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7:11 | Real Talker "JC" says user fees for social media sites like Twitter might be the only way to combat bots, trolls, and scams. Ryan reads JC's email in response to Charles Adler to kick off today's show. 
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11:49 | Kristin Raworth is calling for consistent moral leadership on domestic abuse. November 1st marks the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. Raworth, a survivor and advocate, talks about political hypocrisy on what should be a non-partisan issue, and what leadership looks like through this month and beyond. 
READ KRISTIN'S PIECE IN THE LINE: https://theline.substack.com/p/kristin-raworth-desperate-for-consistent?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=auto_share
LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH: https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-month.aspx
46:56 | Congrats to Real Talker "Gillian," winner of October's Email of the Month! Gillian got us all thinking with her email, "Nah, I don't want more women elected" in response to our October 13 conversation with entrepreneur Sarah Elder-Chamanara. Gillian wins an official Real Talk studio mug, guaranteed to make her coffee taste better than before! 
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51:30 | With nearly 170,000 followers on Twitter, Jason Zackowski's four-legged family members Bunsen and Beaker might be the most famous dogs in Canada. The Red Deer-based science teacher, podcaster, and social media superstar talks to us about communication failures through COVID, instilling a love for science in young learners, and what he and his brother used to do to deter vandals from targeting their home on Halloween. 
1:17:58 | The "Mobili-T" is in the spotlight on this week's edition of The Leading Edge. The innovative tool helps cancer and stroke survivors learn to swallow again, making meal time much less stressful. #TheLeadingEdge is presented Tuesdays on Real Talk by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.
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0:40 | Happy Halloween! We get into some of the top Halloween costumes for 2022, including what Johnny saw behind the wheel during his morning commute. Send your Halloween photos to talk@ryanjespersen.com or tag @RealTalkRJ on Twitter or Instagram - we'll feature the best on Tuesday's show! 
6:25 | The Bank of Canada's sixth rate hike of the year is just days old, and everybody's already talking about the next one. How much higher could interest rates rise, and what's dictating the decisions? Financial Post journalist Stephanie Hughes provides some clarity, including insight into BoC governor Tiff Macklem.
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24:00 | We love when Real Talkers take the time to let us know what they think of the show. Meagan's message about living in the moment with our pets takes centre stage today. Email us anytime: talk@ryanjespersen.com
25:10 | Will Charles Adler pay $20/month to keep his "verified" blue check mark on Twitter, now that Elon Musk owns the site? We get to the heart of the matter - truth and democracy under threat - with the Titan of Talk.
55:36 | It's a Halloween edition of Positive Reflections, thanks to early photo and video submissions from Real Talkers like Andy, Bunsen, & Beaker! We'll keep the Show & Tell going into Tuesday, so don't be shy in sharing! Positive Reflections is presented Mondays on Real Talk by our friends at Kuby Renewable Energy.
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Real Talkers are alllllllll fired up this week! We take on poachers, Alberta's premier, and Charles Adler (??) in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services.
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0:28 | Real Talk's about more than *just* news and politics. We kick off today's show with a Real Life scenario: pet hair on your clothing. Of course, the impromptu conversation ramps up until we're feeling all the feels, grateful for the impact our pets make on our lives. 
11:25 | It's a social media-themed conversation with Seriously podcast star Supriya Dwivedi. Elon Musk officially owns Twitter now...what's next? We debate whether or not Donald Trump should be brought back, and what those implications might be. Plus, what's the significance of Meta's (Facebook) "train wreck" of a third quarter, leading to an estimated $700B loss in market share? 
38:50 | With the UN Climate Change Conference set to kick off in Egypt on November 6, our friends at Urban Timber present a COP27-themed Real Talk Round Table. Hear from macro energy system researcher Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon and Pathways Alliance president Kendall Dilling, who tackle some of the biggest issues facing Canadian industry reps, climate activists, politicians, policy makers, and members of the general public. 
CHECK OUT SARA'S PODCAST: https://www.energyvsclimate.com/CHECK OUT KENDALL'S TEAM'S WORK: https://pathwaysalliance.ca/
1:05:30 | Real Talkers are alllllllll fired up this week! We take on poachers, Alberta's premier, and Charles Adler (??) in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by our friends at Local Environmental Services.
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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.

0:30 | We focus on the powder keg that is Alberta politics throughout today's Real Talk. With so many storylines to follow, political scientist Lisa Young and former legislature correspondent Tom Vernon have a lot to talk about. But, we kick off the show with an homage to the teachers that made a huge impression on us (or not). Who was your "difference maker" growing up? Shoot us an email and let us know! 
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12:56 | Dr. Lisa Young publishes her political observations on her Substack "What Now?!? An Alberta Politics Newsletter". The University of Calgary political scientist lays out the political risks taken by Premier Danielle Smith in naming her (sort of) new look cabinet, including the gender dynamic. Lisa and Ryan also cover the premier's early support of a new arena in Calgary, and Leela Aheer's announcement she won't seek re-election as a UCP MLA. 
CHECK OUT DR. YOUNG'S SUBSTACK: https://lisayoung.substack.com/
39:17 | In his first interview since leaving Global News, longtime political journalist Tom Vernon outlines his early impressions of Smith-led UCP government, and some of the storylines he's following ahead of the provincial election on May 29, 2023. 
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6:50 | For the sixth time this year, Canada's central bank has raised interest rates. Aside from the obvious, what does this mean for the average Canadian? How close are we to getting back on track, with inflation under control? What might the next year look like? Economist Todd Hirsch takes us into the most important details. Plus, Todd talks provincial politics, including a report he's preparing for Rachel Notley, and his thoughts on the first few weeks under Premier Danielle Smith.
CONTACT TODD: https://toddhirsch.com/
36:27 | The Emergencies Act inquiry's been going for a couple weeks now. What have we learned about the Ottawa occupation, and how it was policed? How did the situation get so out of control? PressProgress editor Luke LeBrun's been covering the proceedings in depth. He lays out the key learnings to this point, and explains why they matter.
READ LUKE'S REPORTING: https://pressprogress.ca/ottawa-police-intelligence-unit-relied-on-dubious-and-politically-biased-information-about-convoy/
51:56 | Jasper is honouring Canada's veterans with the annual Jasper Veterans Appreciation Event from November 4-13. This week's edition of #MyJasper Memories highlights some of the upcoming moments you won't want to miss, including ceremonies to mark National Indigenous Veterans Day and the Women Veterans Appreciation Event. 
CHECK OUT FURTHER DETAILS AND DEALS: https://www.jaspervetfest.com/
54:56 | How do you feel about fireworks? Are they a nuisance? Are they a must-have at the biggest events? Ryan and John debate the future of fireworks, fighter jet fly-overs, and more prompted by a recent experience at a football game.
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0:20 | Today's show takes us to Ontario, then Saskatchewan, but we lead with Adidas dropping Kanye West, and scuttlebutt around Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent comments about public health measures through the pandemic. 
14:05 | He was unsuccessful in his bid to become Toronto's mayor, but Stephen Punwasi's campaign wasn't a failure. The co-founder of Better Dwelling joins us to talk about voter apathy, flawed polling, cost of living, Alberta stereotypes, and why he believes property taxes need to be raised across the country. 
CHECK OUT BETTER DWELLING: https://betterdwelling.com/
34:06 | Is Quick Dick McDick the unofficial voice of Saskatchewan? We check in with the YouTube phenom to learn the secret behind his hugely-popular videos, what drives his creative process, and what the future of energy and agriculture looks like through his eyes. 
CHECK OUT QDM'S YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/quickdickmcdick
1:03:58 | At just eight years old, inventor Lily Born was already solving problems. Her Kangaroo cup was designed out of necessity; she's now sold thousands of them around the world. She's more than earned the spotlight in this week's edition of #TheLeadingEdge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. 
LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/
1:07:03 | Have you ever missed a billion dollar boat? Did you have an amazing idea, only to sit on it too long and watch somebody else cash in? Ryan tells his story of the one that got away.
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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.

0:41 | What a weekend for news. Britain's got a(nother) new PM, a(nother) masterpiece was vandalized by climate activists, and Premier Danielle Smith made waves at her first UCP AGM as party leader. Ryan kicks off the show with a quick synopsis.
8:35 | Should 16 year olds have voting rights? NDP members voted yes at their weekend convention; we ask talk radio legend Charles Adler what he thinks. Plus, we get Chuck's early thoughts on new British PM Rishi Sunak. And, of course, Adler cuts right to the heart of where conversation needs to focus after the UCP AGM over the weekend.
40:42 | Ophelia Cara's back, this time with her mom Marianna Balogh by her side. You may remember she made a huge impact on the Real Talk audience when she joined us on August 23, 2021 to discuss her drug use, and how Supervised Consumption Services saved her life. Turns out a controversial new policy in Alberta limiting access to prescriptions could negatively impact many people who use drugs. If you're looking for REAL TALK on the opioid crisis and harm reduction, you'll find it here.
CHECK OUT EACH & EVERY: https://www.eachandevery.org/CHECK OUT MOMS STOP THE HARM: https://www.momsstoptheharm.com/
1:21:21 | It's a special edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy! We meet Principal Danielle Eriksen and teacher Robert Tymofichuk from New Myrnam School. "Mr. T" just won a Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching (STEM). We learn about the science projects that led to his nomination, and the bigger-picture vision that defines this remarkable school.
CHECK OUT MR. T's CLASS PROJECTS: https://www.newmyrnamschool.ca/project-s-videos
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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've got Real Talkers ripping Rush, calling out cops, and dialing in on Premier Danielle Smith in this week's edition of Trash Talk. Buckle up and press play! 
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0:22 | FIVE HUNDRED EPISODES. Hard to believe! We're so grateful for the Real Talk audience, sponsors, and guests that have made this independent talk show such a success story.
7:42 | Ryan kicks off the show with a look back at five of the most memorable moments through Real Talk's first five hundred episodes. We know your list may look different than his, and we'd love to hear what your most memorable Real Talk moment is! Shoot us an email to talk@ryanjespersen.com
23:12 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith ruffled feathers at an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce luncheon yesterday, encouraging business leaders to "get on board" with her plan to increase human rights protections for unvaccinated workers. We take a look at how her message landed with entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
28:24 | Would you believe Rachel Notley's getting more credit for "economic leadership abilities" than Conservative Premier Danielle Smith? Team Navigator (Rosa Ellithorpe, Jason Hatcher, and Graham Fox) joins the Real Talk Round Table to dig into polling numbers that indicate an unpopular premier, dwindling support for Alberta "sovereignty," lack of public appetite for a fight with Ottawa, and a window of opportunity for Alberta's NDP.
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1:11:23 | We've got Real Talkers ripping Rush, calling out cops, and dialing in on Premier Danielle Smith in this week's edition of Trash Talk. Buckle up and press play! 
TRASH TALK IS PRESENTED BY LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: https://localenvironmental.ca/
SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrjPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
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.