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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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. #RealTalkRJCopyright © 2022 Relay Communications Group Inc. All rights reserved. Politics & Government
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  • FUTURE WATCH: America Party, Poilievre, Pipelines, and EVs
    Jul 8 2025

    Will Elon Musk actually move the US away from a two-party system with his America Party (26:30)? Is the Electric Vehicle market losing momentum (32:30)? Is Pierre Poilievre trending even further in the wrong direction (45:40)? We talk to National Observer lead columnist Max Fawcett about the stories leading the headlines.

    6:40 | But first...did you see the story about four men charged with terrorism offences in Quebec? Is there a bigger problem percolating in the Canadian Forces?

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    51:30 | By all reports, it's been a successful Calgary Stampede for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. What can we read into that re: the province working with Mark Carney's federal Liberal government? And what's most significant about Ottawa's $21.5M investment in carbon capture (1:07:30)? Max, former editor of Alberta Oil magazine, shares his thoughts.

    1:13:00 | Jespo and Johnny debate the future of EVs, with a ton of takes from the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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    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.

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • "Canada Must Cut Deeper, Tax Harder, Borrow More."
    Jul 7 2025

    Canada's committed to increasing its military investment to 5% of GDP. That won't come without some tough decisions (that will undoubtedly affect everyday Canadians). Economist Todd Hirsch lays it out (8:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

    READ TODD'S OP/ED: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-to-up-defence-spending-canada-must-cut-deeper-tax-harder-and-borrow/

    BOOK TODD: https://toddhirsch.com/

    MERCEDES-BENZ EDMONTON WEST: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/

    48:00 | "F*ck you, Jo-Anne Wright!" Everybody's talking about Edmonton councillor Sarah Hamilton's outburst at City Hall. Jespo shares some insights from Hamilton herself, and we look to our Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.

    SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/

    1:11:00 | Real Talker Gillian shares her thoughts on transgender athletes competing in women's sport, prompted by the Lia Thomas story.

    TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com

    1:20:00 | Real Talker Pilot One shares their Positive Reflection: Ten Things that are Important in Life. Positive Reflections is presented weekly on Real Talk by Solar by Kuby.

    GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kuby.ca/

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    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.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • "Happy Fourth of July to our Loud, Lovable, Slightly Unstable Neighbours!"
    Jul 5 2025

    Chantal's pissed off about Airdrie's Canada Day parade, Wes has NO time for a Progressive Conservative revival (or EVs), Blahsheep's keen on Danielle Smith's Alberta Sheriffs - TSM feels differently, Les is less than subtle about the UCP, Patrick says we need to pay more attention to Quebec, and Krista has a (hilarious) Fourth of July message for our American neighbours. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

    FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com

    When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!

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    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

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    6 mins
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