Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

For nearly two weeks, thousands of Calgarians joined the search for Parker Wells. Millions of Canadians hoped and prayed the missing 11-year-old would be discovered alive and well. That hope was shattered when police confirmed Parker's body had been found. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas joins us (7:25) to reflect on the tragedy that gripped the city, the extraordinary community response, and what's next as investigators continue their work. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 
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21:00 | Calgary's sending certified forestry crews and specialized equipment to Edmonton, as Alberta's capital recovers from a series of destructive thunderstorms. Could this lead to stronger municipal cooperation across Canada? 
31:00 | Real Talkers share their thoughts (and calls for more support) in the wake of Parker Wells' death. Real Talk's Live Chat is powered by Park Power. 
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42:10 | Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says FBI Director Kash Patel has "hurt the case" re: the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, telling journalist Wyatt Sharpe Patel was "misinformed," and has not spoken to local law enforcement. Wyatt takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable interview with Sheriff Nanos. 
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52:30 | Animal rights protections are unravelling in Canada with industry lobbying winning out over animal welfare, says Jessica Scott-Reid. She takes us into her feature in The Globe & Mail.
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1:14:30 | We've got ranchers in our Live Chat. We've got vegans in our Live Chat. Real Talkers, Jespo, and Johnny respond to Jessica's comments.
1:33:00 | Crazy Fast Eddy takes toilet talk to a whole new level with his climate change commentary, Sheldon D has questions about that $13B AI data centre, Gail says people are missing the point about the "Fuck Your Fascist Pancakes" movement, Tyler's got thoughts on our July 23 AI interview, AJ's sick of selfish hikers, and Neil's looking for balance on "restaurants closing" coverage in Edmonton. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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Three months out from Alberta's referendum, the campaign to keep the province in Canada is shifting into high gear. Forever Canadian founder Thomas Lukaszuk joins us in the Real Talk studio (3:00) before taking the Unity Bus back on the road. He explains why his organization isn't taking a position on Premier Danielle Smith's separation question. We also dig into concerns about foreign interference, the implications of Alberta's voter list leak, the cast of characters (and criminals) fronting the "leave" movement, and why First Nations leaders say Treaty rights are central to the referendum debate. Real Talk feature interviews are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 
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46:00 | Ahead of August Long Weekend, Jespo shares some of his favourite Jasper summer activities in a special edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.
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59:15 | Are you encouraged by the results from the Council of the Federation meetings in PEI? Alberta Chambers president and CEO Shauna Feth has her Eye on Alberta Business after attending the Chambers of the Federation meetings, also in PEI. 
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1:25:00 | We jump back into the Live Chat, and Jespo offers a passionate response to pointed criticism from Real Talker IvanC (lol). 
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Alberta separation. "Elbows Up". Wildfires and climate change. AI data centres. Media layoffs. Veteran broadcaster (now podcaster) Lynda Steele (3:45) gets into it all in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 
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Did Canada strike a smart deal with the U.S. over the Gordie Howe International Bridge, or give away too much? Supriya Dwivedi joins Jespo (3:00) to unpack the conflicting claims from Donald Trump and Mark Carney, and what the dispute reveals about the future of Canada-U.S. relations, in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.
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29:00 | We recap the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including POTUS poking fun at Kaitlan Collins. Supriya gives us her takeaway from the First Ministers' Meetings in PEI (46:30), including Premier Doug Ford's comments about "dismantling the U.S."
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It's an all-Ambassador edition of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers James from Ontario, Fat Dave, Julie, Anne, Joe from Alliston formerly Airdrie, Robert, and Keith sound off on our July 20 interview with Pete Hoekstra. The Flamethrower is proudly presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park.
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As Alberta's independence referendum nears, there's a fundamental question most separatists (and arguably the provincial government) hasn't answered: what about First Nations' treaty rights? As a group of First Nations chiefs calls for an RCMP investigation into allegations of treason involving Danielle Smith, warning they're prepared to physically resist a separation referendum, journalist Brandi Morin (4:15) digs into who has the legal and moral authority to redraw Canada's map. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 
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1:05:00 | Grande Prairie is re-launching photo radar enforcement, this time in-house. Mayor Jackie Clayton explains why, and updates us on the city's transition away from the RCMP. 
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1:39:40 | Mikayla Resists, the inspiration behind the "Fuck Your Fascist Pancakes" meme, tells us why she confronted Premier Danielle Smith in that pancake breakfast line. 
1:45:15 | It's an all-Ambassador edition of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers James from Ontario, Fat Dave, Julie, Anne, Joe from Alliston formerly Airdrie, Robert, and Keith sound off on our July 20 interview with Pete Hoekstra. The Flamethrower is proudly presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park. 
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The workplace is changing fast, and we're digging into it from two very different perspectives. First, we revisit the debate over Return to Office mandates (10:30) following our July 22 conversation on downtown vibrancy. Then, AI educator Ruth Orekogbe explains the skills and mindset that can help future-proof your career in the age of artificial intelligence.
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37:00 | It's not just Canadians pushing back on Donald Trump's tariffs. We hear from Meidas Touch's Brett Meiselas and Congressman Adam Smith (along with B.C. premier David Eby) on the heels of our July 20 interview with Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. 
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47:20 | Are you concerned AI is going to take your job? Are you looking for the best way to integrate AI into your business? Are you starting from square one, using AI in your personal life? AI educator Ruth Orekogbe lays out her AI for All strategy and offers tips to AI-proof your career in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 
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At least 15 Edmonton restaurants have closed in 2026 alone. What's going on? Restauranteurs Kristina Botelho (kb&co), Chris Decock (GRETA), and Nate Box (Fox Burger, District) give us the lay of the land in our feature interview (3:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 
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58:30 | The Wedewer family from Aberdeen, Saskatchewan shares the highlights of their Jasper summer adventure in a special edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 
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1:04:15 | Canadian stocks are booming. What's the best play? Marshall McAlister's in from North Road Investment Counsel with a fascinating case study.
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1:27:30 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after the Edmonton Restaurants Round Table and see what Real Talkers are saying in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. 
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Donald Trump is threatening Canada with 50% tariffs, citing "discriminatory trade policies" on American booze, dairy, and automobiles. How should Canada respond? Is this just another negotiation tactic by an erratic U.S. President, or further degradation of the Canada-U.S. relationship? We get into it with political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt (3:45) and Bianca Parsons of the Alberta Food Processors Association (37:30) in feature interviews presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 
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Canada's relationship with the United States is being tested like never before. Trade tensions, tariffs, defence spending, Arctic security, energy, and the rhetoric coming out of Washington, D.C. have left many Canadians asking what comes next. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Canada-U.S. relationship in an exclusive interview (1:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.
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