Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

0:22 | The lettuce wins! As British PM Liz Truss resigns after just 44 days in office, Real Talk leads with early takes on her short tenure, including a statement from Lizzy Lettuce. IYKYK.

11:00 | The Battle of Alberta is expanding to the hardcourt with the arrival of the Calgary Surge. Edmonton Stingers president Reed Clarke and Surge president Jason Ribeiro talk about the connection between pro sports and community, and how to build a loyal fanbase in 2022.

THE STINGERS: https://www.thestingers.ca/

30:56 | Parents these days spend 70% less time looking into their kids' eyes than parents from two generations ago. Psychologist, author, and public speaker Dr. Jody Carrington checks in from Yellowknife, NWT with Real Talk on connection, community, and post-pandemic healing. Do yourself a favour and set aside a half-hour to watch this one in full.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. JODY: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/

1:07:25 | Just over a week ago, Premier Danielle Smith sat in our studio and said she'd stop the trend of blocking her critics on social media. Dozens of Albertans have been in touch with us since, wondering when the new policy goes into place...because they're still blocked. Ryan analyzes the optics of Smith's staffers doing what they're doing. 

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The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

5:35 | Why did journalist Brandi Morin have to go to international media outlets to find support for telling Indigenous stories in Canada? The Cree-Iroquois-French storyteller joins us just days after accepting the Edward R. Murrow Award in NYC. Brandi and Ryan talk about her years-long fight to bring Indigenous stories to the forefront. She also updates us on the Wet'Suwet'en/Coastal Gas Link story, and reflects on her time spent working for now-Premier Danielle Smith.

CHECK OUT BRANDI'S MINI-SERIES ON MMIWG: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2022/1/5/if-she-was-white-she-would-still-be-here-canadas-mmiwg

READ HER RECENT REPORTING ON WET'SUWET'EN: https://ricochet.media/en/3886/gut-wrenching-drilling-starts-under-wetsuweten-river

ORDER BRANDI'S BOOK: https://houseofanansi.com/products/our-voice-of-fire

51:19 | Why does Real Talk producer John Hicks hate art? Of course he doesn't...but a tweet from Real Talker "Laurel" got us thinking about how and why we value art the way we do. Have a listen, and let us know what you think: [email protected] 

1:02:56 | The second weekend of the Jasper Dark Sky Festival is almost upon us! Ryan shares details of a few keynotes you won't want to miss. If you're out exploring Jasper, be sure to include #MyJasper and #RealTalkRJ on your Instagram or Twitter posts, and you could see your content featured on a future Wednesday edition of Real Talk!

CHECK OUT THE JASPER DARK SKY FESTIVAL: https://jasperdarksky.travel/

WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/

The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

0:20 | Will Liz Truss outlast a head of lettuce? We kick off the show with a look at a YouTube live feed capitalizing on the British PM's political woes. Plus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford goes on the record in support of PM Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act. Ryan explores the early political implications.

CHECK OUT THE FEED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm-RE95lKJ0

9:02 | Last month, a patron at a comedy show in Sylvan Lake, AB flipped a table at comedian Lisa Baker mid-set. It's yet another example of a troubling trend: comedians being attacked on stage. Baker tells us the story, and talks about what needs to happen in the industry and beyond to keep performers safe. 

37:22 | In a new column, Max Fawcett argues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's strategy should "scare" Albertans. We ask the National Observer's lead columnist exactly why, and dig into what appears to be a potential act of political suicide. Keep watching to find out why Premier Scott Moe's carbon tax "cost" claims are out of whack, and what Max thinks about Conservative Premier Doug Ford's support of a Liberal Prime Minister.

READ MAX'S COLUMN: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/10/18/opinion/danielle-smith-anti-urban-agenda-should-scare-albertans

1:12:21 | What a remarkable young talent! This week's edition of The Leading Edge features Meihuam Yu, a 16-year-old making computer technology more accessible for amputees. The Leading Edge is presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.

LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/

WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/

The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

0:18 | Activists made international news on Friday when they splashed tomato soup on Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" at the National Gallery. Was the stunt effective in influencing public opinion on the climate and cost of living crises? Ryan and John hash it out. 

16:35 | Why does misinformation spread so quickly on TikTok in particular? Author, TV host, and professor Tim Caulfield gives us a sneak peek of a study his team's releasing tomorrow (after analyzing hundreds of hours of videos posted to the social media site). We talk COVID revisionist history too, including Caulfield's conviction around "intellectual humility". 

CHECK OUT TIM'S BOOK: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51865405-relax-dammit

CHECK OUT TIM'S NETFLIX SERIES: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7532396/

47:26 | Nobody cuts to the heart of a story quite like Charles Adler. We get into Premier Danielle Smith's controversial comments about Ukraine, the tomato soup incident at the National Gallery, and Steve Bannon's upcoming sentencing. 

1:09:12 | Shout out to Real Talker "Anabel," who sent us a HILARIOUS video from the French TV show C'est Mon Choix. It was a no-brainer for this week's edition of Positive Reflections, presented by our good friends at Kuby Energy.

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WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/

The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Real Talkers are fired up this week! From the design of our new studio to Premier Smith's comments and a call for more women in politics, this week's Trash Talkers have a lot to say! Trash Talk is presented every Friday by our friends at Local Environmental Services.

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7:38 | Nothing but intellectual heavyweights on this Friday edition of Real Talk, starting with Supriya Dwivedi. With a public inquiry examining the use of the Emergencies Act, we explore why this actually matters to the average Canadian. With COVID cases rising (including hospital admissions) across the country, what might this winter look like? The co-hosts of Seriously get into those stories and more in typical candid fashion.

SUBSCRIBE TO SERIOUSLY: https://seriouslypod.com/

36:54 | This might be the best Real Talk Round Table of 2022. The Strategists co-hosts Stephen Carter, Zain Velji, and Corey Hogan return for a hilarious (and insightful) look at Premier Danielle Smith's first week in office, and what a smart counter-strategy for Rachel Notley might look like. We kick off the conversation (presented by Urban Timber) with a look at Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland's controversial comments about African nations from Washington, D.C. earlier this week.

CHECK OUT THE STRATEGISTS: https://thestrategists.ca/

EXPLORE URBAN TIMBER: https://www.urbantimber.ca/

1:12:30 | Real Talkers are fired up this week! From the design of our new studio to Premier Smith's comments and a call for more women in politics, this week's Trash Talkers have a lot to say! Trash Talk is presented every Friday by our friends at Local Environmental Services.

KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/

The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

10:25 | Do people debate ideas anymore? Have we lost our ability to respectfully disagree? Entrepreneur, podcaster, and former political staffer Sarah Elder-Chamanara explains why she's walking away from her political and feminist fashion brand. Regardless of where you land on the political spectrum, you're bound to find this conversation relevant. 

CHECK OUT MADAME PREMIER: https://www.madamepremier.com/

47:24 | What's your "Big Why"? How would you build (and fund) a healthy community? Do you see your priorities respected and reflected by different levels of government? "Priority Based Budgeting" expert Kelly Rudyk gives us food for thought ahead of budget season, including the number one question to ask the next politician that knocks on your door. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT PBB: https://www.itslogical.ca/

1:03:17 | Conspiracy theorist and alt-right radio host Alex Jones has been ordered to pay nearly a billion dollars to families of several Sandy Hook victims. What do you even say about this guy? Ryan and John try to find the words. 

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WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/

The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

6:36 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the unvaccinated population is "the most discriminated-against group" she's ever seen in her lifetime. What does the controversial comment say about how Smith intends to govern? Her former radio colleague Charles Adler joins for a candid (and bang on) assessment of the premier's first day in office.

34:55 | Real Talker "Cheryl" wasn't impressed with what she heard from Premier Smith on Tuesday's Real Talk. Ryan reads Cheryl's email, submitted to [email protected]. 

40:15 | Now that its CEO and board has stepped down, how does Hockey Canada begin to rebuild? How is the average Canadian supposed to wrap their mind around not just the sexual assault scandal, but the bigger picture culture problems? Toronto Star columnist and TSN contributor Bruce Arthur provides plenty of food for thought.

1:02:48 | The Jasper Dark Sky Festival is just days away! This week's #MyJasper Memories features the must-attend event, including details on keynote speakers and fun family activities.

GET YOUR TICKETS: https://jasperdarksky.travel/

1:06:26 | Do you believe in the supernatural? Ryan shares a personal experience that forever changed the way he "sees" the spirit world. 

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The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

It's a new era for Real Talk! The first show from our new location features Alberta Premier-designate Danielle Smith, who joins us in studio just a couple hours before her swearing-in ceremony. 

4:07 | What is Premier-designate Danielle Smith's first order of business once she swears in? What's her message to Albertans who say she's not yet earned a mandate to govern? What did she say to Prime Minister Trudeau during their first official phone call? Why won't she seek the open seat in Calgary-Elbow? Will she unblock people on Twitter, now that she'll be leading Alberta's government? We cover a lot of ground in our first interview since Smith's UCP leadership victory.

42:43 | Huupe is the world's first "smart" basketball hoop, and it's transforming how people play one of the most popular sports on the planet. The technological innovations and interpersonal implications place Huupe in the spotlight of this week's The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.

LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/

55:51 | If you've heard Brandi Morin on Real Talk before, you know she's a force of nature. The journalist (and member of our Real Talk Editorial Board) was in New York City over the weekend accepting an Edward R. Murrow Award for her six-part Al Jazeera series on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We're proud to feature Brandi in this week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.

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WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/

The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

We love hearing from our international audience members! Marty in Melbourne is the star of this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.

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