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Jan 23, 2024

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Can Trees Actually Deter Crime? 07.09.2016

Residents in Calgary's Brentwood neighbourhood are concerned that newly planted trees will allow more crime to happen in the area. However, a study out of Washington University states otherwise. Dr. Kathleen Wolf, Research Social Scientist, joins Angela Kokott. 

Bladder Cancer Walk Calgary 07.09.2016

Courtney Blackshaw, Bladder Cancer Survivor and Member of the Calgary Walk Committee joins Angela Kokott to talk about the Bladder Cancer walk on September 25th. 

Year Round School 01.09.2016

School year round? Sounds like a kid's worst nightmare. But Jim Brandon, Associate Dean Professional & Community Engagement Associate Professor at Werklund School of Education at the U of C, says there is plenty of benefits to year-round school. 

How Do Albertans Feel About Driving While High? 31.08.2016

The Alberta Motor Association polled their members to see felt about driving while using cannabis. Vice President Jeff Kasbrick joins Angela Kokott to tell her about the results. 

Police And Crisis Team (PACT) 30.08.2016

In the past few weeks, there's been plenty of conversations surrounding police and how they deal with those with drug addictions and mental health issues. Angela Kokott speaks to PACT (Police And Crisis Team) a partnership with CPS and AHS and finds out their role when it comes to mental health aid. 

Energy East Hearings Cancellation 29.08.2016

Energy Economist, Michal Moore, joins Calgary Today's Angela Kokott to talk about his shock that the Energy East hearings were cancelled this morning due to protestors. 

Stephen Harper's Legacy 26.08.2016

Harper is resigning after 17 years in politics. Calgary Today's Angela Kokott takes a look back with National Post Reporter Jason Fekete.

Should distracted driving be a criminal offense? 25.08.2016

Texting, talking on your cellphone and even checking yourself in the mirror can distract you from what's on the road. But should we treat distracted driving like impaired driving and criminalize it? 

Do Breed Bans Work? 24.08.2016

Montreal Gazette journalist Rene Bruemmer, joins Calgary Today's Angela Kokott to talk about the different of animal bylaws between Calgary and Montreal. 

Angela Kokott Live from Rio 24.08.2016

Calgary Today's Angela Kokott joins guest host Dave Rowe live from the Rio OIympics.

Angela Kokott Live From Rio 24.08.2016

Angela Kokott joins us on her last day at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janerio. 

Police Mental Health Training 23.08.2016

In light of the ASIRT decision to not charge the policeman responsible for Anthony Heffernan's death, Calgary Today's Angela Kokott wanted to found out what kind of training police get to deal with people in mental health crises. 

Reaction to the ASIRT decision on Anthony Heffernan's case 22.08.2016

Angela Kokott takes callers to hear their thoughts on the ASIRT Decision for the Anthony Heffernan case. 

Angela Kokott live from the Rio Olympics 18.08.2016

Angela Kokott joins guest host Dave Rowe to talk about the sights, sounds and eats of the 2016 Rio Olympics. 

What's In Store for Penny Oleksiak after the Olympics? 17.08.2016

Guest host Dave Rowe is joined by Richard Powers of the Rotman School of Managment, University of Toronto, to talk about the future of swimming star Penny Oleksiak. 

Angela from Rio 17.08.2016

Angela Kokott joins Guest Host Dave Rowe live from the Rio Olympics to talk about synchronized swimming and women's basketball. 

Angela from Rio 16.08.2016

Angela joins guest host Betty Jo Kaiser to talk about running into Mayor Naheed Nenshi at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janerio. 

The Rob Ford Crack Video 11.08.2016

Whether you've watched it or not, it's out there. We talk with National Post reporter Chris Selley about why the National Post decided to post the video and why we should view it with sympathy. 

The Gardner and The Carpenter - A Different Approach to Parenting 11.08.2016

Angela Kokott talks with psychologist and author, Alison Gopnik, about a new approach to parenting which allows your children to play and grow without interference. 

Seeing Green 11.08.2016

Calgary teens from the StoryBook Theatre who went the extra mile to help out a colour blind friend join Angela in-studio on Calgary Today.

Teen Addiction 11.08.2016

Dr. Jackie Smith, Director of Community Education and Research at AARCs joins Angela Kokott to talk about Teen Addiction.

Could We Have A Zika Vaccine by 2018? 08.08.2016

The Zika Virus has made news headlines around the world especially leading into the Rio OIympics. Now scientists are investing the virus and hoping to find a vaccine by 2018. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joins Calgary Today's Angela Kokott to chat about their discoveries.  

Training the Mind of an Olympian 05.08.2016

We know Olympians need to train physically to get ready for the games, but what about mentally? Dr. Dave Paskevich of the University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology joins Angela Kokott to answer that question. 

Circle of Grief 05.08.2016

A group of Calgarians gathered together to share their grief of losing their partners. Ten years later they are just as strong and continue to share their stories through their new book: Circle of Grief. I have them on today. 

Breaking Down the NDP's lawsuit and the PPAs 03.08.2016

Since the NDP government lauched their lawsuit against big power companies everyone's had an opinion one way or another. Professor of Political Science Barry Cooper joins Angela Kokott on Calgary today to say this isn't the first time an Alberta government has been ideological. 

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