The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

‌Seven of Canada’s 10 provincial economies are weaker per capita than five years ago, that’s according to a recent report from BMO. We catch up with Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist at BMO, for details on the report, and how Alberta compares to the rest of the Country. Next, people who dined at a BC restaurant last week are being asked to get tested for ‘Hepatitis A’. This comes after the virus was...

This week City Council voted to wind down the green line project following the province pulling funding. Is that the end of the green line saga or is there any hope to revive the project? We get the thoughts of Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next, biggest headline stateside this week was the arrest of Sean “P-Diddy” Combs following his arrest for alleged human trafficking in New York City this week. We get...

Earlier this week Ukraine hit Russia with a massive drone attack on a ‘key’ military depot. How will Russia respond to the attack and what does this mean for the ongoing ‘ceasefire’ talks? We get the thoughts of Elliot Tepper, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Carleton University. The Federal Government is calling it “The Boldest Mortgage Reforms in Decades.” What do the...

It’s official. City Council has voted to ‘wind down’ the Green Line LRT Project and transfer management of the project to the Provincial Government. We get a breakdown on the decision and the impact it will have moving ahead, with Ward 3 City Councilor, Jasmine Mian. Next, it’s our monthly catch-up with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We get details on the tragic event that took place earlier t...

Ukraine continues to push fighting into Russian territory, and yesterday hit Russia with a massive drone attack on military depot. Is Ukraine exacerbating an already tense situation or could this attack bring Russia to the negotiation table? Joining us to discuss is Elliot Tepper - Professor, Department of Political Science and International Affairs at Carleton University.

Parliament resumed this week. So, how have federal politics changed over the summer break and how will the Liberal minority government function now that the NDP has pulled the supply and confidence deal? We get the thoughts of Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Next, do you crave sugar constantly? Do you find yourself reaching for chocolate or sugary...

We’ve heard it for a few years now. Alberta being referred to as “Hollywood North”, and Calgary is a great place for “celebrity sightings”. In fact, right now Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson are in town filming a major film project! We caught up with Brad Parry, President & CEO of Calgary Economic Development and CEO of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, for his thoughts on what has l...

It’s a magical camp experience for people of all ages, and Camp Kindle is undergoing a major expansion to make the camp even more magical for kids with cancer. Joining us with details about Camp Kindle is the new CEO of Kids Cancer Care, Tracey Martin.

Work continues to repair the Bearspaw water feeder main, and we now have details on the state of repairs and an updated timeline. We get the latest on when we can expect water restrictions to be lifted from Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next, how have Americans reacted to this week’s presidential debate between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump? We discuss the...

‌With inflation cooling and the Bank of Canada cutting rates three straight times over the past several months, is now the right time to look at taking out a loan or line for credit for home repairs and improvements? We get the thoughts of our financial guru Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada. Next, it’s a ‘victory’ for the Home Team! The “Amazing Race Canada” wrapped up this week and it was an A...

Terry Fox is widely considered to be one of the greatest Canadians of all time, and his legacy has continued to grow since his passing in 1981. Joining us to discuss the legacy of Terry Fox and his continued impact ahead of the annual Terry Fox run is Darrell Fox - brother of Terry.

Body language speaks volumes! So, what information can we glean from the body language of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris during Tuesday night’s U.S. Presidential Debate? We get some insight from ‘Body Language Analyst’, Robyn Braley. Next, there's always something new at the Zoo! We catch up with Kayla Moad, Animal Care Specialist at the ‘Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’, to learn all about thei...

How about a segment you can really sink your teeth into? The latest edition of Savour Calgary Magazine is out, and we’re talking all things Italian with Camie Leard, Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine.

The US is accusing Russia of using “unwitting” social media influencers to spread propaganda and disinformation to influence the upcoming presidential election….But it’s not just the US…right-wing influencers from Quebec are also tied the investigation. We get details on the ‘scope’ of the Russian influence from Marcus Kolga, founder of Disinfo Watch [dot] Next - do Canadians need to prepare for a...

Welcome to the Mornings with Sue and Andy podcast for Monday, September 9th. U.S. officials and their Middle Eastern allies have been working for months to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. How close are the parties to striking a deal, and what are some of the biggest hurdles to a ceasefire? We tackle the topic with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studi...

Earlier this week, the Provincial Government announced that they will be ‘pulling’ their portion of funding of Calgary’s revised “Green Line Plan”. We had the chance to get the thoughts of Mayor Jyoti Gondek on the announcement – and what the City’s next move will be on the controversial Green Line Project. Next….We head South of the border for details on the 45th school shooting of the year - whi...

The Province’s decision to pull the 1.5 billion dollars in funding for the Green Line project has caused shockwaves across the city. Where do we go from here – and will the project ever see the light of day? We tackle the topic with Ward 3 Councillor Jasmine Mian. Next, most Calgary students are back in class by now, and once the excitement of catching up with friends and meeting new teachers wear...

‘Stage 4’ water restrictions were re-implemented in the city earlier this week as further repair work continues on the water feeder main pipe. We get the latest on the work being done, and details on whether we’re hitting our ‘water conservation’ goals from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next, just as working parents had to adjust to summer schedules for the kids, they now have to re-adjust their schedules f...

What concerns do you have about the viability of electric vehicles? Are you looking to buy one but unsure if the technology is worth the investment? Albertans seem to have a lot of questions and concerns about the viability of EV’s - and frankly believe a lot of misinformation - so we’re going to do a bit of myth busting! Joining us to talk about what’s true and what’s not, is Candice Batista, sus...

Does Prime Minister Justin Trudeau still have the support within the Liberal party despite dwindling polling numbers? We discuss the challenges facing the Liberals following this week’s cabinet retreat with Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University. Next. Are your kids ready to head back-to-school and how can you help your them if they come home in tears after their first d...

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the move to restrict the number of low wage foreign workers in Canada. So, what needs to be done to make our country’s ‘Temporary Foreign Worker’ program function correctly? We tackle the topic with Mike Moffat, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute. Next. Demand on Food Banks in Canada continues to ris...

Have you been thinking about getting Solar Panels on the roof of your home? Just how much do you know about the technology and what do you ‘need to know’ before making the investment? We get answers to your Solar Panel questions from the founders of Calgary-based “National Solar”. Next, with the start of the new school year a mere days away, the need for School Bus Drivers in the city is very high...

‌The Federal government has ordered rail workers back to work, avoiding strike action from Canada’s two major railways. What comes next in this saga and could this situation have been avoided? We explore the topic with Bruce Curran, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Next, the kids are getting set to return to class this week, and for many it will be the first...

‌Repair work on the Bearspaw feeder main begins on Monday and Calgary will return to stage 4 water restrictions. We discuss the scope of the work and the impact the restrictions will have on you with Ward 7 City Councilor, Terry Wong. Next, the Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Chicago last night with Vice President Kamala Harris taking stage following her official confirmation as the D...

‌Canadians will feel the impact of the rail strike as workers from the country’s two major railways have walked off the job after failing to reach a deal to keep trains moving. How will the strike impact Canadians and Canadian businesses? We get the thoughts of Dennis Darby, CEO of ‘Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’. Next, we take a look at what effect the Railway Strike could have on local bu...