The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

What is the economic impact of a nation hosting the Olympics? Moshe Lander joined Andy on Mornings with Sue & Andy to tell us the financial ins and outs of what happens to host countries when they host one of the biggest sporting events on the planet!

Parents, we know how hard it can be to get kids off of screens and social media. If parents can use some insight from the youth about working to build a strong parent - child connection, and Mercedes & Anastasia Korngut - Co-Founders and CEOs of Calgary-based company “Small Bits of Happiness” are here to help us out!

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The Mayor brings us details on the City of Calgary’s role in welcoming evacuees from the devastating Jasper wildfire and gives us an update on the City’s water restrictions, which have now been moved to ‘Stage 1’. Next, we head Stateside for an update on a very busy week in US Politics which saw President Joe Biden withdrawing from his...

‌Conspiracy theories and misinformation spread like wildfire on social media. But we’re not talking lizard people secretly living among us, this morning we’re discussing the misinformation around wildfires spreading online in recent years. We tackle the topic with Chris Russill, Associate Professor in the School of Journalism & Communication at Carleton University.   Next, it’s a ‘grim’ statistic....

The 2024 US Presidential race is shaping up to be the most interesting and exciting in recent memory. With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, next month’s Democratic National Convention will be something we haven’t seen in over 50 years. We discuss what the process to name a new Democratic nominee will look like with Philip Klinkner, Professor in the Department of Government at Hamilton...

‌In a shocking announcement over the weekend, President Joe Biden announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. What comes next, with the Democratic National Convention less than one month away? We discuss with Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini. ‌ ‌Next, is the hot weather making you think about getting air conditioning? Well have you considered a ‘heat pump’ as a viable...

‌Calgary is one step closer to returning to normal water usage. As of Thursday, we have moved from stage 3 to stage 2 water restrictions. We discuss what this latest ‘move’ means for homeowners and when all of the restrictions may be lifted, with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next, a giant cave has been discovered on the moon! We learn about the significance of this discovery and how it could be used for...

The hot temperatures aren’t only hard on you and our four-legged friends, but the extreme heat also impacts honeybees. Joining us to discuss the impact extreme heat has on honeybees is Daniel Swan - Owner of Bowness Blossoms Apiary and member of the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association.

Inflation is falling back to earth, and it's anticipated that the Bank of Canada will lower its key interest rate on Wednesday. Yet despite the interest rate cuts, a majority of Albertans and Canadians believe interest rate cuts won't alleviate their debt burdens. Joining us to discuss is Nicole Olsen - Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Senior Vice President at BDO Debt Solutions.

It’s an on-going narrative: Quebec doesn’t contribute enough to Canada and provinces like Alberta are stuck picking up the bill. Canada’s Provincial and Territorial leaders met this week in Halifax for the “Council of the Federation” and one of the main issues discussed was equalization payments. We discuss the current ‘state’ of the Federation with Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at...

Whether you're stressed, depressed or happy, music can have a huge impact on our mental health. Joining us to discuss on our Mental Health Moment is Karen Gallagher-Burt - Mental Health Advocate & Social Worker.

Critics say poor government policy has led to a significant deterioration in Canada’s federal finances over the last decade. So, what would a new fiscal framework for Canada look like and how ‘plausible’ is it to expect a ‘balance’ between spending and debt? We get the thoughts of Jake Fuss, Senior Economist with the Fraser Institute. ‌Next, as we continue progress on the repairs to Calgary’s Wate...

In 2021 Calgary had a 22 percent water loss rate due to leaky pipes compared to Edmonton’s 5 percent - what is the cause of the leakage in Calgary and what can we learn from the recent feeder main break? Joining us to discuss is Brian Hahn - BILD Calgary Region CEO.

How concerned should Canadians be about a potential second Donald Trump presidency, and what would it mean for Canada / US relations? We get the thoughts of Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the “Conference of Defence Associations” and Contributor to the not-for-profit digital news outlet “The Hub”.   Next, the issue of ‘rezoning’ sparked controversy in Calgary as the shouts of “not in my backyard” b...

The Canadian economy is facing a period of stagnation as recent reports warn Canada’s economy has fallen behind most major economies. Are we heading towards a recession and what can be done to kickstart our country’s economy? Joining us to discuss is Stephen Johnston - Private equity manager and director of Asset Management company Omnigence.

Blanket rezoning sparked controversy in Calgary as shouts of “not in my backyard” became louder, but how can we change that narrative to address the housing crisis and turn NIMBY into YIMBY? Joining us to discuss is Leslie Legge - Assistant Professor of Department of Marketing Consumer Studies at the University of Guelph.

Former President Donald Trump is in Milwaukee this week for the “Republican National Convention”, just days after being injured following an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania campaign rally. What, if any, impact will the assassination attempt have on Trump’s current Presidential bid? We discuss with Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini. Next, could “A.I.” be part of your...

The last weekend of Stampede looks to be a hot one! And unfortunately the city of Calgary is still under Stage 3 Water Restrictions. We get the latest on the ongoing ‘Water Feeder Main’ repairs and the path ahead, from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   Next.‌ Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming for your job tomorrow, but maybe it’s the right time to start considering looking at a job in AI. We get details on...

It's Stampede season with lots to eat down at the grounds! But, on the grounds or outside, we have an amazing food scene in Calgary and the surrounding area. Joining is with delicious insight from the pages of Savour Calgary Magazine is Editor Camie Leard.

Canada, we did it! We’ve cracked the top three! Canadians now have the third-highest household debt in the WORLD! Why are we carrying so much debt and how can we best address it? We get the thoughts of financial guru Bruce Sellery, CEO of ‘Credit Canada’.   Environmentalist and wildlife conservationists are outraged following a decision to allow grizzly bear hunting in Alberta despite being a thre...

Maisie Eatery, a new dining concept, has launched on the Stampede grounds. The restaurant, located within the Sam Centre in Calgary’s developing Culture and Entertainment District, gives visitors a natural place to connect on the area’s history. Barbara Spain, Executive Chef with Maisie Eatery brings us all the details.

‌Scammers are looking to ruin your summer vacation. Travel scams are up between a whopping 500 and 900 percent! So, what do you need to know to avoid being taken advantage of on your next vacation? We get the insight of Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with cybersecurity company ESET. Are you in the market for a new vehicle? Well, according to the latest data from the Canadian Black Book,...

Who doesn’t love baby animals? Well, there's a new addition to the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo joining us to discuss the new addition is Mona Keith - Animal Care Supervisor with The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

Are you at your tipping ‘tipping point’? A recent survey from “Point of Sale” company Lightspeed, has found a whopping 77 percent of Canadians are fed up with auto-tipping prompts on payment machines. Is tipping out of control and how have attitudes towards tipping changed in recent years? We discuss with Bruce McAdams, Associate Professor, School of Hospitality, Food, and Tourism Management at th...

The 75th anniversary of the NATO Alliance in Washington DC is being marked, at the same time as the alliance looks for ways to move forward with Ukraine’s bid to join. We discuss the importance of this year’s summit, with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.   Next, it’s 10 Days of excess! You want to take part but you also wan...