Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

20:06 | Food writer Julie Van Rosendaal assesses the current and potential long term impacts on our food systems because of extreme weather and flooding across British Columbia, especially in the agricultural region in the Fraser Valley.
52:26 | Ecologist Dr. Mark Boyce explains how Alberta's new Trails Act has potential to be extremely useful, however it makes concessions to the "quad squad".
1:20:34 | #MyJasper Memories | We hit the Marmot Basin slopes as the Jasper ski resort opens November 18. Presented by Tourism Jasper
1:23:28 | Tech industry and regulation expert Dr. Tamara Shepherd evaluates Twitter’s internal study on the higher number of right-wing perspectives getting shared on the social platform.

1:43 | We check in on the extreme weather and flooding in British Columbia.
Conversations around what the announcement of affordable child care means for Alberta, with:9:24 | Alberta's NDP and official opposition leader, Rachel Notley 22:55 | Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO, Deborah Yedlin 34:33 | Director of Terra Centre for Teen Parents, Karen Mottershead54:01 | Parent and accountant, Heidi Bergstrom 
1:09:48 | Analysis of the exchange between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney during Monday's press conference for the $10/day child care.
1:22:41 | Disability advocate and author of Falling for Myself, Dorothy Ellen Palmer addresses the need for the disabled to be included in film, TV and theatre and to ditch "inspiration porn".

13:34 | Computer security expert Dr. Tom Keenan on possible exclusion of Chinese vendor, Huawei Technologies, from Liberal government’s plans and policy on next-generation 5G mobile networks in Canada.
23:03 | Families, Children & Social Development Federal Minister Karina Gould shares about today's announcement around affordable childcare coming to Alberta. 
38:05 | Reverend Dr. Cheri DiNovo details pushing and leading the church and government for equality and representation for those in the 2SLGBTQ community.
1:07:20 | From the world's first specialist psychiatric genetic counselling clinic, Dr. Jehannine Austin explains how genetic counselling for people living with psychiatric disorders helps lessen stigma and shame. 
1:33:39 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' thoughts on marking Remembrance Day, what it means to and how feelings may have changed over time. Presented in partnership with Y Station. 
1:51:02 | Positive Reflections | A look back at Real Talk's Remembrance Day Special and the significance of sharing about loss, sacrifice and resilience. Presented by Kuby Energy

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.

17:00 | Economist Dr. Trevor Tombe explains the economic realities behind the Financial Post article "Alberta is on the verge of another boom", which prompted Alberta's premier to brag that the provincial economy is getting its swagger back. 
33:10 | #EatYourWords | Ryan scores a touchdown on the lies told by NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers about his vaccination status. Presented by Prairie Catering.
38:10 | #RealTalkRoundTable | We meet three of the 40 young innovators, change makers and leaders featured on Edify's 2021 Top 40 Under 40 list: Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O’Brien, Edmonton Downtown Business Association's Executive Director Puneeta McBryan, and president of the Oliver Community League Robyn Paches.
1:55:52 | #TrashTalk | Ryan lets 'er rip on what's rubbing Real Talkers the wrong way.Presented by Local Waste.

20.54 | Authors and historians Ted Barris and Don Levers explore how stories from service people are vital  in acknowledging the sacrifices made and to keep the lessons from WWI and WWII alive in the present day. 
53:54 | Canadian War Museum historian Stacey Barker shares about how women were not exempt from the stark impacts of war, and sometimes endured a double burden due to their treatment within the service.
1:18:50 | Former war correspondent Katherine O’Neill and retired Warrant Officer Stephen Ferry recount their individual and shared frontline experiences in Afghanistan, the lasting impressions from that time and how it's now being remembered in the “Hall of Valour" at the Ponoka Secondary Campus, organized by teacher Ron Labrie.

14:22 | Le Journal Le Franco's Simon-Pierre Poulin and Harvard Law fellow Dr. Ashley Nunes debate the significance of Air Canada's CEO inability to speak French and what it means for Canadian business big picture.
49:54 | Gidimt’en Clan member Sleydo’ (Molly Wickham) explains why it's been more than 40 days since Wet'suwet'en members first occupied a Coastal GasLink work site and how they're determined to stay put until development is permanently stopped.
1:16:54 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan familiarizes us with Jasper-based photography guide Mike Gere who helps amateur shutterbugs learn how to wield and capture light even during the blackest of hours in Jasper National Park.
1:41:40 | Filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers shares why she felt compelled to create the documentary film, Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy about the overdose epidemic in her Southern Alberta community, the Kainai First Nation.

28:47 | Former producer of Big Valley Jamboree Larry Werner discusses overseeing safety at large-scale concert events and responds to the tragedy at the Astroworld in Houston, Texas, where eight people were killed and more than 300 people injured.
45:07 | Ophthalmologist and comedian Will Flanary aka Dr. Glaucomflecken on his popularity on social media for his blend of humour and health care.
1:29:54 | Vampirologist Dr. Peter Gölz explores why vampires, and his course on the creatures in pop culture at the University of Victoria, continue to be so popular.

4:18 | Ryan regales the epic goal by Edmonton Oiler's Connor McDavid in the November 6 NHL game. 
22:04 | Award-winning actor and improviser Donovan Workun shares about starring (and dancing) as Jason Kenney in the sold-out production of Hot Boy Summer, The Musical.
45:04 | Dr. Fiona Mattatall and health researcher Aimee Langer unpack the findings of a HPV vaccine study and how the vaccinations appear to substantially reduce cervical cancer.
1:40:53 | Professional snowboarder Spencer O'Brien explains how a diagnosis of career-ending rheumatoid arthritis helped her reconnect with her First Nations heritage. Plus we're joined by filmmaker Cassie De Colling who followed Spencer's journey for her new film, Precious Leader Woman. 
2:03:03 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' responses to the survey about neurodivergence. Presented by Y Station.
2:20:16 | Positive Reflections | Wild things, northern lights and a tow truck driver bring positivity to our Monday morning. Presented by Kuby Energy.

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.