How do you feel about Justin Trudeau gifting most Canadians $250 and a holiday break from the GST? Sure, you'll keep more money in your pocket (at an expensive time of year), but is it the right move? And what's with President Joe Biden breaking his promise and pardoning his son Hunter? Are we seeing the worst of politics at play?

4:30 | Poll analyst Philippe Fournier talks Trudeau, Poilievre, and Trump. Plus, why isn't Naheed Nenshi seeking a seat in Lethbridge? And what's up with 45% voter turnout in Nova Scotia?

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42:20 | Pardon me, Mr. President? Jespo and Johnny share their thoughts on POTUS going back on his word.

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1:13:38 | 2024 has been the toughest year of Real Talker Kate's life. But she's found a way to be optimistic for the holidays (and she's got well wishes for you). Kate's Positive Reflection is presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.

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Rob in Leduc is sick of oil spills. JC in Edmonton predicts "carnage" next provincial election prompted by insurance reforms. Brandt thinks it's time for a certain Liberal cabinet minister to resign. And Brinley's all fired up over the under-achieving Edmonton Oilers. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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What's your biggest money mistake? For some, it's drowning in credit card debt. For others, it may be waiting until later in life to start investing. It's Financial Literacy Month, and we've got you covered in with rock solid tips for Real Talkers of all ages.

2:00 | Bestselling author Robin Taub and JA Northern Alberta CEO Cheryll Watson share their best financial advice for kids, teens, and adults.

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58:55 | Ryan tells us how he fared in traffic court.

1:06:15 | Did you catch Ryan's Canadaland debut this week? Real Talker Erick lets us know what he thought of it.

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1:07:30 | Rob in Leduc is sick of oil spills. JC in Edmonton predicts "carnage" next provincial election prompted by insurance reforms. Brandt thinks it's time for a certain Liberal cabinet minister to resign. And Brinley's all fired up over the under-achieving Edmonton Oilers. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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Tim Cartmell wants to be Mayor of Edmonton. The two-term city councillor (and former engineer) says Council has lost its way and spending is out of control. Is he the right guy to fix it?

2:15 | Councillor Cartmell announces his mayoral campaign in the Real Talk studio, and lays out his vision for Alberta's capital city.

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46:40 | Jespo and Johnny dip into the live chat to see what Real Talkers make of Cartmell's pitch.

1:05:30 | Albertans could be paying even more for car insurance as the UCP government gets set to lift its own rate cap and axe personal injury lawsuits. Real Talker Laura tells us about a hit-and-run crash that changed the lives of her family and friends.

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1:09:50 | Real Talker Alex was at the Springsteen show the other night. He chimes in on the rock show etiquette question from our November 20 episode.

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Has your car insurance skyrocketed over the past few years? Albertans are already paying among the highest rates in the country, and it's about to get even more expensive. Sources say Danielle Smith's UCP government is about to let auto insurers raise rates well beyond the 3.7% cap it imposed earlier this year. Politicians will promise rates will eventually come down because they're eliminating personal injury lawsuits...but is that the right move?

2:40 | Injury lawyer Mark McCourt tells us why he thinks the Alberta government is about to make a big mistake.

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32:30 | Marmot Basin opens this week! We've got the details you need in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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38:30 | What does Danielle Smith have in common with Ralph Klein? Ryan tells us about a political panel he hosted the day before with pollster Janet Brown and political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt.

59:15 | Were you at the Springsteen show in Edmonton? Ryan tells us about a kerfuffle in the seats just in front of him.

1:13:50 | Real Talker Jeff chimes in from Grande Prairie about the big EIA/WestJet news.

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REAL TALK EXPANSION NEWS: our live stream is now available on SEVEN different platforms! As of this episode, you can catch us LIVE on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Mixlr weekdays at 8:30am MT. And, of course, you can find us wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

3:40 | Even cooler: our Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power will include comments from all platforms. It'll be interesting to see if our viewers on X differ from the crew in our YouTube chat, or if our Facebook audience aligns with our viewers on LinkedIn...

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9:20 | Join us at the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic presented by Molson Canadian on Saturday, February 2 in St. Albert, and you could win SIX TICKETS to the Oilers/Leafs game at Rogers Place later that evening! Sign up your team today to qualify: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey

11:20 | The days of Edmonton losing air travellers to Calgary could be numbered. Edmonton International Airport (EIA) announces its largest schedule ever, including direct flights to Chicago and Salt Lake City, as WestJet increases its overall seat capacity in Alberta's capital by nearly 25%. We ask EIA CEO Myron Keehn and WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech how the expansion came about, and what it could mean for business and tourism.

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More than 60 million people streamed (or tried to stream) Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's fight over the weekend. Widely panned as a pathetic spectacle, a few things are for sure: even Mike Tyson can't stop Father Time, Jake Paul still draws huge crowds, and streaming platforms are disrupting absolutely every traditional model.

2:00 | Jespo and Johnny recap the Tyson-Paul fight (and the entire Netflix event), Jon Jones presenting his UFC Championship belt to Donald Trump (19:30), Alex Ovechkin inching even closer to Gretzky's all-time goals record (20:50), the 111th Grey Cup including the Jonas Brothers' halftime show (23:15), and Taylor Swift touching down in Toronto (32:20). Just wait until you hear how much Ryan's friend made re-selling her tickets...

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38:20 | Energy journalist Markham Hislop explains why Alberta's economy desperately needs a Plan B.

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1:09:15 | A group of full-blown Nazis paraded through Columbus, Ohio over the weekend. What's the best way to combat such a public display of hate?

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1:12:40 | Real Talker "Touring Zebra" is considering moving their entire life to downtown Edmonton, but they need to see a few things happen first. Ryan reads Zebra's email in response to our November 15 Real Talk Round Table about the $427M Downtown Investment Plan.

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1:17:30 | We love reunions! Shout out to Real Talker Amy, who shared this heartwarming story of a cancer survivor reconnecting with their beloved pup. Positive Reflections is presented by Kuby Renewable Energy.

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"Tranquil Vibration," Travis, and Keith have hot takes on the U.S. election, Michael's fired up about the RCAF, and Dwayne says Danielle Smith doesn't deserve that 91.5% on her leadership review. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!

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