Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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). 
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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/
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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! 
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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! 
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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!
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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. 
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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! 
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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.
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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/
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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!
 
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