Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

13:12 | Hockey parents conflicted about registering their kids for the fall won't want to miss this interview with Jeff Nash. The longtime hockey player, coach, official, and production professional has personal experience with the highs and lows of the sport, including being hazed as a rookie in Junior. "Nasher" shares how a backyard rink project influenced his feelings about his kids playing the game, and talks about being the change in a sport facing a cultural crisis.
44:11 | Sean Kotelmach and Jillian Kudryk are two of the (at least) eighteen alumni of Saskatoon Christian Centre Academy who've joined a $25M class action lawsuit against their former school. Allegations of sexual assault, emotional and physical abuse including so-called "gay exorcisms" and punitive isolation policies, gaslighting, and manipulation have prompted calls for criminal and government investigations, and suspension of public funding for what's now known as Legacy Christian Academy. Sean and Jillian share their personal stories, including what prompted them to come forward after many years. 
1:10:05 | We received a bunch of emails after our segment on a racist, sexist essay that took third prize in an Alberta government contest. Ryan reads messages from Anton and Jenny, who submitted their takes to talk@ryanjespersen.com. (Congratulations to Jenny, spontaneously awarded our Real Talk Email of the Month for August. Enjoy your free Real Talk studio mug!)
1:16:50 | There's an amazing new way to explore Jasper National Park! Open Top Touring presents vintage tours with a modern twist. Jump on board for a ride in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper! 
CHECK OUT MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk/
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.

0:33 | "They even broke into my safe!" Former President Donald Trump says the FBI raid of his Mar-A-Lago mansion is "an attack by Radical Left Democrats". Ryan opens the show with up-to-the-minute commentary of this major, developing story. 
13:18 | The third-place winner in the Alberta government's "Her Vision Inspires" essay contest espouses Great Replacement Theory, suggests it's "harmful" to "promote women break into careers that men traditionally dominate," and proposes families receive medals (no, seriously!) for having two or more children. NDP MLA Rakhi Pancholi talks about who needs to answer for selecting the essay as a winner, and what message it sends to Albertans and the rest of the country. 
44:29 | Hockey journalist Jashvina Shah says it may be time to disband Hockey Canada. The author of "Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxic Culture and How To Fix It" plots out a way forward for millions of hockey fans rocked by multiple allegations of sexual assault aimed at former Team Canada players. 
CHECK OUT JASHVINA'S BOOK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57136757-game-misconduct
READ HER GLOBE & MAIL OP/ED: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-it-should-be-game-over-for-hockey-canada-if-the-organization-doesnt/
1:20:16 | This week's The Leading Edge celebrates an inventor and entrepreneur whose innovation makes reading more affordable and accessible for the blind community. The Leading Edge is presented Tuesdays on Real Talk by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.
LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/
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.

6:57 | Alex Jones owes $49.3M to parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, after repeatedly claiming the mass shooting was a hoax. Supriya Dwivedi analyzes the verdict out of Texas - the first of three Sandy Hook-related cases against Jones to be decided - and what it may mean for the larger misinformation ecosystem. (Supriya's assessment may surprise you.)
34:45 | Former PM Stephen Harper's endorsement hasn't accomplished what Pierre Poilievre no doubt hoped it would...but why? Emmy Award-winning talk host Charles Adler breaks it down. Plus, how does Chuck feel about Poilievre's "Amigo" video, zeroing in on the Prime Minister's family vacation? Watch and find out! 
1:09:37 | Inspired by Charles' assessment of Canada's conservative landscape, Ryan shares a Twitter thread that caught his attention over the weekend.
1:17:55 | This week's edition of Positive Reflections celebrates two species making a comeback from near-extinction! Thanks to Brynley for submitting these good news stories to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Positive Reflections is presented the first show of every week by our friends at Kuby Energy.
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0:56 | Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones suffered a major blow in court this week, which could wind up costing the Infowars host a fortune. Ryan recaps developments in the defamation trail launched by parents whose child died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. 
12:25 | Just a few days ago, Robyn Doolittle sat down with "E.M.," the woman who filed a lawsuit against Hockey Canada over an alleged group sexual assault by some members of Canada’s world junior hockey team in 2018. The investigative journalist for the Globe and Mail updates us on this developing story, and talks about bigger-picture implications of the scandal plaguing both the national organization and Canada's favourite sport.
READ ROBYN'S REPORTING: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-woman-at-centre-of-hockey-canada-allegations-interviewed-by-police/
43:15 | Prompted by Ryan's interview with former BC Premier Christy Clark on Wednesday, author Chris Turner explains why the "Ethical oil" argument failed to resonate over the past decade or so. What's the best way to advocate for Canadian energy, who should be doing it, and what should the key message be? We get into it with the author of "How To Be A Climate Optimist: Blueprints For A Better World". 
CHECK OUT TURNER'S BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/668167/how-to-be-a-climate-optimist-by-chris-turner/9780735281974
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.

0:24 | The final CPC leadership debate goes tonight. Ryan starts the show with a bit of commentary and a reminder there's a new episode of Seriously for you to check out! 
CHECK OUT SERIOUSLY WITH SUPRIYA AND RYAN: https://seriouslypod.com/
9:54 | At just 13 years old, Wyatt Sharpe has established himself as one of Canada's rising talents. The host of The Wyatt Sharpe Show returns to Real Talk to reflect on some of his recent high-profile interviews, and his impression as a future voter on the current state of political discourse. What a remarkable young man! 
SUBSCRIBE TO THE WYATT SHARPE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEI-thoRF6_EGuhc_1eMQYw
33:28 | Ryan dips into the Real Talk mailbag, and reads a few emails from audience members Elske, Ron, and Grant.
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com
39:30 | How do you fix a "broken" health care system? Is Canada really as divided as everybody says it is? What do current leadership races say about the future of the UCP and CPC? Former BC Premier Christy Clark makes her Real Talk debut ahead of her keynote at the Let's Grow, Canada! conference in Edmonton on August 11. 
REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://www.centreiceconservatives.ca/post/the-power-of-the-centre
1:18:54 | Comedian Dane Cook, 50, recently proposed to his "long-term" girlfriend Kelsi Taylor, 23. Ryan and Johnny chat about the optics. 
1:26:41 | There's a new tour in town! In this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper, we learn about Jasper Food Tours.
BOOK YOUR JASPER FOOD TOUR: https://jasperfoodtours.com/
LEARN MORE ABOUT JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk/
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.

0:20 | Alberta's top Dr. Deena Hinshaw took home a quarter-million dollar bonus in 2021, and not everybody's thrilled about it. Plus, MLA Leela Aheer jumped in front of an angry bull at the Strathmore Stampede, quite possibly saving a man's life. Ryan recaps the weekend's headlines to kick off the show. 
16:08 | Canada's "lazy" foreign policy is a growing vulnerability, argues Dr. Bob Murray. The senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute explains why he believes Canada's national security is at risk, and why losing a seat on the UN Security Council is about more than ego.
READ DR. MURRAY'S OP/ED: https://thehub.ca/2022-07-22/robert-murray-canadas-lazy-foreign-policy-is-a-growing-vulnerability-as-global-threats-rise/
38:28 | She literally grabbed a bull by the horns over the weekend. UCP leadership candidate Leela Aheer tells us what was going through her mind when she jumped a fence to stop a postentially-deadly attack at the Strathmore Stampede. Ryan asks her about the angsty theme of the leadership race to this point, Dr. Deena Hinshaw's bonus, vaccinations for kids under five, and the battle for board seats in her riding association of Chestermere-Strathmore.
1:04:05 | Art is helping the healing process at the Strathcona Community Hospital. We feature the Strathcona Community Hospital in this week's The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.
LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/
1:06:30 | Environmental activists on Vancouver Island flattened the tires of more than 30 SUVs over the weekend. Ryan and John muse about what they'd do if they caught somebody in the act. 
1:14:00 | A remarkable act of bravery by seven-year-old "Massiah" is our Positive Reflection this week. Thank you to everybody who submits good news stories to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Positive Reflections is presented by Kuby Energy.
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 "To all the folks I've blocked before..." Ryan delivers an important reminder about social media in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.

7:55 | Seriously podcast co-host Supriya Dwivedi takes a look at Jean Charest's attack ad aimed at Pierre Poilievre, and Elizabeth May's intent to take back the leadership of the federal Green Party.
SUBSCRIBE TO SERIOUSLY: https://seriouslypod.com
35:12 | What does the future of conservative politics in Canada look like? Who speaks for "the middle" anymore? What are the short- and long-term implications of the CPC leadership race? Centre Ice Conservatives founder Rick Peterson, executive director Azim Jiwani, and author Tasha Kheiriddin join for this week's Real Talk Round Table.
REGISTER FOR CENTRE ICE ON AUGUST 11: https://www.centreiceconservatives.ca/
CHECK OUT TASHA'S BOOK: https://therightpathbook.com/ 
1:15:13 | Ryan and John debrief after the Real Talk Round Table, including the power behind the word "woke".
1:20:00 | "To all the folks I've blocked before..." Ryan delivers an important reminder about social media in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.
GET A QUOTE TODAY: https://localenvironmental.ca/

1:08 | For the first time in this UCP leadership race, Albertans had their first chance Wednesday night to hear from candidates vying to be the next Premier. Edmonton Journal reporter Ashley Joannou checks in from her office at the Alberta Legislature, and shares her observations from the Medicine Hat debate.
17:30 | Ryan reads some of your comments about Danielle Smith's proposed "health spending account" - $300 per person - and shares his thoughts about what could or should be covered as part of a more fulsome approach to government-funded public health care.
22:40 | We receive a ton of great emails to talk@ryanjespersen.com. That includes notes from Barry and Phoebe, who both qualified for a Real Talk Email of the Month award with their takes on stepping off the soap box, addressing rape culture, and supporting health care workers who are "burnt to a crisp". 
NOTE: Our planned interviews with former BC Premier Christy Clark and journalist Brandi Morin will be rescheduled at their earliest availability. Sometimes, things happen and plans fall through...that's Real Life!

9:03 | Aaron Paquette is an award-winning author, artist, and the first Indigenous councillor in Edmonton's history. He discusses his involvement in the "Grandin mural" project years ago, and his experiences this week attending the Pope's apology in Maskwacis and mass at Commonwealth Stadium. Prepare for a thoughtful, challenging assessment of the "aftermath" of the papal visit.
READ UP ON THE BACKGROUND OF CLR. PAQUETTE'S MURAL PROJECT: https://yegarts.tumblr.com/post/80708942561/walking-together-the-journey-of-aaron-paquette
41:59 | It seems everybody is talking about a horrific email sent from the (now former) president of Valbella Gourmet Foods to Canmore Pride organizers. Dr. Kristopher Wells explains why he believes the RCMP should get involved, and talks about the bigger-picture importance of Pride. Plus, the co-founder of Pride Tape shares his thoughts around the culture problem plaguing Hockey Canada, and the Alberta government's relatively slow action on a Monkeypox vaccine. 
SUPPORT PRIDE TAPE: https://pridetape.com/
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2022 PRIDE CUP: https://icedistrict.com/events/event/icedis-7470-pride-cup-2022-08-06
1:07:16 | Every Wednesday, we celebrate the beauty of Jasper National Park with #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. This week, we congratulate our friends at Marmot Basin on being named a Mountain Collective destination as one of the best ski destinations on the planet! We also hear from Real Talkers Brian and Laurie, who celebrated a very special wedding anniversary at one of Jasper's most magnificent spots! 
LEARN MORE ABOUT JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk/