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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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S6E129 "They're Trying to Steal Your Right to Vote!"

Jun 13, 2026 7m Bonus

Pat in Airdrie is fuming over changes to Alberta's electoral boundaries, Jan lacks faith ahead of the fall referendum, Gillian says it's worth fighting for French in schools, Janelle's demanding more…

S6E129 Future of Energy DEBATE: Fawcett v. Exner-Pirot

Jun 12, 2026 1h 47m

Canada’s energy future is one of the most consequential—and contentious—questions facing the country. Is global demand for oil and gas set to remain strong for decades, or are economic and…

S6E128 Canada Bans Kids from Social Media // Should You Invest in SpaceX?

Jun 11, 2026 2h 4m

Canada's new Online Safety Act could fundamentally change how Canadians (especially young people) experience the internet. From age restrictions on social media and new obligations for tech companies…

S6E127 The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won't Go Away

Jun 10, 2026 2h 4m

Alberta separatism isn't a new concept. Even before Alberta became a province, critics were sounding off against "the horde of grafters connected with the Ottawa Liberal Machine," as was written in…

S6E126 Alberta's Future: Split or Connected?

Jun 09, 2026 1h 23m

How many Albertans are actually ready to leave Canada? And what do the latest numbers tell us about the state of the separation movement? Guest host Rob Breakenridge gets into it with Ipsos CEO…

S6E125 Poilievre's Plan to Keep Alberta in Canada

Jun 08, 2026 1h 49m

Strength in numbers. That's Pierre Poilievre's call to the provinces as a nation-wide alternative to Alberta separation. Will Quebec play along? We get into an advance copy of Poilievre's speech…

S6E124 "Canada's Too Important to Make This Partisan!"

Jun 06, 2026 8m Bonus

Real Talkers are fired up over separatist talking points and Mark Carney's position on Donald Trump. Tyler W., Michael in Calgary, Geoff in Toronto, and Garth sound off in The Flamethrower presented…

S6E124 Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas // HOPE in Edmonton

Jun 05, 2026 2h

Did you know a third of Calgary residents were born outside North America? Mayor Jeromy Farkas joins Jespo in our historic Mercer Warehouse studio (3:45) to discuss the separation distraction,…

S6E123 J.J. McCullough on B.C., Alberta, and Canada’s Future

Jun 04, 2026 1h 53m

How did the media get it so wrong with B.C.'s Conservative leadership race? Does Alberta separation really deserve this much attention? Does Canada's Online News Act accomplish anything? UFC on the…

S6E122 Can Cities Separate from Alberta? (Seriously.)

Jun 03, 2026 1h 42m

If Alberta can talk about leaving Canada, can cities talk about leaving Alberta? That's the question Edmonton councillor Aaron Paquette is putting on the table with a motion exploring ways…

S6E121 Is Ottawa Selling Out Ranchers?

Jun 02, 2026 1h 41m

Canadian ranchers are warning Ottawa not to sacrifice domestic beef producers in ongoing trade talks with Mercosur, the South American bloc including Brazil and Argentina. At the same time, Canadian…

S6E120 "It's like losing your virginity. No going back!"

May 30, 2026 11m Bonus

Red hot takes on Alberta separation from Jesse, Geoff, Anna Banana, Alberta Maverick, Peaches, Chris, Colin, Alex, AJ, and a heart-wrenching appeal from Brendon in The Flamethrower presented by the…

S6E120 Senator Charles Adler: Canadian Common Sense™

May 29, 2026 1h 48m

Premiers in BC, Manitoba, and Ontario are calling out Alberta's Danielle Smith. The Americans can't believe Canadians aren't buying their booze. And legendary NHL playoff performer Claude Lemieux is…

S6E119 Alberta Voices Urge “Lead Not Leave”

May 28, 2026 1h 53m

Prominent Alberta business, political, and community leaders may not agree on everything - but they agree on the most important thing - and that's Alberta's future in Canada. "Lead Not Leave"…

S6E118 The Right Response to Separation

May 27, 2026 1h 19m

It may be too late to stamp out separatist sentiment in Alberta, but we don't have to fan the flames. Guest host Supriya Dwivedi hashes it out with strategist Zain Velji, commentator Rachel Gilmore,…

S6E117 Energy is Canada's Global Superpower: Dr. David Knight Legg

May 26, 2026 1h 55m

Canada is at a "strategic crossroads" as an energy superpower, says Dr. David Knight Legg. The former principal advisor to Premier Jason Kenney argues Canada is perfectly positioned to meet Chinese…

S6E116 Premiers Clash Over Alberta Separatism

May 25, 2026 1h 46m

Premiers in B.C. and Ontario are calling out their colleague in Alberta for her "bad behaviour". This, as Western premiers gather in Kananaskis for their annual meeting on trade, the economy, energy…

S6E115 “Throwing a tantrum” is “fighting for freedom”?

May 23, 2026 6m Bonus

"The hypocrisy would be hilarious if it wasn't so embarrassing." It's an All-Referendum Edition of The Flamethrower, as Real Talkers Crystal, Wayne, Robert, Kyle, Sean, Randy, and Joan sound…

S6E115 Smith Calls Referendum on Referendum

May 22, 2026 1h 40m

"Referendumb and Referendumber" is how Real Talker "Noob" describes Premier Danielle Smith's plan to ask Albertans whether or not they want to be asked about the province's future in Canada. That's…

S6E114 UCP Sparks Chaos Over Separation Referendum

May 21, 2026 1h 54m

Fireworks at the Alberta Legislature as the UCP sends out a press release announcing a committee decision on an independence referendum...before the vote's even been held. The debacle (intentional or…

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