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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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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>.

    How to Grieve: Survival Tools to Keep Living After Loss

    How to Grieve: Survival Tools to Keep Living After Loss

    This is the most personal and powerful episode of Real Talk we've ever released. Ryan shares his thoughts after the sudden and tragic death of his dear friend Loz (2:00), and we check in with grief educator Jeremy Allen (18:00).
    SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: CALL OR TEXT 9-8-8 
    CONNECT WITH JEREMY: https://www.deathed.ca/
    EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
    FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj 
    REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch
    RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.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.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Edmonton Oilers: Canada's Team

    Edmonton Oilers: Canada's Team

    Now that Connor and crew punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, are the Edmonton Oilers officially Canada's Team? 
    2:45 | Everybody's talking about the Oilers around the water cooler - why would our weekly check-in with Charles Adler be any different? The guys also discuss MP Arnold Viersen's comments on abortion and gay marriage, Donald Trump's conviction, Robert Pickton's beating death, and the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Charles Adler is presented on Real Talk by Tice Automotive Consulting. 
    BUYING A VEHICLE SHOULD BE FUN: https://www.ticeautomotive.com/
    36:30 | Shauna Feth has her Eye on Alberta Business. The CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce recaps their recent AGM, including contraband tobacco, water conservation, childcare funding, and more. Plus, we recognize the nominees for the 2024 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. 
    CONNECT WITH ALBERTA CHAMBERS: https://www.abchamber.ca/
    ALBERTA BUSINESS AWARDS: https://abbusinessawards.com/
    58:05 | Did you see LPGA golfer Charley Hull smoking cigs at the U.S. Women's Open? 
    1:05:08 | Shout out to the Andreychuk family! Their annual Awesome Lemonade Stand raised more than $4500 for ALS research - what a perfect fit for Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy. 
    SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com
    GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/
    FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj 
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    RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.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.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    "Peter Lougheed is Rolling in his Grave!"

    "Peter Lougheed is Rolling in his Grave!"

    Cher can't fly her Canadian flag anymore, Tobias has no mercy, Garth calls out "Flip Flop Adler," Commish Daddy says there is no middle class, and Nathan's wondering if Peter Lougheed is rolling in his grave. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.comWhen you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, tell 'em Real Talk sent you!

    • 6 min
    Trump Guilty, Poilievre & Abortion Rights, Phones in Schools

    Trump Guilty, Poilievre & Abortion Rights, Phones in Schools

    Donald Trump is now a convicted felon. He can still run for President, and might very well win. Our Group Chat Round Table digs into the difference between legal strategy and public opinion strategy. Plus, is Pierre Poilievre unbeatable? Are abortion rights going to be a factor in the next election? And, do smartphones belong in classrooms or not? 
    2:10 | Jenny Adams, Katherine O'Neill, and Sarah Hamilton talk Trump, Poilievre and women's health (24:33), Alberta's spring legislature session (37:30), smartphones in schools (47:00), and the Canadian Vote Summit (53:30). 
    1:02:25 | Cher can't fly her Canadian flag anymore, Tobias has no mercy, Garth calls out "Flip Flop Adler," Commish Daddy says there is no middle class, and Nathan's wondering if Peter Lougheed is rolling in his grave. 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, tell 'em Real Talk sent you! 
    FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj 
    REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch
    RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.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.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    How Pierre Poilievre Redefined "Conservative" in Canada

    How Pierre Poilievre Redefined "Conservative" in Canada

    Love him or hate him, you can't deny Pierre Poilievre's riding major momentum these days. The Conservative leader claims to have doubled the party's membership, and virtually every poll forecasts a convincing win the next time Canadians go to the polls. What is it about his message (or his strategy) that's attracting so many people, many of them previously disinterested in politics? 
    3:00 | Political commentator Andrew Lawton takes us into his new book Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life. Ryan and Andrew discuss the Poilievre playbook, and how it's changing the face of the Conservative Party of Canada. 
    CHECK OUT THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.ca/Pierre-Poilievre-Political-Andrew-Lawton/dp/1990823807
    49:10 | We tee up a fresh episode of The Discourse featuring Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. 
    WATCH THE DISCOURSE: https://rtrj.info/053024Discourse
    55:55 | "And that is why you don't talk to the police!" Ryan and Johnny recap a wild press conference with golfer Scottie Scheffler's attorney. 
    1:04:00 | We know we need to talk more about mental health - men's mental health in particular. Ryan reads a couple very powerful messages we received from Real Talkers Tom and Adam after our May 27 episode with Charles Adler. 
    WATCH THAT EPISODE: https://rtrj.info/052724Adler
    EMAIL US ANYTIME: talk@ryanjespersen.com
    FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj 
    REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch
    RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.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.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    No Charges for Cops who Targeted Alberta Politician

    No Charges for Cops who Targeted Alberta Politician

    Three Lethbridge cops are off the hook for using police databases to improperly access a politician's personal information, despite Alberta's police watchdog recommending charges. Then-Energy Minister Shannon Phillips was first targeted when on-duty officers eavesdropped on a private conversation, then posted photos and the personal commentary on Facebook in 2017. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. So why isn't the Crown charging the officers? 
    3:35 | Shannon Phillips shoots from the hip re: the latest developments in the Lethbridge Police story. Stick around as she recaps spring session (22:33) at the Alberta Legislature (using a flamethrower). 
    37:37 | Jasper is the Cabin Capital of Canada, and we give you the inside scoop on finding perfect accommodations in #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper. 
    TOUR JASPER'S CABINS: https://www.jasper.travel/blog/unique-cabin-rentals-jasper-national-park/
    41:57 | Should Canada go nuclear? Clean Prosperity's Brendan Frank takes us into a new report looking at a bullish future for nuclear power on the prairies, and the hurdles that stand in the way.
    CHECK OUT THE REPORT: https://cleanprosperity.ca/nuclear-can-help-canada-achieve-net-zero-if-we-solve-these-problems/
    TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 
    FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj 
    REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch
    RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.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.

    • 1 hr 17 min

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