political Science professor Dr. Aurel Braun and director of the Contemporary Ukraine Studies Program at the University o...
February 22, 2022 - Politics & Emergencies Act Passing discussed by Group Chat; Dr. Jodi Halpern
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:21 | YWCA of Edmonton's CEO Katherine O’Neill, lawyer Harman Kandola, and crisis management specialist Jenny Adams chat about Canadian politics, t...
February 16, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi & Tristin Hopper on Canadian Politics; Dry February
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
13:24 | Political analyst Supriya Dwivedi and National Post columnist Tristin Hopper on Canadian politics from the federal government invoking the Eme...
February 15, 2022 - Albertan in Ottawa during Convoy; Anti-Censorship; Last of Right Whales Film
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
8:17 | Born and raised Albertan Natasha Kornak currently living in Ottawa, shares how unsafe she's felt during the occupation of nation's capital by "...
February 14, 2022 - Counter-protesters & Bill 1; Students Oppose Mask Mandate Removal; Tech & Love
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:20 | Emma Jackson on helping to organize the counter-demonstration to the "Freedom" convoy in Edmonton on Saturday (February 12) where she was told ...
Trash Talk - February 11, 2022
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan let's 'er rip on emails from Real Talkers on what's ticking 'em off. Presented by Local Environmental
February 11, 2022 - Supply Chains & Blockades; Black Settlers in Early Canada
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
17:35 | University of Waterloo's Dr. Jim Bookbinder on supply chain issues and how the current border blockades across Canada are tightening bottlenec...
February 10, 2022 - Dropping Vaccine Passports & Alberta’s Economy; How Dogs Make Us Better Humans
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
17:23 | The Calgary Chamber of Commerce's Deborah Yedlin voices concerns around the Alberta government's Road Map out of the Pandemic, including the i...
Trash Talk - February 4, 2022
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads revved up emails from Real Talkers (and himself) about what is really ticking them off this week. Presented by Local Environmental.
February 4, 2022 - GoFundMe for Health Care Workers; Can Anyone Have an Eating Disorder?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9:50 | Ryan and team discuss the plans of Alberta's Premier to drop health precautions and the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) in the coming week...
February 3, 2022 - 1st 100 Days: Mayors Sohi/Gondek; CPC Leadership; Fashion & Black Representation
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:07 | City of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi reflects on his 100 days in office, the challenges he's faced and what his team is working on, including t...
February 2, 2022 - Conservative Leadership Vote Panel; Long COVID Research & Experience
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
11:44 | Former Conservative MP Joan Crockatt, public policy expert Melissa Caouette, and National Observer columnist Max Fawcett discuss the reasons f...