Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Remember the Epstein Files? // Floor Crossing Forecaster

Remember the Epstein files? Those documents tied to one of the most disturbing, high-profile abuse scandals in modern history? The ones that were supposed to bring accountability, transparency, maybe even a little justice? Funny how they seem to keep…slipping out of focus. The Trump administration has been accused of doing its best to keep those files buried (or at least conveniently out of reach). And just when it felt like the story was fading for good, First Lady Melania Trump steps up to the mic with a press conference that raises more eyebrows than it answers questions. So, what’s actually going on here? Who’s being protected? And why does “sorry” seem to be the go-to response when accountability is nowhere to be found? Leah Eichler joins in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (6:00) to talk about her piece in The Globe and Mail. Make sure you stick around for her shocking expose on "alpine divorce".  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. LEAH'S EPSTEIN COLUMN: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/social-trends/article-epstein-files-apologies/ LEAH'S ALPINE DIVORCE COLUMN: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/social-trends/article-alpine-divorce-is-a-soft-term-for-a-much-darker-cruel-act/ MORE FROM LEAH: https://leaheichler.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 36:00 | Is it only a matter of time until Pierre Poilievre loses more MPs to the Liberals? Tasha Kheiridden tells us what she's hearing out of Quebec.  TASHA'S FEATURE on "CARNEY UNENCUMBERED": https://nationalpost.com/opinion/tasha-kheiriddin-get-ready-for-mark-carney-unencumbered TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  TODAY'S THE LAST DAY TO BUY FULL HOUSE LOTTERY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4sWLHOz 1:03:00 | Jespo and Johnny see what Real Talkers are saying about future floor crossings in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:17:30 | The Jasper SkyTram opens today! Jespo shares a few of his favourite memories from this iconic Jasper experience in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  BOOK YOUR VISIT: https://jasperskytram.com/ TOURISM JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/experiences/jasper-skytram/ 1:22:30 | Real Talker Scott in Sherwood Park says people should give Avi Lewis a fair shake. Do you agree?  1:35:00 | It's "Mean Tweets," Real Talk edition! Jespo shares more than a few responses to our conversation with Max Fawcett about Alberta separation.  WATCH THAT INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/041326Max FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen 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.

Carney Secures Majority: What Changes?

PM Mark Carney has his majority after the Liberals sweep three by-elections in Ontario and Quebec. What does this mean for the government, Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, and everyday Canadians? We get into it with Shannon Phillips, Tyler Meredith, and Ken Boessenkool (4:45) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY OUR FRIENDS AT HANSEN DISTILLERY, THE FIRST DISTILLERY EVER TO RELEASE A SEVEN-YEAR AGED ALBERTA WHISKY. SHOP THEIR ALBERTA WHISKY LINEUP TODAY AT https://hansendistillery.com/. BUY YOUR FULL HOUSE LOTTERY TICKETS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4sWLHOz 52:00 | Is Canada even prepared to actually build the major projects everybody's talking about? Is a skilled labour shortage hampering our economy? We check in with Sean Strickland from Canada's Building Trades Unions.  LEARN MORE: https://buildingtrades.ca/ 1:29:00 | We can't help but check out a couple trending videos - Pierre Poilievre calling Mark Carney "badly educated on economics," and Donald Trump gaslighting everybody about his AI photo as Jesus Christ. Real Talkers have a lot to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen 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.

Will Mark Carney Get His Majority Today?

If the Liberals sweep the by-elections in Toronto and Terrebonne, QC - or even go two for three - there'll be no looking back for PM Mark Carney. Then, there's the possibility even more MPs could cross the floor to what would be a majority government. What's the likelihood it all plays out this way? We ask National Observer lead columnist Max Fawcett (4:15) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. READ MAX'S COLUMN: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/04/13/opinion/alberta-separatism-canada-response MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 51:30 | Cardiac surgeon Dr. Steven Meyer and University Hospital Foundation president/CEO Dr. Jodi Abbott give us a perspective check on the importance of cardiac care (including heart transplant surgeries) at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and how the Full House Lottery plays a critical role in fundraising.  GET YOUR FULL HOUSE LOTTERY TICKETS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4sWLHOz 1:13:20 | What a weekend! Jespo and Johnny recap Justin Bieber, Justin Trudeau, and Katy Perry at Coachella, Artemis II returning to Earth, and Rory McIlroy going back-to-back at The Masters.  1:31:00 | Real Talker Emily G passes along a curious photo from Pierre Poilievre's adopted riding of Battle River-Crowfoot. What do you think is going on? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:37:00 | MAGA's officially lost Megyn Kelly.  1:44:00 | Real Talkers Mike and Sabrina share their thoughts on the true value of the Artemis II mission. Positive Reflections is presented weekly on Real Talk by our friends at Solar by Kuby. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen 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.

"Will private & religious schools remove bias too?"

"Why Knott," Wayne and Greg in Calgary, and Robert react strongly to our April 8 interview with Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides; Michael says "both sides" don't need to be better with online harrassment, Kyle's worried Iran will be rebuilt before his back alley, and Les says Jespo's off the mark with his Kraft Hockeyville comments. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen 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 MPs Rattled // Is AB Separation Support Real?

Close to 40 Conservative MPs fear Pierre Poilievre will cost them their seats, party insiders tell the Toronto Star. What does this mean for Mr. Poilievre and the CPC? Journalist Raisa Patel joins from Ottawa (8:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. READ THE STORY: https://www.thestar.com/politics/up-to-40-conservative-mps-fear-pierre-poilievre-will-cost-them-their-seats-insiders-say/article_e2c68002-790d-4a0a-9dc3-7cc6eb9191b5.html MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 30:20 | Real Talkers chime in on floor crossings and Poilievre's future in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 34:15 | Support for Alberta separatism is at a five year high, say pollsters at Pollara Strategic Insights. Dan Arnold joins from Liberal Convention in Montreal to dig into what's driving the numbers. READ THE RESULTS: https://www.pollara.com/ 48:45 | Real Talkers Carmen in Bonnyville and Shane East of Edmonton tell us why they're skeptical about the support for Alberta separation. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  54:30 | After taking a puck to the face at an Oilers game just six days ago, local legend Sean McBurney joins us from the jobsite to show off his shiner.  1:08:45 | Jespo shows a gnarly photo of his own puck-to-the-face injury ten years ago this month. 1:27:10 | "Why Knott," Wayne and Greg in Calgary, and Robert react strongly to our April 8 interview with Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides; Michael says "both sides" don't need to be better with online harrassment, Kyle's worried Iran will be rebuilt before his back alley, and Les says Jespo's off the mark with his Kraft Hockeyville comments. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU!  REGISTER for the HEARTS & HANDS POKER TOURNEY on APRIL 16/17: https://benstelterfoundation.com/ BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT at EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE: https://www.edmontonconventioncentre.com/planning-event/meetings/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen 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.