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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

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Alberta
Canada
Mark Carney
Donald Trump
Edmonton
United States
Pierre Poilievre
Canada–united States Relations
Alberta Separation
Danielle Smith
Calgary
Alberta Referendum
Calgary Stampede
Alberta Politics
Alberta Separatism
Venezuela
Immigration
Tumbler Ridge
Public Schools
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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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"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 Dwiv... more

Pink Pirate, Chad, and Kyle say Mark Carney's on the wrong track; Bradley and ForECanadian have strong words for Danielle Smith; RavenRuled and Jessica have thoughts on the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore debacle, and Tyler calls out Jespo's take on AI. It's T... more

What happens when you spend seven months travelling Alberta and talking to people who want out of Canada? Dani Paradis and Tim Querengesser take us inside their new podcast, Separation Anxiety, sharing what they heard from separatists (4:00) about th... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Taylor-Vaisey
Ottawa Bureau Chief, Politico; host of Playbook Canada
Politico Playbook Canada
Episode: EU Courting Canada // Demand Dropping for AB Oil? // Ed Sheeran Controversy
James McLeod
Director of Communications and Editorial Director at the Canadian Shield Institute
Canadian Shield Institute
Episode: The Fight for Canada’s Data // Carney’s Conservative Turn
Stewart Prest
Political scientist at University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: The Fight for Canada’s Data // Carney’s Conservative Turn
Jamil Jivani
Member of Parliament, Conservative Party
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: Can Carney Actually Fix Canada's Economy? // Jivani Gunning for Poilievre?
Curtis Wright
Individual sharing his deportation and return story
Former resident of Texas, deported to Canada
Episode: Curtis Wright's ICE Detention Nightmare // What is "AI Literacy," Anyway?
François-Philippe Champagne
Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue
Government of Canada
Episode: AB Referendum "Meant To Divide" // Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne
Rachel Notley
Former Premier of Alberta
Notley government / Alberta politics
Episode: AB Referendum "Meant To Divide" // Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne
Don Iveson
Former Mayor of Edmonton
Public service, municipal leadership
Episode: AB Referendum "Meant To Divide" // Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne
Avnish Nanda
Constitutional lawyer
Independent/nonpartisan
Episode: AB Referendum "Meant To Divide" // Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne

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Ryan Jespersen
Host of Real Talk Ryan Jespersen; operations and editorial voice; long-running Alberta political and current-events program.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • My only daily must-listen

    Real Talk covers the issues that matter to me, whether it’s local, national or international topics. It’s the only podcast I don’t miss an episode of. It helps me stay informed so I can have a meaningful insight into what matters the most to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edmonton Peasant
    Canadaa month ago
  • Edmonton podcaster with purpose

    Real Talk is a great News podcast with and Alberta focusing and how focus shapes Canada and the world with a honest discussion on world events and how those events affect us all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cloud9117
    Canada8 months ago
  • Alberta's, no, Canada's best talk show. Jespo and Johnny don't miss.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CactusSheriff
    10 months ago
  • Best podcast in Alberta, hands down

    I’ve been listening to this podcast since day one and haven’t missed a show. Ryan (and Johnny) cover current events in Canada, especially in Alberta (their home province). They have guests on from all political stripes and with all sorts of opinions. It’s great to hear all perspectives from a show that is truly “Real Talk”. Sure they have their opinions but they don’t force them on the listener, they encourage people to keep an open mind and form their own opinions on a wide variety of topics, t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anyone wanna help?
    Canada10 months ago
  • I wanted to like this…

    …I just find it nearly impossible to listen to the host. The delivery feels overwrought.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Joey Joe Joe shabadoo junior
    Canada10 months ago

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Engaging, multi-perspective conversations with strong local relevance.
Listeners appreciate balanced discourse and practical takeaways for Alberta.
Guests span politics, business, and journalism, keeping coverage fresh.

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Talking Points

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Remembering 9/11 // Alberta's "Nasty" Referendum Questions
Q: Emotion? Evidence? A little bit of both?
A balanced approach: use both emotional appeals to connect with people and factual information to inform decisions.
EU Courting Canada // Demand Dropping for AB Oil? // Ed Sheeran Controversy
Q: Is associate EU membership something Canada should campaign on in the near term?
The guest suggests that while it's a significant potential shift, there's not enough information and it would require credible analysis and broad public discussion before pursuing a mandate or election strategy.
The Fight for Canada’s Data // Carney’s Conservative Turn
Q: What does digital trade alignment mean for Canada?
It refers to harmonizing regulations with the US through trade agreements, which can limit Canada's ability to regulate platforms and content, effectively allowing US rules to apply in Canada.
Alberta's Classroom Crunch // B.C. Conservative Party Crumbling
Q: What role do policy changes like Bill 25 play in maintaining objectivity in classrooms?
Bill 25 strengthens the framework for objectivity and impartiality, limiting political statements by school divisions and reinforcing a standard of neutrality to ensure students are set up for success.
Alberta's Classroom Crunch // B.C. Conservative Party Crumbling
Q: How confident are you that class sizes will decrease with the current measures and data collection efforts?
Very confident; objective data show thousands of net new teachers and EAs, plus new complexity teams and schools, will translate into smaller class sizes and better support for students, once data is fully analyzed and acted upon.

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A candid, Alberta-focused current-events show that blends policy critique, live audience participation, and interviews with politicians, journalists, business leaders, and civic organizers. Episodes frequently cover provincial governance, trade, labour, infrastructure, and community impact, often tying local incidents to national or international themes. The program stands out for its outspoken host, diverse guest mix, and sponsor-supported live formats that spotlight accountability, civic engagement, and regional identity while maintaining a broad, issue-driven lens that appeals to listeners who want practical context and multiple viewpoints before forming their own opinions.

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