Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

7:54 | Political strategist Alise Mills discusses how the final week of the federal election campaign trail is shaping up.
38:12 | Edmonton-based ICU physician Dr. Darren Markland bravely shares about receiving a death threat over the weekend and how he continues to find compassion for every patient he treats.
56:42 | Former Rebel Media correspondent Caolan Robertson explains how he became "radicalized,” eventually exited the alt-right movement, and what he’s doing to help others do the same.
1:40:17 | We review the Question of the Week about the fourth wave of COVID-19 and the $100 gift cards that Alberta's premier is using to tempt the unvaccinated to get the jab.Presented with our strategic partner Y Station.
1:59:24 | Finding hope amidst lots of challenging news, it's #PositiveReflections. Courtesy of 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.

40:14 | Dissecting the English-language federal leaders' debate and the campaign trail on the Real Talk Round Table with former Conservative staffer Karamveer Lalh, communication consultant Esmahan Razavi and public relations specialist Zahra Sultani. 
1:30:58 | Seth Radwell, the author of AMERICAN SCHISM reflects on the ripple effect of 9/11 and what it's done to the US political and foreign affairs landscape over the past 20 years. 
2:01:04 | Plus, Real Talkers blow off some steam with #TrashTalk presented by Local Waste.

7:30 | The Hill Times' managing editor Charelle Evelyn unpacks the French-language leaders debate in lead up to the federal election on September 20, 2021.
35:02 | #EatYourWords | The "group of individuals" at Rebel Media are given the microphone at the French-language election debate and then promptly given talking-to by Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. 
48:53 | Dubbed the "Jon Stewart of the Arab World", political satirist Bassem Youssef shares how he boldly criticizes ruling powers in the Middle East (even though it's got him arrested and facing death threats) and now how his comedy has changed since moving to the USA. 
1:16:12 | We review the results from our Question of the Week all about Real Talkers' perceptions and plans for the federal election. Presented with our strategic partner, Y Station. 
1:39:05 | Paralympian Katelyn Wright talks about competing in the Tokyo Games on Team Canada's women's sitting volleyball squad and why she wants to make the Paralympics "a household name".

14:28 | Registered nurse Dr. Jennifer Jackson and health researcher Jim Brophy explore how common violence against health care workers is and why it's escalating during the pandemic. 
58:30 | Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta's Grand Chief Arthur Noskey calls on federal parties to include Indigenous concerns in their election campaign platforms and beyond.
1:24:48 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares about his family summer getaway to the national park and all the adventures, eats and entertainment they enjoyed.
1:30:40 | The national cemetery of Canada is inviting people to mail letters to residential school whistleblower Dr. Peter Bryce. The Beechwood Cemetery's Nick McCarthy explains how the mailbox at the grave site came to be and how it relates to reconciliation.

1:03 | Ryan dissects the most recent UCP government plan to deal with the fourth wave of the pandemic, including $100 gift cards for eligible Albertans who haven't been vaccinated yet, exempting rodeos from health restrictions, plus leaving small businesses to make up and enforce their own rules. 
29:23 | End-stage cancer patient Julie Rohr shares how dangerous getting medical care continues to be amid COVID, due to Alberta's approach to the pandemic. 
56:22 | Frog Lake Nation Chief Greg Desjarlais and Kanata Clean Power's Erin Campbell explain the significance of developing an Indigenous-led net zero electricity project in east central Alberta and what it could mean Canada-wide.
1:39:06 | Political strategist Jaskaran Sandhu highlights how important the last two weeks before the federal election will be, what the political parties need to do yet, while he cautions against dismissing the People's Party of Canada (PPC).
2:08:47 | Plus, a dose of positivity and hope via #PositiveReflections 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.

12:33 | Financial intelligence analyst Jessica Davis discusses who’s backing the Taliban in and outside Afghanistan, and how money is essential (little talked about) part of terrorism across the globe.
32:28 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie CateringFederal Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef calls the Taliban ‘brothers’ and gets serious blowback for her choice of words. 
36:50 | #RealTalkRoundTable featuring leaders from across the province, Alberta Beach Deputy Mayor Angela Duncan, St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron and Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam. They weigh in on civility in politics including candidates in Alberta’s 2021 municipal elections signing onto The Pledge, the UCP government potentially walking back municipal governments’ codes of conduct, and establishing a provincial police service. 
1:35:07 | We tear the doors off with #TrashTalk, presented by Local Waste.

13:32 | Maclean’s Magazine senior writer Paul Wells on the progression of the federal election campaigns a week in and how he still gets surprised by the electoral process even after 25+ years of covering Canadian politics. 
47:57 | World Sikh Organization of Canada's Harman Singh Kandola details the plight of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus who are in ever-increasing danger amid the advance and takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
1:10:25 | #MyJasper Memories | Maligne Canyon - Ryan takes us to the impressive natural formation containing waterfalls and underground streams plus vast plant and animal life. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk
1:14:13 | Director of NYU's Institute for Public Knowledge Eric Klinenberg explains how the pandemic highlights the value of public spaces, including parks, libraries, transit and schools.
1:33:37 | Legendary Canadian broadcaster and journalist Linden Macintyre on the state of journalism in Canada, the need for an independent press, and what keeps him motivated.

10:25 | McGill researcher Safia Amiry shares her lived experience growing up in Afghanistan under Taliban rule (attending a secret school), her loved ones' plight from inside the country now, and how it all motivates her studies.
32:04 | NDP candidate for the federal riding of Edmonton Strathcona Heather McPherson addresses how the party hopes to translate the popularity of their leader, Jagmeet Singh, into votes.
49:32 | Dr. Verena Kuret and Dr. Eliana Castillo outline the dire health implications for pregnant people who contract COVID-19 and how effective vaccines are. New mother María Castrellón opens up about her search for information and medical guidance on how vaccination could impact her and her child.
1:24:19 | We review Real Talkers' thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics via our Question of the Week. Presented alongside our strategic partner Y Station. 
1:42:08 | A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency author Seth Klein offers lessons from the Second World War that can now be applied to the climate crisis.