"This is Alberta's 'Let them eat cake' moment!"
From Real Talk Ryan Jespersen by Relay
April 25, 2026 · 8 min · Season 6 · Episode 96
About this episode
The episode features discussions on various political and social issues affecting Alberta, including the Alberta Whisky Act and the patio tax in Edmonton.
"Queen Bee" calls out Jespo's "unbridled enthusiasm" for the Alberta Whisky Act, Laura's sick of "frickin' morons" backing Big Coal, Robert brings anti-separation energy, Bobby's got a message for Pierre Poilievre, Kim B has a hot take on Daylight Saving Time, and Mariah sounds off over Edmonton's patio tax. It's The Flamethrower presented by our friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Jespersen
Topics covered
- Alberta Whisky Act
- Big Coal
- Daylight Saving Time
- patio tax
- political commentary
Keywords
- Alberta
- Whisky Act
- Big Coal
- Daylight Saving Time
- patio tax
- Ryan Jespersen
- politics
Sponsors
DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alberta Whisky Act, Big Coal, Pierre Poilievre
Places: Edmonton, Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, Baseline Road
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