Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

December 8, 2022 - Sovereignty Act Passes; Métis Perspective @ COP15; Chat w/ Real Talker in Czechia

4:46 | Premier Danielle Smith's Sovereignty Act passes, but not before sweeping cabinet powers are stripped. What will this mean for the average Albertan, what message does it send the rest of Canada, and what will the next six months look like ahead of the provincial election expected in May 2023?
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9:56 | Just a few days ago, Sharon Morin received a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Today, she checks in from Montreal, where she's participating in COP15 - the UN conference on biodiversity. We talk about Indigenous perspectives in land management and sustainability, Sharon's thoughts on the Métis Nation of Alberta's recent record-setting vote, and the Alberta political landscape. 
35:27 | Agatha Smykot and her family just celebrated the one year anniversary of their move from Calgary to the Czech Republic. "Aggie" is a regular listener to the Real Talk podcast, a savvy political watcher, and an engaged citizen: the perfect formula for a great guest! She tells us how life is different in Czechia, what she's learned about herself (and Canada) over the past year, and what she makes of what's going on in Alberta right now. 
1:00:19 | Luke wants firearms safety taught in high school. Martin grew up around guns, but takes issue with the talking points around rights and responsibilities. Jenny, as far as she knows, is the only Jew in her neighbourhood, and she wants Real Talkers to reflect on a few things. Ryan gets into a few of the many emails we've received over the past week.
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December 7, 2022 - Gun Control: Dr. Lise Gotell; Activism & Inclusion in Sport; #MyJasper Memories

Debate rages on around Bill C-21, the government's gun control bill. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lise Gotell, a gender violence expert, and hear from Real Talker "Neil," a firearms enthusiast, as our conversation on gun policy in Canada continues. 
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0:30 | Looking for an unconventional (scented) holiday gift to enjoy around a fire? Ryan shows off an intriguing item he recently discovered.
8:36 | Dr. Lise Gotell has dedicated her academic career to improving the experience of survivors in the criminal justice system. She joins us just days after she was in Ottawa discussing Bill C-21, and reiterates why gun policy must reflect the realities of domestic violence. 
CHECK OUT THE NAT'L ASSOC. OF WOMEN & THE LAW: https://nawl.ca/nawl-takes-action-on-gun-control-law/
33:37 | Neil's a gun owner, hunter, and shooting enthusiast. He's also a regular Real Talk listener who took the time to share his thoughts on guns to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Got a response to Neil's arguments? We'd love to hear from you. 
39:40 | Inclusion in sport is a recurring theme that's not going away. Drs. Michael Kehler and Gabriel Knott-Fayle have conducted extensive research in masculinity, allyship, and homophobia in sports and media. They lay out how toxic masculinity manifests itself at the highest levels all the way down, and what we as a society can do about it. 
CHECK OUT THEIR FIFA WORLD CUP FEATURE: https://theconversation.com/world-cup-2022-mens-soccer-must-stop-silencing-activism-and-allyship-195087
1:14:23 | Searching for a perfect gift for the mountain lover in your life? Look no further than this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper! 
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December 6, 2022 - Montreal Massacre Remembered; Rancher Tom Lynch Staunton on COP15; FTX Debacle

2:32 | The gun debate in Canada rages on as the federal government looks to pass C-21 - its "gun control" bill. It's especially front of mind today, December 6th, the 33rd anniversary of the Montreal Massacre at École Polytechnique. Ryan follows up on yesterday's comments, and sets up Thursday's interview with Dr. Lise Gotell.
14:27 | Canada will play host to COP15 - the UN conference on biodiversity - starting tomorrow. Tom Lynch Staunton, a cattleman and conservationist, gives us his assessment of Canada's biggest biodiversity challenges, and some of the wins (naturally, politically, and otherwise). 
CHECK OUT THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA: https://natureconservancy.ca/en/
41:35 | What a disaster this FTX situation is. Billions of dollars vaporized, as Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange collapsed just ahead of an expected merger. Chris Clearfield, a Harvard grad and author of the popular book "MELTDOWN," explains what all of us (crypto enthusiasts and critics alike) can and should take away from this cautionary tale.
READ CHRIS' OP/ED IN THE GLOBE & MAIL: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-ftx-crypto-crisis-is-like-a-plane-crash-and-a-ponzi-there-is-a-lot-we/
CHECK OUT CHRIS' COACHING: https://www.clearfieldgroup.com/
1:00:43 | Ever missed the boat big time on an investment? Ever tried to play catch-up, and got double-burned? Ryan laments a "woulda, coulda, shoulda" scenario involving early Aurora Cannabis stock. 
1:05:46 | The eyes of the world are on soccer (sorry, football) as the FIFA World Cup continues. This week's edition of The Leading Edge celebrates a new invention making The Beautiful Game more accessible for visually-impaired fans. #TheLeadingEdge is presented Tuesdays on Real Talk by Leading Edge Physiotherapy.
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Trash Talk - December 2, 2022

It's a politics-heavy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services...but we kick off with "G-Money" and her issue with Elf on the Shelf!
 
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Why Is Jordan Peterson So Angry? Charles Adler; Disability Advocate Brad Bartko

0:52 | Professor Jordan Peterson got famous for refusing to use gender-neutral pronouns at the University of Toronto. He's long been critical of "woke" culture and proponents of it. It's no surprise Dr. Peterson isn't the biggest fan of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, but how is the average person to process Peterson's response to Singh's tweet about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls over the weekend? Ryan tees up the story before checking in with Charles Adler.
11:01 | Charles Adler says it's "amateur hour" at the Alberta Legislature right now. The talk radio legend talks to us about leadership, and how those qualities manifest in the political arena. Plus, we get Chuck's take on Jordan Peterson's recent outbursts, including a tweet about Qantas Airways' land acknowledgements. 
38:24 | Brad Bartko is "29 years dead". Born with a myriad of health challenges, doctors told his mother he likely wouldn't survive. Nearly 30 years later, he's a disability advocate, consultant, and entrepreneur. Brad tells us where his focus was on International Day for Persons with Disabilities, and gives Real Talkers an assignment for the week.
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1:03:31 | Is this the most offensive marketing move in Canadian history? We know that's a big question...but take a look at this story involving the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights and decide for yourself. 
1:09:36 | Van Gogh the one-eared rescue dog takes centre stage in an especially-inspiring edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy! 
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December 2, 2022 - ”Especially Hitler”. Supriya Dwivedi; #ABLEG Real Talk Round Table; Trash Talk

11:34 | One of the biggest celebrities on the planet has gone full Nazi. Supriya Dwivedi takes on Kanye West's interview with (the despicable) Alex Jones, and zooms out to discuss what everyday citizens can/should do about a rise in anti-Semitism around the world.
34:25 | What a week in Alberta politics. This week's Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber welcomes political scientist Dr. Feo Snagovsky and journalists Dani Paradis and Tyler Dawson, who discuss Premier Danielle Smith's controversial Alberta Sovereignty (Within a United Canada) Act and Jason Kenney's legacy.
READ DR. SNAGOVSKY'S REPORT ON TRENDS IN DEMOCRACY: https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/december-2022/threats-canadian-democracy/
1:13:17 | It's a politics-heavy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services...but we kick off with "G-Money" and her issue with Elf on the Shelf! 
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December 1, 2022 - Bouncing Back from DUIs, Heart Attacks, & Social Media Pile-Ons: Rick Bell & Drex

0:58 | When you least expect it, a heart attack can change (or end) your life. Just 43 years old, Vancouver radio personality Drex is lucky to be alive after suffering a heart attack a couple weeks ago. Ryan opens the show with a few musings, which leads to an unexpected (and amazing) conversation with...
10:37 | Calgary Sun scribbler Rick Bell. He's been covering politics for decades. He's also coming up on the 25th anniversary of his sobriety. We didn't plan on talking about booze and DUIs with the Page Five columnist, but this isn't the type of show that steers away from impromptu Real Talk. Don't miss Rick's story of recovery, then some (hilarious) observations about the state of politics in Alberta.
45:35 | Drex could be dead. On November 18, something started feeling "off". An hour or so later, he was in emergency surgery, having a stent implanted in his heart. The popular radio host and social commentator tells us his survival story, then goes on to explain how he manages Twitter trolls and online haters targeting his vax status and sexuality. 
1:12:30 | Congratulations to our newest Real Talk Email of the Month winner! Ryan reveals who wins the Real Talk studio mug for the month of November. 
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November 30, 2022 - Alberta Goes Nuclear: Vassy Kapelos and Graham Thomson; #MyJasper Memories

| Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Act is being described as “undemocratic,” “an overreach,” and “crazy”. Ryan tees up today’s interviews with a few key points.
 | She’ll kick off 2023 as the new host of CTV’s Power Play, Question Period, and an afternoon radio show. The talented Vassy Kapelos returns to her roots as an Alberta Legislative correspondent, and digs into Premier Smith’s Bill One and Jason Kenney’s legacy.
 | He’s been covering Alberta politics for decades. Columnist Graham Thomson takes us into the background, context, precedent, and likely outcomes of the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act. Plus, is it ethical for Premier Smith to hire the former MLA, Michaela Frey, who vacated her seat so Smith could run in Brooks-Medicine Hat?
 | What happens when three teenage boys start dreaming about having their own bar? Usually nothing. But in today’s #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper, we check out a new episode from the Venture Beyond series, and go behind the scenes of the Jasper Brewing Co.
WATCH THE FULL FEATURE: https://www.jasper.travel/discover-jasper/venture-beyond-series/
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November 29, 2022 - Alberta Politics Flip Flop; Anna Maria Tremonti; Reformed Mobster Stephen Gillen

0:25 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government won't table a bill to "protect" the unvaccinated, walking back a promise she made on the campaign trail. Is it too soon to call this a flip flop? What does this say about the dynamic between the premier and her caucus? 
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15:01 | Anna Maria Tremonti will never forget December 6, 1989. News of a gunman targeting women at Montreal's École Polytechnique forever changed the way she understood and reported on domestic and intimate partner violence. She tells us about her powerful personal story in her must-see Real Talk debut. 
LEARN ABOUT THE YWCA'S ROSE CAMPAIGN: https://ywcaofedmonton.org/
CHECK OUT ANNA MARIA'S PODCAST: https://www.annamariatremonti.com/
30:33 | Stephen Gillen was once regarded as one of the UK's most notorious career criminals. First jailed at 14, he became a feared mob boss in London's east end. Now a motivational speaker and author, he tells us about the moment he decided to change his life, and how he turned it all around.
CHECK OUT STEPHEN'S NEW BOOK: https://stephengillen.com/
46:15 | It's the second instalment of the John Hicks Holiday Movie Review, exclusively on Real Talk! Find out what Johnny thinks of the new Will Ferrell/Ryan Reynolds holiday film "Spirited". 
59:15 | This week's edition of The Leading Edge highlights how AI and machine learning is transforming diagnoses of potential heart conditions, saving lives in developing countries around the world. The Leading Edge is presented every Tuesday on Real Talk by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. 
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November 28, 2022 - World Cup Review; Trudeau’s Testimony; Violence Targeting LGBT; Chinese Protests

0:41 | What the hell were Canadian coach John Herdman and TSN broadcaster James Duthie thinking?! With Canada's hopes evaporated, we open the show with a couple significant storylines off the pitch.  
10:20 | Alberta's representative in the federal cabinet, Minister Randy Boissonnault, gives us his takeaways from the public inquiry into the Emergencies Act, the horrific nightclub shooting in Colorado targeting the LGBTQ community, and the federal government's plan to help Canadians struggling to keep up with inflation. 
34:58 | Are you a fan of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's plan to send cheques to Alberta families? Ryan and Johnny discuss "Danibucks". 
41:15 | Registration is open for the second annual Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic! Ryan shares a few early details about the event on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in St. Albert.
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44:16 | Charles Adler tells us what he thinks about Premier Smith's "Danibucks" plan. Plus, was it wise for Canadian men's soccer coach John Herdman to call out Croatia ahead of their World Cup match? And, how do anti-lockdown protests in China compare (or not) to the freedom convoy that occupied Ottawa nearly a year ago? 
1:22:00 | This week's edition of Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy highlights an inspiring new book born from one family's battle against Leukemia. You can't help but be inspired by Brad Aronson's "HumanKind"! 
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