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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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Pierre Poilievre walks away from a big weekend in Calgary with a significant boost, scoring 87.4% in his leadership review at Conservative Convention 2026. Poll analyst Philippe Fournier was there as an objective observer, and joins Ryan and Supriya ... more

Real solutions for Alberta workers from the Alberta Federation of Labour. Episode 1 of the Worker Agenda looks at AFFORDABILITY. Everything is getting more expensive. The dream of a secure, middle-class life is slipping away, especially for young peo... more

Real Talkers Glenn and Tractor Dave have hot takes on Alberta's separatist movement; Keltie, Laura, and Les are fired up over our coverage of changes to disability benefits in Alberta; and Melvin has a geography lesson for Jespo. It's The Flamethrowe... more

Canada's premiers are calling out Alberta separatists en masse. BC's David Eby's calling it "treason". This, as American officials are (reportedly) meeting with an unelected, unofficial, and unserious delegation led by lawyer Jeff Rath. We get into i... more

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Trish Bowman
CEO of Inclusion Alberta, an organization advocating for people with disabilities
Inclusion Alberta
Episode: Canada's Richest Province Cuts Disability Supports
Blaise Boehmer
Former senior staffer for Premier Jason Kenney; focuses on political strategy.
Formerly worked with Alberta government
Episode: Solving Canada's ER Waits // Alberta’s Recall Mistake
Dr. Andrew Boozary
Primary care physician, policy practitioner, and founding executive director of the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine.
Toronto's University Health Network
Episode: Solving Canada's ER Waits // Alberta’s Recall Mistake
Avi Lewis
Federal NDP leadership candidate and journalist
NDP
Episode: Carney Speech Heard 'Round the World // Avi Lewis, NDP Leader?
Marg Tokar
Founder of AB Resistance and grassroots political organizer
AB Resistance
Episode: Recall Petitions Target 26 Alberta MLAs
Denis Agar
Transit safety expert from Metro Vancouver Transit Riders
Metro Vancouver Transit Riders
Episode: Leaked Classroom Audio // Transit Safety Round Table
David Cooper
Consultant with expertise in transit design and safety strategies, consulting cities across North America.
Leading Mobility Consulting
Episode: Leaked Classroom Audio // Transit Safety Round Table
David Witte
Edmonton Transit Riders representative, focusing on transit efficiency and user experience.
Edmonton Transit Riders
Episode: Leaked Classroom Audio // Transit Safety Round Table
Alicia Taylor
Calgary High School teacher and petition organizer for the Alberta Funds Public Schools initiative.
Calgary Board of Education
Episode: The Fight to Defund Private Schools // Mayhem in MN

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Ryan Jespersen
Host of Real Talk, focusing on news, politics, and culture from an Alberta perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 970 ratings
  • Alberta's, no, Canada's best talk show. Jespo and Johnny don't miss.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CactusSheriff
    2 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?
    Canada3 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
    Canada3 months ago
  • JESPO FOR PREMIER

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louis and Margot
    Canada4 months ago
  • Relevant Information

    When getting relevant information is crucial for Albertans, then this is a must go to podcast. Also I would recommend in to anyone else who wants to stay informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Badappsamecraoneytrap
    Canada5 months ago

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The engaging style of the host is frequently mentioned, although critiques exist regarding some personal delivery aspects.
Listeners appreciate the depth of discussion and diverse guest selection, often highlighting the show's ability to remain balanced and informative.
Many express gratitude for staying informed on political issues relevant to their lives and communities, reflecting a strong connection to local affairs.

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#168
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Solving Canada's ER Waits // Alberta’s Recall Mistake
Q: What can be done to reduce system level pressures in healthcare?
Dr. Boozary emphasizes the importance of permanent, supportive housing and better coordination across healthcare institutions to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and healthcare.
Solving Canada's ER Waits // Alberta’s Recall Mistake
Q: How significant is the issue of the unhoused population utilizing ERs for health care?
Dr. Boozary explains that with insufficient social housing options, many rely on emergency rooms, highlighting an urgent need for a systematic response to this crisis.
Recall Petitions Target 26 Alberta MLAs
Q: What is AB Resistance's involvement in the recall process?
AB Resistance provides support and guidance to individuals initiating recall petitions, empowering them to exercise their democratic rights.
Recall Petitions Target 26 Alberta MLAs
Q: What problem do recalls solve?
Recalls mobilize people for political action and allow citizens to express dissatisfaction with their elected representatives.
Leaked Report: Albertans Dying Waiting for Healthcare
Q: What can Albertans do about the healthcare crisis?
Start talking about it, contact your MLAs, and demand transparency on healthcare metrics.

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3. Dr. Andrew Boozary
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