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Walmart rolled out a new technology that allows customers to scan and tally up their items while shopping, saving them time at checkout.  Are self-scanners are taking over?- This question generated a lot of coversation. Sunil Johal, policy director at The Mowat Centre at the University of Toronto, joined the program to start things off. Then the phone lines were opened to hear what you had to say....

If you've ever looked at social media and found yourself overwhelmed by all of the negativity around the world, you're not alone. This is called: disaster fatigue. Dr. Mary McNaughton-Cassill, psychology professor at the University of Texas, explains. 

Four new councillors, an incumbent mayor and 10 incumbent councillors were sworn in today. Jeff Davison was one of the four new councillors sworn in.

There is something stealing teens’ sleep... but there's a simple solution to fix this. Jean Twenge, author of iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood, explains. 

Nothing but laughs here.... Shaun Majumder will be headlining this years Gala evening at the YYComedy Festival.  

How do these safe consumption sites work? What happens in there? We hear from a Vancouver based company that is already fully operating. Miranda Compton, Regional Director of Prevention at Vancouver Coastal Health, answers some questions. 

News Talk 770 brand director John Vos has the details on the renewed partnership with the Calgary Stampeders. 

Mike Le Couteur, Parliamentary Correspondent for Global National, has the full update on Bill Morneau.  

Angela is joined by Melissa From, JA President and CEO, to start the conversation about financial literacy for kids. What is the role schools should be playing when comes to financial literacy?

Jarrod Wheeldon helps us  reflect and remember the incredible legacy of Canadian legend, Gord Downie.

Even though breast cancer is more common in women, it can also develop in men. Shawn Chirrey, senior manager, health promotion and community engagement, with the Canadian Cancer Society, explains more. 

Health Canada has approved four safe drug consumption sites in Edmonton. Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs Reporter with Global Edmonton, has all the updates.

Rocky Horror Picture Show – A Staged Reading with live music will take place on October 28th. Now in its 3rd year, this event is a shared fundraiser event for Evergreen Theatre and Alberta Playwrights’ Network. Trevor Rueger, Executive director with Alberta Playwrights Network, joins Angela Kokott. 

Time to start the conversation about last nights election with Lori Williams, Associate professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University.

Brian Turner, Automotive Columnist at Post Media and driving.ca, has the pros/ cons/ tips for purchasing winter alloy rims.

Thomas G. Wellner, President and CEO of Revera, a leading owner, operator and investor in the senior living sector, believes that businesses should be the first to change attitudes about aging. Here's why....  

Have you heard of heat-not-burn tobacco? Is the newest tobacco product catching on in Canada? Dr. Matthew Stanbrook, a specialist in respirology at Toronto Western Hospital, explains more. 

How responsible is society for inmates’ comfort and mental health while behind bars? This is the story of why one woman, inspired by her step-father’s incarceration, started a prisoner pen pals service. Angela chats with the producers of Off-Script, Jill Croteau and Nate Luit.

Kristopher Wells, faculty director at the University of Alberta Institute for Sexual Minority Studies, has the details on the first-ever survey of Alberta's trans youth that found violence, safety and discrimination to be major issues.

We get the latest update from San Francisco on the current wildfire situation from Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle writer

Speaking to both Mayoral candidate Bill Smith and Incumbent Naheed Nenshi about policing and police behavior. What needs to be done in Calgary?    

The best cities to find work in Canada are located in only three provinces. Daniel Tencer, Senior Business Editor, HuffPost Canada, breaks it all down.

Alberta unveiled its marijuana framework and it calls for a minimum age of 18 to buy. How can the population remain safe when cannabis becomes legal? Shekhar Parmar, President + CEO at Harvest Medicine in Northland Village Mall, joins Jodi Hughes. 

Angela is joined by Copeman Healthcare Family Physician, Dr. Angela Nguan, to discuss why skin ages and what you can do to keep your skin looking young, healthy and happy.