Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
895 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsReal 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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Does Canada Need A "Centrist" Political Party?
April 12, 2024 17:17 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBAre you a conservative turned off by the current tone of the Conservative Party of Canada? Are you a liberal who just can't support the Justin Trudeau-led government anymore? Or maybe you're somebody who hasn't voted in past, but you would if there was a party that felt like a fit? We look at the Canadian Future Party - a new "centrist" party - in this edition of the Real Talk Round Table. 2:40 | Interim leader Dominic Cardy, co-founder Rick Peterson, and party member Dicky Dikamba tell u...
The Future of Politics in Canada
April 11, 2024 17:26 - 1 hour - 113 MBHow bad is foreign election interference in Canada? What are we learning from the inquiry underway in Ottawa? Do polls even matter 18 months out from an election? What does Anthony Housefather's decision to stay a Liberal MP say about the future of that party, if anything? And, is it possible Naheed Nenshi isn't the saviour many are saying he'll be for the Alberta NDP? 5:15 | Political writer Evan Scrimshaw looks at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony at the foreign interference inqu...
Death Threats Force BC Mayors To Push Back
April 10, 2024 17:34 - 1 hour - 119 MB"I'll literally find that grease ball and hook a chain around his ankle and drag him behind my pickup truck," reads a post from Liam Brennan on an Osoyoos community social media page, referencing the BC town's CAO Rod Risling in the context of a property tax increase. The threat - far from the only one - forced Mayor Sue McKortoff to take action. You'll find out how she and her colleagues are bringing the whole province on board to address harassment and threats aimed at public officials. ...
The REAL Problem with the Carbon Tax
April 09, 2024 18:33 - 1 hour - 161 MBJustin Trudeau's said it a million times: eight out of ten Canadians receive more from the Canada Carbon Rebate than what they pay in carbon taxes. If that's true, why aren't more Canadians on board with the Liberal government's approach to climate action? Is it possible the rebate itself is actually the biggest problem with the carbon tax? Political columnist Jen Gerson makes that argument in this super-sized episode of Real Talk. 5:00 | But first...should parents be charged when their ch...
Should Dog Owners Be Charged in Fatal Attacks?
April 08, 2024 17:19 - 1 hour - 108 MBAn 11-year-old boy is dead after two Cane Corsos owned by his dad's roommate attacked him during a Spring Break visit. The dogs, subjects of two other police complaints in 2024 alone, were seized and euthanized. How should society handle tragedies like this? Ultimately, whose fault is it? And what does "justice" look like? 3:45 | Charles Adler talks it out with Ryan and Johnny (all three of them dog owners), along with Real Talkers in our YouTube live chat. Later, we get into Donald Trump'...
"You Have the Liberals to Thank for That!"
April 06, 2024 14:30 - 3 minutes - 4.57 MBReal Talker Clyde is ALL fired up about the carbon tax increase, and has a message for his customers and fellow Canadians. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park: Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]
100% Hydrogen-Fuelled Community the First in Canada
April 05, 2024 17:40 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBWithin the next couple of years, people will be moving into new homes in the 100% Hydrogen-fuelled community of Bremner, just east of Edmonton. It'll be the first neighbourhood of its kind in North America. Planners are bullish, expecting close to 90,000 residents when it's all built out. Bigger picture, what does the future of home hydrogen look like? How is it different than natural gas? Is it actually a step toward sustainability? How do we know it's safe? Will hydrogen take jobs away f...
$60M ArriveCAN App Debacle: Hon. Anita Anand
April 04, 2024 17:41 - 1 hour - 126 MBHow do the Feds plan to invest their way out of a housing crisis? What proof do we have the $10/day childcare program is paying off? What does the future of pharmacare look like in provinces saying "No thanks" to the proposed plan? And how can Canadians trust the government's procurement process after that $60M ArriveCAN app debacle? We check in with Hon. Anita Anand (34:10) in this episode of Real Talk. 7:30 | But first...Ryan and Johnny talk get Real about their track record with dentist...
MLA David Shepherd Endorses Nenshi // Alberta is Burning
April 03, 2024 17:21 - 1 hour - 141 MBExperts are predicting one of the worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history in 2024. We find out why (and what we can do about it) in this episode. But first, it's another scoop for Real Talk as NDP MLA David Shepherd tells us why he's endorsing "outsider" Naheed Nenshi as the next leader of the Alberta NDP, and sheds light on the personal health challenges that halted Shepherd's own plans to seek the NDP's top job. 2:35 | The MLA for Edmonton-Centre makes his announcement in the Real Tal...
All Fired Up: Calgary Mayor Booed at Flames Game
April 02, 2024 17:45 - 1 hour - 125 MBA rough reception for Mayor Jyoti Gondek, booed during an appearance at centre ice during the Calgary Flames South Asian Celebration game. It's the latest challenge for Gondek, whose popularity has taken a significant hit in recent months, as evidenced by the recall petition we discussed during our March 25, 2024 episode. 5:30 | What does the heckling say about Calgarians, or even Canadians...if anything? Charles Adler gives us his take on this story, along with an update on the Danielle S...
"Two Men Blowing Smoke Up the Ass of a Billionaire!"
March 30, 2024 14:30 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBConservative leader Pierre Poilievre's taking his "Axe the Tax" rallies across the country ahead of another carbon tax increase on April 1. Meantime, more than 200 economists have signed an open letter criticizing Poilievre's message and calling for "sound evidence and facts" in the debate around carbon pricing. Predictably, prominent Conservatives like Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe are questioning the credibility of the economists who've signed the letter. SO...who's telling the truth, and...
Fact Checking Pierre Poilievre's "Axe the Tax" Plan
March 28, 2024 18:55 - 1 hour - 130 MBConservative leader Pierre Poilievre's taking his "Axe the Tax" rallies across the country ahead of another carbon tax increase on April 1. Meantime, more than 200 economists have signed an open letter criticizing Poilievre's message and calling for "sound evidence and facts" in the debate around carbon pricing. Predictably, prominent Conservatives like Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe are questioning the credibility of the economists who've signed the letter. SO...who's telling the truth, and...
Why Did Rakhi Pancholi Leave the Alberta NDP Leadership Race?
March 27, 2024 17:26 - 1 hour - 101 MBWere you shocked to see Rakhi Pancholi pull out of the Alberta NDP leadership race with three months to go? (We were!) Many people saw the popular Edmonton MLA as a legitimate successor to Rachel Notley, and a formidable candidate to be the next Premier of Alberta. So, what's up? 3:49 | Rakhi tells us when and why she decided to leave the leadership race and endorse Naheed Nenshi. 21:54 | First responders out of Edmonton have been equipping Ukrainian firefighters in proper PPE, and train...
Gil McGowan's In; Rakhi Pancholi's Out
March 26, 2024 16:51 - 1 hour - 128 MBGil's in, and Rakhi's out. On an eventful day in the Alberta NDP leadership race, we find out why the president of the Alberta Federation of Labour figures he's the best best to return the NDP to power. 2:00 | But first...Rakhi Pancholi's out of the NDP leadership race, withdrawing and endorsing Naheed Nenshi just moments before we record this episode. Ryan offers some initial thoughts (more at 1:01:50). 3:40 | Gil McGowan tells us why he might be the next Peter Lougheed (!), and why he t...
Mayor Gondek Meets with Recall Organizer: What's Next?
March 25, 2024 18:01 - 1 hour - 129 MBLandon Johnston thinks Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's doing such a lousy job, he organizes a petition to recall her from office. Instead of ignoring the petition, which is unlikely to succeed, Gondek invites Johnston to sit down one-on-one at City Hall and discuss his concerns. What was said during their brief meeting, and where do both parties go from here? 2:55 | Mayor Gondek tells us what she and Johnston discussed, how she's responding, and how the recall petition has impacted her person...
"Jespo, I hate you...but I respect you!"
March 23, 2024 14:30 - 6 minutes - 8.45 MBThis edition of The Flamethrower is a healthy mix of love letters and hate mail based on our recent Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith interviews. Enjoy, courtesy of our friends at The Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]
Fight For Your Right (Not) To Party!
March 22, 2024 18:11 - 1 hour - 126 MBHave you been paying attention to what's going on in Alberta? Premier Danielle Smith's government is kinda sorta rolling out a provincial police force, and paving the way for municipal political parties. But is that what's best for Albertans? 4:10 | Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gandam and director Tanya Thorn shoot straight on the proposed provincial police force, Alberta's crumbling infrastructure, and the plan to infuse a party system into municipal politics. CHECK OUT ALBERT...
WATER WARS: The Fight for Our Most Valuable Natural Resource
March 21, 2024 17:32 - 1 hour - 84 MBIs there anything more important to human survival than water? Water is everything - without it, ecosystems, industry, and individuals would die. So, why don't we talk about it more? In this episode of Real Talk, we examine the past, present, and future of water use (and conservation) in our own backyards and beyond. 2:45 | Canadians are bracing for the worst drought we've seen in 50 years. We've seen "100 year floods" more than once over the last decade. There are more draws on our water r...
Backroom Political Conspiracy Exposed!
March 20, 2024 17:04 - 1 hour - 108 MBLeaked documents show a direct link between Take Back Alberta, the Recall Gondek campaign, and the push for municipal political parties in Alberta. What does it mean for you? We dig into it in this episode of Real Talk. 3:10 | Political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt connects the dots on our top story, then breaks down the NDP leadership race in light of Gil McGowan's pending announcement, and discusses MP Anthony Housefather's future with the federal Liberals after the Palestine vote. CHECK O...
Should Canada Clamp Down on the Sex Trade?
March 19, 2024 17:19 - 1 hour - 110 MBShould prostitution be outlawed in Canada? Canadians are split on the issue: some believe sex work should be legalized, regulated, and taxed, while others say it's exploitation, and it needs to be stopped. Andrea Heinz sold sex for seven years before going in a completely different direction. Today, she's an author, filmmaker, and activist against sexual exploitation. 2:25 | Andrea explains how she got into and out of the sex trade, what fuels her activism, and what she'd like to see lawma...
Pierre Poilievre: Poverty Fighter or Phony Bologna?
March 18, 2024 18:17 - 1 hour - 126 MBPierre Poilievre wants BC Premier David Eby to join his fight against the carbon tax. Eby declines, citing Poilievre's "bologna politics". Poilievre fires back, suggesting Eby doesn't understand British Columbians can't even afford bologna. (No matter how you feel about bologna, you've gotta love the word play...) 3:03 | We ask Charles Adler if Poilievre can convince the public he's Canada's top poverty fighter - hasn't that been the NDP's whole schtick? But we lead off with the story of a ...
This Francophone's All Fired Up!
March 16, 2024 14:30 - 5 minutes - 7.27 MBInspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic dish? How have customers changed, post-pandemic? Does Instagram influence menu and restaurant design? How do you navigate labour and supply uncertainty? Will restaurants still be around in 50 years? 2:32 | Miles Quon from legendary Chinese restaurant The Lingnan, Ben Staley from sister restaurants Dorinku Tokyo and Dorinku Osaka, and Ty...
The Secrets Behind the Most Successful Restaurants
March 15, 2024 17:38 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBInspired by Edify's annual Best Restaurants issue, we talk about the business of food in this episode of Real Talk. What's the secret to creating an iconic dish? How have customers changed, post-pandemic? Does Instagram influence menu and restaurant design? How do you navigate labour and supply uncertainty? Will restaurants still be around in 50 years? 2:32 | Miles Quon from legendary Chinese restaurant The Lingnan, Ben Staley from sister restaurants Dorinku Tokyo and Dorinku Osaka, and Ty...
EXCLUSIVE: Premier Danielle Smith
March 14, 2024 17:51 - 1 hour - 124 MBAlberta Premier Danielle Smith joins us in the Real Talk studio just hours after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 1:37 | What did the PM say when Smith asked him to fire Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault? Did they make any progress on pharmacare? What's Premier Smith's response to Naheed Nenshi calling her "immoral"? Why didn't her government work harder to keep its promise on income tax cuts? What's the UCP's plan to clean up Alberta's abandoned wells? What's up with conti...
Alberta Speaks: Your Questions for Premier Danielle Smith
March 13, 2024 18:26 - 1 hour - 125 MBWe're not exaggerating when we claim the most engaged talk show audience in the country. Every day, hundreds if not thousands of you comment on our YouTube episodes, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok posts, not to mention the mountain of emails to [email protected]. Look no further than today's episode. We asked you to send us your questions for Premier Danielle Smith, and did you ever deliver! You've got a front row seat as we open up our inbox for a look at what matters most to Albertans ...
Nenshi Launches Alberta NDP Leadership Bid with a BANG!
March 12, 2024 17:19 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB"Incompetent, immoral, and dangerous." There's no room for misinterpreting how Naheed Nenshi feels about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government. The former Calgary mayor launched his Alberta NDP leadership campaign with an indictment of Smith's performance (and integrity) - will NDP supporters see him as the best bet to win the next election? 2:40 | Charles Adler tells us why he thinks Nenshi's candidacy is "the most fascinating political story in Canada." 35:40 | (The bili...
FORCED Into Involuntary Drug Treatment?!
March 09, 2024 15:30 - 6 minutes - 8.48 MBGerald's arguing for safe supply, police officer Anton sees a role for "involuntary" drug treatment, Ben says Big Oil's not pulling its weight, and Kat says Alberta needs to get serious about health supports: it's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! Fire up your Flamethrower: [email protected]
International Women's Day: Calls To Action
March 08, 2024 18:43 - 1 hour - 91 MBACTION! Our International Women's Day Real Talk Round Table looks at the past, present, and future of women in the workforce and society at large. Where are we seeing progress? Where are we spinning our tires? What issues are girls and young women facing today, and how does that compare to generations previous? 1:50 | Jana Pruden, Margo Long, and Julie Savard-Shaw tell us where their focus is on International Women's Day 2024. JANA'S IWD FEATURE: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/...
How "Woke" is the Average Canadian?
March 07, 2024 19:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBAre you "woke"? Do you describe people who think differently than you as "woke"? Would you characterize Canadian politics and society as "woke"? In this episode of Real Talk, we take a look at new research on the supercharged phrase that was once applied as a badge of honour - now, not so much - and where Canadians actually stand on so-called "culture war" issues. 4:25 | University of Buckingham politics professor Eric Kaufmann takes us into his research: "The Politics of Culture Wars in Co...
Does Alberta Need a National Pharmacare Plan?
March 06, 2024 18:25 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBNobody will be surprised to learn Alberta and Ottawa are at odds again. This time, it's over the funding and management of Pharmacare. Alberta was the first province to publicly decline the federal government's proposal for a national program...but is that actually a good move for everyday Albertans? 4:15 | Dr. Rupider Toor explains why she thinks Alberta should sign on to the national Pharmacare plan. DR. TOOR'S PREVIOUS REAL TALK INTERVIEW: rtrj.info/081723Toor PROJECT EMPOWHER: http...
Investigating Alberta's Approach to the Opioid Crisis
March 05, 2024 19:03 - 1 hour - 124 MBWhat's wrong with rehab? After all, isn't getting people "clean" an obvious solution to Canada's opioid crisis? As the Alberta government heavily invests in drug treatment facilities (at the expense of Supervised Consumption Sites), we take a look at what's working and what's not in addressing a health crisis claiming 21 lives every day across the country. 3:25 | Euan Thomson and Anthony Furey discuss Euan's feature in the March issue of Alberta Views and debate different approaches to the...
Is Charles Adler the next CEO of the CBC?
March 04, 2024 18:32 - 1 hour - 109 MBHave you seen the job posting on LinkedIn for president and CEO of the CBC? We can't help but wonder if it might be a perfect fit for our pal Charles Adler. We ask him about that - plus other, more serious subject matter - in this informative and elucidating episode of Real Talk. 3:50 | Adler explains why he's wearing sunglasses inside, what he doesn't love about the Alberta budget, when he'll apply to be the next CEO of CBC, and what he'll be looking for in President Joe Biden's State of ...
WTF? "Ryan's Blind Support for Pierre Poilievre"?!?
March 02, 2024 15:30 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBReal Talkers are fired up about the Alberta budget, our Trudeau interview, our Black History Month Round Table, skilled labour shortages, and Ryan's "blind, biased support of Pierre Poilievre" (LOL). It's The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!
What Does the Alberta Budget Mean For You?
March 01, 2024 17:44 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBEverybody's got their own interpretation of a provincial budget. There's a long list of communities, projects, and organizations deserving of big investments. And, inevitably, there's a long list of communities, projects, and organizations that won't wind up with the cash they say they need. In this episode, we lay out the implications of the 2024 Alberta Budget and attempt to answer one Real Talker's astute question posted in our live chat: "I'm confused...is Alberta rich or poor?" 2:30 |...
The Truth About Ukraine
February 29, 2024 18:25 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBSarah Lawrynuik's coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine is personal. Her family's from there. She's been there multiple times over the past two years, covering the conflict as a freelance journalist. She can't ignore what she's seen since she last joined us in March of 2023. The country is battered, its people demoralized. The death toll - children included - is unimaginable. How much longer can Ukraine defend itself? 2:04 | Sarah joins us live from London, days after returning from Ukraine....
Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse: The Rookie MLA That Wants To Lead Her Party
February 28, 2024 19:13 - 1 hour - 116 MBJodi Calahoo Stonehouse isn't your average politician. She says what she really thinks, she's not afraid to rattle a few cages, and her energy is off the charts. Despite her relative inexperience in the Legislature (she was elected in May 2023), Calahoo Stonehouse is vying for the leadership of the Alberta NDP. Does she have what it takes as an underdog to emerge victorious? 2:10 | The MLA from Edmonton-Rutherford tells us all about her vision for Alberta. CHECK OUT JODI'S CAMPAIGN: http...
"Insulting" - Alberta Oil Exec Claps Back at Justin Trudeau
February 27, 2024 18:27 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBNot everybody agrees with what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to say about Canada's oil and gas sector during his February 21 interview on Real Talk. That includes former roughneck-turned-chief executive Kevin Krausert. Named a "Top 50 Global Changemaker Working in Canada" by the Globe & Mail in 2023, Krausert says traditional oil and gas companies do care about sustainability, and the environment, and a bright future for their workers. 6:05 | Kevin tells us what he thinks PMJT got wrong...
Adler: Mean Tweets, Even Meaner Tweets, and Westlock's Pride Flag Vote
February 26, 2024 18:13 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBDid you see David Parker's Twitter attack targeting Pierre Poilievre, his wife Anaida, and his advisor Jenni Byrne? The Take Back Alberta founder got personal, all but declaring war against the federal Conservative leader. What's Parker's end game? Is this a fight he can possibly win, or does the attack mark the beginning of the end of his group's influence? We discuss in this episode of Real Talk. 4:38 | Charles Adler tells us which part of our Trudeau interview most resonated with him, w...
THE FLAMETHROWER: Justin Trudeau Edition!
February 24, 2024 15:30 - 6 minutes - 9.36 MBOn the heels of our exclusive interview with the Prime Minister, it's an all-Justin Trudeau edition of The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] VISIT THE DQs in PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, and BASELINE ROAD!
National Disaster: The Secret to Solving Homelessness
February 23, 2024 19:33 - 1 hour - 119 MBMore than 300,000 Canadians will experience homelessness this year. More than 300 people will die on the street this year in Edmonton alone. Why haven't we been able to solve this national disaster? 2:07 | Tim Richter, Jordan Reiniger, Dr. Monty Ghosh, and Peggy Garritty talk solutions around our Real Talk Round Table. CHECK OUT THE CHANCELLOR'S FORUM: https://rtrj.info/02224CF CDN. ALLIANCE to END HOMELESSNESS: https://caeh.ca/ BOYLE STREET COMMUNITY SERVICES: https://www.boylestreet....
"Beta Cuck!" The Very Best Feedback from our Trudeau Interview
February 22, 2024 19:43 - 1 hour - 124 MBBeta Cuck, Libtard, Groomer, and Enemy of the State are just a handful of the wonderful comments we've received after our exclusive interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Welcome, to all our new fans!) 0:25 | Ryan recaps some of the best feedback from around the world (did you hear Infowars host Alex Jones wrote about the interview on his blog?). 18:40 | Political scientist Dr. Feo Snagovsky tells Ryan what he would have done differently in the Trudeau interview, analyzes Premier ...
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
February 21, 2024 18:19 - 1 hour - 105 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the Real Talk studio for an exclusive half-hour interview. 1:50 | Trudeau gets real about his record low polling numbers, his future as Liberal leader, the future of the carbon tax, his polarizing Environment Minister, selling the Trans Mountain pipeline, the 2024 US Presidential election, the state of journalism in Canada, and more. 37:00 | Ryan and Johnny debrief after the interview, including comments from our YouTube live chat. 55:40 | Will the (...
Charles Adler: Putin Critic Dead; Alberta NDP Filing for Divorce?
February 20, 2024 18:20 - 1 hour - 88 MBWorld leaders are denouncing the suspicious passing of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin's loudest critics, dead at 47 while being held in an Arctic prison. What should Canadians take from this story? Why should we care? 2:36 | Charles Adler opens with the story of a Canadian family that moved to Russia to escape a "gay dictatorship" before putting Alexei Navalny's death (and Tucker Carlson's response) into perspective. Then, Chuck explains his comments on Pie...
"Be Careful Playing the Racism Card!"
February 17, 2024 15:30 - 6 minutes - 9.45 MBGarth's got a warning about "racism" accusations, Joe's sounding the drought alarm, Shannon's pissed at Air Canada, and Melanie has a message for Alberta's Premier. We fire up The Flamethrower presented by the Dairy Queens of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! When you visit a DQ in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, or Baseline Road, tell 'em Real Talk sent you! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]
Being Black in Canada
February 16, 2024 18:49 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis isn't your average Black History Month conversation! Drs. Chika C. Daniels and Veronica Fynn Bruey accepted our invitation to share their personal thoughts on Black History Month, and WOW do they ever deliver. 2:20 | Prepare to be informed, educated, challenged, and inspired by the dynamic duo from Athabasca University, who share their personal experiences as immigrants to Canada and Black women in academia and industry. 1:05:25 | Who would have thought 67% of Alberta NDP leadership...
Sarah Hoffman: "I'm Fat, Sassy, and Bad at Pretending!"
February 15, 2024 18:29 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBWe've never seen a campaign video quite like Sarah Hoffman's. The former Deputy Premier, now Alberta NDP Leadership hopeful, introduces herself as "fat, sassy, and bad at pretending to be something (she's) not" before promising she'll continue to "work (her) f*cking ass off." She's got everybody's attention...but what's her plan for the party, and if she's elected Premier? 2:27 | Sarah Hoffman talks details on healthcare, climate, housing, the carbon tax, reaching rural voters, past contro...
Masculinity and the Next Generation of Men
February 14, 2024 18:42 - 1 hour - 111 MBDr. Michael Kehler doesn't like the phrase "toxic masculinity". But he does think we need to have a national conversation about how boys and men act and learn about masculinity in schools, sport, and beyond. 4:00 | Is Dr. Kehler advocating for a future generation of wimps? The research chair in Masculinities Studies at the University of Calgary's Werklund School of Education makes us think about a whole lot of things. MICHAEL'S HOCKEY CANADA PIECE: https://theconversation.com/hockey-cana...
Exclusive: Mayor Jyoti Gondek Responds to Recall Petition
February 13, 2024 18:57 - 1 hour - 106 MBIs Jyoti Gondek getting any sleep these days? The Mayor of Calgary is the target of a recall petition, for which organizers have fewer than 60 days to collect more than 500,000 signatures. The petition comes amid a 30% approval rating for Gondek, who's facing criticism for a 7.8% property tax increase and a densification bylaw intended to address the city's housing crunch. 2:23 | Mayor Gondek gets into the recall petition, her public squabble with Councillor Dan McLean, her 30% approval ra...
Charles Adler: Super Bowl, Bell Layoffs, and Biden's Mental Fitness
February 12, 2024 17:54 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe tackle the top stories in this entertaining episode of Real Talk, including: was Usher lip syncing at the Super Bowl (and does anybody care)? What should Ottawa do about "blood-sucking, corporate vampires"? Is the Alberta NDP leadership Rakhi's race to lose? Is it time for Joe Biden to throw in the towel? 2:30 | Charles Adler tells us what he really thinks about show business and the Super Bowl, sweeping layoffs at Bell Media, early contenders in the Alberta NDP leadership race, a damni...
"Immature Crybabies" and Single-Use Plastics Bans
February 10, 2024 15:30 - 5 minutes - 8.18 MBLeckie's fed up with the "immature crybabies" fighting single-use plastics bans, Kyle claps back at David after being called out in last week's Flamethrower, and David thinks we need to do better with uncomfortable conversations. It's another fiery edition of The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]