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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

A daily discussion about news, politics, and pop culture, hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Real Talk streams live, weekday mornings at 8:30am MT at <a href=https://ryanjespersen.com/> ryanjespersen.com</a>.

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Update frequency
every day
Average duration
76 minutes
Episodes
1246
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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May 9, 2022 - Avian Flu Update; PMJT in Ukraine; Ethics in Agriculture: Jeff & Coralee Nonay

May 9, 2022 - Avian Flu Update; PMJT in Ukraine; Ethics in Agriculture: Jeff & Coralee Nonay

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 to Ukraine with Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland and …

01:25:06  |   Mon 09 May 2022
Trash Talk - May 6, 2022

Trash Talk - May 6, 2022

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 Waste.

00:04:26  |   Sat 07 May 2022
May 6, 2022 - CPC Debate and Abortion Access: Supriya Dwivedi; Innovation Round Table

May 6, 2022 - CPC Debate and Abortion Access: Supriya Dwivedi; Innovation Round Table

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 her personal perspective on the SCOTUS Roe v. Wa…

01:24:21  |   Fri 06 May 2022
May 5, 2022 - Angie Thomas, NYT Best-Selling Author; ”Fat” Isn’t A Bad Word - 3MT Winner Karli Jahn

May 5, 2022 - Angie Thomas, NYT Best-Selling Author; ”Fat” Isn’t A Bad Word - 3MT Winner Karli Jahn

11:02 | Athabasca University Master of Counselling student Karli Jahn just won AU's 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition with her research around weight stigma. She joins us to discuss the "pathological…

01:04:23  |   Thu 05 May 2022
May 4, 2022 - Abortion Access in Canada; Ray Parker, Jr. and Fran Strine: Who You Gonna Call?

May 4, 2022 - Abortion Access in Canada; Ray Parker, Jr. and Fran Strine: Who You Gonna Call?

6:50 | Could a SCOTUS decision impact abortion access in Canada? Joyce Arthur of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, Meghan Doherty of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, and activist Ro…

01:14:43  |   Wed 04 May 2022
May 3, 2022 - Roe v. Wade; MPs on Canada’s Blood Ban; Animal Welfare Advocate Jessica Scott-Reid

May 3, 2022 - Roe v. Wade; MPs on Canada’s Blood Ban; Animal Welfare Advocate Jessica Scott-Reid

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 landmark Roe v. Wade decision. 

15:09 | Animal rights ad…

01:01:46  |   Tue 03 May 2022
May 2, 2022 - ”Rolling Thunder” with Charles Adler; Global Vaccine Equity: Dr. Madhu Pai

May 2, 2022 - ”Rolling Thunder” with Charles Adler; Global Vaccine Equity: Dr. Madhu Pai

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 Witless," the rally in Ottawa over the weekend, alon…

01:13:24  |   Mon 02 May 2022
Trash Talk - April 29, 2022

Trash Talk - April 29, 2022

#TrashTalk | Ryan reads a revved up email from a Real Talker about what is really bothering them this week. Presented by Local Environmental.

00:03:49  |   Sat 30 Apr 2022
April 29, 2022 - CPC Leadership Candidate Jean Charest; Supriya Dwivedi; Trash Talk

April 29, 2022 - CPC Leadership Candidate Jean Charest; Supriya Dwivedi; Trash Talk

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 "free speech" really means. Supriya and Ryan get …

01:17:42  |   Fri 29 Apr 2022
April 28, 2022 - Brian Jean ”Spokesperson” Vitor Marciano; Indigenous Lawyer Anita Cardinal-Stewart

April 28, 2022 - Brian Jean ”Spokesperson” Vitor Marciano; Indigenous Lawyer Anita Cardinal-Stewart

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 involved in conservative politics across Canada f…

01:19:50  |   Thu 28 Apr 2022
April 27, 2022 - MLA Leela Aheer; Elon Musk Buys Twitter: Dr. Aimée Morrison & Beverley Theresa

April 27, 2022 - MLA Leela Aheer; Elon Musk Buys Twitter: Dr. Aimée Morrison & Beverley Theresa

2:54 | United Conservative MLA Leela Aheer gives her personal perspective on how government can combat systemic racism, on the heels of Ryan's interview with NDP MLA David Shepherd earlier this week.…

01:13:14  |   Wed 27 Apr 2022
April 26, 2022 - Why We Fight: Chris Blattman; Doug Griffiths; Engineering, Air, & COVID Mitigation

April 26, 2022 - Why We Fight: Chris Blattman; Doug Griffiths; Engineering, Air, & COVID Mitigation

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: https://13waysinc.com/camp/

5:55 | Doug Griffiths,…

01:17:10  |   Tue 26 Apr 2022
April 25, 2022 - Elon Musk Buys Twitter; Proposed Anti-Racism Law Fails; The Hedge’s Andrew Walker

April 25, 2022 - Elon Musk Buys Twitter; Proposed Anti-Racism Law Fails; The Hedge’s Andrew Walker

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 media platform impact how (or if) you continue t…

01:11:50  |   Mon 25 Apr 2022
Trash Talk - April 22, 2022

Trash Talk - April 22, 2022

#TrashTalk | It's Friday, so brace for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!

00:03:45  |   Sat 23 Apr 2022
April 22, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Emmy-Winning Comedian Paul Mecurio; Blockchain/Bitcoin Round Table

April 22, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Emmy-Winning Comedian Paul Mecurio; Blockchain/Bitcoin Round Table

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 his 94-year-old Mom sort through her stuff.

See Pau…

01:17:48  |   Fri 22 Apr 2022
April 21, 2022 - AI and War; Earth Day Eve: Protecting the Planet; The Fight for YEG’s River Valley

April 21, 2022 - AI and War; Earth Day Eve: Protecting the Planet; The Fight for YEG’s River Valley

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 planet. The conversation covers incorporating Indig…

01:07:24  |   Thu 21 Apr 2022
April 20, 2022 - Blaise Boehmer on Kenney’s Leadership Review; YYC Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster

April 20, 2022 - Blaise Boehmer on Kenney’s Leadership Review; YYC Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster

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 city's sixth Poet Laureate. He tells us when he firs…

01:09:02  |   Wed 20 Apr 2022
April 19, 2022 - Why Firefighter Megan Wright Left Her Dream Job; Photographer David Liittschwager

April 19, 2022 - Why Firefighter Megan Wright Left Her Dream Job; Photographer David Liittschwager

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, she cited allegations of harassment and sexual mi…

01:18:48  |   Tue 19 Apr 2022
Trash Talk - April 15, 2022

Trash Talk - April 15, 2022

#TrashTalk | It's Friday, so brace for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental!

00:06:19  |   Sat 16 Apr 2022
April 15, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Unsung Healthcare Heroes

April 15, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Unsung Healthcare Heroes

9:13 | Political analyst (and lawyer and broadcaster) Supriya Dwivedi shares her take on Pierre Poilievre's big Alberta crowds, early campaign positions taken by Jean Charest, Patrick Brown, and Dr. …

01:18:21  |   Fri 15 Apr 2022
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