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Despite retail edibles not being legal out of the gate when cannabis gets the green light from Ottawa, there is high demand for them and a burgeoning industry is setting up shop.  John MacNeil is co-founder and executive chef of one such company - reTreat.  He joins Angela to talk about why people are clamouring for edibles.

The Premier has made a slight change to her cabinet.  And while it's not a big change, it does present some interesting changes to the gender balance she has been striving for.  Lori Williams, associate professor of political science at Mount Royal University, joins Angela to share her thoughts.

A new analysis of escalating trade disputes involving the United States warns that a deterioration into an all-out global trade war would knock North America's economies into a recession.  Brett House, Deputy Chief Economist at Scotiabank, joins Angela to discuss a report he recently co-authored.

A controversial new art show featuring the work of Banksy has opened in Toronto.  It's gaining new attention after one of the works of art was stolen on Thursday.  We learn about the exhibit, theft allegation, police investigation and the mood among Banksy lovers - including wone sho suggests 'Banksy took it.'  Shallima Maharaj from Global News is on the story and bring us the latest.

Next week, a committee looking for input from the public on the rights of air passengers is in Calgary to hear what people here feel should be in any future rules.  Scott Streiner is the committee chair, and join guest host Dave Rowe to talk about what the group is looking for.

What happens when a decades-old game of tag between friends gets a little publicity?  Someone buys the story rights and turns it into a Hollywood movie.  Mike Konesky is one of the men playing the game still to this day.  He joins guest host Dave Rowe to talk about what it's like to see a part of his life up on the silver screen.

Minister Joe Ceci joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the recent appeal panel decision of the Agreement on Internal Trade saying Alberta’s Small Brewers Development Program does not comply with free trade obligations.

A conference held at the U of C focused on neurodevelopmental disorders ike ASD, ADHD and others, in children and youth. One of the keynote speakers Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou joined Jodi Hughes to chat about some of the genetic similarities between various disorders, and whether there is a case for studying them as a group rather than splitting them into diagnostic labels.

This week the new Stampede Midway foods were unveiled. The Arepa Boss food truck  will be serving up their spicy chicken arepa’s. Xavier Rabasso brought the arepa's into our studio for Jodi to try out. The arepas are one of over 60 new Midway foods at this year's Stampede. 

Proper football, that is.  The World Cup is coming up and according to NDP MLA Rod Loyola, last call is coming just a bit too early for those wanting to cheer on their favourite teams.

Sewing Seeds is a charity that has been transforming lives and communities on four continents for over fifteen years. Tammy Bartel VP of Sewing Seeds Canada and N’mamah Kamara, one of the group's very first students, joined Angela to chat about Sewing Seeds and a special they are taking part in. 

A local masseuse pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault involving clients... Heather Kew, massage therapist and the president of the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta joined guest host Jodi Hughes to chat about the regulation of the massahe therapy industry. 

This month Servus is partnering with blogger collective the Alberta Mamas to share ways families can save this summer. Kim Ouellette with Alberta Mamas joined Jodi (filling in for Angela) on Calgary Today to chat about some of those ways families can save.

Minister of Service Alberta, Stephanie McLean, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the changes to Alberta's driver's licences.

A new, security-enhanced Alberta driver's license is being rolled out.  Stephanie McLean, the minister responsible for registries, joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about the changes.

Dr Kathy Belton, Associate Director of the Injury Prevention Centre, School of Public Health, at the University of Alberta joins Angela Kokott to discuss the evidence behind the argument to have slower residengial speed limits.

Two crazy Edmontonians commandeered a Las Vegas driver the other day thinking he was an Uber driver. He’s not. And he has a funny story to tell.

The marketing of food has been shifting back to “basics” – natural, simple, locally sourced, GMO-free. Guest host Jodi Hughes speaks with Debi Andrus, Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing, Haskyane School of Business to find out what's driving this push.

How much time adults spend on their screens was pushed into the public conversation this week as Apple launches new ways to control how much time we spend on our phones. In BC, a campaign is underway to get parents of newborns to pick up their babies and put down the phones. Guest host Jodi Hughes speaks with Cora Boecker, Supervisor – Infant Development Programme, Langley Association for Communit...

The Prime Minister was in Edmonton Tuesday to talk all things Kinder Morgan.  Guest host Jodi Hughes talks with Global News provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon about the PM's visit.

Brett joins guest host Jodi Hughes to share his thoughts on pro-pipeline protests and the group that has been singing O Canada at them.

Apple and Google are both taking steps to limit screen time... for adults.  Funny enough, there's already an app for that.  Kevin Holesh developed "Moment" to try and help him put down his device and be more in the moment.  He joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about our battle to spend less time on our screens.

We're learning more about what life would be like on the Red Planet.  Steven Abood from the Department of Biological Studies at Florida International University joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about some new research.

As the Ontario provincial election heads into the homestretch, Doug Ford is facing a lawsuit from the widow of his dead brother.  Mike Drolet from Global National joins guest host Jodi Hughes to share the latest.

Much of Canada’s tech talent is migrating to Silicon Valley in a crisis dubbed by Canadian media as the “brain drain.” However, statistics show that 84 per cent of Canada’s technology companies are profitable, and Calgary is host to one of the most profitable tech markets in Canada. GUEST: Sam Pillar, CEO – Jobber     @GetJobber