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Ryan Jespersen
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Host of #RealTalkRJ. Emcee. Keynote speaker.

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"Liberals love to run as New Democrats and govern as Conservatives...and that's garbage."

#NDP leadership candidate @heathermcpherson.bsky.social says Mark Carney hasn't delivered for Canadians. Thoughts?

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Heather McPherson: "Nobody is pushing Mark Carney!"
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February 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Separating from Canada wouldn't be a magic bullet to fix Alberta or Saskatchewan, says farmer and YouTuber Quick Dick McDick.

What do you think about his "boogeyman" theory?

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#abpoli #skpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
February 10, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Stéphane Dion demands Premier Danielle Smith clarify her position on Alberta's future in Canada, saying he has "no patience for separatist blackmail".

Does Smith owe Dion (& Canadians) a response?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/020926Supriya

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Does Danielle Smith Owe Stéphane Dion an Answer?
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February 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Triggered Donald Trump calls Bad Bunny's #superbowl halftime show "absolutely terrible, one of the worst EVER".

@supriya.bsky.social sees it differently.

What did you think of it?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/020926Supriya

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#BadBunnySuperBowl #badbunny #RealTalkRJ
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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One week into #BlackHistoryMonth, Donald Trump posts an AI video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates.

Our #RealTalkRJ Round Table guests say it's something everybody needs to talk about. Where's your head at?

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February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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#CPC MP Jamil Jivani's meetings with officials in D.C. are raising eyebrows on both sides of the aisle.

Minister @eleanorolszewski.bsky.social says he risks jeopardizing Canada's trade negotiations with the U.S.

Thoughts?

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MP Jamil Jivani's White House Meetings "Just Not Sensible"
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February 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Catch our full conversation with Minister @eleanorolszewski.bsky.social re: #Jasper's rebuild and MP Jamil Jivani's solo mission to the White House: rtrj.info/020526MinO #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Top #NHL prospect Gavin McKenna is charged with felony assault after reportedly defending his Mom's honour in a bar.

What would you do in this situation?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/020526McKenna

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February 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Pierre Poilievre had better start mentioning Donald Trump by name...or he's toast.

@tashakheiriddin.bsky.social explains why on #RealTalkRJ.

Do you think he will? Why or why not?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/020426Tasha

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"Poilievre better talk about Trump...or he's toast!"
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February 4, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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Does Canada need nukes?

@tashakheiriddin.bsky.social says it would be political suicide for the Liberals. What do you think?

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February 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Can Pierre Poilievre get his groove back?

Strategist @colinaitchison.bsky.social says catching Mark Carney in the polls comes down to a key hire behind the scenes.

Thoughts?

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Can Poilievre Get His Groove Back?
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February 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Pierre Poilievre says he'll "deport criminals" and "end handouts to phony refugees" if elected PM.

Does he run the risk of alienating Canadians appalled by ICE raids in the US? We ask @colinaitchison.bsky.social.

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February 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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February 3, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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87.4% is "the perfect number for Pierre Poilievre," says @338canada.bsky.social's Philippe Fournier...but @supriya.bsky.social's not so sure. 😆

What do you make of the results of the #CPC leadership review?

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February 2, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Pierre Poilievre secures the support of Conservative Party members in Calgary, but loses ground to Mark Carney. @338canada.bsky.social's Philippe Fournier takes us into the newest #cdnpoli polling...

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Poilievre Holds Party Support, Loses Ground to Carney
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February 2, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Donald Trump turned politics into pro wrestling.

Longtime politician and diplomat Gary Mar breaks it down. Link below for our full convo re: Alberta separation, the China trade deal, the F-35 fighter jet mess, & more.

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How Trump Turned Politics into Pro Wrestling
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January 30, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Heated Rivalry is now @cravecanada.bsky.social's all-time most-watched series.

It's also Pride Tape's tenth birthday! Co-founders Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social and Jeff McLean examine the evolution of inclusion in sport...

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January 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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Albertans are rallying around former #Jasper resident "Vrato" Durech, who's lucky to be alive after falling 40 metres while ice climbing in Colorado.

Friends are rallying around a GoFundMe to bring Vrato home...

STORY: rtrj.info/012926Vrato

DONATE: rtrj.info/012926GFM
January 29, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Could Alberta separatists and Trump supporters make life difficult for Pierre Poilievre in Calgary?

Erika Barootes and I tee up #CPC Convention 2026...

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January 29, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Separation talk is hurting Alberta businesses.

Alberta Chambers of Commerce CEO Shauna Feth says uncertainty is the enemy of investment...

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Alberta Chambers: Separation Talk Hurting Businesses
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January 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Benefits for Albertans with disabilities are being cut 10%, along with a 67% cut to fully-exempt employment income, under the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).

Do you know someone currently on AISH? Thoughts?

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January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Alberta's recall legislation was "rushed out" and "born out of political desperation," says former Jason Kenney staffer Blaise Boehmer.

What do you think about Alberta's 25 recall petitions?

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Recall Act a Mistake, Says Former Kenney Staffer
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January 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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"When we say homelessness is a terminal condition, it's not virtue signalling or sensationalist." Dr. Andrew Boozary says ER wait times will drop across Canada when governments treat housing as healthcare...

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January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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President Trump is back at it, insulting "Governor" Mark Carney in response to Canada's trade deal with China.

@supriya.bsky.social says it may actually be a good sign. Do you agree?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/012626Supriya

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January 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Alberta's two main parties are in a dead heat, per new numbers from Liaison Strategies. Pollster David Valentin breaks down the numbers on #RealTalkRJ.

Who do you think would win an election today?

👀 FULL: rtrj.info/012326Poll

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POLL: www.liaison.ca/polls/albert... #ableg
January 23, 2026 at 11:39 PM