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We talk about agritourism with Tim Carson, the CEO of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies.

As Cineplex is set to open their new VIP cinemas in Seton, we talk about going to the movies and the things we want from theatres to get us going to the see films on the big screen.

Andrew Barnes, director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at Alberta Motor Transport Association joins Angela to discuss the recent inspection checkstop in Lethbridge.

The rising minimum wage blamed as 25,700 job vanish in calgary service sector. JOSEPH MARCHAND-Associate Professor of Economics Department of Economics University of Alberta

Wrangler and Lee jeans recently announced an active wear division... Are we headed toward ultra-casual workplaces? Joe talks to Sarah Schmidt- Owner, Founder and Stylist of It by Sarah G. Schmidt.

There is some confusion these days on what kind of Sunscreen we should be slathering on. How do we make sure we don’t get burned while making sure we don’t hurt the environment?  Angela speaks with Dr. Lisa Kellett, a Certified Dermatologist.

In Victoria, the decision has been made to take down a statue of John A. McDonald from the steps of city hall.  Richard Zussman is with Global News in Victoria and joins Angela to share the latest.

A report into the polling that took place during the municipal election looks at how those in the business of gauging public opinion got it all so wrong.  Paul Adams is one of the co-authors and joins Angela to discuss.

A medical marijuana resource centre is looking to convert its clinic to a retail storefront, but hasn't got the green light from city hall.  Dave Martyn, president of Compass Cannabis Clinics, joins Angela to talk about the challenges his company is facing setting up shop in the Beltline.

Guest, Marianne Hladun, Public Service Alliance of Canada's Regional Execvutive Vice-President for the Praries 

NATASHA TRACY, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR ""Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar" joins Angela Kokott to discuss options for mental health care options.  IF YOU FEEL YOU DO NEED HELP: CALGARY DISTRESS CENTRE 24-Hour Support Crisis Line – 403.266.HELP (4357) This service is free and is offered in over 200 languages. OR Online Crisis Chat @ DISTRESSCENTRE.COM Chat is available from...

Ward 8 councillor Evan Woolley joins Angela to discuss his notice of motion at city council to bring in a dockless bike sharing service to Calgary.

Calgary fashion designer Nina Kharey of House of Nonie joins Angela to discuss the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle wearing a piece Kharey designed in public, and the existing relationship between the duchess and the designer.

Terry Bailey, an 18-year volunteer with Draft Horse Town at Calgary Stampede, joins Angela to share some stories.

Live at the Calgary Stampede, Angela is joined by Top Chef Nicole Gomes.  

Tara Guthrie and her five-year-old son Alexander Farn joined Angela in studio along with a baby praying mantis. Alexander wanted to raise money for new Lego but instead of a lemonade fundraiser, the family decided to sell praying mantises. They ended up donating some of the funds to Inn From the Cold.

What are the ramifications of Trump’s tariffs, the potential of a full-blown trade war and the impact that this would have on the Canadian economy? Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on the US are set to go into effect July 1. Neville Joanes, Chief Investment Officer at WealthBar Financial Services joined Angela Kokott to answer those questions.

Earlier in the show, we talked about how the flood changed us as people, how it has changed our neighbourhoods, but our Heide Pearson has also taken a look at how a force of nature has changed the very environment around us.

Recreational use of cannabis will be legal in Canada as of October 17.  Deepak Anand is a VP with Cannabis Compliance Inc., a company which helps prospective retailers and licensed producers set up in the legal cannabis space.  He talks about the impact of having certainty on a legalization date for those who intend to make it their livelihood.

But on political Twitter there are calls for him not to be “congratulated” for this. It was his policy. It was his problem. What are the lasting impacts on the Trump political dynasty?  Angela discusses the story with Professor Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs & Director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies - University of Mary Washington.

Tom Sampson, chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency, joins Angela to discuss the lessons we learned five years on from the flood.

We sample another great wine from our friends at Co-op Wine Spirits Beer.

The Calgary Herald's Licia Corbella talks with a number of Calgarians who are still feeling the mental health stresses of the flood.

A couple from Drayton Valley has lost a considerable amount of weight, and they've done it together.  Angela speaks with Daniel and Angie Bounds about their achievement.

It must be the halo-effect of a fresh election or that "new government smell" in Ontario.  On the heels of an Ontario PC win, their federal counterparts' fortunes seem to have turned according to a new IPSOS poll commissioned for Global News.