Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

5:42 | We chat about the Edmonton Police Service taking to the social media platform TikTok with a video depicting an officer crushing drinks (water) and going to crush his daughter's date's skull. 21:54 | Lawyer Eleanore Sunchild recounts the injustices and discrimination experienced by Colten Boushie and his family. It's been five years since the 22-year old Red Pheasant Cree Nation man was killed on August 9, 2016. 54:54 | Infectious disease specialist Dr. Ameeta Singh addresses the outbreak of syphilis in the prairie provinces and what's being done to combat the sexually transmitted infection. 1:35:17 | Conservation biologist working with the World Wildlife Fund, James Snider unpacks the new  IPCC global climate science report on the dire consequences of human activity on the planet and underscores that immediate, sweeping action is needed now.

1:04 | Ottawa-based lawyer Michael Spratt explains how sidewalk chalk is a lawful part of peaceful protest, despite what Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan may claim.  50:30 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' responses to the latest Get Real: Question of the Week on the lifting of pandemic health measures in Alberta, presented in partnership with Y Station.  1:16:21 | Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Alberta analyzes Alberta Health Services' plan to cut nurses wages by 4%, what it means for healthcare and why the nurses union is set to demonstrate on August 11, 2021.  1:33:10 | Cultural sensitivity trainer Bob Joseph calls for the Indian Act to be rescinded after highlighting reasons why, which are all found in his national bestselling book, 21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act.  2:20:39 | #Positive Reflections presented by @KubyEnergy

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

8:51 | Infectious disease physician Dr. Lynora Saxinger responds to the lack of data provided by the Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw in justifying the province's decision to drop almost all pandemic measures. 42:18 | #RealTalkRoundTable | $10/day Child Care in Canada Provincial spokesperson for the successful $10aDay Child Care campaign Sharon Gregson, University of Alberta Women's & Gender Studies professor Dr. Lise Gotell, and University of Manitoba's professor of Sociology Dr. Susan Prentice discuss where Canadian regions are in making affordable child care a reality. 1:56:25 | #TrashTalk presented by Local Waste

11:08 | Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos explains how the worst humanitarian crisis to hit long-term care facilities has happened during COVID-19 and only limited changes have been made to address the unsafe conditions.  55:56 | Emergency physician Dr. Joe Vipond discusses the dangerous direction he believes the Alberta government is going with its approach to removing pandemic health measures. 1:41:47 | The Audubon Society's Bird-friendly Communities Director Dr. John Rowden addresses how buildings kill 600 million birds in the US every year. He offers us ways to help keep our winged neighbours safe around houses and workplaces.  2:09:08 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie Catering With the Canadian Women's Soccer Team beating the US squad in the Olympic semi-finals, the American star Megan Rapinoe laments she never thought she'd lose to her northern neighbours.

15:45 | Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, best-selling author, and Netflix show host Timothy Caulfield explains ways to vaccinate against misinformation during the pandemic. 1:05:54 | University of British Columbia professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Steven Taylor on the emerging Pandemic Stress Syndrome and efforts to treat psychopathology in pandemics now and into the future. 1:30:45 | Special Representative for the Prairies Minister Jim Carr on how he hopes to works himself out of a job and that the next federal election will see the Liberals securing seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan.  2:08:57 | #MyJasper Memories | Hiking - Ryan shares some of his favourite trails to trek throughout Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk

11:17 | Political commentator Supriya Dwivedi asks Ryan to explain Alberta to her as the current provincial government plans to remove almost all public health measures during the pandemic. Plus an exploration of the federal political landscape including the Green Party's internal conflicts. 48:45 | Hotchkiss Brain Institute's Dr. Michael Antle unpacks the health, safety, and economic implications of altering Daylight Savings Time in Alberta—a decision to be put in front of residents during a fall referendum. 1:22:12 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' responses to the latest Question of the Week about renewable energy, presented in partnership with Y Station.  1:37:03 | Fire Research Scientist Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson with Canadian Forest Service shares the rich Indigenous history of working with and understanding fire and how this traditional knowledge can be utilized to better manage land. 2:15:08  | Ryan announces the winner of the Real Talk Net Zero Solar Giveaway courtesy of Kuby Energy, during #PositiveReflections. Receiving a full solar system, complete with installation is the Winnifred Steward Association!

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

11:54 | BC Centre for Disease Control's Environmental Health Services' Scientific Director Dr. Sarah Henderson explains how wildfire smoke impacts human health. 54:47 | University of Alberta's Faculty of Native Studies' Chelsea Vowel addresses the use of Indigenous materials in museums and how it can be extremely disrespectful.  1:26:03 | Two Alberta-based physicians Dr. Shazma Mithani and Dr. Darren Markland on dire healthcare implications of the UCP government cancelling COVID-19 restrictions. 2:08:29 | #TrashTalk presented by Local Waste

16:05 | #EatYourWords presented by Prairie Catering Manitoba's new Indigenous and reconciliation and northern affairs minister,  Dr. Alan Lagimodiere is confronted by Manitoba opposition leader Wab Kinew for erroneous claims about residential schools.  20:17 | Award-winning author David A. Robertson unpacks how Manitoba's premier Brian Pallister is harming the fragile relationship between Indigenous people and the provincial government.  1:03:39 | Managing editor of Capital Daily in Victoria, BC, Jimmy Thomson explains the importance of taking the RCMP to court (and winning!) to ensure access to the contested Fairy Creek old-growth forest on Vancouver Island.   1:28:17 | Fairy Creek protester Nikki Ford speaks directly from the blockade, offering insight on the day to day challenges and successes.  1:40:53 | Six friends will join Scott Walker to hike Banff's Tunnel Mountain Trail for 24 hours straight this weekend. Scott shares his personal journey living with bi-polar disorder and how the annual hike helps boost mental health awareness. 1:55:16 | Dr. Ubaka Ogbogu raises the alarm on the UCP government cancelling all public health measures during the pandemic.