Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

19:03 | ICU physician Dr. Darren Markland addresses the emergence and expansion of the Omicron COVID variant in Alberta and around the world, amid the province's flawed rollout of rapid tests and the lack of health measures. 53:26 | UBC's Dr. Mari DeMarco explains how Canadians can access a new test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and what it means for patients and their families. 1:25:15 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shines a light on the good found in the everyday. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan lets 'er rip on Real Talkers' emails about bad drivers, anti-vaxxers, and more as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

8:55 | Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares about his journey into writing books since retiring from space travel, including his new Cold War thriller, The Apollo Murders. 37:21 | #RealTalkRoundTable: Photo Radar, Urban Design & Road Safety We get evidence-based perspectives on how effective speed enforcement is, from City Planner and urbanist, Brent Toderian, City of Edmonton’s Director of Safe Mobility's Jessica Lamare, and active transportation advocate Stephen Raitz with Paths for People. 1:32:15 | #TrashTalk | Ryan lets 'er rip on Real Talkers' emails about bad drivers, anti-vaxxers, and more. Presented by Local Waste

1:25 | Infectious disease physician Dr. Lynora Saxinger on the loosening of Alberta's COVID health restrictions for the holiday season despite the emergence of the Omicron variant. 13:05 | Maclean’s Magazine senior writer Paul Wells explains why federal party leaders can no longer avoid taking a position on Quebec's Bill 21, which forbids public servants from wearing religious symbols on the job. 38:32 | Senator Paula Simons and University of Calgary political scientist Dr. Barry Cooper debate if Alberta should stay or leave the country. 1:24:13 | #EatYourWords | Ryan rebukes youth hockey players who used the death of another player's mother as cruel taunts during the game. Presented by Prairie Catering.

13:07 | McGill University's finance professor Dr. Paul Beaumont explores what the proposed purchase of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications (worth $26 billion) could mean for Canadians cell phone bills and services. 38:45 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan gets psyched up for the Jasper Pond Hockey Challenge at one of the most scenic venues in Canada, Mildred Lake beside the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge running January 28-30, 2022. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 41:08 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada's biologist Andres Araujo explains what hybrid fish with the genes of both coho and chinook salmon have been found on Vancouver Island can tell us about the ecosystem.

2:35 | Curriculum experts University of Calgary Indigenous Education director Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt and social studies education professor at the University of Alberta Dr. Carla Peck review the delays and changes to new draft elementary school curriculum announced by the provincial government on Monday, December 13, 2021. 23:16 | University of Alberta Economics professor Marco Brianti and Capital Economics' Stephen Brown explain why Canadians are experiencing high inflation in their day-to-day lives and how long to brace and budget for the higher living costs. 43:38 | Question of the Week | We review Real Talkers' input on photo radar, how it influences driving habits, and street safety for all road users.

6:33 | Ryan looks at Brian Jean securing the UCP candidacy for the upcoming Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche by-election and what it could mean for Premier Jason Kenney, the UCP and Alberta. 17:00 | Aviation expert John Gradek and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos discuss holiday travel and how the COVID Omicron variant could have major impacts on Canadians' vacation plans. 45:12 | Minister of Housing, Honourable Ahmed Hussen on Canada's affordable housing crisis, how foreign investment, the economy and immigration factor in. 1:18:34 | Positive Reflections | Ryan taps into the lighter side of life and celebrates little glimmers of hope in the everyday. Presented by Kuby Energy.

Ryan animates and riffs on annoyances, piss offs, and pet peeves shared by Real Talkers via [email protected]. Presented by Local Waste.

12:06 | Public policy researcher Robert Falconer and political analyst Supriya Dwivedi unpack perceptions of Alberta detailed in new national polling data from Maru Public Opinion. 34:53 | 3x Olympian Neville Wright, former Canadian diplomat Chris Alexander, and retired head of the Canada's International Sports Relations Eric Morse, discuss what Olympic boycotts can mean for diplomacy, sport, and Canada on the world stage. 1:16:14 | Trash Talk | Ryan animates and riffs on annoyances, piss offs, and pet peeves shared by Real Talkers via [email protected]. Presented by Local Waste.

2:08 | Canada's Defence Minister Hon. Anita Anand discusses navigating a complex relationship with China intensified by the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Olympics, addressing pervasive sexual misconduct in Canada's military, and the role of Canadian service people in response to COVID-19 and natural disasters across the country. 16:55 | CBC provincial affairs reporter Janet French and award-winning journalist Graham Thomson unpack the recent goings-on in Alberta politics including the contentious Elections Statutes Amendment Act, Bill 81, and the worsening opioid crisis. 57:45 | University of Illinois romantic relationship researcher Dr. Brian Ogolsky explains his recent findings on older long-term intimate partners' heart rates synchronizing. 1:31:31 | #EatYourWords - Ryan insists Calgary Police Service's hate crimes co-ordinator, Constable Brian Denison, seriously check himself for comparing the local city hall’s vaccine mandate to Nazi persecution that murdered millions. Presented by Prairie Catering

2:48 | Ryan runs down yesterday's very late night in the Alberta legislature where Bill 81 was hotly debated. 16:11| Dr. William K. Rawlins on how long friendships can or should last, how we maintain these relationships and what the pandemic has meant for your platonic connections. 43:27 | Energy economist Andrew Leach explores why Alberta’s coffers are flush with cash from the oil sands but Albertans aren't feeling a boom. 1:15:50 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan checks out what visitors to Jasper National Park in January can enjoy, including the Polar Plunge at Pyramid Lake, Jasper Cup: Pond Hockey Tournament, Whiskey, Wine and Hops, Wine in Winter, as well as the Street Party + Fireworks Show. Presented by Tourism Jasper.

8:55 | Political scientist Dr. Ashley Esarey unpacks the White House's decision not to send US diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, what implications it could have on Canada, and international stability. 30:33 | Calgary-based freelance writer Marcello Di Cintio explains how he recently found himself as an advocate for decentralizing emergency response across Alberta. He took to Twitter over the weekend after his 95 year-old grandmother fell down and had to wait one hour before paramedics arrived. 45:25 | Lawyers Reakash Walters and Joshua Sealy-Harrington along with the Africa Centre's Sharif Haji discuss what the recent verdicts in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, and jury awarding $25 million in damages over deadly 2017 Charlottesville far-right rally, tell us about racism in North America.

18:25 | Virologist Dr. David Marchant explains what's known about the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, how effective health measures and travel bans are in curbing it. 42:44 | National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada Jill Doctoroff and state-side Center for Reproductive Rights Elisabeth Smith discuss access to abortions in Canada and south of the border, and how policies could change with court cases headed to the USA's Supreme Court. 1:14:48 | #PositiveReflections - Ryan looks at the bright side of the life, including a Real Talker's video of scuba diving off the Galápagos Islands.

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

2:01 | Canada's Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault discusses his appointment to the lead the ministry after his high-profile environmental activism and the new platform commitments being made today, including the commitment to cap/cut emissions from the oil and gas sector and lowering energy sector methane emissions. 18:12 | Recovery Manager for the Village of Lytton, Alison Poste on the BC village residents' unwavering determination to rebuild following the 2021 wildfire and flooding. 33:43 | We mark International Day of People with Disabilities with a retrospective of Real Talk conversations exploring disability and sex, marriage, plus representation on stage and screen. 40:39 | University of Saskatchewan's Dr. Ryan Brook and wildlife ecologist Mateen Hessami on managing invasive species and how culling is only the start of the conversation. 1:17:46 | #TrashTalk | Ryan brings Real Talkers pet peeves and annoyances to life with furor and fury. Presented by Local Waste.

2:40 | A rundown of news making headlines, including Canada's House of Commons unanimously approving legislation to ban conversion therapy and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) suspending all tournaments in China ins response to Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai disappearing from public view after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual assault. 12:47 | Climatologist Faron Anslow on the back-to-back-to-back atmospheric rivers hitting British Columbia, what's causing the extreme weather, and how much can be attributed to climate change. 37:40 | Global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw unpacks the relationship between Belarus and Russia and what is means for the stability in the region and the world. 1:00:54 | #EatYourWords | Ryan pats Australian TV presenter Matt Doran on the back for making an on-air apology to music superstar Adele after admitting he had not listened to the singer's new album 30 before their exclusive interview. Presented by Prairie Catering

4:13 | Canadian comedian, TV personality, political satirist and author, Rick Mercer shares about his new memoir, Talking to Canadians, and the life he's lived and lessons he's learned to fill the pages. 38:50 | #MyJasper Memories | Get into the festive spirit while visiting the winter wonderland of Jasper National Park. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 50:05 | Award-winning actor William H. Macy discusses his love of acting, woodturning, and spirits. He's joined by master distiller David Matthews at Woody Creek Distillers, where our RealTalkRJ Cask No. 1 bourbon is distilled. 1:16:54 | Understanding digital identity and the lasting impacts of sharing photos of kids online, with Ethically Aligned AI's Katrina Ingram and photographer Claire Rodahaver.

2:12 | BC MLA for Skeena, Ellis Ross explains why he wants celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio and other non-Wet'suwet'en members to stay out of the ongoing dispute over the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline development. 21:19 | Photojournalist Amber Bracken shares about her November 19 arrest while observing and documenting events unfolding in Wet’suwet’en territory. 41:17 | Canadian sensation Brittlestar (aka Stewart Reynolds) talks about telling it like it is online and why his cheeky videos go viral. 1:07:20 | Positive Reflections | Presented by Kuby Energy, Ryan looks at the bright side of life.

A special load of hard-boiled harsh opinions by Real Talkers all aimed directly at Ryan. Presented by Local Waste.

11:44 | University of Waterloo economics prof Dr. Mikal Skuterud and jobs recruiter Jessica Culo examine Canada's labour shortage and what it means for job seekers, employers, and Canada's economy. 29:48 | A #RealTalkRoundTable with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction's Glenn McGillivray, Insurance Bureau of Canada's Robin Edger, and JPW Road and Bridge Inc. president Joe Wrobel, on how and where rebuilding should happen following extreme weather and climate change disasters. 1:12:41 | #TrashTalk | A special load of hard-boiled harsh opinions by Real Talkers all aimed directly at Ryan. Presented by Local Waste

4:00 | Ryan delves into the guilty charges for the three men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery on February 23, 2020, with statements from Arbery's family, Reverend Al Sharpton, and the defence attorney. 12:58 | Spokesperson for the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, Hamed Esmaeilion, who tragically lost his wife and young daughter on the flight when it was shot down, discusses the newly released a report on the incident “The Lonely Fight for Justice: An investigative analysis of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752”. 36:53 | #EatYourWords | Ryan takes environmentalist David Suzuki and Alberta's premier Jason Kenney to task for using thinly veiled threats of violence and calls to jail opponents. 42:28 | The Environmentalist’s Dilemma author, Arno Kopecky on the piling up of extreme weather events, and how so many people continue to be surprised by the totally predictable outcomes of climate change.

8:07 | Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell doesn't hold back his takes on the UCP leadership, the party's AGM over the weekend and sentiment in Alberta for the governing party. 42:17 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan takes a tour of some cozy cabins available for winter visits to Jasper National Park. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 45:13 | Award-winning singer-songwriter Corb Lund and Mayor of High River Craig Snodgrass return to the show to bring us up to speed on the plight to protect Alberta’s Eastern Slopes from coal exploration.

4:49 | The author of seven New York Times best sellers, host of the popular podcast Revisionist History, and the new audiobook Miracle and Wonder, Malcolm Gladwell shares about his creative process and when it's appropriate to take inspiration from around the globe. 35:19 | "Best of Real Talk" as chosen by Real Talkers. Ryan reviews the top five moments from the first year of the show, voted for by our audience. Presented by Y Station. 58:20 | One of the country's top litigators, Marie Henein, shares about her new memoir, Nothing But the Truth, the career that inspired it and the distinct challenges female lawyers face.

13:10 | Pediatrician Dr. Tehseen Ladha and ER Physician Dr. Shazma Mithani answer questions about the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine for kids and what the rollout means for Canadian families. 48:38 | Exploring what the real prospects for a just transition in Calgary-Canada’s Petro-City are, with Sustainable Calgary Society's Dr. Noel Keough and environmental lawyer Jeremy Barretto. 1:15:25 | Co-authors of Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome, Jodi-Ann Burey and Ruchika Tulshyan, share why they created the popular Harvard Business Review piece and what's really going on in workplaces. 1:49:20 | #PositiveReflections | Ryan looks on the bright side of life to start the week on the right foot. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

10:32 | Canadian Women’s Foundation's Andrea Gunraj shares about developing the Signal for Help—a hand signal empowering victims of violence to indicate they're in distress, without leaving a digital trace. 34:56 | Real Talk Round Table on men's whole health with Becoming a Better Man author Mike Cameron, UBC Psychotherapy director Dr. John Ogrodniczuk and retired NFL and CFL player and current personal trainer Marcus Henry, explore how mental and physical health are vital to maintaining wellbeing. 1:26:47 | #TrashTalk | Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Presented by Local Waste.

9:53 | Long-haul truck driver Mike Duggan shares about being stranded in British Columbia amid the extreme weather, massive flooding and highway closures. 25:41 | Alberta Innovates' Bryan Helfenbaum details the potential economic and environmental impacts of diverting bitumen away from fuels production and into other products. 33:39 | MLA for Central-Peace Notley Todd Loewen sounds the alarm on Jason Kenney appearing to stack the deck to avoid challenges to the Premier's leadership at the UCP AGM this coming weekend. 46:58 | National Geographic Explorer-In-Residence Dr. Sylvia A. Earle explains the significance of the ocean to life on earth, the human-made trouble its facing, and why she felt the need to capture it in her new book, Ocean: A Global Odyssey. 1:08:29 | #EatYourWords | MP for Mission–Matsqui–Fraser Canyon Brad Vis tells a reporter to focus on the crisis in his home province instead of the removal of Denise Batters from Conservative caucus. 1:25:05 | Psychotherapist Mara Brotman unpacks how to build and recognize a healthy dynamic between client and therapist and what to do when it's not a good fit.

20:06 | Food writer Julie Van Rosendaal assesses the current and potential long term impacts on our food systems because of extreme weather and flooding across British Columbia, especially in the agricultural region in the Fraser Valley. 52:26 | Ecologist Dr. Mark Boyce explains how Alberta's new Trails Act has potential to be extremely useful, however it makes concessions to the "quad squad". 1:20:34 | #MyJasper Memories | We hit the Marmot Basin slopes as the Jasper ski resort opens November 18. Presented by Tourism Jasper 1:23:28 | Tech industry and regulation expert Dr. Tamara Shepherd evaluates Twitter’s internal study on the higher number of right-wing perspectives getting shared on the social platform.

1:43 | We check in on the extreme weather and flooding in British Columbia. Conversations around what the announcement of affordable child care means for Alberta, with: 9:24 | Alberta's NDP and official opposition leader, Rachel Notley 22:55 | Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO, Deborah Yedlin 34:33 | Director of Terra Centre for Teen Parents, Karen Mottershead 54:01 | Parent and accountant, Heidi Bergstrom 1:09:48 | Analysis of the exchange between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta's Premier Jason Kenney during Monday's press conference for the $10/day child care. 1:22:41 | Disability advocate and author of Falling for Myself, Dorothy Ellen Palmer addresses the need for the disabled to be included in film, TV and theatre and to ditch "inspiration porn".

13:34 | Computer security expert Dr. Tom Keenan on possible exclusion of Chinese vendor, Huawei Technologies, from Liberal government’s plans and policy on next-generation 5G mobile networks in Canada. 23:03 | Families, Children & Social Development Federal Minister Karina Gould shares about today's announcement around affordable childcare coming to Alberta. 38:05 | Reverend Dr. Cheri DiNovo details pushing and leading the church and government for equality and representation for those in the 2SLGBTQ community. 1:07:20 | From the world's first specialist psychiatric genetic counselling clinic, Dr. Jehannine Austin explains how genetic counselling for people living with psychiatric disorders helps lessen stigma and shame. 1:33:39 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' thoughts on marking Remembrance Day, what it means to and how feelings may have changed over time. Presented in partnership with Y Station. 1:51:02 | Positive Reflections | A look back at Real Talk's Remembrance Day Special and the significance of sharing about loss, sacrifice and resilience. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

17:00 | Economist Dr. Trevor Tombe explains the economic realities behind the Financial Post article "Alberta is on the verge of another boom", which prompted Alberta's premier to brag that the provincial economy is getting its swagger back. 33:10 | #EatYourWords | Ryan scores a touchdown on the lies told by NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers about his vaccination status. Presented by Prairie Catering. 38:10 | #RealTalkRoundTable | We meet three of the 40 young innovators, change makers and leaders featured on Edify's 2021 Top 40 Under 40 list: Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O’Brien, Edmonton Downtown Business Association's Executive Director Puneeta McBryan, and president of the Oliver Community League Robyn Paches. 1:55:52 | #TrashTalk | Ryan lets 'er rip on what's rubbing Real Talkers the wrong way. Presented by Local Waste.

20.54 | Authors and historians Ted Barris and Don Levers explore how stories from service people are vital in acknowledging the sacrifices made and to keep the lessons from WWI and WWII alive in the present day. 53:54 | Canadian War Museum historian Stacey Barker shares about how women were not exempt from the stark impacts of war, and sometimes endured a double burden due to their treatment within the service. 1:18:50 | Former war correspondent Katherine O’Neill and retired Warrant Officer Stephen Ferry recount their individual and shared frontline experiences in Afghanistan, the lasting impressions from that time and how it's now being remembered in the “Hall of Valour" at the Ponoka Secondary Campus, organized by teacher Ron Labrie.

14:22 | Le Journal Le Franco's Simon-Pierre Poulin and Harvard Law fellow Dr. Ashley Nunes debate the significance of Air Canada's CEO inability to speak French and what it means for Canadian business big picture. 49:54 | Gidimt’en Clan member Sleydo’ (Molly Wickham) explains why it's been more than 40 days since Wet'suwet'en members first occupied a Coastal GasLink work site and how they're determined to stay put until development is permanently stopped. 1:16:54 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan familiarizes us with Jasper-based photography guide Mike Gere who helps amateur shutterbugs learn how to wield and capture light even during the blackest of hours in Jasper National Park. 1:41:40 | Filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers shares why she felt compelled to create the documentary film, Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy about the overdose epidemic in her Southern Alberta community, the Kainai First Nation.

28:47 | Former producer of Big Valley Jamboree Larry Werner discusses overseeing safety at large-scale concert events and responds to the tragedy at the Astroworld in Houston, Texas, where eight people were killed and more than 300 people injured. 45:07 | Ophthalmologist and comedian Will Flanary aka Dr. Glaucomflecken on his popularity on social media for his blend of humour and health care. 1:29:54 | Vampirologist Dr. Peter Gölz explores why vampires, and his course on the creatures in pop culture at the University of Victoria, continue to be so popular.

4:18 | Ryan regales the epic goal by Edmonton Oiler's Connor McDavid in the November 6 NHL game. 22:04 | Award-winning actor and improviser Donovan Workun shares about starring (and dancing) as Jason Kenney in the sold-out production of Hot Boy Summer, The Musical. 45:04 | Dr. Fiona Mattatall and health researcher Aimee Langer unpack the findings of a HPV vaccine study and how the vaccinations appear to substantially reduce cervical cancer. 1:40:53 | Professional snowboarder Spencer O'Brien explains how a diagnosis of career-ending rheumatoid arthritis helped her reconnect with her First Nations heritage. Plus we're joined by filmmaker Cassie De Colling who followed Spencer's journey for her new film, Precious Leader Woman. 2:03:03 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' responses to the survey about neurodivergence. Presented by Y Station. 2:20:16 | Positive Reflections | Wild things, northern lights and a tow truck driver bring positivity to our Monday morning. Presented by Kuby Energy.

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

17:22 | Alberta Party's new leader Barry Morishita talks about where and how he plans to lead the centrist provincial party. 41:03 | #RealTalkRoundTable | Award-winning climate journalist Amy Westervelt and the first Chief of Strategic Foresight in the Alberta Energy Regulator Richard Dixon discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference and what we can expect from it. 2:10:18 | #TrashTalk | Real Talkers with the help of host Ryan Jespersen spit out what's getting under their skin from politics and Halloween candy to punctuation. Presented by Local Waste

19:28 | International business expert Dr. Adel Guitoni explains why shopping this holiday season will be challenging because of the interdependence of our economic systems and continuing supply chain bottlenecks around the globe. 55:06 | Niigaan Sinclair digs into COP26, the fall-out from Manitoba premier Brian Pallister's resignation, the appointment of Patty Hajdu as Minister of Indigenous Services Canada in the new federal cabinet, Elections Canada investigating ‘voter suppression’ in First Nation communities, plus much more. 1:49:19 | #EatYourWords | Ryan revels in the Bloc Québécois' Yves-François Blanchet exploring what re-opening Canada's equalization agreement could accomplish, including penalizing Alberta for it's economic dependance on oil and gas ... not what Kenney banked on.

10:38 | Former professional hockey player Sheldon Kennedy discusses the expanding sexual assault scandals across the NHL and what needs to change in the league and sport. 47:14 | Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington explores the trauma front-line workers have endured during the pandemic which she's addressing in a day-long online event, Hello Hero, on November 5. 1:23:11 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares how the community of Jasper is reflecting and remembering the sacrifices made by veterans in service to their country, from November 1-15, 2021. 1:29:27 | Teal Jones Forestry's Conrad Browne addresses the claims and actions of the Fairy Creek Blockade protestors and what the future holds for the company's project and the overall logging industry. 1:53:22 | Ryan reviews the results of the latest #QuestionoftheWeek, where Real Talkers responded to our survey on the recent elections in Alberta and the province's reputation. Presented in partnership with Y Station.

9:42 | Sportsnet's Hometown Hockey host, Tara Slone analyzes NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's inadequate response to the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal involving former video coach Brad Aldrich violating a player during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run. 40:12 | Praying to the West author Omar Mouallem and Muslims & The Making of America author Dr. Amir Hussain explain how there has never been a North America without Muslims. 1:23:18 | Evolutionary ecologist Dr. Madhusudan Katti unpacks what biases, including colonialism, our knowledge systems have, and how to decolonize science.

14:37 | Nature United's Tyson Atleo and Canadian Institute for Climate Choices' Caroline Lee provide a primer of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference on now in Glasgow, Scotland. 39:49 | Political analyst Supriya Dwivedi chats about the new federal government cabinet appointments and Facebook's name change. 1:06:47 | Alberta SPCA's Julia Evasiuk explains how family violence affects pets in the home and why victims may delay leaving an abusive relationship due to concern for the animal. She explains how the organization's One Family Welfare department helps fill the gap between the need for human support and animal welfare in Alberta. 1:32:05 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shows and tells about spooky, spirited Halloween celebrations shared by Real Talkers. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

2:06 | Comedian, writer, and director, Bruce McCulloch shares about rebooting the cult favourite, The Kids in the Hall and his career (including directing SNL, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Schitt’s Creek) since the original sketch comedy series wrapped in 1995. 14:03 | Former Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould talks about her bestselling memoir, "Indian" in the Cabinet, and the political journey that inspired it. 46:17 | UCP MLA Leela Aheer unpacks her calls for Alberta's premier Jason Kenney to resign and how the governing party got to this place. 1:13:18 | #RealTalkRoundTable | Todd Babiak, Puneeta McBryan, and Cheryl Whiskeyjack explore what creates, maintains and distorts a sense of place. 2:00:49 | #TrashTalk gives Real Talkers a chance to blow off some steam about the big and little things that irking 'em. Presented by Local Trash.

2:17 | Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier shares stories of winning multiple Stanley Cups and writing his new memoir, No One Wins Alone. 28:27 | Sexual violence survivor, an advocate for survivors in Alberta, and a civil servant, Kristin Raworth discusses the new allegations of sexual harassment at Alberta legislature stemming from inside the premier's office. 1:19:21 | The New York Times Canada correspondent Ian Austen dissects the toothless Allan Inquiry and the Alberta Premier's motives to commission it. 1:49:24 | #EatYourWords | Ryan invites an anti-vaxxer to eat their threat-filled words (more like eat a knuckle sandwich) aimed at restaurant staff who were simply upholding health protocols. Presented by Prairie Catering.

13:14 | Toronto Star columnist Bruce Arthur explains how the NHL's Blackhawks team kept an alleged sexual assault under wraps for more than decade, and what it says about professional sport. He also explores the implications of the family feud brewing at the media giant Rogers' headquarters and ramifications for communications, entertainment, and sport in Canada. 38:21 | Host of CBC's West of Centre podcast, Kathleen Petty unpacks Alberta's equalization and daylight savings time referendum results as well as the recent federal cabinet appointments in Canada's new Liberal minority government. 1:00:44 | CBC's The National host and journalist Ian Hanomansing describes coming to terms with the pandemic's massive scale in Spring 2020 and how his conversations with medical experts have helped him and Canadians adapt to the new COVID-19 reality—all detailed in his new book, Pandemic Spotlight. 1:37:15 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares about Jasper in January, the cold weather festival in the national park winter wonderland filled with skiing, outdoor activities and spa days. Be entered to win a two-night stay during Jasper in January by completing the current Question of the Week survey which includes queries about the winter fest. Presented by Tourism Jasper. 1:41:52 | Trauma therapist Robbyn Peters Bennett on the cascading effects of spanking in childhood across the life span.

17:39 | Chair of African Studies Program and political scientist at McGill University, Dr. Khalid Medani outlines the military coup happening in Sudan, how it got to this dire situation, plus what the Sudanese and the rest of the world should expect. 40:19 | Two-time world record holder for ice-bathing, Wes Bauman shares how he discovered the benefits of the very cold pastime and how it helps address his post-traumatic stress disorder. 55:50 | Journalist Brandi Morin on the Fairy Creek land, logging and protests happening on Vancouver Island for more than a year. 1:22:27 | Geothermal researcher at the University of Alberta, Dr. Jonathan Banks explains how geothermal energy production can be brought to legacy energy infrastructure.

14:13 | First female mayor of Medicine Hat Linnsie Clark unpacks her landslide victory against incumbent Ted Clugston, and the vote for change in the southern Alberta municipality. 39:52 | Canadian Internet Registration Authority's CEO Byron Holland weighs in on the internet landscape across the country and why universal broadband internet access is critical for economic success. 1:16:38 | Question of the Week | Ryan reveals Real Talkers thoughts on the recent municipal elections in Alberta. Presented with our strategy and research partner Y Station. 1:36:16 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shares an audience member's email about a life-changing apology. Presented by Kuby Energy.

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to [email protected]. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

2:37 | Pembina Institute's Simon Dyer responds to the public release of the Allan Inquiry. It shows the $3.5-million investigation into alleged foreign-funded anti-energy efforts in Alberta found no evidence of legal wrongdoing. 23:51 | Edmonton's first woman of colour elected to city council, Keren Tang shares about her multi-year journey to election success. 47:06 | Lived experience and medical expertise around adult ADHD on the Real Talk Round Table with entrepreneur Karen Richard who was recently with ADHD, specialist in ADHD Dr. Karthikeyan Ganapathy, and Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada's André Brisson. 1:52:27 | Trash Talk courtesy of Local Waste, lets Real Talkers call out what's pissing them off.