Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

0:54 | What an absolute embarrassment for Alberta. By now, you've likely seen Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland being verbally accosted by a goon in the lobby of Grande Prairie City Hall. Ryan kicks off the show reviewing video of the incident, and focusing what high-profile politicians are (and aren't) saying. 12:02 | "This is not our Grande Prairie," says Mayor Jackie Clayton...but is that accurate? Her Worship tells us what the first few minutes after the encounter were like, and how she plans to manage the damage to her region's reputation. 33:37 | Real Talkers have a lot to say about what happened in Grande Prairie, and the bigger picture of hate, vitriol, and violence in politics and elsewhere. Ryan reads a couple powerful emails sent to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  45:24 | Alanna Hnatiw has seen her fair share of poisonous politics. The Sturgeon County Mayor shares her thoughts on the Grande Prairie incident, then takes our questions about the Prairie Gardens controversy. The popular agri-tourism business was recently shut down by the County...but why? We go beyond the headlines to get the real story behind what led to the closure. We wrap with the Mayor's take on the potential of hydrogen (and other energy industry activities) in the area. 1:20:36 | Keanu Reeves headlines this week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy!  GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: 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.

Ty, a "severely normal" audience member who's "seen enough around him to step up and write into the show for the first time" highlights another red hot edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

11:10 | The White House hired social media strategist Megan Coyne a while back, and it's paying immediate dividends. Supriya Dwivedi and Ryan lead with yesterday's all-out Twitter blitz taking down Republican misinformation re: student loan forgiveness. We also discuss "lack of consensus" re: masks in Ontario schools this fall, and Dr. Leslyn Lewis comparing vaccine mandates to the Holocaust. SUBSCRIBE TO SERIOUSLY WITH SUPRIYA AND RYAN: https://seriouslypod.com/ 34:31 | In what proves to be one of the most candid, insightful, and impactful Real Talk Round Tables in the history of this show, Nora Loreto, Erica Ifill, and Kristin Raworth shine a light on what appears to be a coordinated online campaign of threats and harassment targeting women working in politics and journalism. You won't want to miss this extended-length, pull-no-punches discussion on how we as individuals (and a collective) need to hit this problem head-on.  READ NORA'S PIECE ON HARASSMENT AND THE MEDIA: https://readpassage.com/the-problem-with-our-conversation-on-harassment-of-journalists/ 1:35:57 | Ty, a "severely normal" audience member who's "seen enough around him to step up and write into the show for the first time" highlights another red hot edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.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.

0:43 | Americans making less than $125,000 annually will be eligible for up to $10,000 of their federal student loans. Ahead of our interview at 39:06 with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Ryan addresses some of the early praise and criticism around the announcement by President Joe Biden. 8:28 | The Mass Casualty Commission in Halifax has shone a light on the inner workings (and dysfunction) within the RCMP. We bring you some of the key moments of RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's testimony, and highlight some of the responses we've received from Real Talkers to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 18:48 | RCMP Commissioner Lucki says concerns over political interference in the police investigation have been overblown, and she's growing frustrated with questions on the subject. Rod Giltaca would disagree. The CEO of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights tells us what stood out to him through Lucki's testimony at the MCC, and shares how he sees the gun lobby in the US and Canada as completely separate entities. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CCFR: https://firearmrights.ca/ 39:06 | It took Elamin Abdelmahmoud ten years to pay off his $45,000 student loan, and it goes without saying he's not alone. The senior culture writer for BuzzFeed News explains why forgiving student loans isn't a slap in the face, but the right thing to do. Elamin and Ryan discuss the political viability of "free" post-secondary education in Canada, and the debt load facing younger adults. READ ELAMIN'S COLUMN: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/elaminabdelmahmoud/biden-student-loan-forgiveness 1:00:44 | We wrap the show with a follow-up to yesterday's impromptu conversation about the best stops in shopping mall food courts. Saving the best for last!   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.

5:47 | Does RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki have any idea what's going on within Canada's national police force? The question is fair, after her damning testimony at the Mass Casualty Commission following the horrific mass shooting in Nova Scotia in April of 2020. Ryan opens the show summarizing what Canada's top cop told (or didn't tell) the MCC over the past couple of days.  17:44 | Iconic retailer Zellers is coming back...but will Canadians support it? Will the return to brick and mortar work for the formerly-popular discount retailer? Consumer behaviour expert Heather Thomson tells us why Zellers closed years ago, and what to watch for when it opens its doors again. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEATHER: http://heatherthomson.ca/about/ 42:50 | "If you can dodge a wrench...you can dodge a ball." Most people know the one-liners from the popular film "Dodgeball," but how much do you know about the actual sport? As Canada prepares to host the World Dodgeball Championships, we talk to the president of the World Dodgeball Federation and one of Team Canada's top stars. CHECK OUT THE WORLD DODGEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: https://worlddodgeballfederation.com/2022-world-dodgeball-championships/ 59:19 | The Columbia Icefield is one of Canada's most magnificent natural treasures. In this week's #MyJasper Memories, we learn about Rockaboo Mountain Adventures' "Tread Lightly" Glacier Hikes, and the future of net zero, environmentally-conscious tourism in Jasper National Park.  BOOK YOUR GLACIER ADVENTURE: https://rockaboo.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.

1:14 | Dove Canada is capitalizing on the controversy around Lisa LaFlamme's firing, encouraging women to #KeepTheGrey. Ryan opens the show with an email from Real Talker Laurie, a hairstylist, who offers a unique (and entertaining) angle on aging.  13:39 | Zeller's is coming back to Canada. No, seriously! Ryan and John muse about what the iconic Canadian retailer's return might look like (ahead of our chat with retail expert Heather Thomson tomorrow).  15:06 | Andrew Coyne, likely Canada's most-read political commentator, chimes in on Lisa LaFlamme, Pierre Poilievre and Diagolon, Danielle Smith's proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act, and the future of conservatism in Canada. Don't miss this interview!  39:29 | Constitutional lawyer David Khan explains why the Alberta Sovereignty Act is "gaslighting," and explains why he thinks there's still space on the political spectrum for the Alberta Liberal Party (despite its recent leadership race that drew exactly zero candidates).  59:03 | We feature a "punk rock" water brand for "straight edge" consumers in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/

Poof...gone. Thirty-five years into a storied career, veteran news anchor Lisa LaFlamme is unceremoniously cut loose by bean counters at CTV. We talk to talk radio legend Charles Adler about the state of media in Canada, and what prompts decisions like this. Chuck also chimes in on the "bacon and eggs" vibe of Pierre Poilievre's latest video aimed at PM Justin Trudeau.  Journalists, in particular women of colour, are being subjected to a coordinated hate campaign across the country. Senator Paula Simons, an award-winning journalist, shares her thoughts on how such threats should be addressed, and how attitudes in newsrooms have evolved over the years.  Back after a week on the beach, Ryan looks back on the restorative impact of sand between the toes in this week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: kubyenergy.ca

Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 22, 2022.   ryanjespersen.com

Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 22, 2022. ryanjespersen.com

Real Talk is on vacation! Enjoy our Best Of episodes this week, featuring some of our favourite recent interviews. We’re back at it live on August 22, 2022. ryanjespersen.com