Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

0:18 | Three Alberta mayors give us a candid, no holds barred assessment of their communities' biggest challenges. Cathy Heron (St. Albert), Tyler Gandam (Wetaskiwin), and Angela Duncan (Alberta Beach) join Ryan around the Real Talk Round Table. 
2:58 | It's been a few straight weeks of frigid temperatures. There have been numerous deaths reported (recorded is another matter) amongst members of the homeless population. Is it possible to *actually* solve homelessness? 
13:56 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's Sovereignty Act puts municipalities in a tough spot. We get into why, and what the implications might be. 
26:10 | What is Alberta Municipalities, anyway? The mayors help us better understand the mandate and membership of this high-profile organization, and why its advocacy matters.
CHECK OUT ALBERTA MUNICIPALITIES: abmunis.caFOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ABmunis
31:10 | Talk to the mayor of any community, and the conversation will eventually land on policing. We get an update on how plans for an Alberta Provincial Police force will impact the average citizen and communities as a whole.
36:16 | Homelessness is one thing - affordable housing is another. What's being done for people just barely keeping a roof over their heads, or trying to get there? What are municipalities doing to make affordable housing a more realistic option for thousands of desperate and deserving people? 
44:28 | Do our mayors fear all the "good" people are being chased away from politics? (Here's where things get really real.)
52:30 | What's with this new recycling initiative? Mayor Heron explains what's changing, and who's paying for what.
57:01 | Mayors Gandam, Duncan, and Heron each leave us with something to consider...a "holiday charge," if you will. 
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
SIGN UP FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC ON FEB. 4: https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
LIKE OUR TABLE? CHECK OUT URBAN TIMBER: https://www.urbantimber.ca/
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.

"Ridiculous" is how Olympic legend Dr. Susan Nattrass describes C-21, the Liberals' gun control bill. The seven-time Women's World Champion trapshooter headlines today's episode, but first...
1:10 | Did you catch the FIS World Cup Big Air snowboarders at Commonwealth Stadium over the weekend? Ryan and Johnny review the spectacular event, including some exclusive video. 
12:50 | Charles Adler is the proud son of a tailor. He kicks off his weekly Real Talk appearance with an unscripted observation or two about Ryan's suit (!), his dad's shop back in the day, and children working in family businesses across the country. Charles and Ryan go on to discuss Elon Musk's attack on Dr. Anthony Fauci over the weekend, and some of the big picture ramifications. 
39:58 | Dr. Susan Nattrass is on a very short list: the six-time Olympian and seven-time World Champion trapshooter was named Canada's Athlete of the Year in 1981. She grew up around guns, and has a unique insight as one of the best competitive shooters in history. When we asked her to guest on Real Talk to discuss Bill C-21, Susan took the time to read the more than 300-page document. She explains why she thinks the Liberals' gun control bill is "ridiculous," and comments on a reported rise in more women buying firearms than ever before.
1:19:21 | This week's Positive Reflection presented by Kuby Energy was shared by Real Talkers Brian and Laurie, who kickstarted a grassroots community fundraiser ten years ago. What a legacy they've established in Wainwright, AB! 
SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: kubyenergy.ca 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.

Erin's pissed off at Metallica, and Kimberly and Janine aren't happy about the state of politics at any level. Buckle up for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! 
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

The band is back together! The popular Group Chat Round Table convenes in person for the first time in Real Talk history (1:00), as communications advisor Jenny Adams, lawyer Harman Kandola, and development consultant Jarrett Campbell gather around our Urban Timber table. 
Harman's just back from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, so we start (4:40) with story time and a debate: who's Canada's most spectacular male athlete right now - Alphonso Davies or Connor McDavid? 
Was it politically savvy or stupid for Danielle Smith to skip Rachel Notley's portrait unveiling? Jenny (21:33) tells us what advice she'd have given Premier Smith. 
Duelling polls tell a different story re: what Alberta's next provincial election could look like. The crew reads into the numbers (39:31) six months out. 
Jarrett grew up in Manning, Alberta, and has been a gun owner his entire adult life. We get into gun control in Canada (54:13), specifically the politics behind Bill C-21. 
Our panelists are all plugged into Edmonton municipal politics in varying ways, so it makes sense to venture into current budget deliberations at City Hall (1:03:55). We tackle bike lanes, LRT and rec centre construction, the Valley Zoo, downtown revitalization (including City Centre Mall), and more. 
Erin's pissed off at Metallica, and Kimberly and Janine aren't happy about the state of politics at any level. Buckle up for another rowdy edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! 
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/
FIND JENNY: https://theadamsagency.ca/FIND JARRETT: https://aspenadvisory.ca/FIND HARMAN: https://sb-llp.com/
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.

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?
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
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.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.

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. 
NOTE: Registration is open for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, February 4, 2023! Click here for details on how to play, volunteer, or sponsor this amazing annual event: https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey
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! 
SAVE BIG WITH A MARMOT ESCAPE CARD: https://www.skimarmot.com/SHOP LOCAL IN JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/things-to-do/shopping/STAY IN A STUNNING JASPER CABIN: https://www.jasper.travel/blog/4-cozy-winter-cabins-rent-jasper/
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.

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.
LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/
HEADS UP: Registration is open for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, February 4, 2023! Click here for details on how to play, volunteer, or sponsor this amazing annual event: https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.

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!
 
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

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.
CHECK OUT BRAD'S BUSINESS: https://www.disabilityabd.com/
LEARN ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY CERTIFICATION TRAINING THROUGH ATHABASCA U: https://powered.athabascau.ca/product?catalog=Accessibility
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! 
GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.

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! 
KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/
EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors
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.