Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

June 16, 2021 - Mumilaaq Qaqqaq blasts Canada gov't; Equalization; Calls for #ShowTheSalary

9:37 | Ryan unpacks the speech Nunavut NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq gave in the House of Commons about Canadian inaction on Indigenous issues and lack of inclusion on the Hill, saying “people like me don’t belong here in the federal institution”. 
35:58 | #MyJasper Memories | How to hit the river ways on whitewater rafts in the Rocky Mountains (your dog can come too). https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk
40:47 | Economics professor Dr. Trevor Trombe explains why his 2019 Alberta Views article "Misplaced Anger Western Alienation and the Battle over Equalization" is still relevant today. He outlines why the federal program supports decentralization and empowers provincial governing.
1:25:30 | Katie German with the Toronto non-profit, Food Share explains why publishing wages/salaries is vital to address inequalities in the Canadian workforce. The organization is calling on CharityVillage to #ShowTheSalary on all job postings on their website—an issue across all job sites.

June 15, 2021 - Colombia unrest; Racism in Draft AB Curriculum; Dr. Kathy Dabrus on Vaccine FAQs

Colombia Calling podcast host and South America-based foreign correspondent Richard McColl discusses the current political unrest in Colombia and why it's persisting. 
Dr. Pamela Roach unpacks her Canadian Medical Association Journal article about the draft Alberta curriculum. The piece, "The Potential Health and Social Effects of Alberta’s Draft K-6 Curriculum" outlines how the proposed education guide furthers racism. 
Victoria, BC-based family physician Dr. Kathy Dabrus addressing misconceptions around COVID-19 vaccinations, the safety of combining vaccines and other FAQs.
Plus, we start the week with Positive Reflections presented by the good folks at Kuby Energy!
12:54 - Richard McColl on Colombia unrest52:29 - Dr. Pamela Roach on Alberta draft curriculum1:32:50 - Vaccine FAQs with Dr. Kathy Dabrus2:15:01 - Positive Reflections

Trash Talk - June 11, 2021

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

June 11, 2021 - Minister Seamus O'Regan, Chief Billy Morin, Mayor Don Iveson; Rural Resentment

Alberta "rural resentment" is detailed by Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities' Acting Director, Dr. Clark Banack. The Camrose-based political scientist shares how he visited 16 non-urban communities to speak with Albertans who are increasingly feeling left behind economically and culturally and are eager to overturn the status quo. 
The many implications of the recently announced 1.3 billion billion dollar plan for a landmark, net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton are discussed by Federal Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr., Enoch Cree Nation's Chief Billy Morin and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson.
Plus, it's Friday—which means it's time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!
7:27 - Dr. Clark Banack on rural resentment38:27 - Hydrogen Real Talk Round Table2:12:28 - Trash Talk

June 10, 2021 - Jewish views on Palestinian/Israeli Conflict; Indigenous Health; Bitcoin Currency

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs' Adir Krafman and Jewish Federation of Edmonton CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright offer their perspectives on Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health Associate Director Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle discusses the issues related to Indigenous health including the history of Residential Schools, culture, language, land-based learning and climate action.
Forbes' Policy Editor Avik Roy and Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O'Brien chat about the global implications of El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender.
3:04 - Jewish views on Palestinian/Israeli Conflict44:28 - Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle on Indigenous health1:36:46 - El Salvador and bitcoin

June 9, 2021 - Annamie Paul leader of Federal Green Party; Sustainable Finance; Rabbi Jill Jacobs

Annamie Paul discusses taking over the helm of the federal Green Party after 13 years of Elizabeth May's leadership and what she anticipates the political future will hold. 
#MyJasper Memories | Reminiscing about the many charming patios in the town of Jasper, at the Lodge and on the ski slopes, where beverages of choice can be savoured. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk
The new Sustainable and Transition Finance Professor Dr. Yrjo Koskinen at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business chats about the future of finance and if climate change objectives can actually be met.
Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Executive Director of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, provides her perspective on protecting and advancing human rights in Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories.
11:19 - Annamie Paul1:04:24 - #MyJasper Memories1:08:17 - Dr. Yrjo Koskinen1:32:26 - Rabbi Jill Jacobs

June 8, 2021 - Julie Lalonde; AB Mayors against Coal; Indian Residential School Survivors Society

Ryan grapples with three generations of a London, Ont. family being murdered on Sunday (June 6) in a terrorist act motivated by hate against Muslims.  
Ottawa-based Public Educator, Julie Lalonde, shares how bystanders can intervene when they witness harassment on the street. She's been teaching bystander intervention for over a decade with the organization Hollaback.
The Town of High River Mayor Craig Snodgrass explains creating the new Alberta Coal Restriction Policy and why he's asking municipalities across the province to sign on. Mayor of Lethbridge Chris Spearman, who addresses why he's opted to add his community's endorsement to the letter. 
Indian Residential School Survivors Society's Angela White discusses the unanimous vote in the House of Commons to end litigation against Indigenous children — the very work the British Columbia-based organization engages in. Angela explores what the non-binding request means for survivors, generational trauma and the country.
10:20 - Julie Lalonde46:02 - Mayors Craig Snodgrass and Chris Spearman on coal policy1:41:03 - Indian Residential School Survivors Society's Angela White

June 7, 2021 - Dr. Cindy Blackstock; Impacts of closing Supervised Consumption Sites

First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada's Dr. Cindy Blackstock discusses today's House of Commons vote on ending litigation against First Nations kids, Residential school survivors and implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. She explains the history of the legal proceedings to date and her hopes for the future. 
With the Alberta government announcing new supervised consumption site standards while also shifting where and how services are available, Dr. Jennifer Jackson and Registered Nurse Claire O'Gorman share why these changes will have massive harmful impacts across the province. 
Plus, we start the week with Positive Reflections presented by the kind folks at Kuby Energy!
15:06 - Dr. Cindy Blackstock54:05 - Impacts of closing Supervised Consumption Sites2:28:11 - Positive Reflections

Trash Talk - June 4, 2021

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.
 

June 4, 2021 - Todd Hirsch on Alberta's Economy; Young & Queer Roundtable

Chief Economist for ATB Financial Todd Hirsch discusses his new report, The State of the Alberta Economy and The Path Forward. He explains where the regional, national and global financial scene is headed and how we need to prepare.
Queer youth living in Canada, author jaye simpson, Pride Fund Founder Shane Scott and 2SLGBTQIA+ activist Ophelia Ravencroft share the protest nature of Pride and why resistance is still essential in the movement. 
Plus, it's Friday—time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!
11:00 - Todd Hirsch43:35 - Young & Queer Roundtable2:05:07 - Trash Talk