Episodes
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
"I Don't Need Govt Protecting Me from Vodka Jugs!"
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Mike has a message for the "F Trudeau" crowd, Michael and Bob the Builder think Danielle Smith's out of line with the Provincial Priorities Act, dog lover Fiona says we need to crack down on dangerous canines, and Adam demands the right to purchase 4L milk jugs full of vodka for $49.95. It's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
Does Canada Need A "Centrist" Political Party?
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Are you a conservative turned off by the current tone of the Conservative Party of Canada? Are you a liberal who just can't support the Justin Trudeau-led government anymore? Or maybe you're somebody who hasn't voted in past, but you would if there was a party that felt like a fit? We look at the Canadian Future Party - a new "centrist" party - in this edition of the Real Talk Round Table.
2:40 | Interim leader Dominic Cardy, co-founder Rick Peterson, and party member Dicky Dikamba tell us why they started the party, how it differs from existing legacy parties, and how they intend to grow the grassroots.
CHECK IT OUT: https://www.ourcanadianfuture.ca/
1:02:20 | Mike has a message for the "F Trudeau" crowd, Michael and Bob the Builder think Danielle Smith's out of line with the Provincial Priorities Act, dog lover Fiona says we need to crack down on dangerous canines, and Adam demands the right to purchase 4L milk jugs full of vodka for $49.95. It's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
The Future of Politics in Canada
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
How bad is foreign election interference in Canada? What are we learning from the inquiry underway in Ottawa? Do polls even matter 18 months out from an election? What does Anthony Housefather's decision to stay a Liberal MP say about the future of that party, if anything? And, is it possible Naheed Nenshi isn't the saviour many are saying he'll be for the Alberta NDP?
5:15 | Political writer Evan Scrimshaw looks at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony at the foreign interference inquiry, the latest federal polls (17:40), Housefather's decision to remain a Liberal following the Palestine statehood vote (26:00), Rachel Gilmore calling out Pierre Poilievre's communications team (34:45), and why Evan thinks Naheed Nenshi's Alberta NDP leadership campaign is "a sinking ship" (45:30).
READ EVAN'S WORK: https://scrimshawunscripted.substack.com/
1:01:35 | Real Talker Wendy responds to Jen Gerson's April 9 appearance on the show, and tells us why she sold her car...for good.
NO MINIVAN? NO PROBLEM: https://youtu.be/4osV6Xy9Bys?si=5b94VXRPCPekxTdt
1:10:20 | Real Talker Jim from Vernon has a theory about why cancer rates are up around the world.
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1:14:20 | Real Talker AJ shares his powerful personal story about organ donation.
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Death Threats Force BC Mayors To Push Back
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
"I'll literally find that grease ball and hook a chain around his ankle and drag him behind my pickup truck," reads a post from Liam Brennan on an Osoyoos community social media page, referencing the BC town's CAO Rod Risling in the context of a property tax increase. The threat - far from the only one - forced Mayor Sue McKortoff to take action. You'll find out how she and her colleagues are bringing the whole province on board to address harassment and threats aimed at public officials.
Stick around as we look at Alberta's latest threat to sue the feds (59:15), and what it means for you.
8:40 | Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff tells us about the specific death threat forced her hand, as the town lobbies other municipalities and the province to toughen up laws around harassment and abuse.
44:25 | Join Ryan on Saturday, April 20 in Fort Saskatchewan at An Evening of HOPE! Funds raised at this gala fundraiser will benefit organ donor families, thanks to the great work by the Andy Polanski Charitable Foundation.
TICKETS/INFORMATION: https://www.apcf.ca/
47:40 | Prompted by talk about organ donation, Ryan reads a powerful story submitted by Real Talker Lesley in NWT.
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56:35 | The only gay ski week in the Canadian Rockies kicks off April 12 in Jasper! We find out how some Jasper businesses are among the first in Canada to become Rainbow Registered in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.
JASPER PRIDE: https://jasperpride.ca/
59:15 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she'll take Ottawa to court if the feds continue to strike big deals directly with municipalities. Ryan explains who could win here, why it's happening when it is, and ultimately who will be stuck with the tab.
1:09:50 | Real Talker Colin has no time for Charles Adler's take on the two Cane Corsos that killed the boy in Edmonton on April 1.
JEREMY ALLEN "GRIEF" INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/091222Allen
1:15:25 | Real Talker Jared follows up on a dog-related email he sent us in December 2023 with "a story of redemption and ruination."
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
The REAL Problem with the Carbon Tax
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Justin Trudeau's said it a million times: eight out of ten Canadians receive more from the Canada Carbon Rebate than what they pay in carbon taxes. If that's true, why aren't more Canadians on board with the Liberal government's approach to climate action? Is it possible the rebate itself is actually the biggest problem with the carbon tax? Political columnist Jen Gerson makes that argument in this super-sized episode of Real Talk.
5:00 | But first...should parents be charged when their children commit heinous crimes? Ryan and Johnny take a look at sentencing hearings for James and Jennifer Crumbley, whose son Ethan killed four schoolmates in Oxford, Michigan in November 2021.
9:50 | Real Talkers have a LOT to say about the tragic death of 11-year-old Kache Grist, who was killed by two Cane Corsos owned by his dad's roommate. Ryan reads emails to talk@ryanjespersen.com.
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29:20 | Jen Gerson tells us what prompted her to co-found The Line, one of Canada's most-read sources of online conservative commentary. She explains why she thinks the carbon tax rebate is actually the biggest problem with the carbon tax (44:25), and gives us her take on Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's biggest mistake (1:25:20).
READ THE LINE: https://www.readtheline.ca/p/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-the-carbon
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
Should Dog Owners Be Charged in Fatal Attacks?
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
An 11-year-old boy is dead after two Cane Corsos owned by his dad's roommate attacked him during a Spring Break visit. The dogs, subjects of two other police complaints in 2024 alone, were seized and euthanized. How should society handle tragedies like this? Ultimately, whose fault is it? And what does "justice" look like?
3:45 | Charles Adler talks it out with Ryan and Johnny (all three of them dog owners), along with Real Talkers in our YouTube live chat. Later, we get into Donald Trump's communication technique (45:24) and Pierre Poilievre's unsolicited endorsement from Alex Jones (59:17).
RYAN'S POLL RE: DOG ATTACKS: https://x.com/ryanjespersen/status/1777344036413841662
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Saturday Apr 06, 2024
"You Have the Liberals to Thank for That!"
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Real Talker Clyde is ALL fired up about the carbon tax increase, and has a message for his customers and fellow Canadians. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park: Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road!
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
100% Hydrogen-Fuelled Community the First in Canada
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Within the next couple of years, people will be moving into new homes in the 100% Hydrogen-fuelled community of Bremner, just east of Edmonton. It'll be the first neighbourhood of its kind in North America. Planners are bullish, expecting close to 90,000 residents when it's all built out.
Bigger picture, what does the future of home hydrogen look like? How is it different than natural gas? Is it actually a step toward sustainability? How do we know it's safe? Will hydrogen take jobs away from oil and gas workers? What about water impacts? Why not go with wind and solar?
2:35 | ATCO's Greg Caldwell, Qualico's Brad Armstrong, and Gradient Thermal's Cameron Doepker discuss plans (and justification) for Bremner, and the future of hydrogen in Alberta and across the country.
ATCO: https://www.atco.com/en-ca.html
QUALICO: https://qualicocommunitiesedmonton.com/
GRADIENT THERMAL: https://www.gradientthermal.com/
1:05:38 | Real Talker Clyde is ALL fired up about the carbon tax increase, and has a message for his customers and fellow Canadians. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park: Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road!
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
$60M ArriveCAN App Debacle: Hon. Anita Anand
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
How do the Feds plan to invest their way out of a housing crisis? What proof do we have the $10/day childcare program is paying off? What does the future of pharmacare look like in provinces saying "No thanks" to the proposed plan? And how can Canadians trust the government's procurement process after that $60M ArriveCAN app debacle? We check in with Hon. Anita Anand (34:10) in this episode of Real Talk.
7:30 | But first...Ryan and Johnny talk get Real about their track record with dentist and doctor visits, Real Talker Sean says boo birds at the Flames game don't speak for all Calgarians (14:38), Real Talker Caroline has insights on politicians who swap values for power (20:23), and Real Talker Jake shares his informed take on Temporary Foreign Workers (28:23).
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34:10 | Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, joins us a few minutes ahead of a big pre-budget announcement in Calgary.
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59:40 | Real Talker Lisa is married to an Alberta Sheriff. She tells us how they're feeling about a proposed Alberta Police Force. Real Talker Sunil fact checks Max Fawcett's March 28 comments about inflation (1:06:10). We revisit our fascinating conversation with Trina Moyles about the 2024 wildfire season (1:15:00), and hear from Real Talker Heather (1:21:38), who says she's just trying to keep her head above water re: politics and everything else!
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
MLA David Shepherd Endorses Nenshi // Alberta is Burning
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Experts are predicting one of the worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history in 2024. We find out why (and what we can do about it) in this episode. But first, it's another scoop for Real Talk as NDP MLA David Shepherd tells us why he's endorsing "outsider" Naheed Nenshi as the next leader of the Alberta NDP, and sheds light on the personal health challenges that halted Shepherd's own plans to seek the NDP's top job.
2:35 | The MLA for Edmonton-Centre makes his announcement in the Real Talk studio.
41:20 | The responses to Ryan's tweet about Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek getting booed at a recent Flames game are...somethin' else. Jespo and Johnny take a quick look at some of the comments.
52:50 | The Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon goes Saturday, April 27! We take a look at the myriad of options (5k, 10k, half marathon, and family fun run) and perks connected to this breathtaking annual tradition in #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.
REGISTER: https://jaspercanadianrockieshalf.ca/
55:00 | Trina Moyles spent seven years working as a fire tower lookout in northwestern Alberta. She's the author of "Looking: Love, Solitude, and Searching for Wildfire in the Boreal Firest," and the cover feature "Alberta is Burning" in the April issue of Alberta Views. Trina takes us into the world of wildfires, and explains why this year could prove to be the worst on record.
KNOCK 50% OFF A SUBSCRIPTION TO ALBERTA VIEWS WITH THE PROMO CODE "AVRJ" -- https://albertaviews.ca/
DR. MIKE FLANNAGAN ON REAL TALK (MAY 2023): https://www.youtube.com/live/bsYbKigZWXc?si=9v7F2h2eQllL3p7L&t=400
KYLE BRITTAIN ON REAL TALK (MAY 2023): https://www.youtube.com/live/B4MdnTYb4ik?si=mOT7cbzdFOEaeZLb&t=160
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