Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Episodes
June 10, 2021 - Jewish views on Palestinian/Israeli Conflict; Indigenous Health; Bitcoin Currency
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs' Adir Krafman and Jewish Federation of Edmonton CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright offer their perspectives on Israeli/Pal...
June 9, 2021 - Annamie Paul leader of Federal Green Party; Sustainable Finance; Rabbi Jill Jacobs
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Annamie Paul discusses taking over the helm of the federal Green Party after 13 years of Elizabeth May's leadership and what she anticipates the polit...
June 8, 2021 - Julie Lalonde; AB Mayors against Coal; Indian Residential School Survivors Society
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan grapples with three generations of a London, Ont. family being murdered on Sunday (June 6) in a terrorist act motivated by hate against Muslims. ...
June 7, 2021 - Dr. Cindy Blackstock; Impacts of closing Supervised Consumption Sites
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada's Dr. Cindy Blackstock discusses today's House of Commons vote on ending litigation against Fi...
Trash Talk - June 4, 2021
05 Jun 2021
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...
June 4, 2021 - Todd Hirsch on Alberta's Economy; Young & Queer Roundtable
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Economist for ATB Financial Todd Hirsch discusses his new report, The State of the Alberta Economy and The Path Forward. He explains where the r...
June 3, 2021 - Sky Palace Supper; Residential Schools Denialism; Dr. Jody Carrington; Age of Fitness
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan isn't drinking up what's on tap at the premier's recent Sky Palace Supper. Instead he calls for continued attention on what the rooftop party is ...
June 2, 2021 - Senator Dr. Patti LaBoucane-Benson; How Settlers Can Take Action; Yale Dog Lab
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Dr. Patti LaBoucane-Benson explains the need and her drive to see the establishment of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Canadia...
June 1, 2021 - Jagmeet Singh; Métis Archaeologist Dr. Kisha Supernant; Electric Truck as Game Changer
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Métis Archaeologist and the Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology at the University of Alberta, Dr. Kisha Supernant discuss...
May 31, 2021 - The 215; Cut Old-Growth Tree Photog; Bathhouse Raid; Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reflects on the gruesome discovery by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc of the remains of 215 children on a former residential school site near Kamloo...
Trash Talk- May 28, 2021
29 May 2021
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 28, 2021 - BIPOC Vaccine Hesitancy; Indigenous Food Harvesting Round Table
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Didsbury, Alberta-based physician Dr. Akin Osakuade clarifies the need for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour to get vaccinated. He's seen vaccine...
May 27, 2021 - Dr. Tehseen Ladha on COVID-19; 'If I Fit, I Sits' Cat study at Cat Fest
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrician Dr. Tehseen Ladha discusses the latest pandemic plan announced by the Alberta government as well as the emerging cases of Multisystem Inf...
May 26, 2021 - Feminist City; The Pledge for local election campaigns; Occupy the Legislature
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author of 'Feminist City: A Field Guide' Dr. Leslie Kern explores how cities exclude women and other minority groups when being designed and construct...
May 25, 2021 - Impact of George Floyd's murder one year on; Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting and reckoning with what's changed and what remains the same since George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020 by former Minneapolis police of...
Trash Talk - May 21, 2021
22 May 2021
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 21, 2021 - Elon Musk Cryptocurrency Puppet-mastery; Barriers to Sport Participation Round Table
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Financial marketer Vishesh Raisinghani and Bitcoin Well founder Adam O'Brien discuss the impact international forces and influencers like Elon Musk ...
May 20, 2021 - MLA Drew Barnes; Pronouns on Social Media
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pflag Canada's Michael Bates shares how adding gender pronouns to social media can help support all expressions of gender identity. This as Instagram ...
May 19, 2021 - Tree poaching; Emoji Evolution; COVID impacts Small Business Owner Justine Martinson
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
North Cowichan's Mayor Al Siebring discusses how and why people are sneaking into public forests to illegally cut down firs, cedars and maples amid sp...
May 18, 2021 - Nationalized Rural Transit; Jeremy Pressman on Israel-Gaza; Gurdeep Pandher
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Canada Without Poverty's Emilly Renaud and the Director of the Municipal Services Project, David McDonald discuss how the permanent shut down of Greyh...
May 17, 2021 - Plea for Vaccinating AB Migrant Farm Workers; "My Octopus Teacher" Scientific Advisor
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Association of Mexicans in Calgary's Vanesa Ortiz gives voice to concerns about migrant farm workers being excluded from services and protections, inc...
Trash Talk - May 14, 2021
15 May 2021
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 14, 2021 - Kids & vaccines - Dr. Raywat Deonandan; Innovation Roundtable; Palestinian experience
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Epidemiologist Dr. Raywat Deonandan talks vaccines and kids as Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for Canadians 12 years of age and older. Innovati...
May 13, 2021 - Calls for Kenney's resignation; Ethics of food & hunting panels
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the early morning resignation of the United Conservative Party caucus chair, Todd Loewen. The MLA for the Central Peace Notley region s...
May 12, 2021 - Dr. Darren Markland; AB Parks Advocate Philip Turnbull; Filmmaker Daniel Lombroso
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intensive Care Doctor Darren Markland shares how his role as a physician has changed since the start of COVID and how it's impacted his personal views...
May 11, 2021 - Bill C-10 with Dwayne Winseck; Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew; James Wilt talks transit
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking what Bill C-10 is and how changes to the Broadcasting Act could impact Canadians, with Communication Studies professor at Carleton Universit...
May 10, 2021 - Sen. Paula Simons, MP Matt Jeneroux; Dr. Mikolaj Raszek; Jason Kenney
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Independent Senator from Alberta, Paula Simons and Edmonton Riverbend Member of Parliament, Matt Jeneroux share how they're figuring out how to collab...
Trash Talk - May 7, 2021
08 May 2021
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 7, 2021 - Doctors Without Borders on India COVID response; Digital Wellness Round Table
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors Without Border's Executive Director, Joe Belliveau shares about supporting India’s response to the pandemic, where COVID-19 infections have ...
May 6, 2021 - COVID-19 lessons shared by physician panel; Vinyl Nation filmmakers; Federal Minister Mary Ng; Dr. Fiona Mattatall
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Physicians Dr. Naheed Dosani, Dr. Monika Dutt, Dr. Hakique Virani discuss how the 14 months of the coronavirus pandemic can inform how to move forward...
May 5, 2021 - Nitish Pahwa; Albert Nobbs; Bukola Salami; Indigenous Bar Association's Drew Lafond
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slate copy editor, Nitish Pahwa takes stock of the pandemic crisis amid India's political backdrop and if it will turn Indian voters away from populis...
May 4, 2021 - Domestic violence is a men’s issue with Jackson Katz & Danelle Mirdoch; Tariq Fancy
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Re-focusing the conversation of violence against women on the perpetrators...mostly men. Gender violence expert, Jackson Katz, and Rowan House board c...
May 3, 2021 - Outrage over Lockdown Rodeo; Rachel Notley; Live Events Coalition's Caitlin McElhone
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albertans are angry, disappointed and disheartened with the lack of enforcement at the "No More Lockdowns Rodeo" in Bowden, AB over the weekend and Pr...
Trash Talk - April 30, 2021
01 May 2021
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...
April 30, 2021 - Ed the Sock; Vax Hunter AB; Infectious Disease Dr, Arlene Dickinson, Clara Hughes
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Canadian icon, Ed the Sock, talks about the lack of support for Canadian musicians since the demise of Much Music and the need for his new online ...
April 29, 2021 - Political pundit Supriya Dwivedi; Dr. Thomas Davidoff on Canadian real estate
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking how politics impact the response to COVID-19 across Canada and beyond, with political pundit Supriya Dwivedi. Why the pandemic is making t...
April 28, 2021 - Brent Toderian & aging in cities; Curriculum analysis; Grieving; Chief Allan Adam
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Urban planner, Brent Toderian and University of Calgary researcher Dr. Yeonjung Lee explain how Canadian cities are built can negatively impact the ag...
April 27, 2021 - Racist attack; Supervised consumption site shut; Ft Mac COVID rise, Long COVID case
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Black Teachers' Association of Alberta’s Andrew Parker addresses the April 16, 2021 race-based attack on 14-year-old Black Rosslyn School student, P...
April 26, 2021 - Dr. Joe Vipond; Former GSA volunteer Maria De Leeuw; COVID-19 survivors/physicians
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Calgary-based physician, Dr. Joe Vipond calls for strong government policies and strict enforcement to address Alberta’s third COVID-19 wave. He cau...
Trash Talk - April 23, 2021
24 Apr 2021
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...
April 23, 2021 - Seniors of Humanity w/ Erin Gaudet & Monica Lipscombe; the Greenest Home on Earth
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Senior citizens represent such a large and untapped resource for all of us, but their value and input is often underestimated and they are wildly und...
April 22, 2021 - A "future ready" workforce w/ Kathy Woods; the Midlife pandemic book project
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Industries change quickly, and skill sets can become obsolete. Add a pandemic on top, and it's fair to say employees and employers face an entirely di...
April 21, 2021 - Minister Maryam Monsef; plant proteins w/ Allison Ammeter; Infertility Round Table
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We dig deeper into Ottawa's plan for affordable childcare with Federal Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Mo...
April 20, 2021 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his Real Talk debut the day after releasing the first federal budget in two years. Trudeau makes his first public ...
April 20, 2021 - Budget 2021 Round Table; 4/20 "Puff Puff Panel"
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of the Liberals' first federal budget in two years, we get into the numbers. Is this more of an election platform than a budget? Does it ...
April 19, 2021 - Melissa Caouette; WSJ's James T. Areddy
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will Erin O'Toole's climate plan be enough to push the Conservative Party of Canada into government next federal election? Will support for carbon pri...
Trash Talk - April 16, 2021
17 Apr 2021
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...
April 16, 2021 - Rev. Dr. Greg Glatz; Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt, Jason Schilling, Trisha Estabrooks
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Grace Life churchgoers continuing to gather in "underground" fashion following the closure of their building by Alberta Health Services, Knox Uni...
April 15, 2021 - Mayor Charlie Clark, Randy Goulden, Paul McLaughlin; Farm Crime w/ Geoff Morrison
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The West wants in" when it comes to meaningful investment from the federal government. With the Liberals' budget coming out on Monday, the Federation...
April 14, 2021 - Airline expert John Gradek; Law Tuition: Denis Ram Sarah Kreikle Amanda Hart-Dowhun
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Ottawa sending $6B to Air Canada (and other airlines looking for the same), what does this mean for the country's airline industry...and the mill...
April 13, 2021 - Prof. Timothy Caulfield & Dr. Shazma Mithani with a COVID fact check; Adam O'Brien
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Timothy Caulfield and Dr. Shazma Mithani fact check a viral video from "mental wealth coach" Kaylor Betts. Ryan debates "platforming," "de-p...
April 12, 2021 - Dr. Brad Stelfox, Mandy Olsgard and Colton Vessey; Kelley Keehn; Rob White's family
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan starts the show with commentary on Sunday's debacle at Grace Life Church. As demonstrators tore down fences erected by Alberta Health Services, w...
Trash Talk - April 9, 2021
10 Apr 2021
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...
April 9, 2021 - Rev. Tyler Ho-Yin Sit; Coal Round Table w/ Corb Lund, Katie Morrison, and David Luff
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does a "social justice church" differ from other houses of worship? Shouldn't social justice be the driving force behind any religious community? ...
April 8, 2021 - Dr. James Talbot; Yom HaShoah w/ Stacey Leavitt-Wright, Colin Muscat & Marnie Bondar
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through this pandemic, Canadians have become more familiar with their Chief Medical Officers of Health than ever before. How well do we understand the...
April 7, 2021 - Dr. Kashif Pirzada, Mayor Kevin Zahara, blogger Susan Wright, Prof. Eric Strikwerda
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a third wave of the pandemic (and another lockdown) upon us, how do we ensure this is the last time it happens? Toronto ER Dr. Kashif Pirzada lay...
Trash Talk -April 2, 2021
03 Apr 2021
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...
April 2, 2021 - Scaachi Koul, Three Minute Thesis Winners' Round Table, MLA Rakhi Pancholi
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not every Real Talk guest can segue effortlessly between Ramona Quimby, QAnon, and history's greatest TV shows...but Scaachi Koul can. The senior cult...
April 1, 2021 - Brad West, Drs. Lynora Saxinger & Gosia Gasperowicz, Dr. Sean Tucker, Audrey Poitras
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
April 1st means most of Alberta's $25/day child care subsidies are done. Glengarry Child Care executive director Brad West explains what that means fo...
March 31, 2021 - Chris Clearfield, Dr. Lorian Hardcastle, Children First Canada's Sara Austin
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we thrive in a complex world, with disaster all around us? "Meltdown" author Chris Clearfield lays it out for leaders and everyday folks. Alber...
March 30, 2021 - Drs. Carla Peck & Dwayne Donald; Amarjeet Sohi, Barry Morishita, & Jenelle Saskiw
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many people - both parents and educators - so upset with Alberta's Draft Social Studies K-6 Curriculum? Dr. Carla Peck and Dr. Dwayne Donal...
March 29, 2021 - Min. Jonathan Wilkinson; Dr. Andrew Leach; Supriya Dwivedi re: SCoC, CarbonTax, CPC
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back at it after a week away! Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, joins to discuss the Supreme Court of Can...
Trash Talk - March 19, 2021
20 Mar 2021
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...
March 19, 2021 - UCal Berkeley's Dr. Lok Siu, former PC MLA Teresa Woo-Paw, ParityYEG's Rajah Maggay
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Targeted, racist expressions and attacks have increased against Canadians and Americans of Asian descent through the COVID-19 pandemic. The world watc...
March 18, 2021 - Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Karen Gosbee; climatologist Dr. Michael E. Mann
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Gosbee's "glittering marriage" nearly ended her life. The author of "A Perfect Nightmare," now co-chair of Calgary's Mental Health and Addiction...
March 17, 2021 - David Knight Legg, Dr. Alex Wong, "Disruptor Conductor" Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO of Invest Alberta, David Knight Legg's job is to attract investment to the province. Formerly Premier Jason Kenney's principal secretary, he's ...
March 16, 2021 - Rev. Michael Coren, Jamie Manson on The Vatican's decree re: LGBTQ unions as "sin"
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LGBTQ Catholics may not have been surprised by the Vatican's declaration that same-sex unions are a sin it cannot bless, but that doesn't mean the mes...
March 15, 2021 - Katie Way: Why Is Everyone Acting Like Assholes? UCP leadership with Erika Barootes
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a year since the WHO declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, and people are tired. We've seen generosity and altrusm abound, but there ar...
Trash Talk - March 12, 2021
13 Mar 2021
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...
March 12, 2021 - Bias at universities cont w/ Drs. Melanee Thomas & Lise Gotell; "Solar Panel" panel
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After Thursday's "ornery" start, Ryan welcomes Dr. Melanee Thomas and Dr. Lise Gotell to respond, and expand the conversation around bias on universit...
March 11, 2021 - Dr. Jacob Held on Dr. Seuss going out of print, "Are universities biased?" panel
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced six books deemed racist are going out of print, and their online asking price immediately jumped. What does this say? ...
March 10, 2021 - Family law panel, CEO Kelly Thompson on how the UCP is making AB a "bad investment"
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Sam have some fun out of the gates, completing a light-hearted edition of the Real Talk Question of the Week, presented by Y Station. Family ...
March 9, 2021 - MLA Shannon Phillips on being surveilled by police, Women's Health panel
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She was so convinced Lethbridge Police officers were monitoring her movements, she filed a Freedom of Information request. What former Environment Min...
March 8, 2021 - ESPN's Jen Lada, Women Investors Panel, Scarlet Bjornson of No Woman Without
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy International Women's Day! Emmy Award-winning ESPN host/reporter Jen Lada joins us from Milwaukee to share insights on her double-duty job, cove...
Trash Talk - March 5, 2021
06 Mar 2021
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...
March 5, 2021- COVID Zero with Dr. Gosia Gasperowicz, Women on the Move Round Table with Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Druh Farrell and Bridget Stirling
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Between vaccines and new variants and businesses re-opening and health experts sounding alarms, it can be tough for the average person to know how to ...
March 4, 2021 - Cancer Whistleblower Panel, Psychedelics Panel
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For years, researchers have drawn a line from oil sands activity to recurring rare forms of cancer in Fort Chipewyan and Fort McKay. Athabasca Chipewy...
March 3, 2021 - NFTs with Elizabeth Howcroft, Pastor Greg Hochhalter, and "Becoming A Better Man" with Mike Cameron
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What on earth are NFTs, and why are collectors paying millions of dollars for ten-second digital video clips? Reuters finance journalist Elizabeth How...
March 2, 2021 - Hilary McKeekin, Les Landry, Todd Babiak
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are 18-30 year olds proving to be most susceptible to investment fraud? We talk to Hilary McKeekin from the Alberta Securities Commission about de...
March 1, 2021 - David Herle, University Cuts Panel, Riaz Maghji
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta really be as positive and collaborative as Minister Seamus O'Regan portrayed it to be on Friday's show...
Trash Talk - February 26, 2021
27 Feb 2021
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...
February 26, 2021 - Hon. Seamus O’Regan, Alberta Budget Round Table
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Hon. Seamus O'Regan oversees one of the federal government's busiest portfolios. Canada's Minister of Natural Resources chimes in on what Ottawa's...
February 25, 2021 - Shannon Phillips, Kory Mathewson, Beef Producers Panel, Julie Van Rosendaal
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albertans are bracing for a tough budget today. Official Opposition finance critic Shannon Phillips lays out what she's expecting to see from the UCP,...
February 24, 2021 - Stephen Brogarth, Tad Milmine, Power Grid Panel, Elise Stolte, Conor Ruzycki
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a hard time finding Real Talk on your favourite podcast platform yesterday, you weren't alone. Podboard100 managing director Stephen Brogar...
February 23, 2021 - Amarjeet Sohi & Paula Simons, Trevor Tombe & Ted Kouri, Laura Sherrer-Townsend
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no question racist language, signage, and symbolism was on full display at an "anti-lockdown" rally in Edmonton over the weekend. Senator Paul...
February 22, 2021 - Danielle Smith, Emily Lakdawalla
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With their pastor still sitting in jail for defying public health orders, congregants at GraceLife Church west of Edmonton packed the house to capacit...
Trash Talk - February 19, 2021
20 Feb 2021
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...
February 19, 2021- Dr. Katie Mack, Black History Month Round Table, Garnet Borch
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world watched as NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on Mars. World-renowned theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack, author of The End of Ev...
February 18, 2021 - Dr. Juniper Simonis, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Look Forward Calgary Panel
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Portland police officers guarded dumpsters full of food outside the Fred Meyer grocery store, Dr. Juniper Simonis was there documenting it. They jo...
February 17, 2021 - Whistleblowers Panel, Irshad Manji, Blake Desjarlais
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are provincial and federal whistleblower protections really "toothless and useless"? David Hutton, Ian Bron, and James Turk from Ryerson University's ...
February 16, 2021 - Irene Deschenes, Red Deer Public Schools Pride Panel, Doctors' Panel, Emily Bazelon, Russ McMeekin
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For several years, Irene Deschenes suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a Catholic priest. She joins us along with her lawyer Loretta Merritt to expl...
Trash Talk - February 12, 2021
13 Feb 2021
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...
February 12, 2021 - Dr Brent Saik, The Strategists Round Table
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With an eventful week on the guest front, and so many Real Talkers taking the time to email [email protected], Ryan opens the show by diving into...
February 11, 2021 - Lieut. Col. (Ret.) David Redman, Scott Gilmore, Adam O'Brien
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) David Redman developed Alberta's Pandemic Plan back in 2004, as head of the province's Emergency Management Agency. He expla...
February 10, 2021 - Drew Barnes, Orphaned Wells Round Table, RMWB 911 Round Table, Nino Di Cara
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A group of conservative politicians is banding together under the "End the Lockdown Caucus". UCP MLA Drew Barnes explains why he's taking a stand agai...
February 9, 2021 - Don Iveson, Audric Moses, Katie Morrison, Talia Lavin
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mayors across Canada are lobbying Ottawa ahead of the next federal budget. Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, chair of the Big City Mayors' Caucus, joins to t...
February 8, 2021 - Emmett Macfarlane, EMS Dispatch Round Tables, Shama Rangwala, iOAT Round Table
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who should be Canada's next Governor General, and how should they be selected? Professor Emmett Macfarlane joins from the University of Waterloo to ta...
Trash Talk - February 5, 2021
06 Feb 2021
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...
February 5, 2021 - Jonny Wakefield, Jeremy Klaszus, Group Chat Round Table
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do we actually know about what influenced Abdulahi Sharif to attempt to murder multiple people in Edmonton, Alberta on September 30, 2017? Justic...
February 4, 2021 - Mubin Shaikh, John Hinds, Dr. Lynora Saxinger
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having escaped extremism himself, Mubin Shaikh went on to serve as a CSIS operative and undercover agent for the RCMP. He joins Ryan to shed light on ...