Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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

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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

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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

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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

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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, ...

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...