Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Should Danielle Smith Meet with Tucker Carlson?

When right-wing media personality Tucker Carlson visits Edmonton, Danielle Smith will be joining him on stage. Is it a mistake for Alberta's Premier to make a public appearance with the man who called immigrants "dirty" and white supremacy "a hoax"? 
3:10 | Matthew Hays and Peter McCaffrey hash it out. 
READ MATTHEW'S PIECE: https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-should-smith-be-elevating-american-brand-of-misinformation
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Power Down: Why is Alberta's Electricity Supply in Peril?

Why did Alberta need to issue an emergency alert about electricity amidst a deep freeze? How did the energy capital of Canada get to the point it can't meet its own power demand when extreme weather hits? Is it Rachel Notley's fault for moving away from coal? Is it past (or present) Conservative government's fault for deregulating the market and failing to secure reliable backup power? 
4:00 | Energy economist David Gray takes the politics out of the conversation about Alberta's electricity grid, and explains why the province is in such a perilous position. 
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27:08 | As Donald Trump looks to own the Iowa caucuses, is the writing on the wall for Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis? Charles Adler calls it how he sees it. 
55:57 | Eighteen months ago, Sarah Bisbee and her family said goodbye to their minivan. Since then, they've logged more than 10,000 km on their electric bikes. She tells us what prompted the move, and why it's not as difficult as most people might think. 
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1:21:00 | Inspired by our January 11, 2024 conversation about Magic Mushrooms and Coca leaves, Real Talker Cyrus shares his Macchu Pichu memories in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.
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Real Talker Claps Back at the ”Eco-Police”!

Alexandra's had enough from the "eco-warrior" at the dog park, Larry thinks Ryan crossed the line with his Shrooms talk, and Garth says he's being misportrayed as an "oil-drunken hillbilly". All three fire up their Flamethrowers, presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Should Canada Legalize Magic Mushrooms?

The world didn't end when Canada legalized Cannabis. Should we do the same with Shrooms? Researchers tout mental health benefits from Psilocybin, yet the naturally-occurring psychedelic found in more than 200 species of fungi remains outlawed. 
4:20 | Dana Larsen raised eyebrows when he mailed Shrooms and cocoa leaves to every MLA in BC. He tells us why he did it, talks about the fallout from Vancouver police raiding his mushroom dispensaries, and explains why he thinks all drugs should be legal. 
LEARN MORE ABOUT DANA'S DISPENSARY: https://mushroomdispensary.com/
39:40 | Does Alberta really need more liquor stores? David Clement thinks the people should decide. The North American Director for the Consumer Choice Center explains why he thinks Premier Danielle Smith should loosen restrictions to allow grocery and convenience stores to sell booze. 
CHECK OUT THE CCC: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/
57:35 | Brandi Morin was arrested by Edmonton Police, detained, and charged with Obstruction at an encampment site in Edmonton on January 10. The award-winning journalist (and Real Talk Editorial Board member) tells us what happened, and what she's seen and heard as the sites are being dismantled. 
1:20:46 | Ryan's brother Kyle, along with Real Talkers "Stunt Doc" and Stean chime in on our January 10 Real Talk Round Table with Edmonton Councillor Aaron Paquette and Renee Vaugeois from the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights. 
1:28:54 | Alexandra's had enough from the "eco-warrior" at the dog park, Larry thinks Ryan crossed the line with his Shrooms talk, and Garth says he's being misportrayed as an "oil-drunken hillbilly". All three fire up their Flamethrowers, presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park - Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road!
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Life or Death: The Truth About Homeless Encampments

People across Canada are watching Edmonton Police dismantle homeless encampments as temperatures drop below -30C. Amid the outcry, we've seen fires, fatalities, weapons seizures, and other disturbing trends. Advocates say the shelter system is broken. The general public knows the whole situation is unsustainable. So...what's the fix? 
2:50 | Edmonton Councillor Aaron Paquette and Renee Vaugeois of the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights get real about root causes, symptoms, systemic issues, and potential solutions. 
COALITION FOR JUSTICE.& HUMAN RIGHTS: https://www.coalition4jhr.org/
53:35 | Peter Burgess lost his daughter Elan under shocking and tragic circumstances in July of 2007. Since then, he's raised more than $150,000 for the Stollery Children's Hospital through his "Freezing Father" initiative. Peter tells us Elan's story live from his winter camp. 
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1:11:00 | Jasper in January kicks off this weekend! Ryan highlights a few of the amazing events available to visitors through the month. 
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WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THIS?

Canada's plummeting in global rankings of gender parity in politics. Talented women are walking away from elected office. MP Leslyn Lewis is backing a conspiracy theory involving vaccines, sex ed, and the United Nations. Nobody appears to have a solution to the housing crisis. And BC politicians are up in arms after receiving magic mushrooms in the mail. WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THIS? We connect with two of Canada's most to-the-point political commentators in this episode of Real Talk. 
5:10 | Supriya Dwivedi's back to discuss her feature in Chatelaine and Dr. Leslyn Lewis joining forces with a loon. 
READ SUPRIYA'S PIECE IN CHATELAINE: https://chatelaine.com/longforms/female-politicians-canada-safety/
PRESS PROGRESS PIECE ON THE UN PETITION AUTHOR: https://pressprogress.ca/conservative-mp-helped-draft-text-of-conspiratorial-united-nations-petition-author-of-petition-says/
43:00 | Mo Amir explains why landlord Pierre Poilievre won't lower your rent, why Lululemon's stock is soaring without Chip Wilson, and why shrooms should be legal. 
MARCH 4/21 REAL TALK ROUND TABLE ON PSYCHEDELICS: https://rtrj.info/030421Shrooms
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Should Canada Leave the UN?

Dr. Leslyn Lewis can't be serious. The high-profile Conservative MP is backing a petition calling for Canada to walk away from the United Nations. Dr. Lewis' critics (like Liberal MP Rob Oliphant) are calling on opposition leader Pierre Poilievre to speak out against Lewis' endorsement, wondering aloud if Conservative foreign policy would be to “abandon our international obligations on human rights, women’s rights, children and so much more". 
6:07 | Does Canada need the UN? Does the UN need Canada? What might be the consequences of leaving the UN? Do questions like this even deserve our valuable time and attention? Charles Adler chimes in. 
35:30 | Premier Danielle Smith isn't ruling out changes to Alberta's liquor retail regulations which would pave the way for supermarkets and convenience stores to enter the booze business. What's the ripple effect for entrepreneurs, including liquor store owners? The CEBA repayment deadline is looming. How many businesses will be able to meet their obligations...and what if they can't? Alberta Chambers of Commerce President and CEO Shauna Feth has her Eye on Alberta Business. 
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1:06:50 | We love this Positive Reflection submitted by Real Talker Justin about an orphaned cat that found a home amongst capybaras at a Malaysian zoo! 
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Get Your Head Out Of Your Exhaust Pipe!

Real Talker Gerald's demanding details from Ryan, and Real Talkers Stephen and Cameron have strong words for people pooh-poohing renewables. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
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Solving the World’s Problems with Steele and Vance

What's the right move with homeless encampments and open drug use? Should Canada ban cigarettes for good? Is it really that outrageous to suggest certain clothing brands aren't for everybody? Veteran broadcasters Lynda Steele and Jody Vance tackle these hot button questions and more in our first Real Talk Round Table of 2024. 
0:15 | But first...got plans on Saturday, February 3? 
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2:45 | Jody Vance and Lynda Steele talk Alzheimer's, drug use in playgrounds, tent cities, Surrey's policing debacle, political parties at the municipal level, Health Canada's proposed cigarette ban, and billionaire Chip Wilson's controversial comments about Lululemon's marketing. 
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1:07:55 | Real Talker Gerald's demanding details from Ryan, and Real Talkers Stephen and Cameron have strong words for people pooh-poohing renewables. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 
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Conservatives and Climate Change

Andrew MacDougall held the highest-profile communications job in Canada, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's director of comms. His boss is generally remembered as tight-lipped around media and hostile toward scientific researchers. 
5:13 | Now a director at Trafalgar Strategy in the UK, MacDougall tells us about the evolution of his position on the politics of climate action, how the Harper era compares to the Trudeau (and Poilievre) era, the UK's renewables boon, and the future of Canada's energy industry. 
WATCH OUR JUNE 20 INTERVIEW WITH "FIRE WEATHER" AUTHOR JOHN VAILLANT: rtrj.info/062023Vaillant 
40:03 | Real Talker Garth says the oil and gas industry is being treated unfairly. Real Talker Gabe says Canadians need to give their heads a shake re: emissions. Ryan reads their emails to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 
51:00 | Real Talker Carolyn says Charles Adler deserves a spanking. Ryan reads her email about Chuck's call to deport the driver responsible for the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. 
1:01:38 | Real Talker Gillian is "finally" able to enjoy hockey again! Ryan reads her email about the PWHL. 
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