Everything costs more these days. Mortgages, gas, groceries...you name it, you're probably paying more for it. You've no doubt noticed your power bill is way higher than it used to be. Why is that, and what can you do about it? We find out in this episode of Real Talk.  7:30 | But first, what do you make of Pierre Poilievre's recent bump in the polls? New numbers suggest the Conservative leader would form a majority government if Canadians voted today. (Of course, Canadians aren't voting today - or anytime soon - but that doesn't mean it's not an interesting development) Charles Adler breaks down the story in a way only he can.  35:40 | David "DK" Gray is an energy economist with a thirty year career as a load forecaster, system planner, and analyst. The former executive director of the Utilities Consumer Advocate cuts through the political spin and explains what the NDP did wrong, what the UCP's doing wrong, and what needs to happen for Albertans to pay less for power. 1:09:15 | David unveils "Emerald Waters," a special edition print you can purchase via art4good in support of the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship.  ORDER YOUR PRINT: https://art4good.ca/emerald-waters/ BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Everything costs more these days. Mortgages, gas, groceries...you name it, you're probably paying more for it. You've no doubt noticed your power bill is way higher than it used to be. Why is that, and what can you do about it? We find out in this episode of Real Talk.  7:30 | But first, what do you make of Pierre Poilievre's recent bump in the polls? New numbers suggest the Conservative leader would form a majority government if Canadians voted today. (Of course, Canadians aren't voting today - or anytime soon - but that doesn't mean it's not an interesting development) Charles Adler breaks down the story in a way only he can.  35:40 | David "DK" Gray is an energy economist with a thirty year career as a load forecaster, system planner, and analyst. The former executive director of the Utilities Consumer Advocate cuts through the political spin and explains what the NDP did wrong, what the UCP's doing wrong, and what needs to happen for Albertans to pay less for power. 1:09:15 | David unveils "Emerald Waters," a special edition print you can purchase via art4good in support of the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship.  ORDER YOUR PRINT: <a href="https://art4good.ca/emerald-waters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art4good.ca/emerald-waters/</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Why Is Your Power Bill So High?

You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best not forget about oil and gas. Alex says he knows interventionist bullsh*t when he sees it. All three take centre stage in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 

You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best not forget about oil and gas. Alex says he knows interventionist bullsh*t when he sees it. All three take centre stage in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com

Albertans All Fired Up About the Green Energy Ban

What an "electrifying" week it's been on Real Talk! Prompted by political and industry developments, we've spent a bunch of time talking about renewable energy and Alberta's future in that space. New Myrnam School, about two hours east of Edmonton, is currently shortlisted as one of the World's Best Schools for Environmental Action. This episode, we find out what makes this school so special.  2:47 | Robert "Mr. T" Tymofichuk won a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching about a year ago. Principal Danielle Eriksen just accepted an Alberta Emerald Award on behalf of her school. Recent grade 12 graduate Hannah Saruk represents a student group that's won seven consecutive A+ for Energy grants. They tell us all about their school, which might quite literally be the Best in the World.  CHECK OUT NEW MYRNAM SCHOOL: https://www.newmyrnamschool.ca/project-s-videos OUTREACH &amp; HOMESCHOOL CENTRE: https://www.mohc.ca/ 1:15:15 | You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best not forget about oil and gas. Alex says he knows interventionist bullsh*t when he sees it. All three take centre stage in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

What an "electrifying" week it's been on Real Talk! Prompted by political and industry developments, we've spent a bunch of time talking about renewable energy and Alberta's future in that space. New Myrnam School, about two hours east of Edmonton, is currently shortlisted as one of the World's Best Schools for Environmental Action. This episode, we find out what makes this school so special.  2:47 | Robert "Mr. T" Tymofichuk won a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching about a year ago. Principal Danielle Eriksen just accepted an Alberta Emerald Award on behalf of her school. Recent grade 12 graduate Hannah Saruk represents a student group that's won seven consecutive A+ for Energy grants. They tell us all about their school, which might quite literally be the Best in the World.  CHECK OUT NEW MYRNAM SCHOOL: <a href="https://www.newmyrnamschool.ca/project-s-videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmyrnamschool.ca/project-s-videos</a> OUTREACH &amp; HOMESCHOOL CENTRE: <a href="https://www.mohc.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mohc.ca/</a> 1:15:15 | You've got a LOT to get off your chest when it comes to green energy. Mikey can't hold his tongue about the UCP moratorium on green energy. Garry says you best not forget about oil and gas. Alex says he knows interventionist bullsh*t when he sees it. All three take centre stage in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  KEEP IT LOCAL: <a href="https://localenvironmental.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://localenvironmental.ca/</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Alberta’s New Myrnam School: Top Ten in the WORLD

What can Alberta do to position itself for another century's worth of jobs, investment, and affordable living? Our "electrifying" week of Real Talk continues with NDP energy critic Nagwan Al-Guneid, a longtime oil and gas professional, and energy economist Andrew Leach.  2:30 | Ryan starts the show with a look at the devastation in Lahaina, an historic community on the island of Maui. Hurricane Dora-fuelled winds drove a wildfire through community, killing at least 36 people, displacing thousands more, and destroying much of the city that once served as the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.  8:00 | Nagwan Al-Guneid, the Alberta NDP Energy &amp; Climate Critic for Electricity, Renewables, &amp; Utilities, makes her Real Talk debut. She responds to UCP Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz's appearance on yesterday's episode, and explains how her party would approach wind and solar development.  35:10 | Energy economist Dr. Andrew Leach explains the short- and longer-term potential impacts of the UCP's moratorium on new wind and solar projects in Alberta. What's really prompting it? What message does it send to industry? How much of this has to do with protecting natural gas? What's Premier Danielle Smith right about, and where is she wrong?  1:08:30 | Ryan reads "powerful" (we can't help ourselves) emails about electricity from Tom in Lethbridge and Amy, who successfully fought to kill the Foothills solar project near Frank Lake.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

What can Alberta do to position itself for another century's worth of jobs, investment, and affordable living? Our "electrifying" week of Real Talk continues with NDP energy critic Nagwan Al-Guneid, a longtime oil and gas professional, and energy economist Andrew Leach.  2:30 | Ryan starts the show with a look at the devastation in Lahaina, an historic community on the island of Maui. Hurricane Dora-fuelled winds drove a wildfire through community, killing at least 36 people, displacing thousands more, and destroying much of the city that once served as the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.  8:00 | Nagwan Al-Guneid, the Alberta NDP Energy &amp; Climate Critic for Electricity, Renewables, &amp; Utilities, makes her Real Talk debut. She responds to UCP Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz's appearance on yesterday's episode, and explains how her party would approach wind and solar development.  35:10 | Energy economist Dr. Andrew Leach explains the short- and longer-term potential impacts of the UCP's moratorium on new wind and solar projects in Alberta. What's really prompting it? What message does it send to industry? How much of this has to do with protecting natural gas? What's Premier Danielle Smith right about, and where is she wrong?  1:08:30 | Ryan reads "powerful" (we can't help ourselves) emails about electricity from Tom in Lethbridge and Amy, who successfully fought to kill the Foothills solar project near Frank Lake.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

What’s the Secret to Growing Alberta’s Energy Future?

Alberta's led the nation by a country mile in renewable energy development. So, how does it make sense to impose a seven-month moratorium on new wind and solar projects? Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz rolls out the government's rationale on this episode of Real Talk. 4:15 | But first, a shout out to Real Talkers who take the time to let us know how our shows are impacting their daily lives! Ryan reads a few "bouquets" emailed to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 7:45 | Alberta's UCP government says there's no way the province can get to a net-zero grid by 2035. Critics say stalling new wind and solar projects creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz talks to us about renewables, natural gas, utility prices, plastic bag bans, hydrogen investments, the future of water, and Alberta's reputation.  36:30 | Where's all this concern around farm land and electricity-generating eyesores coming from? We take a look at a not-so-long-ago video of Rob Anderson, Premier Danielle Smith's top advisor, calling renewables a "scam". Plus, emails from Real Talkers Sarah and Janice get us thinking about the future of renewables in rural Canada.  59:00 | Don't delay: book your Jasper cabin getaway today! This week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper includes an opportunity to book a brand new four bedroom chalet at Pine Bungalows for 40% off!  CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING CHALETS: https://pinebungalows.com/ 1:10:20 | Remember our conversation last week about Health Canada's new cigarette warnings? Real Talker Deanna writes in with a very personal take on an overlooked impact of smoking and vaping.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Alberta's led the nation by a country mile in renewable energy development. So, how does it make sense to impose a seven-month moratorium on new wind and solar projects? Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz rolls out the government's rationale on this episode of Real Talk. 4:15 | But first, a shout out to Real Talkers who take the time to let us know how our shows are impacting their daily lives! Ryan reads a few "bouquets" emailed to talk@ryanjespersen.com. 7:45 | Alberta's UCP government says there's no way the province can get to a net-zero grid by 2035. Critics say stalling new wind and solar projects creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz talks to us about renewables, natural gas, utility prices, plastic bag bans, hydrogen investments, the future of water, and Alberta's reputation.  36:30 | Where's all this concern around farm land and electricity-generating eyesores coming from? We take a look at a not-so-long-ago video of Rob Anderson, Premier Danielle Smith's top advisor, calling renewables a "scam". Plus, emails from Real Talkers Sarah and Janice get us thinking about the future of renewables in rural Canada.  59:00 | Don't delay: book your Jasper cabin getaway today! This week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper includes an opportunity to book a brand new four bedroom chalet at Pine Bungalows for 40% off!  CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING CHALETS: <a href="https://pinebungalows.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pinebungalows.com/</a> 1:10:20 | Remember our conversation last week about Health Canada's new cigarette warnings? Real Talker Deanna writes in with a very personal take on an overlooked impact of smoking and vaping.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz

Alberta's UCP government announces a six month moratorium on wind and solar projects, citing rural concerns including loss of agricultural land and impact on scenery. Is it a wise or witless move? Over the next few episodes, we'll hit the story from a bunch of different angles.  4:50 | Charles Adler tells us what he thinks about green energy getting the red light in Alberta. Plus, did the Prime Minister troll his critics on purpose, posting a photo with his son at the Barbie movie?  30:50 | Real Talker Shalaine tells us what she thought of the Barbie movie, and where she'd like the conversation to go.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  40:55 | Binnu Jeyakumar understands the power industry better than most. The director of the Pembina Institute's electricity program explains why the Alberta Advantage applies to renewables, too. She says the UCP's moratorium could mean higher household costs, fewer jobs, and billions of investment dollars lost. CHECK OUT THE PEMBINA INSTITUTE: https://www.pembina.org/ 1:23:30 | We love how Rob Kenney responded to his dad walking out on their family when Rob was a young teen. We shine light on his "Dad, How Do I?" initiative in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Alberta's UCP government announces a six month moratorium on wind and solar projects, citing rural concerns including loss of agricultural land and impact on scenery. Is it a wise or witless move? Over the next few episodes, we'll hit the story from a bunch of different angles.  4:50 | Charles Adler tells us what he thinks about green energy getting the red light in Alberta. Plus, did the Prime Minister troll his critics on purpose, posting a photo with his son at the Barbie movie?  30:50 | Real Talker Shalaine tells us what she thought of the Barbie movie, and where she'd like the conversation to go.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  40:55 | Binnu Jeyakumar understands the power industry better than most. The director of the Pembina Institute's electricity program explains why the Alberta Advantage applies to renewables, too. She says the UCP's moratorium could mean higher household costs, fewer jobs, and billions of investment dollars lost. CHECK OUT THE PEMBINA INSTITUTE: <a href="https://www.pembina.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pembina.org/</a> 1:23:30 | We love how Rob Kenney responded to his dad walking out on their family when Rob was a young teen. We shine light on his "Dad, How Do I?" initiative in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: <a href="https://kubyenergy.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kubyenergy.ca/</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Locked Out: UCP Stops Wind & Solar in its Tracks

| Lesley's got a burr under her saddle about the Calgary Stampede in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

| Lesley's got a burr under her saddle about the Calgary Stampede in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  KEEP IT LOCAL: <a href="https://localenvironmental.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://localenvironmental.ca/</a>

Chuck the Chucks!

Crime rates are skyrocketing in Alberta's capital city. Attendance was way down at K-Days, the annual summer fair. The CFL's Edmonton Elks have lost their last 20 home games. City council hasn't exactly endeared itself to the public. So...how do you fix Edmonton?  4:00 | Our Group Chat Round Table reconvenes with communication strategist Jenny Adams, lawyer Harman Kandola, and developer Jarrett Campbell. In addition to the hometown storylines listed above, we cover the Trudeau/Grégoire split, Kevin Spacey's redemption (?), and Evander Kane's reputation rehab.  1:08:50 | Lesley's got a burr under her saddle in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Crime rates are skyrocketing in Alberta's capital city. Attendance was way down at K-Days, the annual summer fair. The CFL's Edmonton Elks have lost their last 20 home games. City council hasn't exactly endeared itself to the public. So...how do you fix Edmonton?  4:00 | Our Group Chat Round Table reconvenes with communication strategist Jenny Adams, lawyer Harman Kandola, and developer Jarrett Campbell. In addition to the hometown storylines listed above, we cover the Trudeau/Grégoire split, Kevin Spacey's redemption (?), and Evander Kane's reputation rehab.  1:08:50 | Lesley's got a burr under her saddle in this week's edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services.  KEEP IT LOCAL: <a href="https://localenvironmental.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://localenvironmental.ca/</a> SEND US YOUR TRASH TALK: talk@ryanjespersen.com BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

How To Fix Edmonton: Crime, City Council, K-Days, The Elks, & More

Seems like everybody's giving the Calgary Stampede a pass for covering up a sexual abuse scandal for nearly 30 years. Donald Trump's facing serious charges, and could go to jail. He could also still become President again. Pop superstar Lizzo's facing a sexual harassment lawsuit. Plus, Toronto's banning gas-powered leaf blowers and Canada's the first country in the world to require health warnings on individual cigarettes. 13:00 | We've got lots to talk about with strategist Stephen Carter on this episode of Real Talk!  39:00 | Is the city of Toronto onto something, banning gas-powered leaf blowers?  50:30 | How likely is it Donald Trump will go to jail? Will this week's indictment kill his chances of becoming POTUS again? Ryan's not so sure. 56:05 | There's a new backpacking guide business in Jasper! We take a look at this awesome opportunity to explore the backcountry in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  BOOK YOUR BACKPACKING ADVENTURE: https://starrysummit.ca/ 59:25 | Have you seen the "new" cigarettes with health warnings printed on each individual dart? Ryan and Johnny (and our live chat) talk about twenty years ago vs. today.  1:14:45 | Real Talkers Jeff and BMJ have something to say about recent episodes, including the Stampede scandal and "woke" as a pejorative term.  BE LIKE JEFF &amp; BMJ. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Seems like everybody's giving the Calgary Stampede a pass for covering up a sexual abuse scandal for nearly 30 years. Donald Trump's facing serious charges, and could go to jail. He could also still become President again. Pop superstar Lizzo's facing a sexual harassment lawsuit. Plus, Toronto's banning gas-powered leaf blowers and Canada's the first country in the world to require health warnings on individual cigarettes. 13:00 | We've got lots to talk about with strategist Stephen Carter on this episode of Real Talk!  39:00 | Is the city of Toronto onto something, banning gas-powered leaf blowers?  50:30 | How likely is it Donald Trump will go to jail? Will this week's indictment kill his chances of becoming POTUS again? Ryan's not so sure. 56:05 | There's a new backpacking guide business in Jasper! We take a look at this awesome opportunity to explore the backcountry in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  BOOK YOUR BACKPACKING ADVENTURE: <a href="https://starrysummit.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://starrysummit.ca/</a> 59:25 | Have you seen the "new" cigarettes with health warnings printed on each individual dart? Ryan and Johnny (and our live chat) talk about twenty years ago vs. today.  1:14:45 | Real Talkers Jeff and BMJ have something to say about recent episodes, including the Stampede scandal and "woke" as a pejorative term.  BE LIKE JEFF &amp; BMJ. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Why Don’t People Seem To Care About the Stampede Scandal?

An adult staffer with The Calgary Stampede's Young Canadians performing arts group sexually assaulted dozens of teens for more than 20 years before the organization did anything about it. This week, the Stampede accepted liability and negligence, announcing a settlement taking "full responsibility in the hopes of helping victims to heal." 3:00 | How does something as horrific as this happen for so long before it's stopped? Does a brand as powerful as the Stampede dodge true accountability? How can the Stampede make this right? Danielle Aubry, CEO of Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, gets into the tough stuff.  CCASA ONLINE: https://calgarycasa.com/ 39:55 | Calgary MP George Chahal says the federal government needs to pull funding from the Stampede until meaningful steps have been taken. He tells Ryan about some of the blowback he's received since making his statement.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

An adult staffer with The Calgary Stampede's Young Canadians performing arts group sexually assaulted dozens of teens for more than 20 years before the organization did anything about it. This week, the Stampede accepted liability and negligence, announcing a settlement taking "full responsibility in the hopes of helping victims to heal." 3:00 | How does something as horrific as this happen for so long before it's stopped? Does a brand as powerful as the Stampede dodge true accountability? How can the Stampede make this right? Danielle Aubry, CEO of Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse, gets into the tough stuff.  CCASA ONLINE: <a href="https://calgarycasa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://calgarycasa.com/</a> 39:55 | Calgary MP George Chahal says the federal government needs to pull funding from the Stampede until meaningful steps have been taken. He tells Ryan about some of the blowback he's received since making his statement.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Calgary Stampede Abuse Scandal: Decades-Long Coverup Exposed

Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Live weekday mornings at 8:30am MT. #RealTalkRJ

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he'll "always support whistleblowers" after the public learned his team covered the legal costs of the person who took down Patrick Brown's CPC leadership bid. It's another step away from Bay Street and closer toward Main Street for the man who wants to be Canada's next Prime Minister. Will it work? We discuss with Charles Adler. 3:50 | But first, we open with a remarkable developing story out of Montana, where a girl who disappeared four years ago has been found alive.  8:10 | Did organizers of a popular corn maze owe the public an apology after rolling out an RCMP theme? Ryan and Chuck discuss. What message did Prime Minister Trudeau send with his cabinet shuffle...and will it save his political bacon? Is Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre responsible for his party's recent bump in the polls? And what should we make of his team's $37,000 contribution to whistleblower Debra Jodoin's legal fees?  43:12 | Wyatt Sharpe returns with a stateside look at the early race for the Oval Office. Will GOP candidates' obsession with the "woke agenda" backfire? Should the voting age be raised to 25...or lowered to 16? We discuss with the 14-year-old talk show host.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE WYATT SHARPE SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/@thewyattsharpeshow 1:04:10 | Imagine being out at sea on your fishing boat, and coming across a vessel that had been floating adrift for months. We showcase an incredible survival story in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he'll "always support whistleblowers" after the public learned his team covered the legal costs of the person who took down Patrick Brown's CPC leadership bid. It's another step away from Bay Street and closer toward Main Street for the man who wants to be Canada's next Prime Minister. Will it work? We discuss with Charles Adler. 3:50 | But first, we open with a remarkable developing story out of Montana, where a girl who disappeared four years ago has been found alive.  8:10 | Did organizers of a popular corn maze owe the public an apology after rolling out an RCMP theme? Ryan and Chuck discuss. What message did Prime Minister Trudeau send with his cabinet shuffle...and will it save his political bacon? Is Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre responsible for his party's recent bump in the polls? And what should we make of his team's $37,000 contribution to whistleblower Debra Jodoin's legal fees?  43:12 | Wyatt Sharpe returns with a stateside look at the early race for the Oval Office. Will GOP candidates' obsession with the "woke agenda" backfire? Should the voting age be raised to 25...or lowered to 16? We discuss with the 14-year-old talk show host.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE WYATT SHARPE SHOW: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thewyattsharpeshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thewyattsharpeshow</a> 1:04:10 | Imagine being out at sea on your fishing boat, and coming across a vessel that had been floating adrift for months. We showcase an incredible survival story in this week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.  GET YOUR FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: <a href="https://kubyenergy.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kubyenergy.ca/</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Man of the People: Will Pierre Poilievre’s Shtick Stick?

Michael's got a message for the federal environment minister, Cyndi's got a wake-up call for the cannabis industry, Mike says people need to chill out over Bill C-18, and Trevor's sick of what he sees in the inner city. It's another fiery edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

Michael's got a message for the federal environment minister, Cyndi's got a wake-up call for the cannabis industry, Mike says people need to chill out over Bill C-18, and Trevor's sick of what he sees in the inner city. It's another fiery edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!  KEEP IT LOCAL: <a href="https://localenvironmental.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://localenvironmental.ca/</a>

Fiery Takes on Energy, Cannabis, & Politics

We're influenced by marketing way more than we realize. From brands and logos to jingles and taglines, there's a ton of science and strategy behind how businesses (and people) represent themselves to the general public. We welcome two of the industry's best to this week's Real Talk Round Table.  3:30 | But first...do you believe in intelligent life outside Earth? Real Talker "Anton" has something to say about our otherworldly conversation from yesterday.  6:45 | What did you think about our interview with psychologist Kimberly Knull on July 27? Real Talker "Gillian" takes on the Jonah Hill/Sarah Brady situation in her email to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  14:15 | Just a few days ago, Elon Musk dumped years of brand equity, evolving Twitter to "X". While it remains to be seen how the move will impact the social media site, it's safe to say it's one of the biggest rebrands in corporate history. When is a rebrand a good (or bad) move? Does Hockey Canada need one? Is it too soon to judge the Edmonton Elks' evolution? What are the most effective logos in the world, and why? Zag strategy director Ashley Harrigan and Burnkit founder Josh Dunford join us for a fascinating exploration of how marketing and design influences human thought and behaviour.  CHECK OUT ZAG: https://atozag.ca/ CHECK OUT BURNKIT: https://burnkit.com/#/ 1:09:00 | Michael's got a message for the federal environment minister, Cyndi's got a wake-up call for the cannabis industry, Mike says people need to chill out over Bill C-18, and Trevor's sick of what he sees in the inner city. It's another fiery edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!  KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ BUY KDAYS 50/50 TICKETS IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: https://www.k-days.com/50-50 BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj

We're influenced by marketing way more than we realize. From brands and logos to jingles and taglines, there's a ton of science and strategy behind how businesses (and people) represent themselves to the general public. We welcome two of the industry's best to this week's Real Talk Round Table.  3:30 | But first...do you believe in intelligent life outside Earth? Real Talker "Anton" has something to say about our otherworldly conversation from yesterday.  6:45 | What did you think about our interview with psychologist Kimberly Knull on July 27? Real Talker "Gillian" takes on the Jonah Hill/Sarah Brady situation in her email to talk@ryanjespersen.com.  14:15 | Just a few days ago, Elon Musk dumped years of brand equity, evolving Twitter to "X". While it remains to be seen how the move will impact the social media site, it's safe to say it's one of the biggest rebrands in corporate history. When is a rebrand a good (or bad) move? Does Hockey Canada need one? Is it too soon to judge the Edmonton Elks' evolution? What are the most effective logos in the world, and why? Zag strategy director Ashley Harrigan and Burnkit founder Josh Dunford join us for a fascinating exploration of how marketing and design influences human thought and behaviour.  CHECK OUT ZAG: <a href="https://atozag.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atozag.ca/</a> CHECK OUT BURNKIT: <a href="https://burnkit.com/#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://burnkit.com/#/</a> 1:09:00 | Michael's got a message for the federal environment minister, Cyndi's got a wake-up call for the cannabis industry, Mike says people need to chill out over Bill C-18, and Trevor's sick of what he sees in the inner city. It's another fiery edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services!  KEEP IT LOCAL: <a href="https://localenvironmental.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://localenvironmental.ca/</a> BUY KDAYS 50/50 TICKETS IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: <a href="https://www.k-days.com/50-50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.k-days.com/50-50</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a>

Brand Power: How Good and Bad Design Influences Us

Rachel Notley

A Calgary medical clinic is charging $5,000 for annual memberships. Sinead O'Connor's gone. Kevin Spacey's acquitted from all charges. PMJT's blown up his cabinet. People are still talking about Jonah Hill's texts to Sarah Brady. And alien-piloted UFOs might really be real. We cover a lot of ground in this episode of Real Talk!  1:10 | Are you outraged or open-minded by the Marda Loop Medical Clinic's business plan? Ryan and Johnny take a look at the top story in Alberta right now.  9:20 | We dig deeper into the private clinic model (with a twist). Have you heard about Harrison Healthcare? Are they operating in a grey area?  16:00 | Irish music icon Sinead O'Connor is dead at 56. Ryan and Johnny take a look at her remarkable (and heartbreaking) legacy.  25:00 | Kevin Spacey's a free man, after a London jury found him "not guilty" on nine sexual assault charges. But that doesn't mean he's innocent. Did this trial change your mind in any way?  31:30 | Do we treat healthcare as too sacred of a cow to meaningfully find ways to fix it? Rachel Notley calls one of Ryan's questions "ridiculous" in an interview you won't want to miss. Plus, the Alberta NDP leader responds to a Real Talker who blames her for Alberta's orphan wells.  42:15 | Do you believe in intelligent life outside Earth? Ryan and Johnny don't exactly see eye-to-eye. So, who's the believer?.. 51:40 | The federal government is banking on a cabinet shuffle to improve its chances of an electoral victory next time around. Ryan shares his early thoughts on yesterday's massive cabinet shuffle.  57:30 | What can we learn from the Sarah Brady/Jonah Hill saga? How can we start to heal relationships badly damaged through the pandemic? How does guilt affect our personal journey? And why do horses make such great therapy companions? Registered psychologist Kimberly Knull joins Ryan in studio. CONNECT WITH KIM: https://www.kimberlyknull.com/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY KDAYS 50/50 TICKETS IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: https://www.k-days.com/50-50 BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

A Calgary medical clinic is charging $5,000 for annual memberships. Sinead O'Connor's gone. Kevin Spacey's acquitted from all charges. PMJT's blown up his cabinet. People are still talking about Jonah Hill's texts to Sarah Brady. And alien-piloted UFOs might really be real. We cover a lot of ground in this episode of Real Talk!  1:10 | Are you outraged or open-minded by the Marda Loop Medical Clinic's business plan? Ryan and Johnny take a look at the top story in Alberta right now.  9:20 | We dig deeper into the private clinic model (with a twist). Have you heard about Harrison Healthcare? Are they operating in a grey area?  16:00 | Irish music icon Sinead O'Connor is dead at 56. Ryan and Johnny take a look at her remarkable (and heartbreaking) legacy.  25:00 | Kevin Spacey's a free man, after a London jury found him "not guilty" on nine sexual assault charges. But that doesn't mean he's innocent. Did this trial change your mind in any way?  31:30 | Do we treat healthcare as too sacred of a cow to meaningfully find ways to fix it? Rachel Notley calls one of Ryan's questions "ridiculous" in an interview you won't want to miss. Plus, the Alberta NDP leader responds to a Real Talker who blames her for Alberta's orphan wells.  42:15 | Do you believe in intelligent life outside Earth? Ryan and Johnny don't exactly see eye-to-eye. So, who's the believer?.. 51:40 | The federal government is banking on a cabinet shuffle to improve its chances of an electoral victory next time around. Ryan shares his early thoughts on yesterday's massive cabinet shuffle.  57:30 | What can we learn from the Sarah Brady/Jonah Hill saga? How can we start to heal relationships badly damaged through the pandemic? How does guilt affect our personal journey? And why do horses make such great therapy companions? Registered psychologist Kimberly Knull joins Ryan in studio. CONNECT WITH KIM: <a href="https://www.kimberlyknull.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kimberlyknull.com/</a> EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY KDAYS 50/50 TICKETS IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: <a href="https://www.k-days.com/50-50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.k-days.com/50-50</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

”A Ridiculous Argument” - Rachel Notley On Medical Clinic Memberships

Why are so many Canadian cannabis growers and retailers closing up shop? Five years post-legalization, what's holding the industry back? Speaking of high-profile industries in Canada, new details are showing why Albertans are getting burned by oil and gas. We dig into both stories on this episode of Real Talk. But first... 6:00 | Kevin Spacey has been cleared by a London jury of all charges of sexual assault. Will any studio take a risk with the two-time Academy Award winner? Ryan and Johnny discuss.  15:50 | Matt Lamers covers the business of cannabis for MJBizDaily. He takes us into the (shady?) story of Aleafia's insolvency, and explains why so many businesses are struggling. You'll be surprised to hear how cannabis stacks up to beer revenue-wise, and how Indigenous communities are being frozen out by the Cannabis Act.  CHECK OUT MATT'S WORK: https://mjbizdaily.com/ 57:45 | The Jasper Dark Sky Festival is one of the crown jewels when it comes to ways to explore Jasper National Park. We highlight a few new attractions in store for this year's festival, which promises to be out of this world! #MyJasper Memories is presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  CHECK OUT THE JASPER DARK SKY FESTIVAL: https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/ 1:00:40 | If orphan wells and other environmental liabilities are such bad news for Alberta, why doesn't the general public seem to care? Energi Media's Markham Hislop is back with part two of his investigative series Unethical Oil. CHECK OUT MARKHAM'S WORK: https://energi.media/ 1:27:20 | Real Talker "JC" has a solution for Canada's methane problem, as outlined in our Hidden Harm episode on July 20. Ryan reads his email to talk@ryanjespersen.com. USE PROMO CODE "AVRJ" FOR 50% OFF A ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO ALBERTA VIEWS: https://albertaviews.ca/ 1:37:50 | Our hearts are broken for our dear friend Supriya Dwivedi, who lost her beloved husband Anoop earlier this week. Ryan shares a few thoughts.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY KDAYS 50/50 TICKETS IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: https://www.k-days.com/50-50 BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Why are so many Canadian cannabis growers and retailers closing up shop? Five years post-legalization, what's holding the industry back? Speaking of high-profile industries in Canada, new details are showing why Albertans are getting burned by oil and gas. We dig into both stories on this episode of Real Talk. But first... 6:00 | Kevin Spacey has been cleared by a London jury of all charges of sexual assault. Will any studio take a risk with the two-time Academy Award winner? Ryan and Johnny discuss.  15:50 | Matt Lamers covers the business of cannabis for MJBizDaily. He takes us into the (shady?) story of Aleafia's insolvency, and explains why so many businesses are struggling. You'll be surprised to hear how cannabis stacks up to beer revenue-wise, and how Indigenous communities are being frozen out by the Cannabis Act.  CHECK OUT MATT'S WORK: <a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mjbizdaily.com/</a> 57:45 | The Jasper Dark Sky Festival is one of the crown jewels when it comes to ways to explore Jasper National Park. We highlight a few new attractions in store for this year's festival, which promises to be out of this world! #MyJasper Memories is presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  CHECK OUT THE JASPER DARK SKY FESTIVAL: <a href="https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/</a> 1:00:40 | If orphan wells and other environmental liabilities are such bad news for Alberta, why doesn't the general public seem to care? Energi Media's Markham Hislop is back with part two of his investigative series Unethical Oil. CHECK OUT MARKHAM'S WORK: https://energi.media/ 1:27:20 | Real Talker "JC" has a solution for Canada's methane problem, as outlined in our Hidden Harm episode on July 20. Ryan reads his email to talk@ryanjespersen.com. USE PROMO CODE "AVRJ" FOR 50% OFF A ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO ALBERTA VIEWS: <a href="https://albertaviews.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://albertaviews.ca/</a> 1:37:50 | Our hearts are broken for our dear friend Supriya Dwivedi, who lost her beloved husband Anoop earlier this week. Ryan shares a few thoughts.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY KDAYS 50/50 TICKETS IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: <a href="https://www.k-days.com/50-50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.k-days.com/50-50</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Up in Smoke: Why Canada’s Cannabis Industry is in Trouble

How are the Hollywood strikes impacting Canadians? When can we expect a break on interest rates? Is Pierre Poilievre right or wrong about the Bank of Canada? Are angry protesters getting too close to Justin Trudeau? We dig into the country's top stories in this episode of Real Talk.  5:20 | Stephanie Hughes is covering the Hollywood strikes and the Bank of Canada rate increase for Bloomberg. She tells us about the "Barbenheimer Effect," and what the strike means for Canadian film workers (and theatres). Plus, if inflation's back under 3%, why did the BoC just raise rates again? READ STEPHANIE'S WORK: https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AWY-CR7s4tY/stephanie-hughes 26:40 | Is Pierre Poilievre onto something, threatening to fire Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, or could it blow up in the Conservative leader's face? Former CPC and UCP staffer Karamveer Lalh explains why he believes a commitment to "optimistic conservatism" could help the Conservatives form government next election.  READ KARAMVEER'S PIECE IN THE HUB: https://thehub.ca/2023-07-11/karamveer-lalh-poilievre-is-right-about-canadas-problems-he-should-embrace-optimistic-conservatism-for-solutions/ 41:25 | Chris Hayden says an angry mob in Belleville got "way too close" to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The longtime police officer, now working in VIP protection, takes us through the video and explains why the PM's security detail did what they did. (Stick around for his stories about driving Wayne Gretzky and Ice Cube around town!) CHECK OUT HAYWORK DRIVING: https://hayworkdriving.net/ 1:09:20 | Where do you spend your hard-earned dollars on news and entertainment? Ryan and Johnny review our latest unofficial, unscientific Twitter poll.  POLL RESULTS: https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1683514547657920512?s=20 1:21:20 | Oops! We missed Positive Reflections on Monday's show (what can we say...we were distracted)! You won't want to miss this remarkable young man's message delivered via doorbell cam. Positive Reflections is presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kubyenergy.ca/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY K-DAYS 50/50 TIX IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: https://www.k-days.com/50-50 BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

How are the Hollywood strikes impacting Canadians? When can we expect a break on interest rates? Is Pierre Poilievre right or wrong about the Bank of Canada? Are angry protesters getting too close to Justin Trudeau? We dig into the country's top stories in this episode of Real Talk.  5:20 | Stephanie Hughes is covering the Hollywood strikes and the Bank of Canada rate increase for Bloomberg. She tells us about the "Barbenheimer Effect," and what the strike means for Canadian film workers (and theatres). Plus, if inflation's back under 3%, why did the BoC just raise rates again? READ STEPHANIE'S WORK: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AWY-CR7s4tY/stephanie-hughes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AWY-CR7s4tY/stephanie-hughes</a> 26:40 | Is Pierre Poilievre onto something, threatening to fire Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, or could it blow up in the Conservative leader's face? Former CPC and UCP staffer Karamveer Lalh explains why he believes a commitment to "optimistic conservatism" could help the Conservatives form government next election.  READ KARAMVEER'S PIECE IN THE HUB: <a href="https://thehub.ca/2023-07-11/karamveer-lalh-poilievre-is-right-about-canadas-problems-he-should-embrace-optimistic-conservatism-for-solutions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehub.ca/2023-07-11/karamveer-lalh-poilievre-is-right-about-canadas-problems-he-should-embrace-optimistic-conservatism-for-solutions/</a> 41:25 | Chris Hayden says an angry mob in Belleville got "way too close" to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The longtime police officer, now working in VIP protection, takes us through the video and explains why the PM's security detail did what they did. (Stick around for his stories about driving Wayne Gretzky and Ice Cube around town!) CHECK OUT HAYWORK DRIVING: <a href="https://hayworkdriving.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hayworkdriving.net/</a> 1:09:20 | Where do you spend your hard-earned dollars on news and entertainment? Ryan and Johnny review our latest unofficial, unscientific Twitter poll.  POLL RESULTS: <a href="https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1683514547657920512?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1683514547657920512?s=20</a> 1:21:20 | Oops! We missed Positive Reflections on Monday's show (what can we say...we were distracted)! You won't want to miss this remarkable young man's message delivered via doorbell cam. Positive Reflections is presented by Kuby Renewable Energy. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: <a href="https://kubyenergy.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kubyenergy.ca/</a> EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY K-DAYS 50/50 TIX IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: <a href="https://www.k-days.com/50-50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.k-days.com/50-50</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

#cdnpoli Roundup: Another Rate Hike, Poilievre’s Winning Play, & PMJT Security Threats

This episode is perfect for road trips, bike rides, and dog walks. We check in with talented storytellers Charles Adler and Matt Cundill to get up to speed on Canada's top headlines. 6:00 | What does ketchup have to do with Twitt...er, X? Charles Adler explains, in analyzing Elon Musk's rebrand. Why do we allow the general public to get so close to our politicians? Chuck chimes in on the Prime Minister being mobbed by the "brutes in Belleville". And, does anybody trust the process as gas station owners set their prices at the pump?  37:55 | Did Ottawa blow it in its fight against Big Tech? Podcast professional Matt Cundill gives us the good, bad, and ugly details of Bill C-18 - the Online News Act.  CHECK OUT MATT'S PODCAST: https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/ 1:15:55 | Did you check out the Barbie movie this weekend? Johnny gives us his review, while Ryan takes a look at what a few cheeky monkeys are doing to respond to the film's loudest critics. Hilarious!  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY K-DAYS 50/50 TIX IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: https://www.k-days.com/50-50 BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

This episode is perfect for road trips, bike rides, and dog walks. We check in with talented storytellers Charles Adler and Matt Cundill to get up to speed on Canada's top headlines. 6:00 | What does ketchup have to do with Twitt...er, X? Charles Adler explains, in analyzing Elon Musk's rebrand. Why do we allow the general public to get so close to our politicians? Chuck chimes in on the Prime Minister being mobbed by the "brutes in Belleville". And, does anybody trust the process as gas station owners set their prices at the pump?  37:55 | Did Ottawa blow it in its fight against Big Tech? Podcast professional Matt Cundill gives us the good, bad, and ugly details of Bill C-18 - the Online News Act.  CHECK OUT MATT'S PODCAST: <a href="https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/</a> 1:15:55 | Did you check out the Barbie movie this weekend? Johnny gives us his review, while Ryan takes a look at what a few cheeky monkeys are doing to respond to the film's loudest critics. Hilarious!  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BUY K-DAYS 50/50 TIX IN SUPPORT OF YWCA EDMONTON: <a href="https://www.k-days.com/50-50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.k-days.com/50-50</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Twitter X, The Brutes of Belleville, & Bill C-18

Wayne's choked at Charles Adler and wants Ryan to put his money where his mouth's at in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/

Wayne's choked at Charles Adler and wants Ryan to put his money where his mouth's at in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. KEEP IT LOCAL: <a href="https://localenvironmental.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://localenvironmental.ca/</a>

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Who'll be left standing in the Battle of the Billionaires - Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg? Will Zuck's Threads app ultimately take down Musk's Twitter? Bigger picture, what does the future of social media look like? Does Real Talk need to be streaming on Twitch? Are "Chinese surveillance" concerns around TikTok legitimate? What percentage of online angst actually manifests in real life? Professional social media strategists Kathleen "Kikki" Smith, Beverley Theresa, and Karly Watson join this week's Real Talk Round Table.  5:10 | It was the first thing Ryan saw trending when he woke up: legendary crooner Tony Bennett dead at 96. We take a minute to reflect on his incredible career. 7:00 | Do businesses need to be on Twitch? How do you decide which social media platforms are the best fit?  8:30 | She's got nearly 50,000 followers and co-hosts a podcast, meaning she's got every reason to participate on Twitter. So why did Kathleen Smith walk away from her account?  CHECK OUT THE WOMEN OF ABPOLI PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-of-abpoli/id1463058002 15:10 | Is Elon Musk boosting Twitter's reputation or running it into the ground? We see how well Beverley's comments on Musk's Twitter takeover aged 15 months after her last Real Talk appearance. 20:30 | Is Threads the real deal? Will it ultimately take down Twitter?  26:00 | Have concerns about Chinese surveillance on TikTok subsided? And, how did Karly get 30 MILLION VIEWS of a video of her dog digging in the dirt?  38:10 | Is it a brilliant or bone-headed move for Premier Danielle Smith's most senior staffer to tweet his admiration for RFK Jr?  55:10 | Online anger translated into a troubling real life situation involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday. Our panelists analyze the video out of Belleville, Ontario. 1:04:15 | A donair costume is making international news as its online auction tops $10,000. You knew we were going to hit on this story!  1:10:00 | Wayne's choked at Charles Adler and wants Ryan to put his money where his mouth's at in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  VOLUNTEER FOR THE YWCA AT K-DAYS: https://ywcaofedmonton.org/k-days-50-... GRAND DOG REAL TALK SPECIAL: for the month of July, enjoy $10 off pork raw pet food 40 lb. boxes using discount code JULY2023 at checkout - https://granddog.ca/ BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Who'll be left standing in the Battle of the Billionaires - Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg? Will Zuck's Threads app ultimately take down Musk's Twitter? Bigger picture, what does the future of social media look like? Does Real Talk need to be streaming on Twitch? Are "Chinese surveillance" concerns around TikTok legitimate? What percentage of online angst actually manifests in real life? Professional social media strategists Kathleen "Kikki" Smith, Beverley Theresa, and Karly Watson join this week's Real Talk Round Table.  5:10 | It was the first thing Ryan saw trending when he woke up: legendary crooner Tony Bennett dead at 96. We take a minute to reflect on his incredible career. 7:00 | Do businesses need to be on Twitch? How do you decide which social media platforms are the best fit?  8:30 | She's got nearly 50,000 followers and co-hosts a podcast, meaning she's got every reason to participate on Twitter. So why did Kathleen Smith walk away from her account?  CHECK OUT THE WOMEN OF ABPOLI PODCAST: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-of-abpoli/id1463058002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-of-abpoli/id1463058002</a> 15:10 | Is Elon Musk boosting Twitter's reputation or running it into the ground? We see how well Beverley's comments on Musk's Twitter takeover aged 15 months after her last Real Talk appearance. 20:30 | Is Threads the real deal? Will it ultimately take down Twitter?  26:00 | Have concerns about Chinese surveillance on TikTok subsided? And, how did Karly get 30 MILLION VIEWS of a video of her dog digging in the dirt?  38:10 | Is it a brilliant or bone-headed move for Premier Danielle Smith's most senior staffer to tweet his admiration for RFK Jr?  55:10 | Online anger translated into a troubling real life situation involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday. Our panelists analyze the video out of Belleville, Ontario. 1:04:15 | A donair costume is making international news as its online auction tops $10,000. You knew we were going to hit on this story!  1:10:00 | Wayne's choked at Charles Adler and wants Ryan to put his money where his mouth's at in this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services. KEEP IT LOCAL: <a href="https://localenvironmental.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://localenvironmental.ca/</a> EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  VOLUNTEER FOR THE YWCA AT K-DAYS: <a href="https://ywcaofedmonton.org/k-days-50-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ywcaofedmonton.org/k-days-50-</a>... GRAND DOG REAL TALK SPECIAL: for the month of July, enjoy $10 off pork raw pet food 40 lb. boxes using discount code JULY2023 at checkout - <a href="https://granddog.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://granddog.ca/</a> BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Battle of the Billionaires & Other Social Media Storylines

Alberta has a significant and largely invisible methane measurement and management problem. Here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. There are a bunch of reasons why it makes sense to take methane emissions more seriously. As you'll learn in this episode of Real Talk, Canadians have every right to demand more from politicians and industry players.  6:00 | Jeff Gailus is an author and journalist based in Missoula, Montana. As a former Albertan, much of his work focuses on environmental issues relating to the oil and gas industry. He joins us to dig into his Alberta Views feature "Hidden Harm".  READ HIDDEN HARM: https://albertaviews.ca/hidden-harm/ Use the promo code AVRJ to receive 50% off a one-year subscription to Alberta Views: https://albertaviews.ca/subscribe/ 1:11:30 | Are Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg seriously going to fight? Ryan and Johnny tee up our Friday Round Table with an update on the Battle of the Billionaires.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  VOLUNTEER FOR THE YWCA AT K-DAYS: https://ywcaofedmonton.org/k-days-50-... BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors 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.

Alberta has a significant and largely invisible methane measurement and management problem. Here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. There are a bunch of reasons why it makes sense to take methane emissions more seriously. As you'll learn in this episode of Real Talk, Canadians have every right to demand more from politicians and industry players.  6:00 | Jeff Gailus is an author and journalist based in Missoula, Montana. As a former Albertan, much of his work focuses on environmental issues relating to the oil and gas industry. He joins us to dig into his Alberta Views feature "Hidden Harm".  READ HIDDEN HARM: <a href="https://albertaviews.ca/hidden-harm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://albertaviews.ca/hidden-harm/</a> Use the promo code AVRJ to receive 50% off a one-year subscription to Alberta Views: <a href="https://albertaviews.ca/subscribe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://albertaviews.ca/subscribe/</a> 1:11:30 | Are Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg seriously going to fight? Ryan and Johnny tee up our Friday Round Table with an update on the Battle of the Billionaires.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  VOLUNTEER FOR THE YWCA AT K-DAYS: <a href="https://ywcaofedmonton.org/k-days-50-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ywcaofedmonton.org/k-days-50-</a>... BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/</a> TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj</a> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! <a href="https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors</a> 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.

Hidden Harm: Alberta’s Methane Problem

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