Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

MAPLE MAGA: "You're TRAITORS to the Toque!"

Lucky's proudly flying the flag, Janey has a message for "traitors to the toque," Ron says Canada could become Puerto Rico, Jake's up for revoking citizenship, Debbie and Stephen are proud of Danielle Smith AND Justin Trudeau (!!), and Lisa isn't "drinking the Kool-Aid" on cougar hunting.
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Chrystia Freeland // Legacy of The Fallen Four

Chrystia Freeland says Donald Trump is underestimating Canada's strength. The Liberal leadership candidate tells us her plan for Trump, Ukraine, and the next federal election "when" she's Prime Minister (3:00). 
29:30 | Where were you when you heard four RCMP officers had been murdered in Mayerthorpe? Hard to believe it's been twenty years since the tragedy that rocked the nation. We welcome Mayor Janet Jabush, Staff Sgt. Grant Kneller, and Margaret Fraser-Thibeault from RCMP victims' services for a special edition of the Real Talk Round Table. 
MARGARET'S BOOK ON GRIEF: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000193829121/Margaret-Fraser-Thibault-I'm-OK-Until-I'm-Not-OK
CONTACT MARGARET re: RCMP CHALLENGE COINS: fpthib@telus.net or 780-305-8800
1:14:50 | Ryan's got an inkling something big is about to go down at the Alberta Legislature. What do you think? 
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1:20:30 | Lucky's proudly flying the flag, Janey has a message for "traitors to the toque," Ron says Canada could become Puerto Rico, Jake's up for revoking citizenship, Debbie and Stephen are proud of Danielle Smith AND Justin Trudeau (!!), and Lisa isn't "drinking the Kool-Aid" on cougar hunting. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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Protect Yourself from Getting Scammed!

The little old lady loses her life savings to someone she THOUGHT was her grandson. The retiree transfers hundreds of thousands of dollars to who he THOUGHT was his long-distance girlfriend. The teenager's being extorted over nude photos they sent to who they THOUGHT was another teen. We see these heart-breaking stories every day, and wonder "How could they not have seen the red flags?" The fact is, smart people fall victim to scammers every single day. 
3:50 | Consumer protection advocate Julie Matthews shines a light on new scams involving AI voice and video generation, Telus customer rewards, air duct cleaning, software security, and more. 
BOOK JULIE: https://www.juliematthews.ca/
49:50 | You don't have to support Wab Kinew's politics to LOVE how he went about banning American booze in Manitoba liquor stores. And how about President Trump's message to US auto manufacturers? Jespo and Johnny take a look at the top headlines relating to the trade war.
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Canada Strong // Black History in Alberta

Boos rang down from the rafters of Rogers Place during the American anthem as the Oilers hosted the Anaheim Ducks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says sorry not sorry. We've got an update (4:00) on day three of the trade war...
13:30 | Fresh off a trip to Washington, D.C., Sturgeon County Councillor Neal Comeau takes us behind the scenes of a diplomacy mission.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities: https://www.fcm.ca/en
37:15 | Alberta lawyer Jeff Rath says he's talking to contacts within the Trump administration about the province joining the USA. Obviously, we've got thoughts. 
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43:15 | How much do you know about Black history in Alberta? Athabasca University writer in residence Bertrand Bickersteth talks cowboys, cattle brands, Black settlements, stereotypes, and more in one of our favourite interviews in a long time. 
AU WRITER IN RESIDENCE: https://www.athabascau.ca/news/university-news/news-and-announcements/bertrand-bickersteth-named-athabasca-universitys-2024-25-writer-in-residence.html
BERTRAND'S WORK: https://www.bertrandbickersteth.com/
1:25:00 | Spring Break is a perfect time to visit Jasper! We feature five awesome Spring activities in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. 
BOOK YOUR JASPER SPRING BREAK: https://www.jasper.travel/blog/5-keys-unforgettable-spring-break-jasper/
1:30:30 | Donald Trump says the U.S. will get its hands on Greenland "one way or another". Meantime, markets are down across the board and there's already talk of tariffs being reversed. 
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Trade War // Jeromy Farkas // Cougar Hunt

Canada's officially in a trade war. As President Donald Trump makes good on threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, it's never been more evident the relationship between our two nations is drastically different than even a month ago. What does this (what SHOULD this) mean for Canada? We discuss throughout this episode. Also...
10:10 | Jeromy Farkas still wants to be Mayor of Calgary. He tells us how losing the last election changed him as a person (and a candidate), and how he'd navigate a contentious relationship between the province and Alberta's municipalities. 
CHECK OUT JEROMY'S CAMPAIGN: https://www.jeromy.ca/
49:10 | Mark Hall didn't love our coverage of a controversial cougar hunt outside Canmore. He tells us why.
JOHN E. MARRIOTT ON REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/021325Cougar
BLOOD ORIGINS CANADA: https://bloodorigins.org/
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1:34:45 | How are you bracing for impact re: Trump's tariffs? Tell us in the comments! 
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Oval Office Disaster // Boom Bust Alberta

As POTUS and his VP pile on Ukraine's president in the Oval Office, the world is rightfully re-evaluating the role of the USA in global affairs. Alberta's budget is out as Trump's tariffs loom. Who are the winners and losers? And, are people actually serious about re-naming Wayne Gretzky Drive? 
5:15 | Political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt talks Trump vs. everybody except Putin, Ukraine and the rest of the world, Alberta budget implications, and that pesky UCP/AHS story. 
37:45 | Edmonton Chamber president and CEO Doug Griffiths, a former PC cabinet minister, digs into the "business" of the Alberta budget with Trump's threatened tariffs on Canada looming. 
EDMONTON CHAMBER PROVINCIAL BUDGET LUNCHEON: https://rtrj.info/030325ECCluncheon
57:30 | Is this Liberal bounce back legit? Could Mark Carney actually defeat Pierre Poilievre in a general election? Might Poilievre and the CPC learn something from Doug Ford's PCs? Is Danielle Smith's UCP in trouble if Poilievre's Conservatives form the next federal government? Poll analyst Philippe Fournier of 338 Canada tells us what Canadians are saying. 
READ PHILIPPE'S WORK: https://338canada.com/
1:20:00 | Jespo and Johnny check out the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power for your insights on federal polling, Poilievre v. Carney, and the proper response to Canada's fentanyl crisis. 
1:32:20 | Should The Great One have expected this blowback after publicly supporting Donald Trump? We discuss. 
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1:50:00 | It's been twenty years since RCMP officers Peter Schiemann, Brock Myrol, Leo Johnston, and Anthony Gordon were gunned down near Mayerthorpe, Alberta. We reflect on one of the darkest days in Canadian history. 
1:54:50 | Inspired by a record-breaking cold snap, Real Talker Karen has a reality check for this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. 
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"Fix Our Own House! Canada First!"

Tracey's got strong opinions about cougar hunts, Jim blows our mind with his take on humanity, Brent says quit yer bitchin' about Donald Trump, Garth's got a sovereign solution, and Ronnie has a direct question for Danielle Smith. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Canada vs. USA // Future of Women's Health

It's the most anticipated international hockey showdown in 15 years. When Canada and the U.S.A. clash in the 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston, they'll be fighting for more than a gold medal. We kick off this episode with a perspective check on what's at stake. Later in the show (23:00), we shine a spotlight on life-changing (and life-saving) research advancements in women's health. 
2:25 | But first...Chris LaBossiere's wearing a special jersey at TD Garden for the big game. The president of the Juno Beach Centre talks about the price of freedom, why it matters, and a little bit about hockey. 
SUPPORT THE JUNO BEACH CENTRE: https://www.junobeach.org/
23:00 | Drs. Sofia Ahmed, Colleen Norris, and Jane Schulz join Ryan for one of the most informative and interesting Real Talk Round Tables in a long time. We talk about the past, present, and future of women's health research ahead of the Luminaries Luncheon on March 7 in support of the Alberta Women's Health Foundation.
TICKETS: https://www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/events
1:11:30 | Jespo and Johnny recap Premier Danielle Smith's news conference about the alleged healthcare scandal, and update the orphaned cougars story out of Canmore. 
1:19:00 | Tracey's got strong opinions about cougar hunts, Jim blows our mind with his take on humanity, Brent says quit yer bitchin' about Donald Trump, Garth's got a sovereign solution, and Ronnie has a direct question for Danielle Smith. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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Karina Gould: Underdog // Orphaned Cougar Cubs Update

Nobody's giving Karina Gould a fighting chance, but don't tell that to the Liberal leadership candidate. The youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history tells us (2:00) how she'd deal with Donald Trump, her plan for pipelines, and how she'd "unleash" a million entrepreneurs. 
MORE: https://karinagould.ca/
34:20 | Don't miss your chance to attend the Devour! Food & Film Festival (April 4-6) and the Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon (April 26)! We feature both of these amazing events in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper. 
DEVOUR: https://rtrj.info/devour2025
HALF MARATHON: https://jaspercanadianrockieshalf.ca/
40:10 | Have you seen the new polling showing which cities/provinces will be hardest hit by Trump's tariffs, and what businesses want the feds to do about it? We've got our Eye on Alberta Business with Shauna Feth, president and CEO of Alberta Chambers of Commerce.
POLITICAL ACTION DAY: https://www.abchamber.ca/event/2025-political-action-day-mla-dinner/
ALBERTA BUSINESS AWARDS of DISTINCTION: https://abbusinessawards.awardify.io/
US TARIFFS IMPACTS SURVEY: https://research.albertaperspectives.ca/reports/RC/public/YWJjaGFtYmVyLTY3OWJmZDNjNWEwNWQxMDAwODBhYTI4Yi1VUl8xRG9LTFhyQlYwSXgxUGI=
MOST-AFFECTED CITIES: https://chamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CMA_Blog.pdf
1:08:00 | Real Talker AJ has an idea for everybody who wants to shop local. 
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1:16:00 | We check back in on the hunted cougar story with an update on the orphaned cubs. Stick around for some wild video submitted by Real Talker Davis. What would you do in that situation? 
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Dr. Paul Parks: "Chaos" Bringing AHS to its Knees

Emergency rooms are over capacity. Major surgeries are being delayed or cancelled. Allegations of shady government dealings are being investigated (or are they?). Health care in Alberta is an absolute mess. 
6:25 | AMA past president Dr. Paul Parks understands the assignment - Real Talk - as he diagnoses the root of the rot in Alberta Health Services. 
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1:13:00 | Canada will square off against the Americans for 4 Nations Face-Off supremacy in a couple days. We recap a WILD showdown between the two countries over the weekend, and fantastic turnout for a PWHL game in Edmonton. 
1:35:25 | Crazy scene at Toronto Pearson, as a flight arriving from Minneapolis crashed in flames sending 20+ people to hospital. It's the fourth aviation disaster in the past few weeks. What's going on? 
1:44:20 | Our faces hurt from smiling thanks to Real Talker Stefanie, who passed along this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. 
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