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  • "Stampede Ain't Just Cowboy Cosplay!"
    Colleen in Calgary has fightin' words for critics of the Calgary Stampede. Garth calls Jespo to the carpet for "running interference for the Liberals". Barbara T. and Daryl are expecting big things in the federal byelection. "Blacklisted" says politicians need to step up. Justin V. calls out The Left for hypocrisy. And Harrison calls Tim Cartmell an "unserious" candidate. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected] When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and 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 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.
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  • Real Talk Rumour Mill™
    There's about to be a serious new entry into Edmonton's mayoral race (4:30). Is Danielle Smith's top advisor really returning to an MLA role (7:30)? Are Premier Smith and PM Mark Carney truly finding common ground (10:30)? What's the word around Stampede re: the PC Party's resurgence (15:15)? Could Pierre Poilevre actually blow the August 18 byelection (26:30)?  In our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West, The Discourse co-hosts Cheryl Oates and Erika Barootes sink their teeth into the scuttlebutt at all the Stampede parties.  CHECK OUT THE DISCOURSE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiscoursePod 36:00 | We can't help but take another look at the viral golf/fight video from Alberta Springs near Red Deer. Can you blame us?  51:00 | It was a tough week for the Tim Cartmell for Mayor camp. Did the Edmonton councillor permanently damage his mayoral campaign?  58:30 | Colleen in Calgary has fightin' words for critics of the Calgary Stampede. Garth calls Jespo to the carpet for "running interference for the Liberals". Barbara T. and Daryl are expecting big things in the federal byelection. "Blacklisted" says politicians need to step up. Justin V. calls out The Left for hypocrisy. And Harrison calls Tim Cartmell an "unserious" candidate. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: [email protected]  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and 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.
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  • Stampede Politics and a “National Betrayal”
    The Calgary Stampede has long been a must-attend event for industry and political movers and shakers, but the vibe's been different this year...in a good way. Longtime Alberta MLA and former Minister Leela Aheer gives us a first-hand report (3:00) on the what and why, in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  27:00 | Did Alberta and Ontario just "betray" the rest of the country with their agreement to explore new energy expansion opportunities? Energi Media's Markham Hislop says yes. He explains why.  SUBSCRIBE to ENERGI MEDIA on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@EnergiMedia CHECK OUT JESPO on MARKHAM'S SHOW: https://youtu.be/Ujv1LHFKBLY?si=bmXJXQQSV33wmo8O 49:30 | Friend of the show Wyatt Sharpe checks in from Tampa, FL in between interviews on his show with an update on Canada/U.S. negotiations.  CHECK OUT WYATT'S SHOW: https://www.thenewsforum.ca/series/forumfocus 1:03:00 | Jespo and Johnny get into the top news headlines, including US lawmakers calling out Canada for wildfire smoke exports, and the devastating Texas floods. Real Talkers respond to our interview with Bonnie Critchley (1:39:00), the independent candidate looking to take down Pierre Poilievre in Battle River-Crowfoot. We dig into a scathing indictment of Edmonton mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell's handling of the zoning controversy (1:49:00).  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected]  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.
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  • She’s Gunning for Pierre Poilievre…
    Who the heck is Bonnie Critchley? In this episode, you'll meet the military trailblazer (2:00) who's aiming to take down Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection on August 18. She may not be the odds-on favourite, but Critchley lays out a few reasons why voters in one of Canada's safest Conservative ridings should vote against their party.  CONNECT WITH BONNIE'S CAMPAIGN: https://www.bonniecritchleyindependent.com/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected]  39:00 | Jeff Davison's taking another shot. The former Calgary councillor tells us why he's running for Mayor again (after losing in 2021), and why he thinks "Calgary is in trouble".  CONNECT WITH JEFF'S CAMPAIGN: https://www.jeffdavisonyyc.com/ 1:03:00 | Don't let a little drizzle dampen your spirits next time you're in Jasper! We've got a list of our favourite rainy day activities for this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  BOOK YOUR JASPER ADVENTURE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:16:00 | Pierre Poilievre's gripping his saddle the wrong way. Mark Carney can't flip a pancake. Is any politician safe at the Calgary Stampede? Jespo and Johnny chat about a (gentle) attack on Twitter, and debate the pros and cons of Tim Cartmell's absence from a critical Edmonton Council vote.  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.
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  • FUTURE WATCH: America Party, Poilievre, Pipelines, and EVs
    Will Elon Musk actually move the US away from a two-party system with his America Party (26:30)? Is the Electric Vehicle market losing momentum (32:30)? Is Pierre Poilievre trending even further in the wrong direction (45:40)? We talk to National Observer lead columnist Max Fawcett about the stories leading the headlines.  6:40 | But first...did you see the story about four men charged with terrorism offences in Quebec? Is there a bigger problem percolating in the Canadian Forces?  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: [email protected]  51:30 | By all reports, it's been a successful Calgary Stampede for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. What can we read into that re: the province working with Mark Carney's federal Liberal government? And what's most significant about Ottawa's $21.5M investment in carbon capture (1:07:30)? Max, former editor of Alberta Oil magazine, shares his thoughts.  1:13:00 | Jespo and Johnny debate the future of EVs, with a ton of takes from the Real Talk 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.
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