Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

23:33 | Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme discusses the 751 unmarked graves confirmed at the former site of Marieval Indian Residential School, plus how the community is moving forward including taking back management of child and family services.  47:30 | Exploring how people living with disability get horny (and what they do about it) on the Real Talk Round Table. ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre's Bean Gill, Toronto-based Disability Awareness Consultant Andrew Gurza and Intimacy Coach Trish St John out of Vancouver share about options, experiences with and barriers to sexual health, dating and relationships for disabled Canadians.  1:19:04 | Slave Lake Mayor Tyler Warman and Councillor Shawn Gramlich address their concerns around the Alberta’s UCP caucus welcoming ousted MLA Pat Rehn back into the fold on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. 1:35:58 | Plus a rowdy round of Trash Talk, presented by our friends at Local Waste.

10:20 | Warren Kinsella unpacks his Toronto Sun opinion piece, Prime Minister always ready for his close-up, published on July 10, 2021. He outlines why he believes Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould embodies everything that's false and phoney about Justin Trudeau. 59:08 | #EATYOURWORDS presented by Prairie Catering The trade of NHL defenceman Duncan Keith to the Edmonton Oilers have some hockey fans questioning the choice due to the player's age (37 years young). Ryan takes to the ice and hits back with a slap shot of words.  1:02:47 | Author of #CHURCHTOO Emily Joy Allison shares her personal experiences of abuse in the evangelical church that prompted her to start the viral hashtag #churchtoo, how it unearthed abuses, mostly centred on sexual purity in Christian circles, and inspired her debut book. 1:45:37 | Astrophysicist Dr. Sharon Morsink explores how the moon's 18.6-year cycle impacts the Earth's tides and what it may mean for flooding due to climate change and rising ocean levels.

17:38 | Carleton University's Sprott School of Business professor Linda Duxbury discusses how the pandemic forced Canadians to rethink how and where we work and what it will look like beyond COVID-19. 54:31 | Lawyer turned animal talent agent Loni Edwards shares about her new book, How to Make Your Dog #famous, a look at the world's most influential pets and the essential steps on their road to fame.   1:32:45 | #MyJasper Memories | Natural Wonder of Ice — Ryan shares explores the ice caves and the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. jasper.travel/realtalk

16:13 | Council of Canadians with Disabilities' Jewelles Smith and Reverend Jeff Rock discuss how Canadians living with disabilities face barriers to love as disability support funding can get scaled back or taken away, if they get married.  57:14 | Fashion Psychologist Dr. Dawnn Karen explores how we dress, the affects fashion has on human behaviour while addressing cultural sensitivities and cultural norms.  1:32:17 | In partnership with Y Station, we review our Question of the Week on how Real Talk listeners beat the summer heat.

18:57 | Internal medicine doctor at Royal Alexandra Hospital Dr. Neeja Bakshi explores why Alberta's health care staff are experiencing high levels of pressure and stress—from decreasing number of beds to pandemic-related burnout.  44:50 | With the Alberta government buying into the Sturgeon Refinery, energy economist Dr. Andrew Leach speculates how Jason Kenney from the past would thunder over this "bitumen boondoggle".  1:09:12 | Gary the Adventure Cat and his human James Eastham share how the six-year-old kitty adopted from the Calgary Humane Society has since adopted riding on kayaks, hiking mountains and skiing the slopes in the Rocky Mountains.  1:34:58 | Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy ***Solar Giveaway Launch*** Win a free solar power system and make your home net zero Submit your solar story to get entered: talk@ryanjespersen.com Submissions deadline: July 25, 2021 at 11:59:59pm MT For contest details, visit: kubyenergy.ca/RealTalk

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.

20:16 | MIT data scientist Dr. Sinan Aral discusses how social media disrupts elections, the economy, even dating, and how we can adapt.  41:47 | Post-COVID-19 economic recovery round table with Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce's Nancy Wilson, Small Business BC CEO Tom Conway and Alberta Business Council president Adam Legge explore what the pandemic cost Canadian companies, who adapted and what business priorities are taking shape for recovery.  1:58:15 | Plus, Trash Talk presented by our pals at Local Waste

13:42 | Environmental reporter Emily Atkin discusses the implications of oil company executives saying the quiet parts out loud and the impact it's having on the climate change conversation.  49:57 | Serene View Ranch Psychological Services' Ben Gould shares when and how to discuss residential schools with kids and teens.  1:31:01 | EAT YOUR WORDS presented by Prairie Catering Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells Alberta's Premier to hash equalization out with himself, instead of blaming the current federal government — Jason Kenney is the one who came up with the plan while in Ottawa.  1:33:32 | Journalist Omar Mouallem explores what Canada owes refugees, and what they owe to their adopted nation. A topic he wrote about in the June 26, 2021 issue of the Globe and Mail.

12:41 | Canada Wildfire director, Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses the changing fire season in Canada and why the increase of blazes in 2021 informs the new evolving normal.  53:39| #MyJasper Memories | Wildlife - Ryan shares he's a "moose guy" and how visitors to the national park in the Rocky Mountains is a great place to get a chance sighting of majestic creatures, including moose. jasper.travel/realtalk 1:35:31 | Safer Shopping Network creator Crystal Mundy explains how her work in clinical psychology motivated her to create the online directory helping citizens, who continue masking for safety, choose the stores they shop at.

15:28 | University of Iowa Law professor Greg Shill unpacks his Atlantic article, How Vehicular Intimidation Became the Norm.  1:21:13 | Freelance journalist focused on Latin America Joshua Collins discusses Colombia's continuing political unrest and how statutes are being toppled.    1:46:44 | Drug policy journalist Natalia Buendia outlines where Mexico is in its process of legalizing pot across the nation.