Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Real Talkers Squatch, FoxFacedAB, AlbertaFirst, and Kevin V have hot takes on the Pacific Link pipeline. GoodMama calls Jespo to the carpet re: Poilievre's AI dance video, and Carmen rewrites Danielle Smith's emotional address from a teacher's perspective. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Is "national interest" being confused with "approved"? Just because PM Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced the Pacific Link pipeline as Canada's first project designated in the national interest doesn't mean shovels are in the ground today. Would this project be where it is without a looming separation referendum in Alberta? Energy Minister Tim Hodgson lays out the feds' position in our feature interview (7:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Then, Jespo's got an exclusive with former Edmonton mayor, provincial health minister, and Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel (50:30), who shares the story behind his "shithole" comment targeting the city's downtown.

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23:00 | Real Talkers have their say on Pacific Link in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. We dip back into the Live Chat at 1:34:00. We love hearing from you, Real Talkers! 

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1:43:00 | Real Talkers Squatch, FoxFacedAB, AlbertaFirst, and Kevin V have hot takes on the Pacific Link pipeline. GoodMama calls Jespo to the carpet re: Poilievre's AI dance video, and Carmen rewrites Danielle Smith's emotional address from a teacher's perspective. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! 

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A proposed Alberta-to-West Coast pipeline is now a project of national interest, with Ottawa and Alberta planning to share ownership of the $35-44B Pacific Link project. The proposed line would carry up to one million barrels of oil a day to the coast, opening access to more international markets. The next step is a federal review focused on ownership, Indigenous rights, and environmental protections, with construction targeted for 2032. Jespo opens the show with a look at what we know at this point, and what it means for Alberta and the rest of Canada. This episode's opening remarks are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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34:00 | What does progress on a new pipeline mean for businesses not directly connected to oil and gas? James Keirstead (Levven Electronics) and Debora Rice-Salomons (MVE The Heritage Centre) join Alberta Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Shauna Feth in the Real Talk studio, offering first-hand perspectives on growing business in the face of adversity.

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1:10:00 | An Edmonton junior high is the top fundraising school in the country for the Terry Fox Foundation! Proud teacher Gillian shares this week's Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta.

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1:21:30 | Jespo reflects on our September 30 episode, recognizing the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Real Talker Sharon shares her family's story in an email to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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What does reconciliation actually look like in Canada today? On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ryan is joined by podcasters Jessica Vandenberghe, George Lee, and Michelle Robinson for an honest conversation (11:15) about Indigenous identity, history, racism, treaties, and the distance between acknowledging the past and changing the present. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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38:45 | Jasper is home to a rich Indigenous history, with deep connections to the land that long predate the national park itself. We highlight a few Indigenous-led tours and cultural experiences in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. Plus, the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival is nearly upon us! Ryan shines a light on a fascinating presentation coming up October 16 featuring astronaut-in-training Manju Bangalore. 

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43:30 | Our Real Talk Round Table continues, including conversation about land aknowledgements. Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.

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David Eby's early election may not work out as he planned. Ryan and Supriya check in with Mo Amir, host of This is VANCOLOUR, on the heels of a tough first week on the campaign trail for B.C.'s premier (15:00). We lead off with a look at a white nationalist rally on the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reserve, just east of Kamloops (4:30). Plus, what happens if interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson wins the election - does he still need to officially win the party leadership (34:00)? How are B.C.'s parallel municipal and provincial elections influencing each other (43:00)? And what sort of impact would a Conservative government in B.C. have on the rest of the country (56:00)? We wrap with a look at Pierre and Ana Poilievre's intriguing AI dance post (1:01:30), and Donald Trump's latest insults aimed at Canada. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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