Ryan Jespersen Show
1,367 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsRyan Jespersen talks news, politics, and pop culture. He's one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People and one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 on Avenue Magazine’s inaugural list, Ryan has established himself as a next-generation mover and shaker in Alberta’s capital city.
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Edmonton law firm sounding the alarm over the state of the justice system due to COVID-19
May 20, 2020 17:48 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBBrian Hurley, partner, Liberty Law
COVID-19 is causing some people to wait dangerously long before heading to the emergency room
May 20, 2020 17:13 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBDr. Shazma Mithani, emergency room physician, Royal Alexandra & Stollery Children’s hospitals
Non-medical masks now recommended for Canadians
May 20, 2020 16:57 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBDr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
Alberta mom opens a women’s shelter in honour of daughter killed by domestic violence
May 20, 2020 16:39 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBLynne Rosychuk, founder of the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation, Board President and Jessica’s mother
Toronto police allege deadly spa attack was incel terrorism
May 20, 2020 16:20 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBStewart Bell, Investigative Journalist, Global News
Trudeau unveils details about commercial rent assistance
May 20, 2020 15:55 - 18 minutes - 17 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau
Today's Show: CF Snowbirds crash, UCP MLA Drew Barnes & YEG's Manchester Square
May 19, 2020 18:59 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn today's show, we talk to aviation expert Mark Miller about the devastating crash involving the Canadian Forces Snowbirds over the weekend. Plus, UCP MLA Drew Barnes joins us, he's speaking out against the party he represents. And, an Edmonton developer responds to criticism around a new Manchester Square retail opportunity.
Edmonton’s Manchester Square drawing mixed reactions
May 19, 2020 17:55 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBAnton Morgulis, CEO of 76 group, developer
Talking politics with Dr. Duane Bratt
May 19, 2020 17:40 - 16 minutes - 15 MBDr. Duane Bratt, political science professor, chair of the department of economics, justice and policy studies, Mount Royal University
UCP criticized for premier’s staff salaries
May 19, 2020 17:07 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBDrew Barnes, UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat
Federal government officials provide daily update on COVID-19 measures
May 19, 2020 16:58 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBJean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board
What went wrong in the crash that killed a member of the CF Snowbirds?
May 19, 2020 16:06 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBMark Miller, Aviation expert
U.S.-Canada border closure extended another 30 days amid coronavirus
May 19, 2020 15:52 - 17 minutes - 16 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau
A CF Snowbird crashed in Kamloops
May 19, 2020 15:34 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBRobin Gill, B.C. Correspondent & Weekend Anchor, Global National
Alberta's identity Friday Round Table
May 15, 2020 19:19 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBPaula Simons, Independent senator from Alberta, former journalist, host of the podcast Alberta Unbound Dr. Jared Wesley, Political Science Professor, University of Alberta Doug Griffiths, writer, economic consultant, President & CEO of 13 Ways Inc, former Progressive Conservative provincial cabinet minister
Today's Show: YEG businesses after Day 1 of Alberta's relaunch & Alberta's identity Friday Round Table
May 15, 2020 19:13 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOn today's show, we check in with Edmonton and area businesses on how Day 1 of Alberta's relaunch plan went. And, Senator Paula Simons, political science professor Dr. Jared Wesley, and former Conservative provincial cabinet minister Doug Griffiths join us as we talk about Alberta's identity and why it matters on this edition of the Friday Round Table.
Federal official's presser
May 15, 2020 18:56 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBDr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
Checking in with Southgate Centre after Day 1 of Alberta's relaunch
May 15, 2020 18:55 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBClaire Kolmatycki, Marketing Director, Southgate Centre
How did day 1 of Alberta’s relaunch go for a Sherwood Park salon?
May 15, 2020 18:50 - 6 minutes - 6.45 MBDaina Soon, Owner, Vadara Salon & Spa
How did day 1 of Alberta’s relaunch go for GRETA Bar in Edmonton?
May 15, 2020 18:49 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBCasey Greabeiel,Owner & Director of Operations, GRETA Bar
Edmonton startup develops technology to predict a crisis before it hits
May 15, 2020 16:21 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBJames Neufeld, Founder & CEO of SAM
Prime Minister presser Emergency Wage Subsidy
May 15, 2020 16:03 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau
Today's Show: Rachel Notley & a Relaunch Round Table
May 14, 2020 20:21 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBOn today's show, it's day one of Alberta's relaunch strategy. We talk to leader of the opposition, Rachel Notley, to get her thoughts. Plus, owner of Cibo Bistro, Lisa Caputo, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan and executive director of the Downtown Business Association, Ian O'Donnell, join us for a Relaunch Round Table.
Alberta phase 1 relaunch Round Table
May 14, 2020 17:57 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBLisa Caputo, Owner, Cibo Bistro Gil McGowan, President, Alberta Federation of Labour Ian O’Donnell, Executive Director, Downtown Business Association
Alberta has launched Phase 1 of its relaunch plan
May 14, 2020 17:05 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBHonourable Rachel Notley, leader of Alberta’s NDP, MLA Edmonton-Strathcona
Federal government announces regional relief recovery fund
May 14, 2020 16:03 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBHonourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development
Trudeau says national parks will resume some operations in June
May 14, 2020 15:56 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau
Today's Show: Phase 1 of Alberta's relaunch strategy
May 13, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's show, Global Edmonton's Lisa MacGregor gives us the rundown on what you need to know ahead of Phase 1 of Alberta's relaunch strategy. Plus, we talk to Dr. Michael Houghton with the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology about the potential for a second wave of COVID-19. And, three Edmonton business owners weigh in on how businesses can survive the pandemic.
Edmonton bar helping out local musicians during COVID-19
May 13, 2020 17:59 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBClint Frazier, General Manager & Talent Buyer for 9910
Local entrepreneur shifting work to help those on the front lines
May 13, 2020 17:54 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBJenna Herbut, founder & CEO, make it! The Handmade Revolution
What adjustments small businesses are making to survive COVID-19
May 13, 2020 17:36 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBTed Kouri, Founder & President of Incite Strategy, Co-founder of the Compass Collective initiative Jeff Tetz, CEO of Results, Co-founder of the Compass Collective initiative Landon Leclair, CEO of KRP, One of the founding partners of the Compass Collective
A business expert on the idea of a Universal Basic Income & cutting public service to help tackle debt
May 13, 2020 17:05 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBPhilip Cross, senior fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
What you need to know about Phase 1 of Alberta’s relaunch
May 13, 2020 16:43 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBLisa MacGregor, anchor & reporter, Global Edmonton
Alberta scientists warn of potential second wave of COVID-19 as the province begins to reopen
May 13, 2020 16:08 - 16 minutes - 15 MBDr. Michael Houghton, director, Li Ka Shing Applied Virology Institute, University of Alberta
Trudeau offers more details on how the government will help small businesses
May 13, 2020 15:42 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau
Today's Show: Reaction to Tim Melton's letter, the Alberta Chamber of Commerce & Ken Boessenkool
May 12, 2020 19:47 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOn today's show, we hear from several community members in response to the letter sent to Edmonton's city council from the chairman of Melcor Developments. Plus, what's the reality for Alberta businesses right now? We chat with president & CEO of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, Ken Kobly. And, we're joined by former advisor to Stephen Harper, Ken Boessenkool about what Conservative policy will need to look like to win the next election.
Edmonton City Councillor Sarah Hamilton talks the budget & economic development
May 12, 2020 17:51 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBSarah Hamilton, Edmonton City Councillor, Ward 5
Edmonton communities respond to Tim Melton letter to council
May 12, 2020 17:44 - 26 minutes - 24 MBLuke Rinderknecht Rebecca Goldsack, president, Lewis Estates Community League Paul Andrews, president, Rosenthal Community League
Is it time for Canada to introduce a Universal Basic Income?
May 12, 2020 17:07 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBKen Boessenkool, founding partner, KTG Public Affairs
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer provides daily COVID-19 update
May 12, 2020 16:42 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBDr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer
How COVID-19 & low oil prices are impacting Alberta businesses
May 12, 2020 16:16 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBKen Kobly, president & CEO, Alberta Chamber of Commerce
Trudeau outlines support for seniors
May 12, 2020 15:52 - 14 minutes - 13 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau
Local non-profit takes fundraising digital during COVID-19
May 12, 2020 15:31 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBAndrea Peyton, founder & CEO, Weehelp Foundation
Today's Show: Tim Melton, Max Fawcett & Alberta's craft beer industry
May 11, 2020 19:36 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOn today's show, what prompted the chairman of Melcor to write a scathing letter to Edmonton's mayor and council. Plus, Max Fawcett joins us to talk about the economy and a universal basic income. And, we talk beer with the author of Tapping the West: How Alberta’s Craft Beer Industry Bubbled Out of an Economy Gone Flat.
Alberta’s craft brewing industry
May 11, 2020 18:05 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBScott Messenger, author, Tapping the West: How Alberta’s Craft Beer Industry Bubbled Out of an Economy Gone Flat
Talking business, politics & the economy with Max Fawcett
May 11, 2020 17:51 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBMax Fawcett, freelance writer, former editor of Alberta Oil magazine
How an Alberta grocery chain is continuing to support beef producers during COVID-19
May 11, 2020 17:29 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBBrian Petty, director of meat, Freson Bros
Local business leader concerned over Edmonton’s long-term sustainability
May 11, 2020 16:04 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBTimothy Melton, chairman, Melcor
Trudeau outlines support for large businesses
May 11, 2020 15:54 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBPrime Minister Justin Trudeau
Today's Show: Gun control Round Table, PPE problems in Alberta & domestic violence awareness
May 08, 2020 20:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn today's show, we get into gun control in Canada on our Friday Round Table. Plus, why are Alberta's doctors and nurses so concerned about their PPE, particularly their masks? We talk to the group abdocs4patients and the UNA's Heather Smith. And, why did one man turn his life mission around to work with men on preventing violence? We talk to Mike Cameron.