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Ryan Jespersen

Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture with Ryan Jespersen.

  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Scottish Midwife Facing Deportation from Canada

    Heather Gilchrist spent $60k of her own money moving to Canada and getting certified to work. The 58-year-old came to British Columbia, recently widowed, looking to continue her career as an experienced midwife. But a glitch in her paperwork is triggering deportation on the grounds the British citizen can't speak English. We dig into the debacle with National Post correspondent Tristin Hopper (6:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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    52:15 | Prompted by Tristin's interaction with Lucy the Elephant, Real Talkers have their say on zoos, circuses, and changing attitudes around conservation. Real Talk's Live Chat is powered by Park Power.

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    1:06:00 | Calling all coffee, Scotch, and cigar lovers: you owe it to yourself to visit Ursidae Lair in Jasper! We shine a light on the stunning Scotch tasting lounge in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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    1:09:40 | There's not a lot to say at this point about the RCMP investigation into alleged corruption at Calgary City Hall, but Jespo touches on it. 

    1:15:00 | Real Talker Aly shares her very moving story of how the MAiD debate personally impacted her family. 

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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.

    25 March 2026, 5:50 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    Oilers Crank Up Ticket Prices // Mark Carney's Report Card

    The Edmonton Oilers are the third most profitable sports franchise on the planet. Team owner Daryl Katz is now worth an estimated $7.4 billion. And, as Connor McDavid and his teammates prepare for playoffs, season tickets holders have been hit with a 15-20% price increase on renewals. We get into it with legendary broadcaster Lynda Steele (6:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

    We get into gas prices and the war in Iran (30:20), Air Canada pilots killed at LaGuardia (37:00), PM Mark Carney's Year One Report Card (47:40), a new pipeline through B.C. (54:40), and real estate uncertainty around DRIPA (57:45).

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    1:16:00 | Have you heard Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan's recent comments on Israel? Real Talkers chime in via our Live Chat powered by Park Power. We have an update on the "Golden Cat" story (1:30:10). 

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    24 March 2026, 6:02 pm
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Air Canada Crash / Pierre on Rogan / Smith & CSIS

    Two pilots are dead after an Air Canada jet collides with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Pundits continue to chime in on Pierre Poilievre's interview with podcaster Joe Rogan. Alberta premier Danielle Smith wants security clearance to be privy to foreign interference briefings in Alberta. We get into it all with Supriya Dwivedi (4:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.

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    1:15:00 | Real Talkers Shyla and Chantal share their thoughts on new MAiD legislation in Alberta.

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    1:28:00 | Real Talker "BoomShankerX" shares how the show has impacted him in this week's Positive Reflection presented by our friends at Solar by Kuby.

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    23 March 2026, 4:56 pm
  • 4 minutes 32 seconds
    FLAMETHROWER: W. Brett Wilson, Coal, MAiD, & Grapes

    Laura, Lisa, KimB, and Jake clap back at W. Brett Wilson. Brian says Take Back Alberta is pulling the strings on MAiD. And Brent has fond memories of Don Cherry, but he's not so sure about awarding him with the Order of Canada. It's The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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    21 March 2026, 2:30 pm
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    Albertans Want Access // Women's Health Equality

    Pierre Poilievre appears on Joe Rogan (5:25). Albertans with disabilities demand dignity (16:10). Women continue to be underrepresented in health research and services (44:20). We get into it all, including back-to-back feature interviews presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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    16:10 | Bean Gill, Zachary Weeks, and MLA Marie Renaud explain the need for better accessibility laws in Alberta. 

    SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.zacharyweeks.ca/bill206

    44:20 | Women remain underrepresented and underserved in our healthcare system. Dr. Sofia Ahmed, Dr. Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild), and Lindsay Robertson bring facts to the table in our Women's Health Research Month Round Table.

    ALBERTA WOMEN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION: https://givetoawhf.org/

    1:13:30 | What's the strategy behind Poilievre's interview on Rogan? Jespo and Johnny debate the risks and rewards of the appearance on the world's biggest podcast. 

    1:39:10 | Laura, Lisa, KimB, and Jake clap back at W. Brett Wilson. Brian says Take Back Alberta is pulling the strings on MAiD. And Brent has fond memories of Don Cherry, but he's not so sure about awarding him with the Order of Canada. It's The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 

    FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] 

    WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! 

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    20 March 2026, 5:40 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Alberta to Impose MAiD Restrictions. Is It the Right Move?

    Alberta’s changing the rules around Medical Assistance in Dying, and it’s sparking a fierce, complex debate. The UCP’s legislation is being supported by some disability advocacy groups who say it strengthens safeguards and protects vulnerable people, while critics warn it could undermine personal autonomy, limit access, and set a troubling precedent in healthcare decision-making. Where’s the balance between protection and freedom? We dig into it with Trish Bowman (2:45), CEO of Inclusion Alberta, for a thoughtful and challenging conversation on what these changes really mean. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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    29:30 | Real Talkers share their personal experiences and perspectives on MAiD via emails to [email protected] and our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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    54:00 | Do you have to be a bit crazy to open a restaurant these days? What are today's foodies looking for? How has marketing changed? We check in with three of Edmonton's Best Restaurants, as recognized by Edify - Gabi Sequeira from Pip/Next Act, Daniel Ahan from Nero/Bianco, and Jack Lee from Juu Ku. 

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    19 March 2026, 5:45 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Landowners Lock Out "Deadbeat" Oil Company

    Alberta landowners are drawing a hard line - locking out oil and gas companies that haven’t paid what they owe. It’s a dramatic escalation in a long-simmering dispute over unpaid surface leases, and it’s raising serious questions about accountability in the energy sector. How did it get to this point, and who’s on the hook? We dig in with Mark Dorin of the Polluter Pay Federation in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (1:45). 

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    28:00 | Real Talk is proud to support the fight against Alzheimer's and other dementias. Donate a minimum $100 to Jespo's Team Cali Crush fundraising page by March 20 at 5pm MT and qualify to win two club seats to the Oilers-Lightning game on March 21: https://rtrj.info/AlzProAm2026

    34:45 | Mark gives us his informed take on our March 17 interview with W. Brett Wilson.

    WATCH THAT INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/031726WBrett

    43:15 | Drop everything and book your stay at Shovel Pass Lodge! We shine the spotlight on these incredible backcountry cabins in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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    48:10 | Mark sticks around to hear from Real Talkers in the Live Chat powered by Park Power. The guys discuss the Wiebo Ludwig era in Alberta. 

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    18 March 2026, 5:05 pm
  • 1 hour 44 minutes
    W. Brett Wilson: Coal, Orphan Wells & AB Separation

    W. Brett Wilson is one of Canada's most recognizable entrepreneurs. In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (3:30), the former Dragons Den star responds to "the noise" from environmental groups opposing coal mining in Alberta and accusations he left landowners on the hook for orphan wells. We wrap with Brett's one word answer on how he'll be voting on Alberta separation. 

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    39:00 | Real Talkers respond to the Wilson interview in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. 

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    1:32:45 | It's true - Marilyn Monroe was once kicked out of the Jasper Park Lodge! Based on a comment in the Live Chat, we get the story from Canadian historian Craig Baird. 

    WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH CRAIG: https://rtrj.info/073026Craig

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    17 March 2026, 5:03 pm
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Does Don Cherry Deserve the Order of Canada?

    Few figures in Canadian broadcasting spark debate like Don Cherry. Now, a push to see the former Coach’s Corner star appointed to the Order of Canada—championed by voices in the Conservative Party of Canada, including MP Andrew Lawton and backed by Alberta premier Danielle Smith—is reigniting old arguments about one of the country’s most polarizing personalities. Cherry is celebrated by supporters as a hockey icon and outspoken patriot, but critics point to years of controversial comments about immigrants, Indigenous people, and women in sports media—controversies that ultimately ended his run on Hockey Night in Canada. The proposal is already drawing criticism, including from Conservatives in Quebec, setting up a national debate: should a cultural lightning rod like Cherry receive one of Canada’s highest honours? We get into it with Supriya Dwivedi (3:15) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

    TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected] 

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    49:30 | Did you hear Manitoba premier Wab Kinew's comments about the war in Iran and the Epstein files? We get Supriya's take on it before covering MP Lori Idlout crossing the floor from the NDP to the Liberals (53:20), Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein poking fun at former Alberta cabinet minister Shannon Phillips (59:30), and Edmonton police chief Warren Driechel's controversial trip to Israel (1:05:00). 

    1:18:30 | Real Talkers chime in on Don Cherry's legacy in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. 

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    1:28:00 | We love stories like this! Real Talker Aubrie shares about Edson's Abilities Hockey Program in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Solar by Kuby. 

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    16 March 2026, 5:44 pm
  • 7 minutes 49 seconds
    "Where's the dignity? War isn't a video game!"

    Felicia is blown away by the White House's AI video portraying the Iran war as a video game, Michael's done with Trump insulting Canadians, Janelle wants to thank Alberta separatists, Katie doesn't recognize Alberta anymore, Annie's got a message for trolls telling her to "go back where (she) belongs," and Rodger wants more photo radar. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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    14 March 2026, 2:30 pm
  • 2 hours 4 minutes
    Why Are Today’s Kids More Anxious and Depressed?

    Young people today are more anxious and depressed - and less resilient - than generations past. Why? Is it social media? Screens? A troubling news cycle? Are we bad parents? 

    Athabasca University professor and registered psychologist Dr. Caroline Buzanko gets into it all in our feature interview (4:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

    TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected]

    THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY -- EDMONTON'S ORIGINAL DISTILLERY. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THEIR NEW, LIMITED-RELEASE "MINI YEGGS" MILK CHOCOLATE CREAM LIQUOR, NOW AVAILABLE AT https://hansendistillery.com/.

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    1:46:00 | We're in love with a Real Talker's 3D-printed gift for displaying our bottle of Hansen Distillery Mini Yeggs! Jespo shows some love to Brisch 3D Creations: https://www.brisch3d.com/

    1:54:00 | Real Talk is proud to support the Ben Stelter Foundation's Hearts & Hands Poker Tournament on April 16 and 17. 

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    1:55:15 | Felicia is blown away by the White House's AI video portraying the Iran war as a video game, Michael's done with Trump insulting Canadians, Janelle wants to thank Alberta separatists, Katie doesn't recognize Alberta anymore, Annie's got a message for trolls telling her to "go back where (she) belongs," and Rodger wants more photo radar. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 

    FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] 

    WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or 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.

    13 March 2026, 6:37 pm
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