Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Fall session at the Alberta Legislature kicks off today with the Speech from the Throne: what can we expect from Premier Danielle Smith's UCP government, and Rachel Notley's Official Opposition NDP? Does this Alberta Pension Plan idea actually have legs, or is it doomed to fail (and hurt the government along the way)?  2:00 | Longtime senior staffers Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes are teaming up on a new political podcast called The Discourse. They tell us what sets their show apart, and what they're keeping an eye on this legislative session.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISCOURSE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LmjTJNdoAio?si=jUw5R5BidLBWsaul SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISCOURSE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4aqzcOu4xsWlFUeytCpULw Note: The Discourse will be available on Apple Podcasts later this week. 32:00 | Charles Adler talks Nickelback, the Heritage Classic, Matthew Perry, the Alberta Pension Plan, and the Israel-Hamas war in his weekly appearance on the show.  59:10 | We're one day away from Halloween! This week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy features some of Ryan's favourite family costumes through the years, and a Dad who's set the highest Halloween bar we've ever seen!  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kubyenergy.ca/ EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen FAIRMONT JPL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION RATE: https://www.jasper-park-lodge.com/off... WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  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.

Danica's got a beef with the Edmonton Oilers, Lindsey's hot under the collar over Halloween, and Dan's sick of social justice initiatives on ice. We bust out The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com 

Plans for an Alberta Pension Plan will dominate much of the focus as Alberta's MLAs return to the Legislature for fall session next week. If an APP truly is as unpopular as it appears to be, how much longer will Premier Danielle Smith ride that horse?  4:35 | Corey Hogan, Zain Velji, and Annalise Klingbeil talk Alberta Pension Plan, the federal Liberals' carbon tax adjustment for Atlantic Canada, ousted Ontario MPP Sarah Jama, and the Alberta NDP's next leader. LISTEN TO THE STRATEGISTS: https://thestrategists.ca/ 1:08:40 | Danica's got a beef with the Edmonton Oilers, Lindsey's hot under the collar over Halloween, and Dan's sick of social justice initiatives on ice. We bust out The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET TICKETS TO BARNEY BENTALL ON OCTOBER 28 @ FESTIVAL PLACE: https://casamentalhealth.org/events/b... BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen FAIRMONT JPL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION RATE: https://www.jasper-park-lodge.com/off... WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  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.

Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden never thought he'd play in the NHL. It wasn't until the six-time Stanley Cup champion won his first exhibition game that he started to believe he might belong in The Show. Singer/songwriter Barney Bentall's raised more than $5M for charity, touring across Canada with his band The Caribou Express. What inspired these two men to reach their true potential? How have they overcome adversity in their personal and professional lives? What's the most important message they'd share with their fellow Canadians? Find out in this episode of Real Talk.  2:30 | Ken Dryden talks about his hockey and political career, and why he reconnected with more than 30 classmates 60 years later for his new book "The Class".  CHECK OUT KEN'S BOOK: https://reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2023/11/ken-and-company/ 38:50 | Barney Bentall chats about the connection between music and mental health ahead of his October 28 show in Sherwood Park in support of CASA.  GET TICKETS TO BARNEY BENTALL ON OCTOBER 28 @ FESTIVAL PLACE: https://casamentalhealth.org/events/barney-bentall-concert/ EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen FAIRMONT JPL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION RATE: https://www.jasper-park-lodge.com/off... WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  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.

In times of turmoil, Fred Rogers' mom used to tell him to "look for the helpers". The legendary children's entertainer shared the story many times through his television career, most especially when the cruelty of real life felt like too much for his young (and older) audience to bear.  3:30 | Mark Cherrington is one of those helpers. The Edmonton man has dedicated his life to helping marginalized people. From babies without diapers to kids without winter boots, from teens being sexually exploited to seniors who'd otherwise starve, Mark's on call 24 hours a day whenever a serious need arises. Mark joins Ryan in studio to share real life stories from the street, explain how he got started, why he operates independently, and why he's often seen as an enemy of the establishment.  SUPPORT MARK'S WORK: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/john-humphrey-centre-for-peace-and-human-rights/ FOLLOW MARK: https://twitter.com/MarkCherrington SUPPORT HARVEST HILLS CARES CALGARY: https://harvesthillscares.ca/ 1:24:30 | The Jasper Dark Sky Festival is wrapping up in style this weekend, with the first-ever Jasper Dark Sky Festival Space Ball! Get details on this hilarious, super fun, interactive, adult-only event in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper. SPACE BALL DETAILS: https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/event/jasper-dark-sky-space-ball EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen GET TICKETS TO BARNEY BENTALL ON OCTOBER 28 @ FESTIVAL PLACE: https://casamentalhealth.org/events/barney-bentall-concert/ FAIRMONT JPL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION RATE: https://www.jasper-park-lodge.com/off... WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ 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.

If Canadians were voting today, polling shows Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives would form a massive majority government, while Justin Trudeau's Liberals would see their seats cut in half. What's behind such a surge for the CPC? Is the solution to the Liberal Party's woes as simple as a leadership change? And how does Jagmeet Singh's NDP factor into all of this?  2:35 | Professional poll analyst Philippe Fournier says the Conservatives would win 205 seats (up from 117) if an election was held right now, while the Liberals would plummet from 158 to just 81. The editor-in-chief at 338Canada explains what's driving momentum in both directions, and what might turn the tide over the next couple of years.  CHECK OUT 338CANADA: https://338canada.com/ 38:35 | We've received more feedback from our October 19 interview with Ghada Sasa than any other segment in recent memory. Ryan reads emails from Real Talkers Crystal, Marco, Cyrus, Cheryl, Mariah, Jason, Rene, and Jared.  EMAIL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen GET TICKETS TO BARNEY BENTALL ON OCTOBER 28 @ FESTIVAL PLACE:  FAIRMONT JPL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION RATE: https://www.jasper-park-lodge.com/off... WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ 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.

Chen Zeigen and his family are holding out hope his mother, Vivian Silver, is still alive. The longtime peace activist is believed to be among those taken hostage from a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip on October 7. In this episode of Real Talk, Chen tells us about Vivian's lifelong commitment to campaigning for peace in the region, and what he thinks she'd say about what's happening right now. 2:25 | But first...Charles Adler talks to us about a rise in antisemitic sentiments on North America, Pierre Poilievre's "apple munching" interview, and both Poilievre and Justin Trudeau warning Alberta about leaving the Canada Pension Plan.  30:22 | Chen Zeigen joins us from Tel Aviv, where he and his family are doing everything they can to secure the safe release of his mother Vivian Silver, believed to be among Israeli hostages being held somewhere in Gaza.  49:20 | Pride tape was spotted on an NHL player's stick over the weekend. Will Commissioner Gary Bettman do anything about it? Ryan and Johnny discuss.  52:30 | Thanks to Real Talker Landi for sharing this week's Positive Reflection presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. We love the story of a mom's 30 year mission to help her son achieve his goal of becoming a pilot!  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ 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.

Real Talkers have a lot to say about Ryan's October 19 interview with Ghada Sasa from Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. Adam, Clay, Garth, Pam, Cam, and Catalina fire up The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  SEND US YOUR BEEF: talk@ryanjespersen.com

You wouldn't think bike lanes would be so divisive. Urban planners and cycling advocates make compelling arguments why every community should prioritize pedal-powered transportation. But still, we see outcry every time a Canadian city (like Edmonton or Calgary) invests in that type of infrastructure. What's missing from public debate? Is it possible to get everybody on the same page?  2:30 | No matter how you feel about bikes, bike lanes, public transit, or city planning, we guarantee you'll learn something from our Real Talk Round Table: Dutch Cycling Embassy's Chris Bruntlett, MADE's Danielle Soneff, and Paths for People's Stephen Raitz. CHECK OUT DCE: https://dutchcycling.nl/ CHECK OUT MADE: https://joinmade.org/ CHECK OUT PATHS FOR PEOPLE: https://pathsforpeople.org/ 1:00:56 | Real Talkers have a lot to say about Ryan's October 19 interview with Ghada Sasa from Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. Adam, Clay, Garth, Pam, Cam, and Catalina fire up The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  SEND US YOUR BEEF: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen FAIRMONT JPL FIRST RESPONDERS RATE: https://www.jasper-park-lodge.com/offers/first-responders-appreciation-rate/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ 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.

You've seen the signs at protests around the world: "Decolonize Palestine". What does that actually mean? What are the implications? What is the right way to pursue peace in the region? When can violence be justified, if ever, and what role should the international community play in the Israel-Hamas war?  1:52 | Ghada Sasa is completing her PhD in Political Science at McMaster University, and sits on the board at Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. The third-generation Palestinian refugee talks to us about decolonization, genocide, and what she thinks Canadians should be doing about the Israel-Hamas war.  CHECK OUT CJPME: https://www.cjpme.org/ 35:00 | Ryan debriefs with the audience after Ghada's interview.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  55:26 | Law professor Martin Olszynski made waves calling for a public review of the Alberta Energy Regulator in his October 18 Real Talk interview. We take a look at what you have to say about it.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ 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.