Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

May 10, 2021 - Sen. Paula Simons, MP Matt Jeneroux; Dr. Mikolaj Raszek; Jason Kenney

Independent Senator from Alberta, Paula Simons and Edmonton Riverbend Member of Parliament, Matt Jeneroux share how they're figuring out how to collaborate on sponsoring the Compassionate Bereavement Bill. 
Merogenomics' Dr. Mikolaj Raszek talks about mapping DNA and how genomic sequencing can impact medicine, insurance and governments.
Not Alberta's premier, Jason Kenney, explains how having the Twitter handle @jasonkenney has him being mistaken for the UCP leader and included in political discourse far away from his home in Virginia, US.
14:20 - Senator Paula Simons & MP Matt Jeneroux59:58 - Dr. Mikolaj Raszek1:38:05 - Jason Kenney2:29:10 - Positive Reflections

Trash Talk - May 7, 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.

May 7, 2021 - Doctors Without Borders on India COVID response; Digital Wellness Round Table

Doctors Without Border's Executive Director, Joe Belliveau shares about supporting India’s response to the pandemic, where COVID-19 infections have surged past 21 million.
An exploration of digital wellness with Mental Health Research Canada Director, Kerilee Snatenchuk, Digital Wellness Expert, Nina Hersher and Momentum Walk In Counselling's Angela Ross.
13:06 - India COVID response39:28 - Digital Wellness Real Talk Round Table2:06:18 - Trash Talk

May 6, 2021 - COVID-19 lessons shared by physician panel; Vinyl Nation filmmakers; Federal Minister Mary Ng; Dr. Fiona Mattatall

Physicians Dr. Naheed Dosani, Dr. Monika Dutt, Dr. Hakique Virani discuss how the 14 months of the coronavirus pandemic can inform how to move forward.
Vinyl Nation filmmakers, Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone share about the revival of vinyl captured in their 92-minute documentary. It one of the 80 films screening online as part of NorthWest Film Festival (May 6-16).
Federal Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade, Honourable Mary Ng, discusses how the federal budget could fight COVID-19, support jobs and growth, and invest in a sustainable economic recovery.
A Calgary-based physician has taken to Twitter to highlight Albertans doing good during the pandemic. Dr. Fiona Mattatall explains why she took to the social media to celebrate the helpers during COVID-19.
15:22 - COVID-19 lessons shared by physicians42:54 - Vinyl Nation filmmakers1:23:40 - Hon. Mary Ng1:44:09 - Dr. Fiona Mattatall

May 5, 2021 - Nitish Pahwa; Albert Nobbs; Bukola Salami; Indigenous Bar Association's Drew Lafond

Slate copy editor, Nitish Pahwa takes stock of the pandemic crisis amid India's political backdrop and if it will turn Indian voters away from populist prime minister, Narendra Modi.  
Albert Nobbs shares why he's taken up sidewalk chalk to call for action by the provincial government on COVID-19, including drawing more than 2000 stars at the Alberta legislature, for the residents who have died from the virus to date.
Dr. Bukola Salami addresses her research on immigrant health and how it highlights the systemic racism Black people experience when accessing medical care in Canada.
Indigenous Bar Association president's Drew Lafond unpacks the Indigenous legal community's call for the Supreme Court of Canada to reserve a permanent spot for an Indigenous judge.
12:24 - Nitish Pahwa54:18 - Alberta Nobbs1:19:17 - Dr. Bukola Salami1:44:26 - Drew Lafond

May 4, 2021 - Domestic violence is a men’s issue with Jackson Katz & Danelle Mirdoch; Tariq Fancy

Re-focusing the conversation of violence against women on the perpetrators...mostly men. Gender violence expert, Jackson Katz, and Rowan House board chairperson, Danelle Mirdoch discuss how to address gender-based violence with the onus on the people who perpetrate it.  
Former head of sustainability at the world’s biggest asset manager, Blackrock, Tariq Fancy, shares why he's skeptical of sustainable investing and sees it as PR
12:35 - Jackson Katz & Danelle Mirdoch1:11:36 - Tariq Fancy

May 3, 2021 - Outrage over Lockdown Rodeo; Rachel Notley; Live Events Coalition's Caitlin McElhone

Albertans are angry, disappointed and disheartened with the lack of enforcement at the "No More Lockdowns Rodeo" in Bowden, AB over the weekend and Premier Kenney's suspension of the spring session of the legislative assembly. Ryan channels public opinion. 
Rachel Notley, the leader of Alberta's NDP and the provincial Official Opposition, expresses concerns around the poor response and numerous missed opportunities to address COVID-19 by the provincial government. 
Alberta Live Events Coalition's Caitlin McElhone shares about providing event safety guidance to the "No More Lockdowns Rodeo" which was ignored. The Alberta Live Events Coalition advocates for event professionals to produce live events in a safe manner during the pandemic while contributing to the economy.
59:03 - Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley1:42:13 - Caitlin McElhone2:16:58 - Positive Reflections

Trash Talk - April 30, 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.

April 30, 2021 - Ed the Sock; Vax Hunter AB; Infectious Disease Dr, Arlene Dickinson, Clara Hughes

The Canadian icon, Ed the Sock, talks about the lack of support for Canadian musicians since the demise of Much Music and the need for his new online platform, NewMusicNation.
Determined to fill vaccine spots Sarah Mackey and Janaya Matheson explain how they're helping Albertans navigate the vaccine booking system in province with Vax Hunter AB.
Encouraging Canadians to get vaccinated, This is Our Shot, notable Canadians are helping to get the word out including Olympic Athlete Clara Hughes , Investor & Author Arlene Dickinson, and Pediatric Infectious Disease physician Dr. Cora Constantinescu.
Plus, it's Friday, so fasten your seatbelt for another wild edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste!
5:58 - Ed the Sock24:38 - Vax Hunter AB panel39:14 - This is Our Shot Real Talk Round Table1:51:24 - Trash Talk

April 29, 2021 - Political pundit Supriya Dwivedi; Dr. Thomas Davidoff on Canadian real estate

Unpacking how politics impact the response to COVID-19 across Canada and beyond, with political pundit Supriya Dwivedi. 
Why the pandemic is making the Canadian real estate rev up and what to expect in the coming months, from the Director of the Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate at University of British Columbia, Dr. Thomas Davidoff.
10:26 - Supriya Dwivedi1:08:44 - Dr. Thomas Davidoff