Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

Pediatrician Dr. Tehseen Ladha discusses the latest pandemic plan announced by the Alberta government as well as the emerging cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Long COVID sufferers.  Cat researcher, Gabriella Smith explains her research on 'If I Fits I Sits' exploring one of the distinctive feline behaviours endearing them to humans. She's part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Event founder, Linda Hoang shares about what's in store at this year's virtual two-day festival. 13:06 - Dr. Tehseen Ladha 1:07:10 - Cat Fest panel

Author of 'Feminist City: A Field Guide' Dr. Leslie Kern explores how cities exclude women and other minority groups when being designed and constructed. #MyJasper Memories | Spirit Island - Ryan reminisces about the jagged mountain peaks surrounding the glacier-fed waters of magical Maligne Lake, where the world-famous Spirit Island can be discovered (only by boat). jasper.travel/realtalk Introducing the 'Local Democracy Pledge' to encourage Alberta election candidates to uphold positive, solution-oriented culture, free from undue partisan and financial influences. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's President Barry Morishita, St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron and Edmonton City Councillor Andrew Knack outlines the need for the voluntary pledge now. #DropTheUCP Protester Albert Nobbs explains why he's occupying the Alberta Legislature grounds this week in downtown Edmonton. 16:12 - Dr. Leslie Kern 34:53 - Local Democracy Pledge panel 1:38:02 - Albert Nobbs

Reflecting and reckoning with what's changed and what remains the same since George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020 by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Anti-racism activist, educator and writer Matthew R. Morris, Cree/Iroquois/French award-winning journalist Brandi Morin, and MLA for Edmonton-City Centre David Shepherd explore where Canada is at in relation to racism on the one year milestone. Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia shares how it feels to be the first fan ever inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He explains the significance of having his turban in the display at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus, Positive Reflections thanks to our pals at Kuby Energy! 34:48 - Impact of George Floyd panel 1:37:39 - Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia 2:01:27 - Positive Reflections

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.

Financial marketer Vishesh Raisinghani and Bitcoin Well founder Adam O'Brien discuss the impact  international forces and influencers like Elon Musk can have on the value of cryptocurrency.   Exploring the barriers to getting into sports with 'Soul on Ice' filmmaker Kwame Damon Mason, Tigers Skate Club founder Rosey Kulba and University of Alberta Faculty of Kinesiology Vice Dean Dr. Nick Holt. Plus, it's Friday, so get out the earmuffs for the littles for another uncensored edition of Trash Talk presented by Local Waste! 14:45 - Cryptocurrency panel 45:34 - Barriers to Sport Real Talk Round Table 1:58:05 - Trash Talk

Pflag Canada's Michael Bates shares how adding gender pronouns to social media can help support all expressions of gender identity. This as Instagram added a pronoun feature to the social media platform on May 11, 2021.  Newly independent MLA Drew Barnes discusses getting kicked out of the UCP Caucus less than a week ago, what the future holds for him and conservatism in the Alberta. 14:21 - Pronouns with Michael Bates 41:23 - MLA Drew Barnes

North Cowichan's Mayor Al Siebring discusses how and why people are sneaking into public forests to illegally cut down firs, cedars and maples amid spiking timber prices.   University of Toronto Linguistics Professor and author of "The Semiotics of Emoji: The Rise of Visual Language in the Age of the Internet", Dr. Marcel Danesi unpacks the significance and cultural implications of emojis.  #MyJasper Memories | Cabin Capital of Canada - Ryan tours the cabins around the National Park. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk Small business owner, Justine Martinson, shares her hopes for clear government plans on how to follow COVID-19 measures and maintain her company, Lipstick Empire. FOLLOW | twitter.com/ryanjespersen JOIN US ON OUR JOURNEY |patreon.com/ryanjespersen 9:28 - Mayor Al Siebring 44:01 - Dr. Marcel Danesi 1:27:26 - Justine Martinson

Canada Without Poverty's Emilly Renaud and the Director of the Municipal Services Project, David McDonald discuss how the permanent shut down of Greyhound bus routes in Canada on May 13, 2021, will impact Canadians. They explore the need and possibility of a public nation-wide bus system. The Director of Middle East Studies at the University of Connecticut, Jeremy Pressman, explains the multiple dimensions of the on-going Israel-Gaza unrest.   Internet star and Bhangra dancer, Gurdeep Pandher shares about the roots of the traditional Punjab art form and teaches Ryan some moves. 12:48 - Nationalized Rural Transit 32:49 - Jeremy Pressman on Israel-Gaza 1:19:49 -Gurdeep Pandher

Association of Mexicans in Calgary's Vanesa Ortiz gives voice to concerns about migrant farm workers being excluded from services and protections, including COVID-19 vaccines.  The scientific advisor on the documentary, My Octopus Teacher, Dr. Jennifer Mather explores her a lifelong interest in the behaviour of octopuses and how it led to consulting on the Oscar-award winning film.  Plus, it's Monday, so our pals at Kuby Energy present another inspiring edition of Positive Reflections! 37:51 - Vanesa Ortiz 1:18:03 - Dr. Jennifer Mather 2:02:22 - Positive Reflections

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.