Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Is it too late to save Canadian football? Attendance is down in almost every market, and there doesn't appear to be a "next generation" of fans. The worst situation might be in Edmonton, where team president Victor Cui just walked away from the winless team. 
8:40 | Don't you dare tell Travis Currah the CFL's dying. The host of the 2 and Out CFL Podcast (and season ticket holder for two CFL teams!) tells us how his love for the league started, why he's optimistic for the future, and how the CFL can possibly justify expansion talk. 
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1:11:00 | With all this talk about wind and solar, Real Talker Don's wondering why we're not talking more about about water. Marie hopes we never stop talking about the Calgary Stampede sexual abuse scandal. 
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1:18:00 | Did you realize legendary TV personality and painter Bob Ross was taking us all on a journey over time? You'll see what we mean (and it'll blow your mind!) in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.
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Everything costs more these days. Mortgages, gas, groceries...you name it, you're probably paying more for it. You've no doubt noticed your power bill is way higher than it used to be. Why is that, and what can you do about it? We find out in this episode of Real Talk. 
7:30 | But first, what do you make of Pierre Poilievre's recent bump in the polls? New numbers suggest the Conservative leader would form a majority government if Canadians voted today. (Of course, Canadians aren't voting today - or anytime soon - but that doesn't mean it's not an interesting development) Charles Adler breaks down the story in a way only he can. 
35:40 | David "DK" Gray is an energy economist with a thirty year career as a load forecaster, system planner, and analyst. The former executive director of the Utilities Consumer Advocate cuts through the political spin and explains what the NDP did wrong, what the UCP's doing wrong, and what needs to happen for Albertans to pay less for power.
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You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best not forget about oil and gas. Alex says he knows interventionist bullsh*t when he sees it. All three take centre stage in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. 
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What an "electrifying" week it's been on Real Talk! Prompted by political and industry developments, we've spent a bunch of time talking about renewable energy and Alberta's future in that space. New Myrnam School, about two hours east of Edmonton, is currently shortlisted as one of the World's Best Schools for Environmental Action. This episode, we find out what makes this school so special. 
2:47 | Robert "Mr. T" Tymofichuk won a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching about a year ago. Principal Danielle Eriksen just accepted an Alberta Emerald Award on behalf of her school. Recent grade 12 graduate Hannah Saruk represents a student group that's won seven consecutive A+ for Energy grants. They tell us all about their school, which might quite literally be the Best in the World. 
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1:15:15 | You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best not forget about oil and gas. Alex says he knows interventionist bullsh*t when he sees it. All three take centre stage in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. 
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What can Alberta do to position itself for another century's worth of jobs, investment, and affordable living? Our "electrifying" week of Real Talk continues with NDP energy critic Nagwan Al-Guneid, a longtime oil and gas professional, and energy economist Andrew Leach. 
2:30 | Ryan starts the show with a look at the devastation in Lahaina, an historic community on the island of Maui. Hurricane Dora-fuelled winds drove a wildfire through community, killing at least 36 people, displacing thousands more, and destroying much of the city that once served as the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom. 
8:00 | Nagwan Al-Guneid, the Alberta NDP Energy & Climate Critic for Electricity, Renewables, & Utilities, makes her Real Talk debut. She responds to UCP Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz's appearance on yesterday's episode, and explains how her party would approach wind and solar development. 
35:10 | Energy economist Dr. Andrew Leach explains the short- and longer-term potential impacts of the UCP's moratorium on new wind and solar projects in Alberta. What's really prompting it? What message does it send to industry? How much of this has to do with protecting natural gas? What's Premier Danielle Smith right about, and where is she wrong? 
1:08:30 | Ryan reads "powerful" (we can't help ourselves) emails about electricity from Tom in Lethbridge and Amy, who successfully fought to kill the Foothills solar project near Frank Lake. 
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Alberta's led the nation by a country mile in renewable energy development. So, how does it make sense to impose a seven-month moratorium on new wind and solar projects? Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz rolls out the government's rationale on this episode of Real Talk.
4:15 | But first, a shout out to Real Talkers who take the time to let us know how our shows are impacting their daily lives! Ryan reads a few "bouquets" emailed to talk@ryanjespersen.com.
7:45 | Alberta's UCP government says there's no way the province can get to a net-zero grid by 2035. Critics say stalling new wind and solar projects creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz talks to us about renewables, natural gas, utility prices, plastic bag bans, hydrogen investments, the future of water, and Alberta's reputation. 
36:30 | Where's all this concern around farm land and electricity-generating eyesores coming from? We take a look at a not-so-long-ago video of Rob Anderson, Premier Danielle Smith's top advisor, calling renewables a "scam". Plus, emails from Real Talkers Sarah and Janice get us thinking about the future of renewables in rural Canada. 
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1:10:20 | Remember our conversation last week about Health Canada's new cigarette warnings? Real Talker Deanna writes in with a very personal take on an overlooked impact of smoking and vaping. 
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Alberta's UCP government announces a six month moratorium on wind and solar projects, citing rural concerns including loss of agricultural land and impact on scenery. Is it a wise or witless move? Over the next few episodes, we'll hit the story from a bunch of different angles. 
4:50 | Charles Adler tells us what he thinks about green energy getting the red light in Alberta. Plus, did the Prime Minister troll his critics on purpose, posting a photo with his son at the Barbie movie? 
30:50 | Real Talker Shalaine tells us what she thought of the Barbie movie, and where she'd like the conversation to go. 
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40:55 | Binnu Jeyakumar understands the power industry better than most. The director of the Pembina Institute's electricity program explains why the Alberta Advantage applies to renewables, too. She says the UCP's moratorium could mean higher household costs, fewer jobs, and billions of investment dollars lost.
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1:23:30 | We love how Rob Kenney responded to his dad walking out on their family when Rob was a young teen. We shine light on his "Dad, How Do I?" initiative in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. 
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| Lesley's got a burr under her saddle about the Calgary Stampede in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. 
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Crime rates are skyrocketing in Alberta's capital city. Attendance was way down at K-Days, the annual summer fair. The CFL's Edmonton Elks have lost their last 20 home games. City council hasn't exactly endeared itself to the public. So...how do you fix Edmonton? 
4:00 | Our Group Chat Round Table reconvenes with communication strategist Jenny Adams, lawyer Harman Kandola, and developer Jarrett Campbell. In addition to the hometown storylines listed above, we cover the Trudeau/Grégoire split, Kevin Spacey's redemption (?), and Evander Kane's reputation rehab. 
1:08:50 | Lesley's got a burr under her saddle in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. 
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Seems like everybody's giving the Calgary Stampede a pass for covering up a sexual abuse scandal for nearly 30 years. Donald Trump's facing serious charges, and could go to jail. He could also still become President again. Pop superstar Lizzo's facing a sexual harassment lawsuit. Plus, Toronto's banning gas-powered leaf blowers and Canada's the first country in the world to require health warnings on individual cigarettes.
13:00 | We've got lots to talk about with strategist Stephen Carter on this episode of Real Talk! 
39:00 | Is the city of Toronto onto something, banning gas-powered leaf blowers? 
50:30 | How likely is it Donald Trump will go to jail? Will this week's indictment kill his chances of becoming POTUS again? Ryan's not so sure.
56:05 | There's a new backpacking guide business in Jasper! We take a look at this awesome opportunity to explore the backcountry in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper. 
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59:25 | Have you seen the "new" cigarettes with health warnings printed on each individual dart? Ryan and Johnny (and our live chat) talk about twenty years ago vs. today. 
1:14:45 | Real Talkers Jeff and BMJ have something to say about recent episodes, including the Stampede scandal and "woke" as a pejorative term. 
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