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July 4, 2022 - Internet Child Exploitation: How To Protect Your Kids; Charles Adler

A 13-year-old Edmonton girl is back with her family after she was allegedly abducted by a 41-year-old man. On this episode of Real Talk: how to spot the signs of attempted child luring online, and prevent it from happening in your own home. 
0:15 | Ryan and John catch up after a COVID-related week away from the studio. 
6:25 | Emmy Award-winning talk host Charles Adler joins in his regular Monday spot to review the news of the past few days, including an "unconventional" video posted by Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre. Will the messaging aimed at "old stock Canadians" resonate with the general population? Charles also chimes in on Alberta politician Brian Jean's assertion that "vaccines killed people," and recent polling showing just 38% of our southern neighbours are "extremely proud" to be American.
35:45 | Do you know who your child is talking to online, or how to spot the signs of attempted child luring? The recent abduction (and recovery) of an Edmonton teen found in Portland, Oregon prompted us to reach out to Sgt. Kerry Shima. You won't want to miss his assessment of today's digital landscape, including how parents can protect their household from predators. 
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1:25:08 | In this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy, we recap our inaugural Real Talk Golf Classic including photos of the event and total funds raised for the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship. A huge thank you to the golfers, sponsors, and volunteers that made our first-ever tournament a smashing success! 
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Trash Talk - June 23, 2022

Real Talk is off Friday morning, so it's a rare Thursday edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental! Ryan dedicates the entire segment to Lonnie's rant about "pay to play" democracy.

June 23, 2022 - UCP Leadership Candidate Rebecca Schulz

Rebecca Schulz wants to be Alberta's next Premier. The former Minister of Children's Services, who resigned this week to enter the UCP leadership race, makes her Real Talk debut to talk about what government would look like under her leadership. 
4:39 | Ryan and John feel the pain of motorsport enthusiasts who watched dozens of dirtbikes and scooters crushed under a bulldozer in NYC. Why does New York's Mayor think such a display of destruction is important? Hear what Eric Adams says, then let us know what you think to talk@ryanjespersen.com! 
18:23 | Rebecca Schulz, MLA from Calgary-Shaw, joins Ryan to talk about her UCP leadership campaign. The conversation touches on the alleged "Old Boys Club" at the Alberta Legislature, culture concerns within Jason Kenney's government, Alberta warring with Ottawa, the potential of a female leader for the party, and the future of AISH, Supervised Consumption Services, the draft curriculum, and a provincial police force. 
42:12 | Ryan and Johnny debrief after the Schulz interview, and touch on Charles Adler's Twitter grenade tossed toward his former colleague Danielle Smith.
50:35 | Real Talk is off Friday morning, so it's a rare Thursday edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental! Ryan dedicates the entire segment to Lonnie's rant about "pay to play" democracy.
Thanks in advance to everybody joining us at The Ranch Golf & Country Club for today's inaugural Real Talk Golf Classic! We're so proud to be raising funds for the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship: https://www.ecfoundation.org/funds/the-real-talk-julie-rohr-scholarship-fund/

June 22, 2022 - Canada’s Political Future: Philippe Fournier; Elder Irene Morin & Jeffrey Sundquist

7:48 | Quebec and Alberta: it's complicated. Philippe Fournier, the pundit and poll analyst behind 338Canada, shares his insights into "sovereignty" discussions in both Canadian provinces. Philippe speculates on the future of Quebec Premier Francois Legault, Alberta's United Conservative Party (and Rachel Notley's NDP), the Conservative Party of Canada, and PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal government. 
CHECK OUT 338CANADA: https://338canada.com/
38:22 | We continue our discussion on Indigenous and non-Indigenous business partnerships, on the heels of our June 21 interview with Indigenous Tourism Alberta CEO Shae Bird. Enoch Cree Nation Elder Irene Morin and Edmonton Chamber CEO Jeffrey Sundquist join to talk about Elder Morin's new role as the Chamber's Elder in Residence, and what economic recovery looks like through a Reconciliation lens. 
57:02 | We love when past guests and Real Talk audience members keep us posted on their adventures! Ryan highlights a special family experience from last night's NHL Awards shared by June 9 guest Kelsie Snow, and an update from Aleppo, Syria from March 31 guest Raija-Liisa Schmidt-Teigen. 
1:00:10 | Through human history, countless people have tapped into the healing powers of the mountains. In this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper, we learn how living in Jasper helps Stephanie Sophocleous manage a serious health challenge. 
SEE STEPH'S FULL STORY: https://www.jasper.travel/discover-jasper/venture-beyond-series/
CHECK OUT "SYMPHONY UNDER THE SUN" ON JUNE 28: https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk/

June 21, 2022 - Nat’l Indigenous Peoples Day: Shae Bird, Chevi Rabbit, Katherine Swampy, Sage Morin

It's National Indigenous Peoples Day! On today's show, we celebrate Indigenous people making big impacts in their communities and beyond. 
9:05 | Shae Bird is CEO of Indigenous Tourism Alberta. He explains what "Indigenous tourism" is, and what international travellers to Canada are looking for. Shae talks about balancing economic opportunities with cultural sensitivities, and how investment in Indigenous tourism fits into the Reconciliation model.
CHECK OUT INDIGENOUS TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES IN ALBERTA: https://indigenoustourismalberta.ca/
38:20 | Human rights activist Chevi Rabbit checks in ahead of a traditional Cree Sundance to talk about her community advocacy. Chevi shares what prompted her to start the "Hate to Hope" campaign, and how Pride Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day intersect in her world. Don't miss the cameo from Samson Cree Nation Councillor Katherine Swampy! 
52:08 | Sage Morin's life was turned upside down when her son Geo was killed in 2013. The years following have been tumultuous, to say the least. Today, she celebrates 19 months sober, and a new career in professional wrestling as "The Matriarch". Sage shares how reconnecting with her Indigenous culture got her to where she is now. 
WATCH "THE MATRIARCH" WRESTLE ON JULY 2: https://business.facebook.com/MonsterProWrestling/
1:07:35 | On The Leading Edge this week: the Revolve Air Wheelchair. One of TIME's Best Inventions for 2021, this product is literally reinventing the wheel. Check out why its inventor believes the Revolve Air will transform air travel for people who use wheelchairs. 
The Leading Edge is presented by Leading Edge Physiotherapy: Life shouldn't hurt! 
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June 20, 2022 - Charles Adler; Paleontologist Steve Brusatte

8:41 | Whose side is Charles Adler on, anyway? What's he doing talking to people of different political stripes?! The legendary talk host joins Ryan after mixing it up with his critics on Twitter over the weekend. 
39:43 | Steve Brusatte has been fascinated by dinosaurs since he was a little boy. You can imagine how excited he was to sign on as scientific consultant for the new Jurassic World blockbuster! The University of Edinburgh paleontologist joins Ryan live from Scotland to talk about working on the film, and writing his new book The Rise and Reign of the Mammals.
CHECK OUT STEVE'S BOOK: https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780062930170/the-age-of-dinosaurs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-worlds-most-remarkable-animals/
1:11:00 | Turns out not every Real Talker is comfortable enough to return to indoor entertainment venues like movie theatres. We get into the results of our most recent Get Real: Question of the Week presented by Y Station, and find out which summer movie our audience is most excited to see.
1:14:15 | It's a Stanley Cup Final edition of Positive Reflections, presented by Kuby Energy!
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Trash Talk - June 17, 2022

Buckle up, baby! Time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!

June 17, 2022 - Supriya Dwivedi; Lynda Steele & Jody Vance

4:03 | More than a million people are waiting for surgery in Ontario, expert say the system's in crisis - so what gives? Waiting for eye surgery herself, pundit Supriya Dwivedi shares how this might get fixed (or not). Plus, is Michelle Rempel Garner the answer for Alberta's UCP government? Supriya muses on the Calgary MP's tweets hinting at a party leadership run.
40:48 | They're household names in Canadian media, and starting September 8th, Lynda Steele and Jody Vance will team up for a new show on (employee-owned) CHEK-TV. We talk FIFA World Cup and Olympic bids, BC Premier John Horgan's recent dip in the polls, and Donald Trump's popularity bump in this week's edition of the Real Talk Round Table. 
1:17:28 | We love when Real Talkers let us know how they feel about the show. Ryan reads Kristie's email to talk@ryanjespersen.com about supervised consumption services, and "white collar" vs "white trash" drug users.
1:20:40 | Buckle up, baby! Time for another edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste!

June 16, 2022 - The Klondike Papers: Justin Ling Reports. BIPoC Outside Podcast Host Kris Cromwell

8:42 | More Canadians believe conspiracy theories than you might think. Ryan and John start the show by taking a look at new stats from Abacus Data that show almost half of respondents believe wars, recessions, and elections are influenced by a small group of decision-makers. 
18:56 | More and more people are talking about the Klondike Papers, a complicated, confusing, and somewhat outrageous conspiracy theory involving provincial and federal politicians across Canada (and around the world). Freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling did the digging, and shares what's legit and what's not. 
READ JUSTIN'S WORK: https://www.bugeyedandshameless.com/
54:58 | Research shows nearly 90% of people participating in outdoor sport and recreation in Canada are white. What are the barriers standing in the way of BIPoC athletes (or would-be athletes) accessing outdoor recreation? BIPoC Outside host Kris Cromwell tells us why she started her podcast, and what she's learned through two seasons.
CHECK OUT BIPoC OUTSIDE: https://bipocoutside.com/
1:23:00 | Ryan and Johnny comment on the "over the phone from Toronto" firing of 55-year veteran sports columnist Terry Jones, including why Johnny's not his biggest fan. Things get personal in the Real Talk studio! 
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June 15, 2022 - Rajan Sawhney re: UCP Leadership Bid; Bryan Bauemler re: Men’s Mental Health

8:17 | Rajan Sawhney wants to be Premier of Alberta. The Calgary-NE MLA resigned as Transportation Minister this week to seek the leadership of the United Conservative Party. She tells us how government would function differently if she were in charge, sheds light on her endorsement from MLA Angela Pitt, and explains how she'd approach consultation with teachers, contentious environmental decisions, and supervised consumption services. 
36:33 | Ryan and John debrief after the Sawhney interview, prompted by her response to a question about harm reduction. 
45:52 | One of the more well-known TV personalities in North America, Bryan Baeumler kept his agoraphobia a secret for many years...until he couldn't. The "Island of Bryan" star opens up about his mental health journey, confronting stigma, and making a difference in a "tough guy" industry.
CHECK OUT FATHER'S DAY ON THE HILL: https://www.fathersdayonthehill.ca/
1:10:07 | Ryan and John review the final results of our unscientific, unofficial twitter poll re: whether or not you'd defect to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour for $200M. Of course, it turns to conversation on what you'd do with massive amounts of money. Who hasn't had that conversation?!
TELL US WHAT YOU'D DO WITH $200M: talk@ryanjespersen.com
1:24:08 | This week's #MyJasper Memories celebrates the 100 year anniversary (!!!) of the main building and cabins and the legendary Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. You definitely don't want to miss Symphony Under the Sun coming up on June 28! 
CHECK OUT SYMPHONY UNDER THE SUN: https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk/