Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

9:09 | What a whooping. Pierre Poilievre is the new leader of Canada's Conservatives, blowing the rest of the field out of the water with nearly 70% of the vote from party members. But will he secure enough support from the general public to become Prime Minister? How will his message evolve? Plus, the Prime Minister announces he'll seek a fourth term. How likely is another Trudeau win, especially in light of Poilievre's "arrival"? Emmy Award-winning talk host Charles Adler shares his thoughts. 42:07 | When we promise you REAL Talk, we mean it. Our team booked death educator Jeremy Allen several days ago to discuss grief and loss in light of last week's horrific tragedy in Saskatchewan. Over the weekend, Jeremy and his family said goodbye to their bulldog Bryan. This interview starts very personal, and widens out from there. Grab a tissue or two and allow yourself to really get into it. CHECK OUT DEATH ED: https://www.deathed.ca/ 1:15:09 | A sand artist named Claire Eason is the subject of this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. Claire's 65-foot tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on Bamburgh Beach caught the attention of people around the world, including Real Talker Mikaela, who shared the story with us. We love hearing what's inspired or encouraged you through the week!  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY:  https://kubyenergy.ca/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.

Gerry has Motley Crue in his crosshairs in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!   KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com

8:00 | Is it "too soon" for critics of The Queen, or those with even stronger feelings about the Monarchy, to be publicly airing their disdain? Supriya Dwivedi says no. She and Ryan discuss Queen Elizabeth II's lengthy reign, and evaluate some of the more uncomfortable (valid) perspectives on social media. Plus, does the public deserve more transparency from the Saskatchewan RCMP? And, how bad was Francois Legault's commentary on immigrants to Quebec? SUBSCRIBE TO SERIOUSLY WITH SUPRIYA AND RYAN: https://seriouslypod.com/ CHECK OUT THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/seriously-with-supriya-and-ryan/id1633490807 FIND SERIOUSLY ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3YTxuQYdtjK0k0ksGbmRQ 37:11 | Harman Kandola, Jenny Adams, and Katherine O'Neill return as the Group Chat Round Table reconvenes on Real Talk. We discuss public sentiment around Queen Elizabeth II's passing, the horrific tragedy affecting James Smith Cree Nation, Alberta's $13B budget surplus, and what a Pierre Poilievre victory means for the federal political landscape.  1:07:06 | Gerry has Motley Crue in his crosshairs in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste! KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.

0:25 | Saskatchewan fugitive Myles Sanderson dies in police custody, the Royal Family is gathered at Queen Elizabeth II's bedside, and millions of Canadians are figuring out how they'll navigate yet another jump in interest rates. Ryan opens the show with a look at today's top stories.  19:53 | The average Canadian household needs to find an additional $400/month to manage Wednesday's interest rate increase. But...how? Personal finance expert Laurie Campbell explains why rates are up, whether or not they're likely to jump again, and where people should start their search for savings.  39:22 | Systemic racism is impacting health outcomes in Canada. We know that for a fact...but there's a lot we don't know, too. Dr. Lorraine Thirsk is using innovative new research methods at Athabasca University to better understand what the future of healthcare needs to look like in Canada. She takes us into the process and early findings, and explains the implications from patient and professional perspectives.  CHECK OUT OTHER REAL TALK SEGMENTS ON SYSTEMIC RACISM IN HEALTH CARE: DR. BUKOLA SALAMI: https://youtu.be/cTLjWwP8FmI?t=4837 DR. JAMES MAKOKIS: https://youtu.be/_WanLgFz2T4?t=376 CHECK OUT ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY:  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.

0:34 | Canadians with variable rate mortgages, lines of credit, and other obligations will be paying more after the Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 75 basis points to 3.25%. Ryan opens the show with some general observations just moments after the rate hike was announced. 9:17 | Philippe Fournier is all about politics and polling. The 338Canada founder gives us a sense of the biggest issues at play in the Quebec's election, and who might walk away the winner. Plus, we look at a Nanos poll suggesting 70% of Canadians are turned off by "Freedom convoy" support, and hash out who might be most affected by that reality (hint: it's Pierre Poilievre).  CHECK OUT 338CANADA: https://338canada.com/ 45:44 | It's quite unusual to see opposition to Danielle Smith's proposed "Alberta Sovereignty Act" from Conservatives and the NDP alike. We review Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's scathing assessment of the proposed legislation, and assess what it might mean for some of the "middle ground" candidates in the UCP leadership race.  51:08 | It's a bit of a different edition of #MyJasper Memories this week on Real Talk, as the Chetamon wildfire continues to burn, and officials in Jasper are asking would-be visitors to reconsider their travel plans. Ryan shows highlights of his recent visit to the Jasper Park Lodge golf course, just hours before the fire started to spread.  GET UPDATES ON THE CHETAMON MOUNTAIN WILDFIRE: https://www.jasper.travel/wildfire/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.

0:25 | People around the world are mourning one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history. Police say at least ten people are dead, and at least 18 more injured, after two brothers went on a stabbing spree at multiple locations across James Smith Cree Nation and nearby Weldon, Saskatchewan. Ryan shares an update on the manhunt and an email from Real Talker listener Joy, to open the show.  11:27 | Rob Clarke served as an RCMP Sergeant and Member of Parliament, so he's processing the tragedy out of Saskatchewan through a number of different lenses. The member of Muskeg Lake First Nation tells us why he established a GoFundMe fundraiser for victims of the attacks in Saskatchewan, and where he intends to transfer the nearly $100,000 raised (at the time of our interview).  CHECK OUT THE GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funerals-and-counseling 31:33 | For decades, Canadians have trusted Charles Adler to bring an informed, personal perspective to national news stories. Today is no different, as Chuck shares his thoughts on what occurred in Saskatchewan over the long weekend. We also take an introductory look at Britain's new PM Liz Truss, and evaluate UCP leadership candidate Brian Jean's recent posts about lockdowns and vaccinations.  1:01:44 | Every Tuesday, our friends at Leading Edge Physiotherapy shine the light on innovation in the world around us. Today, it's the remarkable (ocean-saving) Thaely shoes!  CHECK OUT THAELY SHOES: https://thaely.com/ LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/ 1:09:34 | Our first episode every week, Kuby Energy presents Positive Reflections. In this week's edition, one proud mom's remarkable rental, and a chimpanzee returned to the Ukrainian zoo from which it escaped. Love it!  GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.

Things get personal in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! Submit your Trash Talk to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

7:15 | NASA is headed back to the Moon for the first time in fifty years. Astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack explains why the Artemis 1 mission is such a big deal, and what we could learn from returning to the Moon. Make sure you catch this mind-blowing conversation! CHECK OUT KATIE'S BOOK: https://www.astrokatie.com/ 31:59 | Ryan and Johnny debrief after the fascinating interview with Dr. Mack, including musings on updating the language we use. 38:42 | What would you do with $13B? Ryan takes a look at the replies you submitted to his tweet about Alberta's budget surplus.  50:56 | Things get personal in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! Submit your Trash Talk to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ NOTE: Real Talk is taking Friday and Monday off. We'll be back live Tuesday, September 6 at 8:30am MT/10:30am ET. Subscribe to our Real Talk Sunday Message for weekly updates and bonus content relating to the show!  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.

0:47 | What would you do with an extra $13B? It's a good problem to have for the Alberta government, which is running a far bigger surplus than expected, thanks to relatively high resource revenues. Ryan discusses a few different options on how that surplus could be reinvested. 6:22 | What would you do if you came across a dog (or a child) in a hot car? It happened to Ryan yesterday. We take a look at what you told us via his unofficial, unscientific Twitter poll. CHECK OUT THE POLL RESULTS: https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1564676737744924672 13:39 | "It's pretty clear what a horse head symbolizes." Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks about death threats levelled at her and her family, and lays out what we (politicians, media, and the general public) need to do about online rage and offline (real life) implications.  CHECK OUT MAYOR GONDEK'S TWITTER THREAD: https://twitter.com/JyotiGondek/status/1563994106468380672 42:42 | Is Justin Trudeau really rolling out body armour-clad Climate Police officers, like Danielle Smith's saying? Canada's National Observer lead columnist Max Fawcett fact checks the story, and shares his thoughts on who should be held responsible for spreading misinformation, and how.  READ MAX'S WORK: https://www.nationalobserver.com/ 1:11:22 | Sunday, September 11 is Be More Kind Day. Real Talk is proud to support this important initiative. Ryan tees up our involvement with Be More Kind Day, which we'll officially announce tomorrow - Thursday, September 1. Be sure to check out that episode!  1:13:51 | This week's #MyJasper Memories features a remarkable Jasper resident: brain injury survivor Elissa Cummings. Don't miss this feature, part of the continuing Venture Beyond video series. CHECK OUT ELISSA'S FULL FEATURE: https://www.jasper.travel/discover-jasper/venture-beyond-series/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.

11:11 | "Human wildlife" is how Charles Adler describes Elliot McDavid, the man who confronted Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland in Grande Prairie over the weekend. Adler's being criticized for "attacking conservatives" with his assessment. He and Ryan discuss the difference between a fair and unfair label, and explore the roots of many Albertans' demand to be treated differently than their fellow Canadians.  37:27 | "F*ck off, you f*ckwads." That was Mayor Diane Therrien's message to QAnon supporters attempting to place Peterborough police officers under citizen's arrest. We talk to Mayor Therrien about the international attention she received for her comments, what her text inbox looked like after she tweeted out her personal phone number, and why she's not seeking re-election. Do not miss this interview with Ryan's new favourite politician!  1:01:22 | Johnny and Ryan recap the interview with Mayor Therrien, including their thoughts on the differences between Gen X'ers, Millennials, and Gen Z in politics, the workforce, and elsewhere. 1:06:46 | Have you ever experienced vertigo? Do you know someone who has? They may benefit from the TRV Chair, in the spotlight in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT:  1:08:46 | We love when you email the show. Ryan reads messages from Chris (gun control) and Chantal (sexism in the workplace) sent to talk@ryanjespersen.com. WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj 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.