Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
Episodes
The Future of Work
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
150,000 public servants say they'll strike if they don't have a deal with the feds by tonight. The negotiations are highlighting what employees in Can...
Defund the CBC?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre Poilievre is promising to "defund the CBC" if his Conservative party forms government. The Opposition leader is emboldened after his campaign t...
A Trash Talk Trio
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A trio of banger emails this week as Marilyn wonders who's on the health care chopping block, Donna's choked at Danielle Smith, Thom's predicting a "p...
Is Alberta Oil Ethical?
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of Canada's energy industry look like? Max Fawcett tees up the good, bad, and ugly of Alberta oil and gas, then Dr. Heather Exner...
”The Finger”
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know an iconic image the second you see it. Captured by photographer Jason Franson, the shot of a healthcare worker appearing to extend her middle...
Another Bozo Eruption?
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5:13 | "This might be political suicide," said UCP candidate Chelsae Petrovic before suggesting some heart attack victims should take more personal ac...
I Want To Die Please Fix Me
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're not talking about news, politics, or pop culture this episode. We're talking about suicide. Approximately twelve people die by suicide every day...
Nightmare on Sussex Drive
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dead rodents and asbestos in the walls, fires due to outdated electrical just waiting to happen...the Prime Minister's official residence at 24 Sussex...
Trump Arraignment Day
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the biggest news story in the world...or, at least it's being treated that way. Donald Trump, the first current or former president in American h...
The NHL’s Pride Problem
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the most "moving" Trash Talk to date...in the gnarliest way. You'll see what we mean, as Ryan reads turbocharged text on the federal budget, s...
Danielle Smith and the Wingnuts
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Smith's got a couple fires to put out. She started one of them herself, and a UCP candidate out of Lethbridge lit the match on the other. Cou...
Secrets to Success in a Tough Business
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it: budget coverage is usually pretty boring. The average person doesn't spend much time digging into how governments plan on spending thei...
Donald Trump: Threat to Democracy
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Donald Trump is the biggest threat to democracy...and the greatest threat to the Canada/US relationship." That, from former US Ambassador to Canada B...
POTUS in Canada: The Key Moments
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden's 27-hour visit to Ottawa dominated the news cycle across the country: was that the whole point? Today's expert guests analyze ...
Starving Students
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyne is sticking up for all the starving students in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! KEEP IT LOCAL:...
Community in Mourning
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a first responder is killed in the line of duty, their entire community feels the loss. This episode of Real Talk is dedicated to Edmonton Police...
Can You Trust Canadian Election Results?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we cover the implications of China meddling in our democracy, and the future of electric vehicles in Canada. But we begin the show with ...
What Makes Us Actually Care About Something?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do we do enough to hold corporations, organizations, and politicians accountable when they behave badly? From toxic leaks to greasy politics, today's ...
Private School Scandal
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Erickson's been threatened, followed, and had her house set on fire after speaking out against her former school, Saskatoon's Legacy Christian...
Online Bully Sentenced
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2:00 | After seven years of brutal harassment, broadcaster Jody Vance finally got to face her bully in court. She spoke with us Friday just before the...
THERE’S NO ”FAR LEFT” IN CANADA!
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam's sick of hearing about "rage farming," and Gabe says there's no such thing as the "far left" in Canada. Both of them blow off a whole bunch of s...
The UCP Plan for Healthcare
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From an Edmonton MP's visit to Ukraine, to a broadcaster's battle against an online harasser, to the UCP's plan for healthcare, this is a Real Talk ep...
No More RCMP
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Alberta city of Grande Prairie (population 68,000) has $10M from the province to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police service. It's inte...
Life Savers & Game Changers
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On International Women's Day, we feature back-to-back Real Talk Round Tables presented by Urban Timber: the heavy lifting emergency shelters are doing...
Canadian in a Crisis Zone
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to imagine the devastation caused by the Turkey-Syria earthquake on February 6: more than 50,000 people killed, hundreds of thousands displa...
Toxic Tailings Pond Coverup
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to understand why members of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation are "dismayed" to discover millions of litres of toxic oilsands tailings l...
TOXIC TAILINGS POND
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wade says Ryan needs to "grow a pair," and Rod's sick of seeing "bullshit corporate delay tactics" with toxic tailings ponds near Ft. McMurray. Both t...
SMITH vs. NOTLEY
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big week in Alberta politics. A big-spending budget from Premier Danielle Smith's UCP says a lot about how the governing party intends to win...
Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Society's on a road to ruin. We're slaves to our devices. Teenagers can only focus on one task for an average 65 seconds at a time. We're losing our a...
Alberta’s Best Budget Breakdown
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2:20 | The doctor is in the house! Does physician Shazma Mithani think the UCP's $68B budget has what it takes to heal healthcare? The ER doc and soci...
FAR RIGHT F**KS
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This might be our best Trash Talk to date. Tania's got a pointed message for Vladimir Putin, Dani the Disgruntled Oilfield Wife is sick of her politic...
Is Canada Broken?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2:47 | It's been a few weeks since Supriya Dwivedi's joined us on the show. She returns with a gut punch of an update on what her family's dealing wit...
The Truth About 15 Minute Cities
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
3:16 | Nobody's putting up electric fences to keep you in your "district". Nobody's going to take away your car, cut off your bank account, or arrest ...
Wheelie Peeps!
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you were suddenly paralyzed? How would you adjust to life on wheels? PUSH is a new CBC series starring Edmonton's "Wheelie Peeps"...
Do You Drink Too Much?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How's your relationship with alcohol? Are you a social or a solo drinker? Is there a difference between a "heavy drinker" and an alcoholic? Are you wi...
Trash Talk - 15 Minute City Conspiracy!
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nellie the teacher is navigating a "massive political shit storm," and Marty's had enough of the paranoia around "15 minute cities". Their rants are f...
Battleground Calgary
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Alberta provincial election will be won (or lost) in Calgary. Jeremy Klaszus (0:55) has his finger on that city's pulse, as editor-in-chief o...
How To Win Alberta
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
7:44 | Alberta may still be a few months away from an election, but that doesn't mean politics aren't front of mind. Renowned strategist David Herle t...
Has Rachel Notley Already Lost the Election?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Premier Smith hasn't even called the election yet...but at least a couple political commentators believe it may already be too late for Rachel Notley'...
Brett Kissel Responds to Backlash
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Country music artist Brett Kissel will release four albums this year, titled The Compass Project. One track in particular, "Line in the Sand," has pro...
How Ice Baths Saved Wes Bauman’s Life
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes "Ice Weazel" Bauman set two World Records on the roof of an Edmonton fire hall last week: Most Cards Memorized While in an Ice Bath, and Most Rubi...
Trash Talk - Former Oil Patch Worker Tells All!
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry's sick of sex selling, Patty's got a new definition for MAID, Brad's got his blowtorch ready re: orphan wells, and Marshall's mortified about Th...
Black History Month: Storytellers
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Black creators have been underrepresented in the arts throughout history. Filmmaker Nauzanin Knight and author/actor Jesse Lipscombe tell us how they'...
Alberta’s Orphans & RStar
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's got a big mess on its hands: a quarter-trillion dollars worth of "orphan" wells. Legal experts and energy economists are slamming a controve...
The NDP’s Plan to Win Alberta
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's provincial election is less than four months away. The NDP will need to win in Calgary to form government. The UCP will need to win big outs...
Should Indigenous Education Be Mandatory For Lawyers?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should lawyers be required to participate in Indigenous cultural training to avoid suspension? More than 850 lawyers said "no" in a vote conducted by ...
Living Well with Schizophrenia
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1:50 | Like 1.5 million other Canadians, Lauren Kennedy West lives with Schizophrenia. What makes her especially unique is her YouTube channel, where ...
Cyclist to Cars: ”BACK OFF!”
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Cromwell is fed up with bike v. car confrontations. She becomes our first-ever first-person Trash Talker, presented by our friends at Local Envir...
Can You Be You in The Boardroom?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent survey shows fewer than 5% of women feel comfortable expressing their ideas, perspectives, and opinions (IPOs), particularly in the workplace...
How To Get Crime Under Control
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Edmonton's downtown is in trouble. Crime is up, businesses are shutting down, and an expected influx of new residents just hasn't materialized. What's...
What’s Happening to Journalism in Canada?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:31 | More layoffs, more closures, more cutbacks...what's happening to journalism in Canada? There's always going to be a need for consistent, credib...
What’s the Right Way to Remember?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Hull was one of the greatest goal scorers in hockey history. His off-ice legacy is much less spectacular. What's the right way to remember a per...
How Can You Help Ukraine?
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:40 | It's been nearly a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths (including civilians) and Europe's largest refug...
Trash Talk - What’s With All The Swearing?
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Verna's ticked off at Ryan's cussin', Caouette's had enough of the Royals, and Karen's got words for Charles Adler. Buckle up for another edition of T...
Can Progressives Win in Alberta?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:45 | It's almost election season in Alberta. Do you already know who you'll vote for? Is there one issue that matters most to you? We look at the "t...
Who’s Lying?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
3:43 | Who's lying? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the CBC's "defamatory" story about her or her staff contacting prosecutors about Coutts charge...
Are Safe Consumption Sites Worth the Money?
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You'd think everybody would support evidence-based harm reduction. But, that's simply not the case in Canada when it comes to the opioid crisis. We sp...
Jan. 24, 2023 - Prosecutors Find No Emails. Is an AB Pension Plan Worth It? Hidden Cams in Airbnbs?!
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 | Alberta Justice says there's no record of electronic communication between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office and prosecutors, in the cont...
Jan. 23, 2023 - Did Danielle Smith or Staffers Attempt to Influence Prosecutors re: Coutts Charges?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's alleged Danielle Smith or members of her staff attempted to influence Crown prosecutors involved in cases stemming from the Coutts border blockad...
Trash Talk - January 20, 2023
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slow drivers in the fast lane, Preston's Golden Gig, and Alberta's private surgery plan take centre stage in this week's edition of Trash Talk present...
Jan. 20, 2023 - NZ PM Ardern Resigns...But Why? Jagmeet Loses the Watch. Farming & Food Round Table
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10:18 | New Zealand's Prime Minster is stepping down, in somewhat of a surprising move. Jacinda Ardern hasn't specifically said why she's leaving, but...
Jan. 19, 2023 - BC’s Most-Bleeped Political Pundit Mo Amir; Addiction Specialist Dr. Holly Geyer
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 | Are you still wishing people a "Happy New Year"? Ryan kicks off today's show with an unscientific, unofficial Twitter poll. 2:58 | Mo Amir, jus...
Jan. 18, 2023 - Provorov & Pride Night; Grocery Prices in Canada; ”Just Transition” & Job Security
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:57 | Philadelphia Flyers star Ivan Provorov says his religious beliefs stopped him from participating in the warmup skate during Pride Night. Pride ...
Jan. 17, 2023 - PMJT & Premier Moe; Cdn Doctors & COVID Conspiracies; Dani Dollars & Moraine Lake Rd
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
6:25 | Premier Scott Moe is pissed off (again) at the Prime Minister. This time, it's because Justin Trudeau's team didn't tell the Premier's office a...
Jan. 16, 2023 - Russia’s War Crimes; Private Healthcare in Canada; Mental Health & Jordan Peterson
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
11:07 | At least 30 civilians, including children, were killed when Russian missiles destroyed an apartment complex in Dnipro, Ukraine. Charles Adler ...
Trash Talk - January 13, 2023
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vaccines, fatphobia, and paving over parkland takes centre stage in this edition of Trash Talk, presented by our friends at Local Environmental Servic...
Jan. 13, 2023 - The Edifiers: Our Round Table Celebrates Innovators in STEM, Brain Health & Learning
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:36 | Are you superstitious? Does Friday the 13th freak you out? We open today's episode with early results of an unofficial, unscientific Twitter po...
Jan. 12, 2023 - How Healthy Is Your Brain? Jay Ingram’s Formula To Stave Off Alzheimer’s.
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you were destined to deal with Alzheimer's, would you want to know years ahead of time? Would you do everything you could to keep the devastating d...
Jan. 11, 2023 - Tim Caulfield on Vaccination Status & Organ Transplants; Firefighter Aid Ukraine
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mythbuster Tim Caulfield dug deep, researching media reports around vaccination requirements for organ transplant candidates. He found a "false balanc...
Jan. 10, 2023 - ChatGPT & Plagiarism; Vaccine Status & Organ Donations; Teen Talk Host Wyatt Sharpe
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talkers are ALL fired up after Ryan and Chuck's conversation about vaccine status and organ donation on Monday's show. You've got the floor this ...
January 9, 2023 - Cartel Violence in Mazatlan; Pierre Poilievre’s Anger Button; Social Media Ghosts
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5:33 | Sheila North was vacationing with her family in Mazatlan when all hell broke loose. The former Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak t...
Trash Talk - January 6, 2023
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real Talker Johnny K claps back at this week's interview about fatphobia in this Friday's edition of Trash Talk presented by our friends at Local Envi...
January 6, 2023 - Jordan Peterson’s Newest Gold Mine; AB Political Leaders Not Named Smith or Notley
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4:29 | Dr. Jordan Peterson is saying "hell no" to the College of Psychologists of Ontario. The governing body says the controversial author and profes...
January 5, 2023 - Sculptor Slavo Cech; Prince Harry v. Prince William; The GOP’s House Fire
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We could all use a timeline cleanse once in a while. Today's is courtesy Slavo Cech, a renowned sculptor and founder of the Art Hunt. But first... 0:4...
January 4, 2023 - Political Predictions: Top Stories To Watch in 2023; Taylor Swift and Fatphobia
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:20 | You don't have to be a football fan, or even a sports fan, to be following the Damar Hamlin story. We open the show with the latest update on t...
January 3, 2023 - Why Did Charles Adler Endorse Rachel Notley? We Reveal Our New Year’s Resolutions.
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
0:55 | It's great to be back in the Real Talk studio! Ryan and Johnny reveal their New Year's resolutions, including Ryan's plan to purge 496 items fr...
Trash Talk - December 22, 2022
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With tomorrow's Patreon-exclusive Holiday Zoom Party, this week's Trash Talk falls on a Thursday. Stephen takes centre stage with his rebuttal to Nils...
Dec. 22, 2022 - Hockey Canada Scandal: Robyn Doolittle; Disruption Strategist Shawn Kanungo
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our final public show of 2022, featuring investigative journalist Robyn Doolittle and disruption strategist Shawn Kanungo! 1:10 | Friday, we pr...
Dec. 21, 2022 - 60s Scoop Survivors Lew Jobs & Sandra Relling; Could Hobbits Be Real? Dr. Greg Forth
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could Hobbits be real? We speak with Oxford-educated anthropologist Dr. Gregory Forth about a remarkable discovery on an Indonesian island that is gua...
Dec. 20, 2022 - Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi; Grant Fedoruk: How To Live Your Best Life
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:38 | Fresh off contentious budget deliberations, Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joins Ryan in the Real Talk studio. Sohi explains how this council is ...
Dec. 19, 2022 - Greatest Championship Final in History? Derek Van Diest, Charles Adler, Trevor Kerr
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:41 | It's being called one of the greatest championship finals in sports history. Derek Van Diest joins live from Qatar, where he covered Argentina'...
Trash Talk - December 16, 2022
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Megan, Albert, Nils, and Erin all have scores to settle in a NSFW, "earmuffs, kids" edition of Trash Talk presented by our friends at Local Environmen...
December 16, 2022 - Is the YEG Metro Region Broken? Toronto Man Moves to Edmonton...and Loves It!
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:03 | Edmonton's city council killed a regional transit plan by pulling its commitment late Wednesday night. Will the ripple effects extend beyond bu...
December 15, 2022 - Senator Paula Simons; Hicks Holiday Movie Review
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:45 | Senator Paula Simons joins Ryan in studio to talk about sustainability and soil, her early media days producing morning radio (7:30), masking u...
December 14, 2022 - Toronto Gal Hates YEG; Serial Abuse at Calgary School; Changing Mandate of Zoos
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newsflash: Edmonton ain't Toronto. And Leduc ain't Mississauga, either. Ryan and author Omar Mouallem open the show responding to a Toronto Life click...
December 13, 2022 - Crime, Homelessness, and the Nasty Side of Politics: Alberta Munis Round Table
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:18 | Three Alberta mayors give us a candid, no holds barred assessment of their communities' biggest challenges. Cathy Heron (St. Albert), Tyler Gan...
December 12, 2022 - Canada’s ”Ridiculous” Gun Control Bill: Dr. Susan Nattrass; Charles Adler
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Ridiculous" is how Olympic legend Dr. Susan Nattrass describes C-21, the Liberals' gun control bill. The seven-time Women's World Champion trapshoote...
Trash Talk - December 9, 2022
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erin's pissed off at Metallica, and Kimberly and Janine aren't happy about the state of politics at any level. Buckle up for another rowdy edition of ...
Dec. 9, 2022 - Smith v Notley; Gun Control; Bike Lanes; World Cup: Group Chat Real Talk Round Table
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The band is back together! The popular Group Chat Round Table convenes in person for the first time in Real Talk history (1:00), as communications adv...
December 8, 2022 - Sovereignty Act Passes; Métis Perspective @ COP15; Chat w/ Real Talker in Czechia
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4:46 | Premier Danielle Smith's Sovereignty Act passes, but not before sweeping cabinet powers are stripped. What will this mean for the average Alber...
December 7, 2022 - Gun Control: Dr. Lise Gotell; Activism & Inclusion in Sport; #MyJasper Memories
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Debate rages on around Bill C-21, the government's gun control bill. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lise Gotell, a gender violence expert, and hear f...
December 6, 2022 - Montreal Massacre Remembered; Rancher Tom Lynch Staunton on COP15; FTX Debacle
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2:32 | The gun debate in Canada rages on as the federal government looks to pass C-21 - its "gun control" bill. It's especially front of mind today, D...
Trash Talk - December 2, 2022
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a politics-heavy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services...but we kick off with "G-Money" and her issue with Elf on the S...
Why Is Jordan Peterson So Angry? Charles Adler; Disability Advocate Brad Bartko
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:52 | Professor Jordan Peterson got famous for refusing to use gender-neutral pronouns at the University of Toronto. He's long been critical of "woke...
December 2, 2022 - ”Especially Hitler”. Supriya Dwivedi; #ABLEG Real Talk Round Table; Trash Talk
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
11:34 | One of the biggest celebrities on the planet has gone full Nazi. Supriya Dwivedi takes on Kanye West's interview with (the despicable) Alex Jo...
December 1, 2022 - Bouncing Back from DUIs, Heart Attacks, & Social Media Pile-Ons: Rick Bell & Drex
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:58 | When you least expect it, a heart attack can change (or end) your life. Just 43 years old, Vancouver radio personality Drex is lucky to be aliv...
November 30, 2022 - Alberta Goes Nuclear: Vassy Kapelos and Graham Thomson; #MyJasper Memories
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
| Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Act is being described as “undemocratic,” “an overreach,” and “crazy”. Ryan tees up today...
November 29, 2022 - Alberta Politics Flip Flop; Anna Maria Tremonti; Reformed Mobster Stephen Gillen
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:25 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government won't table a bill to "protect" the unvaccinated, walking back a promise she made on the cam...
November 28, 2022 - World Cup Review; Trudeau’s Testimony; Violence Targeting LGBT; Chinese Protests
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:41 | What the hell were Canadian coach John Herdman and TSN broadcaster James Duthie thinking?! With Canada's hopes evaporated, we open the show wit...
Trash Talk - November18, 2022
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry's pissed off about the new season of Yellowstone, and "Michele with one l" has had enough of her friends' obsession with Twitter. They star in t...