Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

A WARNING about ChatGPT!

Don't let ChatGPT run your show! Heed this warning from Real Talker Bernard (sort of). It's a ChatGPT-fuelled edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Who's Going to Heal Healthcare (and How)?

Why are Canadians forced to wait more than a year for a hip replacement? Why does it take 18 months to get an MRI? How is it possible that 6.5M Canadians can't even find a family doctor? The provinces point the finger at Ottawa, while the feds point out provincial jurisdiction. At the end of the day, who's going to heal Canada's healthcare crisis? 
3:40 | Federal Minister of Health Mark Holland joins us in studio ahead of a meeting with his Alberta counterpart.
29:50 | Alberta Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange joins us ahead of her meeting with Minister Holland.
42:50 | Jespo and Johnny check in on the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power. 
1:07:10 | We asked what you thought of President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter, and you flooded us with feedback! Ryan reads some of the top comments. 
1:17:40 | Real Talker Bernard submits one of the most creative rants we've ever received. We love it so much we're giving him the entire segment. It's a ChatGPT-fuelled edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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ALS & MAiD // Bipolar Disorder & Cannabis Addiction

He was ordering food in a drive-thru and all of a sudden he couldn't remember how to say "lettuce". That's where Glenn Grant's ALS journey started just a few years ago. Twenty-seven months after his diagnosis, on November 19, 2024, Glenn chose Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). 
3:40 | Willy Grant explains why she and "The Husband" Glenn chose to make their ALS journey so public on social media, and tells us what it was like going through the MAiD process.
WILLY'S GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-the-grant-family-in-their-time-of-loss
38:40 | A firefighter calendar is always a popular stocking stuffer. A JASPER Firefighter calendar is the PERFECT stocking stuffer! We've got details on the initiative raising essential funds to support individuals in Jasper experiencing trauma and tragedy in times of crisis. #MyJasper Memories is presented weekly on Real Talk by our friends at Tourism Jasper. 
ORDER A FIREFIGHTER CALENDAR: https://www.crisisteamsociety.ca/calendar
BOOK YOUR JASPER HOLIDAY GETAWAY: https://www.jasper.travel/
42:00 | Singer-songwriter Matt Masters tells us about losing all his hair all at once, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, quitting cannabis after 30 years, and releasing a book and an album in the same year. 
CHECK OUT MATT'S ALBUM & BOOK: https://www.mattmasters.ca/
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Daveberta Unveils the Best of Alberta Politics 2024

What's Alberta's top political story for 2024? Who's been Alberta's Best MLA? How about the top-performing UCP cabinet minister? And what about the most effective Opposition NDP MLA? 
2:30 | Daveberta unveils the winners of his annual Best of Alberta Politics survey. 
CHECK OUT DAVEBERTA'S SUBSTACK: https://daveberta.substack.com/
51:00 | Is Alberta making the right move, outlawing up to 70% of existing photo radar locations? 
1:03:00 | How's that Alberta Health Services overhaul coming along? 
1:22:00 | Is ChatGPT transforming the way you live and work? We see what Real Talkers are saying in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. 
BUSTING CHATGPT - EDWARD TIAN ON REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/011023TianGPT
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Trudeau "Axes" the Tax // Pardon Me, Mr. President?

How do you feel about Justin Trudeau gifting most Canadians $250 and a holiday break from the GST? Sure, you'll keep more money in your pocket (at an expensive time of year), but is it the right move? And what's with President Joe Biden breaking his promise and pardoning his son Hunter? Are we seeing the worst of politics at play? 
4:30 | Poll analyst Philippe Fournier talks Trudeau, Poilievre, and Trump. Plus, why isn't Naheed Nenshi seeking a seat in Lethbridge? And what's up with 45% voter turnout in Nova Scotia? 
CHECK OUT 338 CANADA: https://338canada.com/
42:20 | Pardon me, Mr. President? Jespo and Johnny share their thoughts on POTUS going back on his word.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
1:13:38 | 2024 has been the toughest year of Real Talker Kate's life. But she's found a way to be optimistic for the holidays (and she's got well wishes for you). Kate's Positive Reflection is presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. 
SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/
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Oilers Fan Sounds Off: "Where's the Fire?!"

Rob in Leduc is sick of oil spills. JC in Edmonton predicts "carnage" next provincial election prompted by insurance reforms. Brandt thinks it's time for a certain Liberal cabinet minister to resign. And Brinley's all fired up over the under-achieving Edmonton Oilers. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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This Financial Advice Could Change Your Life!

What's your biggest money mistake? For some, it's drowning in credit card debt. For others, it may be waiting until later in life to start investing. It's Financial Literacy Month, and we've got you covered in with rock solid tips for Real Talkers of all ages. 
2:00 | Bestselling author Robin Taub and JA Northern Alberta CEO Cheryll Watson share their best financial advice for kids, teens, and adults. 
ROBIN'S BOOK: https://robintaub.com/
ROBIN'S SUBSTACK: https://awordfromthewise.substack.com/
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: https://janorthalberta.org/
BITCOIN v. S&P500: https://rtrj.info/2024BitcoinReview
58:55 | Ryan tells us how he fared in traffic court. 
1:06:15 | Did you catch Ryan's Canadaland debut this week? Real Talker Erick lets us know what he thought of it. 
CHECK IT OUT: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/1060-danielle-smiths-all-you-can-eat-alberta-style-freedom/
1:07:30 | Rob in Leduc is sick of oil spills. JC in Edmonton predicts "carnage" next provincial election prompted by insurance reforms. Brandt thinks it's time for a certain Liberal cabinet minister to resign. And Brinley's all fired up over the under-achieving Edmonton Oilers. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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Is Tim Cartmell the Next Mayor of Edmonton?

Tim Cartmell wants to be Mayor of Edmonton. The two-term city councillor (and former engineer) says Council has lost its way and spending is out of control. Is he the right guy to fix it? 
2:15 | Councillor Cartmell announces his mayoral campaign in the Real Talk studio, and lays out his vision for Alberta's capital city. 
LEARN MORE: https://www.timcartmell.ca/
46:40 | Jespo and Johnny dip into the live chat to see what Real Talkers make of Cartmell's pitch.
1:05:30 | Albertans could be paying even more for car insurance as the UCP government gets set to lift its own rate cap and axe personal injury lawsuits. Real Talker Laura tells us about a hit-and-run crash that changed the lives of her family and friends. 
INJURY LAWYER MARK McCOURT ON REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/112024Insurance
1:09:50 | Real Talker Alex was at the Springsteen show the other night. He chimes in on the rock show etiquette question from our November 20 episode. 
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The True Cost of Alberta's Auto Insurance Overhaul

Has your car insurance skyrocketed over the past few years? Albertans are already paying among the highest rates in the country, and it's about to get even more expensive. Sources say Danielle Smith's UCP government is about to let auto insurers raise rates well beyond the 3.7% cap it imposed earlier this year. Politicians will promise rates will eventually come down because they're eliminating personal injury lawsuits...but is that the right move? 
2:40 | Injury lawyer Mark McCourt tells us why he thinks the Alberta government is about to make a big mistake. 
MORE FROM MARK: https://www.mccourtlaw.ca/
32:30 | Marmot Basin opens this week! We've got the details you need in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 
GET YOUR MARMOT ESCAPE CARD: https://www.skimarmot.com/
38:30 | What does Danielle Smith have in common with Ralph Klein? Ryan tells us about a political panel he hosted the day before with pollster Janet Brown and political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt.
59:15 | Were you at the Springsteen show in Edmonton? Ryan tells us about a kerfuffle in the seats just in front of him.
1:13:50 | Real Talker Jeff chimes in from Grande Prairie about the big EIA/WestJet news. 
DETAILS: https://rtrj.info/111924EIAWJhighlight
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Up, Up, and Away: This Is A Game Changer!

REAL TALK EXPANSION NEWS: our live stream is now available on SEVEN different platforms! As of this episode, you can catch us LIVE on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Mixlr weekdays at 8:30am MT. And, of course, you can find us wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 
3:40 | Even cooler: our Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power will include comments from all platforms. It'll be interesting to see if our viewers on X differ from the crew in our YouTube chat, or if our Facebook audience aligns with our viewers on LinkedIn...
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
9:20 | Join us at the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic presented by Molson Canadian on Saturday, February 2 in St. Albert, and you could win SIX TICKETS to the Oilers/Leafs game at Rogers Place later that evening! Sign up your team today to qualify: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey
11:20 | The days of Edmonton losing air travellers to Calgary could be numbered. Edmonton International Airport (EIA) announces its largest schedule ever, including direct flights to Chicago and Salt Lake City, as WestJet increases its overall seat capacity in Alberta's capital by nearly 25%. We ask EIA CEO Myron Keehn and WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech how the expansion came about, and what it could mean for business and tourism. 
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