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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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Were you shocked to see Rakhi Pancholi pull out of the Alberta NDP leadership race with three months to go? (We were!) Many people saw the popular Edmonton MLA as a legitimate successor to Rachel Notley, and a formidable candidate to be the next Premier of Alberta. So, what's up?  3:49 | Rakhi tells us when and why she decided to leave the leadership race and endorse Naheed Nenshi.  21:54 | First responders out of Edmonton have been equipping Ukrainian firefighters in proper PPE, and training them in tactical combat casualty care. Firefighter Aid Ukraine's Kevin Royle checks in live from Ukraine, and Nikki Booth joins from Edmonton, for an update on the group's work in one of the world's hardest-hit war zones.  SUPPORT FIREFIGHTER AID UKRAINE: https://www.firefighteraidukraine.com/ 35:45 | We love when you share your #MyJasper Memories with us! That's what the Whidden family did, telling us all about their trip to Jasper National Park. (We love their family tradition "Animal Bingo"!) Plus, the Jasper Pride & Ski Festival is just weeks away - we cover it all, courtesy of our friends at Tourism Jasper.  FESTIVAL DETAILS: https://jasperpride.ca/ 38:48 | APTN journalist Danielle Paradis tells us about her assignment covering the impacts of climate change in Canada's high arctic, resulting in the six-part podcast series The Place That Thaws.  CHECK OUT THE PLACE THAT THAWS: https://www.aptnnews.ca/ourstories/theplacethatthaws/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch QUALIFY FOR EXCLUSIVE PERKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
Gil's in, and Rakhi's out. On an eventful day in the Alberta NDP leadership race, we find out why the president of the Alberta Federation of Labour figures he's the best best to return the NDP to power. 2:00 | But first...Rakhi Pancholi's out of the NDP leadership race, withdrawing and endorsing Naheed Nenshi just moments before we record this episode. Ryan offers some initial thoughts (more at 1:01:50).  3:40 | Gil McGowan tells us why he might be the next Peter Lougheed (!), and why he thinks the NDP lost the most recent provincial election. Speaking with Ryan an hour before officially launching his campaign, Gil gives us a few scoops on his plans for Alberta's energy industry, electricity grid, insurance, and more.  CHECK OUT GIL'S CAMPAIGN: https://gilforalberta.ca/ 1:01:50 | Ryan and Johnny discuss Rakhi Pancholi's departure from the NDP leadership race, and get into the YouTube Live comments. 1:22:45 | We're all horrified by the Baltimore bridge collapse. Ryan and Johnny take a look at the video footage and some of the early reports.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch QUALIFY FOR EXCLUSIVE PERKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Landon Johnston thinks Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's doing such a lousy job, he organizes a petition to recall her from office. Instead of ignoring the petition, which is unlikely to succeed, Gondek invites Johnston to sit down one-on-one at City Hall and discuss his concerns. What was said during their brief meeting, and where do both parties go from here?  2:55 | Mayor Gondek tells us what she and Johnston discussed, how she's responding, and how the recall petition has impacted her personally and politically.  36:00 | Charles Adler tells us about receiving the key to the City of Toronto, then tells us what he thinks about Mayor Gondek meeting with the guy who wants her run out of office. Chuck and Ryan discuss Donald Trump's half-a-billion-dollar legal woes, and horrific famine conditions in Gaza.  1:29:55 | We LOVE follow-up stories with happy endings! This week's Positive Reflection is submitted by Lew, who joined us on the show just over a year ago to talk about his journey with homelessness and addiction. We guarantee you'll be moved by his update.  WATCH LEW'S DEC. 21, 2022 INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/122122Lew SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch QUALIFY FOR EXCLUSIVE PERKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
This edition of The Flamethrower is a healthy mix of love letters and hate mail based on our recent Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith interviews. Enjoy, courtesy of our friends at The Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com
Have you been paying attention to what's going on in Alberta? Premier Danielle Smith's government is kinda sorta rolling out a provincial police force, and paving the way for municipal political parties. But is that what's best for Albertans?  4:10 | Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gandam and director Tanya Thorn shoot straight on the proposed provincial police force, Alberta's crumbling infrastructure, and the plan to infuse a party system into municipal politics.  CHECK OUT ALBERTA MUNICIPALITIES: https://www.abmunis.ca/ 1:23:05 | This edition of The Flamethrower is a healthy mix of love letters and hate mail based on our recent Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith interviews. Enjoy, courtesy of our friends at The Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET A PAIR OF FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Is there anything more important to human survival than water? Water is everything - without it, ecosystems, industry, and individuals would die. So, why don't we talk about it more? In this episode of Real Talk, we examine the past, present, and future of water use (and conservation) in our own backyards and beyond. 2:45 | Canadians are bracing for the worst drought we've seen in 50 years. We've seen "100 year floods" more than once over the last decade. There are more draws on our water resources than ever before. Are we setting ourselves up for catastrophe? Dr. Mark Summers, Dr. Scott Ketcheson, and Andre Asselin join our Real Talk Round Table: World Water Day edition.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET A PAIR OF FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Leaked documents show a direct link between Take Back Alberta, the Recall Gondek campaign, and the push for municipal political parties in Alberta. What does it mean for you? We dig into it in this episode of Real Talk.  3:10 | Political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt connects the dots on our top story, then breaks down the NDP leadership race in light of Gil McGowan's pending announcement, and discusses MP Anthony Housefather's future with the federal Liberals after the Palestine vote. CHECK OUT ART IS...SNEAKERHEAD EDITION (MARCH 23) -- https://momentsbymorrel.com/product/art-is/ 1:03:00 | The Jasper SkyTram opens Friday, March 22! You've got to see this drone-captured video from our friends at Tourism Jasper in #MyJasper Memories. CHECK OUT THE SKYTRAM: https://www.jasperskytram.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET A PAIR OF FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Should prostitution be outlawed in Canada? Canadians are split on the issue: some believe sex work should be legalized, regulated, and taxed, while others say it's exploitation, and it needs to be stopped. Andrea Heinz sold sex for seven years before going in a completely different direction. Today, she's an author, filmmaker, and activist against sexual exploitation.  2:25 | Andrea explains how she got into and out of the sex trade, what fuels her activism, and what she'd like to see lawmakers do about the sex trade in Canada. ANDREA'S BOOK: https://www.whenmenbuysex.ca/ Follow Andrea on Twitter: @heinzsight2020  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET A PAIR OF FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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
Pierre Poilievre wants BC Premier David Eby to join his fight against the carbon tax. Eby declines, citing Poilievre's "bologna politics". Poilievre fires back, suggesting Eby doesn't understand British Columbians can't even afford bologna. (No matter how you feel about bologna, you've gotta love the word play...) 3:03 | We ask Charles Adler if Poilievre can convince the public he's Canada's top poverty fighter - hasn't that been the NDP's whole schtick? But we lead off with the story of a woman scoffing at the "true North strong and free" O Canada lyric during a recent NHL game. What's with the "Freedom fighter" movement these days? Grifters like Jamie Sale and Theo Fleury are still at it...but what freedoms are they being denied? Oh, and was anybody else surprised the Prime Minister told a Radio-Canada reporter he thinks about quitting every day? Could there be political ramifications for such an off-the-cuff comment?  48:30 | Erin Davis joins us in studio just hours after returning from New York City, where she served as a delegate at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Don't miss her reality check on how extreme poverty continues to pin down 10% of the world's women and girls. Erin also shares her thoughts on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts here at home - the hits and the misses.  ERIN'S WORK: https://www.erindavisco.ca/ RYAN'S 2008 ETHIOPIA MINISERIES: https://rtrj.info/2009WomenandWealth 1:27:55 | "Grace, Forgiveness, and Hope." Ryan's dad - Dr. Bruce Jespersen - shares a perspective on a very tough subject we thought you'd appreciate in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy.  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET YOUR FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Inspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic dish? How have customers changed, post-pandemic? Does Instagram influence menu and restaurant design? How do you navigate labour and supply uncertainty? Will restaurants still be around in 50 years?  2:32 | Miles Quon from legendary Chinese restaurant The Lingnan, Ben Staley from sister restaurants Dorinku Tokyo and Dorinku Osaka, and Tyler Sorochan from (the wood-fired) Barbacoa steakhouse take us behind the scenes and share the secrets to their success. GET TICKETS FOR APRIL 8: https://tickets.edifyedmonton.com/best-restaurants-2024/ 1:02:52 | Kyle's sick of "Liberal and lefty lies," Randi's spittin' truth about healthcare in BC, "Grumpy Canadian" is fed up lab services in Alberta, and Erin has a strongly-worded message for Anglophones in Canada - it's The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET YOUR FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Inspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic dish? How have customers changed, post-pandemic? Does Instagram influence menu and restaurant design? How do you navigate labour and supply uncertainty? Will restaurants still be around in 50 years?  2:32 | Miles Quon from legendary Chinese restaurant The Lingnan, Ben Staley from sister restaurants Dorinku Tokyo and Dorinku Osaka, and Tyler Sorochan from (the wood-fired) Barbacoa steakhouse take us behind the scenes and share the secrets to their success. GET TICKETS FOR APRIL 8: https://tickets.edifyedmonton.com/best-restaurants-2024/ 1:02:52 | Kyle's sick of "Liberal and lefty lies," Randi's spittin' truth about healthcare in BC, "Grumpy Canadian" is fed up lab services in Alberta, and Erin has a strongly-worded message for Anglophones in Canada - it's The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET YOUR FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith joins us in the Real Talk studio just hours after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.  1:37 | What did the PM say when Smith asked him to fire Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault? Did they make any progress on pharmacare? What's Premier Smith's response to Naheed Nenshi calling her "immoral"? Why didn't her government work harder to keep its promise on income tax cuts? What's the UCP's plan to clean up Alberta's abandoned wells? What's up with continued coal mining in the Rockies? Is Premier Smith concerned about the Red Deer Catholic School board banning pronouns in emails and Pride flags? And, what did she say to set Take Back Alberta's David Parker straight? Danielle Smith takes our questions - and yours - during a half hour interview.  38:21 | Political columnist Graham Thomson and former Calgary councillor Jeromy Farkas fact check our interview with Premier Smith, and tell us what most resonated with them.  1:19:05 | Is there still a stigma around skilled trades? Ryan and Johnny get into a couple emails after our March 13 conversation about post-secondary education and career paths.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET YOUR FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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're not exaggerating when we claim the most engaged talk show audience in the country. Every day, hundreds if not thousands of you comment on our YouTube episodes, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok posts, not to mention the mountain of emails to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Look no further than today's episode. We asked you to send us your questions for Premier Danielle Smith, and did you ever deliver! You've got a front row seat as we open up our inbox for a look at what matters most to Albertans right now.  9:55 | But first...Naheed Nenshi pulled no punches during his March 12 appearance on Real Talk. Ryan takes a look at what the former Calgary mayor's critics have to say in our Instagram comments. 23:30 | Charles Adler called the Alberta NDP "soft" during our March 12 episode. Is he right?  30:05 | Did you check out our March 7 episode about "wokeness" in Canada with Eric Kaufmann and Chief Allan Adam? Ryan reads a couple emails taking issue with the conversation around residential schools.  WATCH THAT EPISODE: https://rtrj.info/030724Kaufmann 38:20 | We've got hundreds of messages to choose from, after a whole bunch of you answered the bell and emailed your questions for Premier Danielle Smith. What a great opportunity to truly understand the issues that matter most to so many of you. Ryan and Johnny open up the Real Talk inbox... EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  57:35 | Ryan shares some personal memories from his family's recent getaway to Jasper. #MyJasper Memories is presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper every Wednesday on Real Talk!  VENTURE BEYOND: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:24:15 | Our friends at Lady Wood want to send you and your ladies to the Real Talk Golf Classic! Ryan shares details on how you and your ladies can win your way into The Ranch G&CC on Thursday, June 20. FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch GET YOUR FREE REAL TALK SOCKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
"Incompetent, immoral, and dangerous." There's no room for misinterpreting how Naheed Nenshi feels about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government. The former Calgary mayor launched his Alberta NDP leadership campaign with an indictment of Smith's performance (and integrity) - will NDP supporters see him as the best bet to win the next election?  2:40 | Charles Adler tells us why he thinks Nenshi's candidacy is "the most fascinating political story in Canada." 35:40 | (The bilingual) Naheed Nenshi tells us why he thinks the NDP lost the election in May 2023, whether the party needs a rebrand, what he makes of "damaged goods" criticism in Calgary, how he'd win over rural voters, and what he'd do for small business.  CHECK OUT HIS CAMPAIGN: https://nenshi.ca/ 1:04:42 | We laughed out loud when Stephen sent us this video of a black bear taking a soak! It's a perfect fit for Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Gerald's arguing for safe supply, police officer Anton sees a role for "involuntary" drug treatment, Ben says Big Oil's not pulling its weight, and Kat says Alberta needs to get serious about health supports: it's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! Fire up your Flamethrower: talk@ryanjespersen.com
ACTION! Our International Women's Day Real Talk Round Table looks at the past, present, and future of women in the workforce and society at large. Where are we seeing progress? Where are we spinning our tires? What issues are girls and young women facing today, and how does that compare to generations previous?  1:50 | Jana Pruden, Margo Long, and Julie Savard-Shaw tell us where their focus is on International Women's Day 2024.  JANA'S IWD FEATURE: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-meet-the-queens-of-the-gilded-age-who-pioneered-womens-journalism-in/ CANADIAN PROSPERITY PROJECT: https://canadianprosperityproject.ca/ YESS: https://yess.org/ 59:16 | Gerald's arguing for safe supply, police officer Anton sees a role for "involuntary" drug treatment, Ben says Big Oil's not pulling its weight, and Kat says Alberta needs to get serious about health supports: it's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Are you "woke"? Do you describe people who think differently than you as "woke"? Would you characterize Canadian politics and society as "woke"? In this episode of Real Talk, we take a look at new research on the supercharged phrase that was once applied as a badge of honour - now, not so much - and where Canadians actually stand on so-called "culture war" issues. 4:25 | University of Buckingham politics professor Eric Kaufmann takes us into his research: "The Politics of Culture Wars in Contemporary Canada".  READ MORE: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/politics-of-culture-wars-canada/ 37:38 | The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is taking the Alberta Energy Regulator to court, after the AER failed to notify the First Nation about a toxic tailings pond leak for nearly a year. Chief Allan Adam tells us what led to the Statement of Claim, how Imperial Oil and the Alberta government fits into the story, and what other legal action he's considering. CHIEF ADAM on REAL TALK April 2021: https://rtrj.info/042821Adam CHIEF ADAM on REAL TALK March 2023: https://rtrj.info/030623Adam 1:15:10 | Real Talker Gillian says Calgary Pride banning all political parties from their parade is a win for The Right.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Nobody will be surprised to learn Alberta and Ottawa are at odds again. This time, it's over the funding and management of Pharmacare. Alberta was the first province to publicly decline the federal government's proposal for a national program...but is that actually a good move for everyday Albertans?  4:15 | Dr. Rupider Toor explains why she thinks Alberta should sign on to the national Pharmacare plan.  DR. TOOR'S PREVIOUS REAL TALK INTERVIEW: rtrj.info/081723Toor  PROJECT EMPOWHER: https://projectempowher.ca/ 26:25 | Take Back Alberta founder David Parker says he's seen the light. He says, after speaking with Premier Danielle Smith, he's done with vicious online attacks against his political opponents. Do you buy it? Does it matter?  37:15 | We had a big response to our March 6 episode about harm reduction with Euan Thomson and Anthony Furey. Ryan and Johnny discuss.  42:00 | Real Talker Emily gives us the goods re: how she feels about a national Pharmacare plan.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  44:30 | It's DUMPING snow in Jasper right now! We show off a few photos of the brand new Knob Quad Chair at Marmot Basin and tee up the spring social schedule on the mountain in #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. LEARN MORE: https://www.skimarmot.com/ 47:30 | Johnny's been riding the bus to work for a while now, and says it's not the experience he was expecting. His comments lead to a bigger conversation about social supports, and a reference tto our interview with Guy Felicella and Dr. Andrea Sereda. GUY FELICELLA ON REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/051723Felicella 1:03:30 | We've got an update to the story of that tailings pond leak contaminating the land and water near the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation.  1:05:15 | We remember Kyle Dube. WATCH OUR DUBE INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/040623Dube FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
What's wrong with rehab? After all, isn't getting people "clean" an obvious solution to Canada's opioid crisis? As the Alberta government heavily invests in drug treatment facilities (at the expense of Supervised Consumption Sites), we take a look at what's working and what's not in addressing a health crisis claiming 21 lives every day across the country.  3:25 | Euan Thomson and Anthony Furey discuss Euan's feature in the March issue of Alberta Views and debate different approaches to the opioid crisis across Canada. WHAT'S WRONG WITH REHAB: https://albertaviews.ca/whats-wrong-with-rehab/ SAVE 50% on a subscription to Alberta Views with the promo code AVRJ: https://albertaviews.ca/subscribe/ EACH AND EVERY: https://www.eachandevery.org/ 35:00 | The Discourse co-hosts Erika Barootes and Cheryl Oates give us their take on Anthony and Euan's debate about the drug crisis. Plus, we get into Alberta Budget 2024, the national Pharmacare plan, the ArriveCAN debacle, and more.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISCOURSE: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1WjKtBGH6U0S6HDePuLjkw  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
Have you seen the job posting on LinkedIn for president and CEO of the CBC? We can't help but wonder if it might be a perfect fit for our pal Charles Adler. We ask him about that - plus other, more serious subject matter - in this informative and elucidating episode of Real Talk.  3:50 | Adler explains why he's wearing sunglasses inside, what he doesn't love about the Alberta budget, when he'll apply to be the next CEO of CBC, and what he'll be looking for in President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. 48:30 | Business owners: what does the Alberta budget mean for you? Shauna Feth, CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, digs into the details.  SKILL UP: https://www.abchamber.ca/talent-development-task-force/ POLITICAL ACTION DAY: https://www.abchamber.ca/event/2024-political-action-day-mla-dinner/ 1:13:55 |  SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.
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Comments (5)

David Schaefer

Kyle is holyer then thao.

Jan 27th
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David Schaefer

sounds like centre ice conservatives believe in WORK FOR WELFARE. Yes that a real warm and welcoming group. they can pound sand. I'll stick with liberals and NDP.

Jul 29th
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Michael D

at

Jan 26th
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Old man

this show is garbage. Goodbye.

Jan 1st
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Eric Pianarosa

please manage your volume... you come across WAY louder than your guests! love the topics and the guests!

Mar 2nd
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