Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

A daily discussion about news, politics, and pop culture, hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Real Talk streams live, weekday mornings at 8:30am MT at ＜a href=https://ryanjespersen.com/＞ ryanjespersen.com＜/a＞.

  1. 1 DAY AGO · BONUS

    "Message to Trump: Canada Will Never Surrender!"

    7th Pilot, Jake, Travis, and David are ALL FIRED UP over Donald Trump's disrespect for Canada. This might be the fieriest edition in Flamethrower history, 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, make sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you! REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey

    7 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    TRUMP & the Future of Canada's Energy Exports

    Donald Trump's turning everything upside down, including America's relationship with Canada, and he hasn't even sworn in yet. What do Trump's bluff, bluster, and threats mean for Canada's exports, energy included? Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot and Max Fawcett go toe-to-toe in an edition of the Real Talk Round Table you definitely don't want to miss (19:15).  4:35 | But first...expansion news! In addition to our live stream across seven platforms (YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Mixlr), you can now find Real Talk Ryan Jespersen on iHeart Radio. Plus, our podcast subscribers can now watch the show in HD video on Spotify.  REAL TALK on iHEART RADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-real-talk-ryan-jespersen-108831341/ REAL TALK on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/03RyuWqhe4YBI7mS48VDBA 8:40 | Ryan went on a rant about Trump near the end of our January 8 episode. ICYMI, we cut it down to 60 seconds. 10:30 | Real Talkers loved our interview with international trade lawyer Martha Harrison. She nails an explanation of who will really pay for Donald Trump's tariffs.  WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/010825Martha 19:15 | Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot and Max Fawcett debate Canada's best play with Donald Trump, the future direction of Canada's energy exports, Alberta's plan to double oil production, and the role Canadian resources will play in a geopolitically volatile world.  CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER: https://www.nationalobserver.com/ MACDONALD LAURIER INSTITUTE: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/ 57:25 | 7th Pilot, Jake, Travis, and David are ALL FIRED UP over Donald Trump's disrespect for Canada. This might be the fieriest edition in Flamethrower history, 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, make sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-ho... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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.

    1h 6m

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Could a Liberal-NDP Merger Actually Happen?

    Should the federal Liberals and NDP work even more closely together? Does a merger represent the left's best chance at forming the next federal government? Or are the parties too ideologically-opposed for such a relationship to actually work?  3:30 | Mario Canseco, president of Research Co, takes us into polling on Canada joining the U.S., Conservative support following Trudeau's resignation, and a potential merger between the Liberals and the NDP.  CHECK OUT MARIO'S WORK: https://researchco.ca/ 33:20 | You can now watch Real Talk on Spotify! Johnny has details on our new offering for podcast subscribers.  REAL TALK ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/03RyuWqhe4YBI7mS48VDBA 37:00 | Did you hear Fox News host Jesse Watters' ridiculous comments about Canada? We can't help but comment... 40:20 | Maxime Bernier's got no time for Trump's comments about Canada. Ryan takes a look at the PPC leader's tweet. 44:30 | Add Stephen Harper to the list of current or former party leaders and PMs speaking out against Trump. We look back at a CPC campaign ad re-released by Harper this week. 51:45 | A special guest returns to Real Talk on January 13! Ryan makes the announcement to everybody (including Johnny).  53:45 | We're so grateful for you, our amazing audience. Ryan reads a hand-written card from Real Talker Karen that knocked our socks off.  59:20 | Meta's new standards prohibit insults about someone's intellect or mental illness UNLESS they're a member of the LGBTQ community. Ryan tells us what he thinks about it.  WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT? talk@ryanjespersen.com  REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-ho... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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.

    1h 11m

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Should Canada Join the U.S.?

    Donald Trump figures it's time Canada became the 51st state. He's calling the Canada/U.S. border an "artificially-drawn line," says America spends hundreds of billions "protecting Canada," and is threatening "economic force" to make a merger happen. What's the right way for Canada to respond?  5:00 | Jespo and Johnny open the show with their own thoughts on Trump's comments and responses from PM Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  18:15 | International trade lawyer Martha Harrison gives us an informed take on the history of the Canada/U.S. trade relationship, Donald Trump's version of diplomacy, and the true costs of tariffs.  MARTHA'S FIRM: https://www.mccarthy.ca/en 47:00 | Real Talkers respond to Martha's interview and Trump's comments via our Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.  57:15 | It's a personal edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper, as Ryan shares video and photos from his family's New Year's trip to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Marmot Basin.  JOIN US at JASPER in JANUARY: https://www.jasper.travel/january/ CHECK OUT MARMOT BASIN: https://www.skimarmot.com/ 1:04:00 | Ryan reads some of the calm, reasonable, totally normal replies to his tweets about Donald Trump's comments about Canada.  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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.

    1h 29m

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    What's Next for Canada?

    It's a lousy time for the federal government to flounder. As Donald Trump's inauguration date approaches, the Liberal Party's kicking off a leadership race as opposition leaders call for an election. What does Justin Trudeau's resignation mean for his party, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh, and you? 3:35 | Timothy Caulfield gives us his perspective on Justin Trudeau's tenure as Prime Minister, Meta cancelling fact checks on Facebook and Instagram, and his new book The Certainty Illusion.  CHECK OUT TIM'S BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/713451/the-certainty-illusion-by-timothy-caulfield/9780735245884 41:40 | What's next for Canada in the wake of Justin Trudeau's resignation? Conservative pundit Tasha Kheiriddin, former NDP staffer Julien Newman, and political strategist Sharan Kaur tell us what they're expecting.  TASHA'S SUBSTACK: https://tashakheiriddin.substack.com/p/the-trudeau-circus-cannot-go-on TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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.

    1h 39m

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Time's Up: Trudeau Stepping Down as PM

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader, and is proroguing Parliament as the Liberal Party of Canada embarks on the journey to replace him. Trudeau will stay on as prime minister until a new leader is chosen.  3:50 | Former Trudeau advisor Tyler Meredith, former Harper advisor Ken Boessenkool, and former Alberta cabinet minister Shannon Phillips discuss the implications of Trudeau's historic announcement.  CHECK OUT MBP: https://mbpolicy.com/ 58:50 | Jespo and Johnny take a look at Pierre Poilievre's interview with Jordan Peterson.  1:26:30 | Ryan recounts meeting Real Talker Shalaine in real life in the first Positive Reflections of 2025, proudly presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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.

    1h 30m

  7. 12/21/2024 · BONUS

    "Canada Isn't the 51st Anything!"

    Martin in Manitoba's had enough of Trump trolling Canada, Gerald says we owned the Americans last time The Donald was President, Dolly's done with provinces operating as lone wolves, and Menchie - a former security guard - says the industry's a mess. 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, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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.

    7 min

  8. 12/19/2024

    Mayor Amarjeet Sohi and Premier Danielle Smith

    We talk wins and losses, and look to the past, present, and future with Edmonton's Mayor and Alberta's Premier in this power-packed episode of Real Talk. Mike Stelter - Ben's dad - talks to us about his son's remarkable legacy and the first-ever Ben's Cup in support of the Ben Stelter Foundation. We wrap 2024 with one of the fieriest Flamethrowers of the year presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park.  3:00 | Mayor Amarjeet Sohi talks property tax increases, downtown safety, rezoning and housing starts, his council's relationship with the province, council colleague Tim Cartmell looking to dethrone him, and plans for his political future. 24:40 | Premier Danielle Smith talks municipal funding, deficit potential in 2025, timeline for her promised tax cuts, Donald Trump disrespecting Canada, Kevin O'Leary's proposed $70B Wonder Valley data centre, and the future of the Alberta Pension Plan. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:07:20 | Mike Stelter talks to us about his son Ben's legacy, and the first-ever Ben's Cup in support of the Ben Stelter Foundation.  CHECK OUT BEN'S CUP: https://benscup.com/ BEN STELTER FOUNDATION: https://benstelterfoundation.com/ 1:27:20 | Martin in Manitoba's had enough of Trump trolling Canada, Gerald says we owned the Americans last time The Donald was President, Dolly's done with provinces operating as lone wolves, and Menchie - a former security guard - says the industry's a mess. 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, make sure you tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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.

    1h 35m
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A daily discussion about news, politics, and pop culture, hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Real Talk streams live, weekday mornings at 8:30am MT at ＜a href=https://ryanjespersen.com/＞ ryanjespersen.com＜/a＞.

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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    998
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