Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Episodes
December 16, 2020 - Dr. Stephen Duckett, Prof. Trudo Lemmens, John Mark Earle, Jelena Mrdjenovich
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephen Duckett joins from Melbourne to discuss what's worked, and what work remains, with Australia's COVID-19 response. University of Toronto La...
Bonus interview with Dr. Stephen Duckett - December 15, 2020
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephen Duckett, Director of the Health program at Grattan Institute, explains why Australians are already back to hosting dinner parties, their m...
December 15, 2020 - Anne Casselman, Heidi Bergstrom, Dr. Muna Saleh
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why should Canada roll out a universal child care, and what would it take to make it happen? Journalist Anne Casselman dives into her feature in The W...
December 14, 2020 - Sarah Kendzior, Stephen Anderson, Gene Principe, Dr. Amy Tan
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author and "Gaslit Nation" podcaster Sarah Kendzior joins us to talk about her book, "Hiding in Plain Sight - The Inventio...
Trash Talk - December 11, 2020
12 Dec 2020
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...
December 11, 2020 - Dr. Peter Silverstone, David Staples, Professor Joni Avram, Dr. Jody Carrington
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We take a twitter tiff and put it on the air, as Dr. Peter Silverstone, chair of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta takes on Postmedia columnist ...
December 10, 2020 - Natasha Kornak, Garth Mullins
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former UCP staffer Natasha Kornak talks about navigating the landscape as a young woman pursuing a career in politics. Garth Mullins, host and produce...
December 9, 2020 - Bonus interview with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy PM and federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland joins Ryan to discuss Ottawa's ongoing response to COVID-19. She addresses Opposition allegat...
December 9, 2020 - Dr. Sajjad Fazel, nurse Jaclyn Robinson, and journalist Tristin Hopper
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Health researcher Dr. Sajjad Fazel assesses Alberta's updated pandemic measures, and takes on vaccine hesitancy. Vancouver public health nurse Jaclyn ...
December 8, 2020 - Principal Ted Hutchings, Max Fawcett, Melissa Caouette, Wayne Wagner
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Ted Hutchings gives us an inside look at pandemic preparedness (and stress) in schools. Journalist Max Fawcett evaluates government response...
December 7, 2020 - Erin Ross, Amarjeet Sohi, Thomas Lukaszuk
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Adams pops in for a quick "Hey neighbour" chat about Santa visits during a pandemic. Artist Erin Ross details her recent fight with COVID-19. Fo...
Trash Talk - December 4, 2020
05 Dec 2020
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...
December 4, 2020 Rachel Notley, Supriya Dwivedi
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's Opposition leader Rachel Notley chimes in on Alberta's rising COVID-19 cases, and the UCP government's plan to manage hospital capacity. For...
December 3, 2020 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Dr. Tehseen Ladha, Kaitlyn Bristowe
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We advance the conversation around drug legalization in Canada with "Maverick MP" Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. Dr. Tehseen Lada paints an unflinching pict...
December 2, 2020 - Catherine Warren, Adam O'Brien, Kyla Lee, Sheri Arsenault
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do Edmonton, Portland, and Austin fit together? Catherine Warren, new CEO of Innovate Edmonton, lays out her take on the impact economy. Bitcoin W...
December 1, 2020 - Andrea Woo, Dr. Hakique Virani, Dr. Elaine Hyshka, Kyle Jespersen
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Globe and Mail health journalist Andrea Woo outlines Vancouver's move to decriminalize drug possession. Drs. Elaine Hyshka and Hakique Virani broaden ...
November 30, 2020 - Corey Hogan, Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu, Harman S Kandola
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu and Corey Hogan debate the ethics of media leaks, and take on government bully tactics displayed by UCP staffers. World Sikh Organiza...
Trash Talk - November 27, 2020
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talk presents the inaugural edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste. Every Friday at 10am, we'll read your best rants (on whatever), as s...
November 27, 2020 - Senator Paula Simons, Indie Media Roundtable
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Paula Simons on media leaks and federal COVID relief. Plus, our inaugural Real Talk Round Table featuring indie media voices Tomi Ajele, Jerem...
November 26, 2020 - Grand Chief Billy Morin, Dr. Shazma Mathani, Julie Rohr
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Treaty Six Grand Chief Billy Morin talks COVID-19 in First Nations, and Indigenous sovereignty in health care. Dr. Shazma Mithani takes us inside one ...
November 25, 2020 - Drew Barnes, Emma May, Katy Ingraham, Mo Blayways, Licia Corbella
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
UCP MLA Drew Barnes, entrepreneurs Emma May, Katy Ingraham, and Mo Blayways, and Postmedia columnist Licia Corbella dig into the Alberta government's ...
Nov. 24, 2020 - Dr. Darren Markland and Prof. Timothy Caulfield
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ICU physician Dr. Darren Markland joins us for Real Talk about Alberta's COVID-19 explosion. Then, Prof.Timothy Caulfield talks vaccine hesitance, and...
Nov. 23, 2020 - Mayor Don Iveson and Dr. Lynora Saxinger
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first show, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson joins for an exclusive one-on-one to discuss why he won't seek re-election next fall. Plus, Dr. Lyno...
Introducing Real Talk
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Jespersen introduces you to Real Talk, a new daily show covering news, politics and pop culture. Subscribe, and join us for our first show on ...