Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

September 14, 2022 - New Look Conservatives: Past, Present, Future. Jared Yates Sexton/Tristin Hopper

0:20 | It's Pierre Poilievre vs. the Mainstream Media...at least that's what the new Conservative leader wants you to believe. Ryan opens the show with a look at yesterday's dust-up between Poilievre and national political correspondent David Akin.
14:41 | Could the combative tone set by Poilievre through his campaign, and early in his tenure as leader, wind up biting the Conservative Party? Was David Akin out of line for speaking out at Poilievre's news conference on Tuesday? National Post columnist Tristin Hopper checks in. 
38:46 | There are global forces at play, in analyzing the evolution of Conservative politics in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Author, political analyst, and podcaster Jared Yates Sexton takes us into his new book The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis. Don't miss this expose into how white supremacist lies, religious mythologies, and poisonous conspiracy theories built the modern world and threaten to plunge us into an authoritarian nightmare. 
CHECK OUT JARED'S WORK: https://www.amazon.com/Jared-Yates-Sexton/e/B00B50IHYK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
1:09:47 | "Mark my words." Real Talker Ron says he's convinced Pierre Poilievre is the next Prime Minister of Canada...but he's not exactly thrilled about "the Conservatives as they currently stand". Ryan reads Ron's email to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 
1:06:28 | The Chetamon Mountain wildfire isn't threatening any communities at this time, but authorities are still advising against travel to Jasper at this time. We have the latest update in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories. 
STAY ON TOP OF CHETAMON WILDFIRE NEWS: https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk/
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

September 13, 2022 - Life Costs More. What’s The Future Look Like? Alex Gainer & Will Cardinal-Mawer

0:30 | Real Talk is all about real conversations about real issues in a context that really matters. Today, that includes better understanding what's driving inflation and rising interest rates, paying attention to the opioid crisis claiming thousands of human lives every year, and addressing food waste in our communities. We also thought you might care about the new iPhone upgrade that allows you to retract texts you wish you wouldn't have sent...so that's where Ryan and Johnny kick off the show! 
15:20 | Inflation and interest rates have risen to levels we haven't seen since the 1990s. How much longer will this trend last, how bad could it get, and what can the average person do to adjust? Economist Alex Gainer make sense of it all, and doesn't shy away from the politics involved, either. 
44:22 | Will Cardinal-Mawer's uncle "Mopstick" (Maurice) and cousin Jacob were shot and killed near Glendon, Alberta on March 27, 2020. Will gives Real Talk an unflinching assessment of what it's like to be an Indigenous person mourning murdered relatives and pursuing justice "in public". Will sees REAL life everyday as a street outreach worker. He tells us how rising costs and other factors are affecting society's most marginalized citizens. Thousands of people die in Canada every year from drug poisoning. Will talks about his first-hand (almost daily) experiences relating to this crisis.
FOLLOW WILL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewolvesarecalling/?hl=en
1:10:50 | 40% of food is wasted around the world. A website/app pairing up businesses and consumers is "democratizing the fight against food waste". We shine a light on Too Good To Go in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy. 
CHECK OUT TOO GOOD TO GO: https://toogoodtogo.ca/en-ca/
LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

September 12, 2022 - Politics, Life, and Loss: Charles Adler and Death Educator Jeremy Allen

9:09 | What a whooping. Pierre Poilievre is the new leader of Canada's Conservatives, blowing the rest of the field out of the water with nearly 70% of the vote from party members. But will he secure enough support from the general public to become Prime Minister? How will his message evolve? Plus, the Prime Minister announces he'll seek a fourth term. How likely is another Trudeau win, especially in light of Poilievre's "arrival"? Emmy Award-winning talk host Charles Adler shares his thoughts.
42:07 | When we promise you REAL Talk, we mean it. Our team booked death educator Jeremy Allen several days ago to discuss grief and loss in light of last week's horrific tragedy in Saskatchewan. Over the weekend, Jeremy and his family said goodbye to their bulldog Bryan. This interview starts very personal, and widens out from there. Grab a tissue or two and allow yourself to really get into it.
CHECK OUT DEATH ED: https://www.deathed.ca/
1:15:09 | A sand artist named Claire Eason is the subject of this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. Claire's 65-foot tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on Bamburgh Beach caught the attention of people around the world, including Real Talker Mikaela, who shared the story with us. We love hearing what's inspired or encouraged you through the week! 
SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY:  https://kubyenergy.ca/
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Trash Talk - September 9, 2022

Gerry has Motley Crue in his crosshairs in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!
 
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/
SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com

September 9, 2022 - Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: Supriya Dwivedi & The Group Chat Round Table

8:00 | Is it "too soon" for critics of The Queen, or those with even stronger feelings about the Monarchy, to be publicly airing their disdain? Supriya Dwivedi says no. She and Ryan discuss Queen Elizabeth II's lengthy reign, and evaluate some of the more uncomfortable (valid) perspectives on social media. Plus, does the public deserve more transparency from the Saskatchewan RCMP? And, how bad was Francois Legault's commentary on immigrants to Quebec?
SUBSCRIBE TO SERIOUSLY WITH SUPRIYA AND RYAN: https://seriouslypod.com/CHECK OUT THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/seriously-with-supriya-and-ryan/id1633490807FIND SERIOUSLY ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3YTxuQYdtjK0k0ksGbmRQ
37:11 | Harman Kandola, Jenny Adams, and Katherine O'Neill return as the Group Chat Round Table reconvenes on Real Talk. We discuss public sentiment around Queen Elizabeth II's passing, the horrific tragedy affecting James Smith Cree Nation, Alberta's $13B budget surplus, and what a Pierre Poilievre victory means for the federal political landscape. 
1:07:06 | Gerry has Motley Crue in his crosshairs in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

September 8, 2022 - Life’s More Expensive; Queen E Dying; SK Fugitive Dead; Racism in Healthcare

0:25 | Saskatchewan fugitive Myles Sanderson dies in police custody, the Royal Family is gathered at Queen Elizabeth II's bedside, and millions of Canadians are figuring out how they'll navigate yet another jump in interest rates. Ryan opens the show with a look at today's top stories. 
19:53 | The average Canadian household needs to find an additional $400/month to manage Wednesday's interest rate increase. But...how? Personal finance expert Laurie Campbell explains why rates are up, whether or not they're likely to jump again, and where people should start their search for savings. 
39:22 | Systemic racism is impacting health outcomes in Canada. We know that for a fact...but there's a lot we don't know, too. Dr. Lorraine Thirsk is using innovative new research methods at Athabasca University to better understand what the future of healthcare needs to look like in Canada. She takes us into the process and early findings, and explains the implications from patient and professional perspectives. 
CHECK OUT OTHER REAL TALK SEGMENTS ON SYSTEMIC RACISM IN HEALTH CARE:
DR. BUKOLA SALAMI: https://youtu.be/cTLjWwP8FmI?t=4837
DR. JAMES MAKOKIS: https://youtu.be/_WanLgFz2T4?t=376
CHECK OUT ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY: 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

September 7, 2022 - Philippe Fournier: Interest Rates Jump, Quebec Election Underway, CPC/UCP Races

0:34 | Canadians with variable rate mortgages, lines of credit, and other obligations will be paying more after the Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 75 basis points to 3.25%. Ryan opens the show with some general observations just moments after the rate hike was announced.
9:17 | Philippe Fournier is all about politics and polling. The 338Canada founder gives us a sense of the biggest issues at play in the Quebec's election, and who might walk away the winner. Plus, we look at a Nanos poll suggesting 70% of Canadians are turned off by "Freedom convoy" support, and hash out who might be most affected by that reality (hint: it's Pierre Poilievre). 
CHECK OUT 338CANADA: https://338canada.com/
45:44 | It's quite unusual to see opposition to Danielle Smith's proposed "Alberta Sovereignty Act" from Conservatives and the NDP alike. We review Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's scathing assessment of the proposed legislation, and assess what it might mean for some of the "middle ground" candidates in the UCP leadership race. 
51:08 | It's a bit of a different edition of #MyJasper Memories this week on Real Talk, as the Chetamon wildfire continues to burn, and officials in Jasper are asking would-be visitors to reconsider their travel plans. Ryan shows highlights of his recent visit to the Jasper Park Lodge golf course, just hours before the fire started to spread. 
GET UPDATES ON THE CHETAMON MOUNTAIN WILDFIRE: https://www.jasper.travel/wildfire/
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

September 6, 2022 - Saskatchewan Stabbings: A Nation in Shock; Former MP Rob Clarke & Charles Adler

0:25 | People around the world are mourning one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history. Police say at least ten people are dead, and at least 18 more injured, after two brothers went on a stabbing spree at multiple locations across James Smith Cree Nation and nearby Weldon, Saskatchewan. Ryan shares an update on the manhunt and an email from Real Talker listener Joy, to open the show. 
11:27 | Rob Clarke served as an RCMP Sergeant and Member of Parliament, so he's processing the tragedy out of Saskatchewan through a number of different lenses. The member of Muskeg Lake First Nation tells us why he established a GoFundMe fundraiser for victims of the attacks in Saskatchewan, and where he intends to transfer the nearly $100,000 raised (at the time of our interview). 
CHECK OUT THE GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/funerals-and-counseling
31:33 | For decades, Canadians have trusted Charles Adler to bring an informed, personal perspective to national news stories. Today is no different, as Chuck shares his thoughts on what occurred in Saskatchewan over the long weekend. We also take an introductory look at Britain's new PM Liz Truss, and evaluate UCP leadership candidate Brian Jean's recent posts about lockdowns and vaccinations. 
1:01:44 | Every Tuesday, our friends at Leading Edge Physiotherapy shine the light on innovation in the world around us. Today, it's the remarkable (ocean-saving) Thaely shoes! 
CHECK OUT THAELY SHOES: https://thaely.com/
LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/
1:09:34 | Our first episode every week, Kuby Energy presents Positive Reflections. In this week's edition, one proud mom's remarkable rental, and a chimpanzee returned to the Ukrainian zoo from which it escaped. Love it! 
GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Trash Talk - September 1, 2022

Things get personal in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! Submit your Trash Talk to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

September 1, 2022 - NASA Artemis: Astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack

7:15 | NASA is headed back to the Moon for the first time in fifty years. Astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack explains why the Artemis 1 mission is such a big deal, and what we could learn from returning to the Moon. Make sure you catch this mind-blowing conversation!
CHECK OUT KATIE'S BOOK: https://www.astrokatie.com/
31:59 | Ryan and Johnny debrief after the fascinating interview with Dr. Mack, including musings on updating the language we use.
38:42 | What would you do with $13B? Ryan takes a look at the replies you submitted to his tweet about Alberta's budget surplus. 
50:56 | Things get personal in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! Submit your Trash Talk to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/
NOTE: Real Talk is taking Friday and Monday off. We'll be back live Tuesday, September 6 at 8:30am MT/10:30am ET. Subscribe to our Real Talk Sunday Message for weekly updates and bonus content relating to the show! 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.