Debate Week: The Election Gets REAL

Here's where things get real. First in French, then in English, party leaders will thrust, parry, and try to convince Canadians they're the best bet for Prime Minister. Will Pierre Poilievre go for the jugular or present a more measured demeanour? Does Mark Carney's proficiency in French really matter? Will anybody be moved by what Jagmeet Singh has to say?  10:00 | Politico's Mickey Djuric joins from Stanstead, Quebec, a Canada-U.S. border town, ahead of the French language debate. READ POLITICO: https://www.politico.com/ 40:00 | Are voters missing something big this federal election? Alberta Chambers of Commerce CEO Shauna Feth tells us what ACC members are looking for out of the debates and beyond.  ALBERTA CHAMBERS of COMMERCE: https://www.abchamber.ca/ 1:00:00 | Do you talk politics around the Easter dinner table?  1:12:00 | The Jasper SkyTram is open, dog friendly, and ready to welcome you this weekend! We've got details on a fantastic Stay & Soar package in #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  LEARN MORE: https://www.jasper.travel/where-to-stay/ 1:16:00 | Golf influencer Paige Spiranac says phones should be banned at more sporting events. Jespo agrees, Johnny does not. How about you? TELL US: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:24:00 | We've got a follow-up on Buttongate, including your comments on Jespo's social media post. 1:32:00 | Donald Trump's ready to deport "homegrown" convicts to El Salvador. We've got an update.  SUPPORT THE FULL HOUSE LOTTERY TODAY! https://fullhouse.ca/ REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... NISKU ENERGY SHOW: https://business.yourchamber.ca/chamber-events/Details/2025-nisku-energy-show-1234907?sourceTypeId=Website 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.