
Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Live weekday mornings at 8:30am MT. #RealTalkRJ
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1474 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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.
Alberta's, no, Canada's best talk show. Jespo and Johnny don't miss.
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
…I just find it nearly impossible to listen to the host. The delivery feels overwrought.
Ryan, I truly hope you consider running for office one day. You are smart, thoughtful, level-headed, and deeply passionate—not only about Alberta, but about people. We need more leaders like you in politics to balance out the egomaniacs who chase office for power, ideology, money, or self-interest.
One of your greatest strengths is how naturally you can connect with anyone—always with respect, curiosity, empathy and sincerity. I started listening during the pandemic when I was still living in C... more
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A fast-paced current-events program focused on Alberta politics, national policy debates, energy issues, and cross-Canada implications. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests, including politicians, journalists, and industry voices, plus live listener commentary that fuels heated yet informed roundtables. The show stands out for its willingness to host a broad spectrum of perspectives—from labor leaders and Indigenous voices to climate and energy experts—within a tight, interview-driven format that blends news analysis with real-time audience input. This mix makes it a strong option for listeners who want timely, policy-forward discussion with accessible host-driven moderation and sponsor-integrated breaks.
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