Ryan Jespersen Show

10 years after the Haiti earthquake, what have we learned?

Dr. John Cassidy, earthquake seismologist, Natural Resources Canada

Today’s Show: Canada responds to Tehran plane crash, Liberal gun buy-back program, Mornelle All-Stars Coalition, and using immigration to ease labour shortages

On today’s show, we start the show by talking about Canada’s response to the Tehran plane crash. We hear why the Liberal gun buy-back program will not work from Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association. Angela Brackett, Founder of the Mornelle All-Stars Coalition tells us about how she fighting gun violence. Lastly, the Mayor of Claresholm Doug MacPherson tells us how the town is using immigration to ease labour shortages

Claresholm is using immigration to ease labour shortages

Guest Mayor of Claresholm Doug MacPherson 

Liberal gun buy-back program

Guest Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association

Mornelle All-Stars Coalition - Community program to stop gun violence

Guest Angela Brackett, Founder of the Mornelle All-Stars Coalition

Canada is falling behind on vaping legislation

Guest: Dr. Anthony Graham, clinical cardiologist and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto.

Danielle talks about Canada’s response to the Tehran plane crash

Edmonton lost 27 residents in the Tehran plane crash

Fletcher Kent, reporter, Global Edmonton

The U of A has been severely impacted by the Tehran plane crash

Dr. David Turpin, president & vice-chancellor, University of Alberta

Today’s show, President Trump's address, Tehran plane crash, and Cardus report Work Is About More Than Money

On today’s show, President Trump addresses the nation after Iran launches a missile strike at bases in Iraq. We hear more from Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News based in Washington DC. Payman Parseyan, former president of the Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton tells us more about the 27 Edmonton residents killed in the Tehran plane crash. Dominic Green, a top editor at Spectator USA joins the show to tell us how China and Russia come out on top with Am...

Dr. Bryan Brulotte joins Conservative leadership race

Guest Dr. Bryan Brulotte, CEO & Chairman of MaxSys

Losing a job means much more than losing an income

Guest Brian Dijkema, vice-president of external affairs at think tank Cardus. He co-authored the Cardus report Work Is About More Than Money with University of Toronto labour economist Morley Gunderson.

Plane crash near Tehran has killed 176 people

Guest Jock Williams, Aviation expert

China and Russia come out on top with America’s latest actions in Iran

Guest Dominic Green, a top editor at Spectator USA

27 Edmonton residents have been killed in Tehran plane crash

Guest Payman Parseyan, former president of Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton

President Trump addresses the nation after Iran launches missile strike at bases in Iraq

Guest Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News based in Washington DC

Today’s Show: Calgary gang violence, Ottawa and the West, dry January, and Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom

On today’s show, we talk about the increase in Calgary gang violence with John McFadden, career police officer who now researches police productivity. Diane Francis, National Post Editor at Large and Senior Fellow Atlantic Council in Washington DC joins the show to talk about the fight between Ottawa and the West. We talk about substituting marijuana for alcohol as a New Year’s Resolution with Eric Goulet, Brand Director at Foray. Lastly, Jay Cameron, litigation manager at the Justice Centre...

Free speech victory as Court rules against University of Alberta $17,500 security fee

Guest Jay Cameron, litigation manager at the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom

Dry January or High January

Guest Eric Goulet, Brand Director at Foray

Calling for County Reeve Stanley Schulmeister's resignation after violations of municipal code of conduct

Guest Marilyn Weber, Registered Nurse who farms in partnership with her husband and two sons north of Castor

The fight between Ottawa and the West

Guest Diane Francis, National Post Editor at Large and Senior Fellow Atlantic Council in Washington DC

Increase in Calgary gang violence

Guest John McFadden, career police officer who now researches police productivity. 

How a Canadian doctor has set about eradicating the causes of unhealthy living

Dr. Karen Lee, author, Fit Cities

Today’s Show: Us-Iran, India’s new citizenship bill, federal tax changes, and picking immigrants

On today’s show, we get the latest update on the US-Iran situation from Dennis Horak, former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Patricia Fortier, former Canadian diplomat and Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute tells us about India’s new citizenship bill. We talk about the federal tax changes with Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Lastly, Raj Sharma, Calgary immigration lawyer joins the show to talk about the new program that would allow com...

New program to allow communities to pick immigrants

Guest Raj Sharma, Calgary immigration lawyer

'The Inter-Generational Insights of “ok boomer”'

Guest Aaron Nava has a Master's degree in Political Management from Carleton University. He was a campaign strategist for Karin Howard during the 2018 Ontario Election. Last month he wrote "The Inter-Generational Insights of 'ok boomer'" for C2C Journal, on what the meme says about generational conflict

Are we better or worse off with the new federal tax changes?

Guest Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation 

India’s new citizenship bill and the protests against it

Guest Patricia Fortier, former Canadian diplomat and Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Latest update on the US-Iran situation

Guest Dennis Horak, former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Head of Mission in Iran from 2009-12

How did Edmonton’s real estate market do in 2019?

Jennifer Lucas, Chair, Realtors Association of Edmonton

Today's Show: U.S. airstrike, YEG infrastructure & U-Haul bans smoking

On today's show, the Americans have attacked a top Iranian general, what does it mean? Plus, Stantec's Simon O'Byrne joins us to look at how Edmonton's infrastructure has evolved over the past decade. And, is U-Haul within the lines when it comes to banning employees from smoking?

Alberta has its first confirmed case of a vaping related illness

Dr. Dilini Vethanayagam, associate professor, Department of Medicine (Respirology) at the University of Alberta  Les Hagen, executive director, Action on Smoking & Health

Alberta Proud is hosting a conference on Alberta’s place in confederation

Becca Polak, Alberta Proud spokesperson

U-haul will stop hiring nicotine users in 21 American states

Kyla Lee, criminal lawyer in Vancouver

How has Edmonton’s infrastructure changed in the last decade?

Simon O'Byrne,  senior vice-president, business leader, community development, Stantec

The U.S. has killed a top Iranian general

Colin Robertson, VP & Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Today's Show: Federal carbon tax, Canada's energy in 2020 & AB weather in 2019

On today's show, we talk to economist Dr. Moshe Lander about the federal carbon tax now in effect in Alberta and what that means for you. Plus, energy commentator David Yager on why he thinks 2020 will be a better year for Alberta and Canada's energy sector. And, Global Calgary meteorologist Tiffany Lizee has the top five Alberta weather stories in 2019.

2019 year in review

Tristin Hopper, editor, The Capital

Top 5 Alberta weather stories in 2019

Tiffany Lizee, meteorologist, Global Calgary

Why 2020 Will Be A Much Better Year for Canada’s Energy Industry

Dave Yager, Energy Policy Analyst, Oil & Gas Writer, and author, From Miracle to Menace: Alberta, A Carbon Story

The federal carbon tax is now in effect in Alberta. What does that mean for you?

Dr. Moshe Lander, senior economist & economics lecturer, Concordia University Montreal

Today's Show: Astronomy and astrology in 2020 and cure your holiday financial hangover

On today's show we look to the stars with professional astronomer Frank Florian and professional astrologer Inge Lohse. Plus, personal finance educator Kelley Keehn tells us the best moves to make looking forward to 2020. 

What’s in store for your astrology sign in 2020

Inge Lohse, Edmonton Astrological Society

Alberta's plan to fight the federal carbon tax

Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General

The top five pop culture stories that defined 2019

Chris Jancelewicz, national online supervisor, entertainment, Global News

How to cure your holiday financial hangover

Kelley Keehn, personal financial educator

Former YEG Police Commissioner writes experiences in criminal justice system

Ron Lajeunesse, former commissioner, Edmonton Police Service 

What’s up in space in 2019 and 2020

Frank Florian, director of plantetarium and space science, Telus World of Science

Today's Show: 2019 in review, YEG photographer & New Year's resolutions

On today's show, former editor of Alberta Oil, Max Fawcett takes a look back at Canada's political and energy stories of 2019. Plus, an Edmonton photographer has been recognized by The New York Times and Edmonton life coach Shawna Campbell helps us get set for New Year's eve and beyond.

Rise of anti-semitism & Diverse Minds contest

Abraham Silverman, Manager of Public Affairs – Alberta, B’nai Brith Canada