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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Live weekday mornings at 8:30am MT. #RealTalkRJ

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Will Pacific Link Actually Get Built? // Stephen Mandel's "Sh*thole" Comment

Season 6 · Episode 193

Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 01:50:16

Is "national interest" being confused with "approved"? Just because PM Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced the Pacific Link pipeline as Canada's first project designated in the national interest doesn't mean shovels are in the ground today. Would this project be where it is without a looming separation referendum in Alberta? Energy Minister Tim Hodgson lays out the feds' position in our feature interview (7:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Then, Jespo's got an exclusive with former Edmonton mayor, provincial health minister, and Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel (50:30), who shares the story behind his "shithole" comment targeting the city's downtown.

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23:00 | Real Talkers have their say on Pacific Link in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. We dip back into the Live Chat at 1:34:00. We love hearing from you, Real Talkers!

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1:43:00 | Real Talkers Squatch, FoxFacedAB, AlbertaFirst, and Kevin V have hot takes on the Pacific Link pipeline. GoodMama calls Jespo to the carpet re: Poilievre's AI dance video, and Carmen rewrites Danielle Smith's emotional address from a teacher's perspective. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Carney's Major Projects Balancing Act

Season 6 · Episode 192

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 01:41:25

A proposed Alberta-to-West Coast pipeline is now a project of national interest, with Ottawa and Alberta planning to share ownership of the $35-44B Pacific Link project. The proposed line would carry up to one million barrels of oil a day to the coast, opening access to more international markets. The next step is a federal review focused on ownership, Indigenous rights, and environmental protections, with construction targeted for 2032. Jespo opens the show with a look at what we know at this point, and what it means for Alberta and the rest of Canada. This episode's opening remarks are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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34:00 | What does progress on a new pipeline mean for businesses not directly connected to oil and gas? James Keirstead (Levven Electronics) and Debora Rice-Salomons (MVE The Heritage Centre) join Alberta Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Shauna Feth in the Real Talk studio, offering first-hand perspectives on growing business in the face of adversity.

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1:10:00 | An Edmonton junior high is the top fundraising school in the country for the Terry Fox Foundation! Proud teacher Gillian shares this week's Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta.

PLAY ALBERTA IS THE ONLY APP IN THE PROVINCE THAT PUTS ALL REVENUE DIRECTLY BACK INTO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ALBERTANS RELY ON EVERY DAY. LEARN MORE AT https://try.playalberta.ca/lp/realtalk/

Truth & Reconciliation: The Conversation

Season 6 · Episode 191

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 01:22:46

What does reconciliation actually look like in Canada today? On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ryan is joined by podcasters Jessica Vandenberghe, George Lee, and Michelle Robinson for an honest conversation (11:15) about Indigenous identity, history, racism, treaties, and the distance between acknowledging the past and changing the present. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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WATCH our JULY 24 INTERVIEW with BRANDI MORIN on ALBERTA SEPARATION and TREATY RIGHTS: rtrj.info/072426Brandi

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38:45 | Jasper is home to a rich Indigenous history, with deep connections to the land that long predate the national park itself. We highlight a few Indigenous-led tours and cultural experiences in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. Plus, the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival is nearly upon us! Ryan shines a light on a fascinating presentation coming up October 16 featuring astronaut-in-training Manju Bangalore.

INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES in JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/things-to-do/tours-sightseeing/Indigenous-Experiences/

JASPER DARK SKY FESTIVAL: https://jasperdarksky.travel/

43:30 | Our Real Talk Round Table continues, including conversation about land aknowledgements. Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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Is David Eby’s Early Election Call Backfiring?

Season 6 · Episode 190

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 01:15:03

David Eby's early election may not work out as he planned. Ryan and Supriya check in with Mo Amir, host of This is VANCOLOUR, on the heels of a tough first week on the campaign trail for B.C.'s premier (15:00). We lead off with a look at a white nationalist rally on the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reserve, just east of Kamloops (4:30). Plus, what happens if interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson wins the election - does he still need to officially win the party leadership (34:00)? How are B.C.'s parallel municipal and provincial elections influencing each other (43:00)? And what sort of impact would a Conservative government in B.C. have on the rest of the country (56:00)? We wrap with a look at Pierre and Ana Poilievre's intriguing AI dance post (1:01:30), and Donald Trump's latest insults aimed at Canada. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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Alberta Spends Millions on Referendum Ads

Season 6 · Episode 189

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • Duration 06:29

Real Talkers are FIRED UP over the Alberta government's $4M ad spend leading up to the referendum and Premier Danielle Smith's emotional speech about oil and gas. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Thomas Lukaszuk // BC’s “Stunning” Election Call

Season 6 · Episode 190

Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 01:22:59

Guest host Rob Breakenridge cues up conversation about the political stories shaping Western Canada as they come to a head in late October.

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Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk joins Rob to chat about Forever Candian becoming a thrid party advertsiser ahjead of the Oct. 19 referendum, the separatist support shift, and what’s at stake in the debate over the province’s future.

Then, political journalist Rob Shaw joins the show for a look at BC politics, Premier David Eby, and the issues putting pressure on his early election campaign.

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Mayors Jeromy Farkas & Andrew Knack

Season 6 · Episode 189

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 01:35:05

The mayors of Alberta's two biggest cities join Ryan as the Alberta Municipalities Convention continues in Edmonton. We get the inside scoop from Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas and Edmonton mayor Andrew Knack (2:00) on potential changes to the Municipal Government Act, provincial oversight (overreach?) on roads (bike lanes), libraries under threat, cities taking a stand against separation, and councillors leaking confidential budget information. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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57:00 | Oilers legend Mark Messier says he's "horrified" over the hiring of coach Mike Babcock. How do you feel about it?

1:13:00 | We celebrate Acro Canine Crew's remarkable run on America's Got Talent in this week's Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta. Shout out to Real Talker Jessalyn for the submission!

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1:26:00 | Real Talkers are fired up over the Alberta government's ad spend leading up to the referendum and Premier Danielle Smith's emotional speech about oil and gas. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

WHEN YOU SWING BY A DQ IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, OR BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO LET 'EM KNOW REAL TALK SENT YOU!

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Before You Vote: What Albertans Need to Know

Season 6 · Episode 188

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:28:51

Alberta's less than a month away from a referendum with ten questions that could have major consequences for the province’s future (and reputation). Before You Vote co-founders Doug Stollery, Sheila Greckol, Marie Gordon, and Peggy Garrity (5:45) apply decades of experience in law, public policy, and communications to examine what Albertans are actually being asked, what could happen next, and what you need to know before you cast your ballot. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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REQUEST YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT BY SEPTEMBER 25: https://www.elections.ab.ca/

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51:45 | This is your sign to bring your family to Jasper for the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival! We highlight some of the many family-friendly activities (most of them free!) set to launch in Jasper from October 16-25. #MyJasper Memories is proudly presented every Wednesday on Real Talk by our amazing friends at Tourism Jasper.

JASPER DARK SKY FESTIVAL: https://jasperdarksky.travel/

FAMILY ACTIVITIES BLOG POST: https://www.jasper.travel/blog/family-friendly-events-2026-jasper-dark-sky-festival/

56:00 | Real Talkers respond to our Before You Vote Round Table in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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1:14:30 | Will David Eby's early election call blow up in his face? Jespo invokes the 2015 provincial election in Alberta. How do you think this will play out?

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: leave a comment below or email talk@ryanjspersen.com

Todd Babiak: What Turns Young Men Into Incels?

Season 6 · Episode 187

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 01:30:18

Young men are being radicalized online: pulled into communities built around grievance, misogyny, loneliness, and “toxic masculinity.” Figures like Andrew Tate have turned the so-called manosphere into a powerful cultural and political force, raising difficult questions about why these messages resonate with so many young men...and where they lead. Award-winning novelist Todd Babiak joins us (2:45) to discuss his new book, What Gentlemen Do, and how it relates to the Alberta separation movement. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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Danielle Smith in Tears // Canada's Airport Sell-Off

Season 6 · Episode 186

Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 01:45:00

"Does this country actually want us?" Everybody's talking about Alberta premier Danielle Smith's emotional speech at the Alberta and the West Assembly hosted by Preston Manning and former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell. We get into it with Supriya Dwivedi (4:20) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, before discussing Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as B.C. Conservative leader (24:00), Canada's great airport sale...ish (38:30), right to strike under threat (57:30), Parliament resuming (1:01:45), and Canada's proposed EU associate membership (1:06:15).

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1:18:20 | Real Talkers have their say on Danielle Smith's emotional speech and privatizing Canada's major airports in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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