The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Last week’s devastating water main break, which ended up being a massive “Feeder” section of the water-supply chain, has created a demand for bottled-water city wide. But, if you don’t live in a neighbourhood directly impacted by the “issue”, should you feel safe drinking “tap water”? We get some answers from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.   It’s called “Sober Stampede” and it’...

The City issued emergency water restriction measures remain in effect following the “Feeder Main” break on Wednesday in the NW. We get an update on the work being done to fix the troubling issue from Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   ‌How concerned are you about the health of our oceans? We ‘dive’ into the topic as we observe “World Ocean Day” this week with Kurtis Hayne, Director of the “Marine Stewardship C...

June 6th is the 80th anniversary of D-Day when allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy France, marking the beginning of the end of World War II. How did this day shape the trajectory of WWII and why is it important to remember the sacrifices made by Canadian forces? We get the thoughts of Captain Arthur Gullachsen, Associate Professor from the Department of History at the Royal Military Coll...

‌It’s finally happened! The Bank of Canada has cut it’s Key Interest Rate for the first time in 4 years! We breakdown the BoC’s decision and how it will impact you and your family with Jeremy Kronick, Associate Vice President at the C.D. Howe Institute.   Auto thefts, insurance fraud and inflation are a few of the reasons you might have noticed an increase in your car insurance over the last year....

We begin with our weekly check-in with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block. This time out, Mercedes brings us details on her conversation with Justice Minister Arif Virani about the current issues with Canada’s bail system and the reforms needed to create a more robust program. Next, as the opioid crisis in Canada continues to be a troubling issue, we le...

The City says it’s heard the complaints - and is out with a new plan to repair roads by allocating more than double-the-funds to tackle potholes. We discuss the ‘pothole problem’ – and new solution with Calgary Mayor – Jyoti Gondek.   Next - step aside “Quiet Quitting”! A new workplace ‘phenomenon’ is hitting employers and employees. We learn about what’s being called “The Great Exhaustion” – and...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, MAY 30th   It feels like the wait times at clinics and for doctors just keeps getting longer and longer, but is that actually the case? We catch up with Nadeem Esmail, Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute for details on the latest data on medical wait times in Alberta compared to the remainder of Canada.   Next, a lot has been discussed when it comes to...

It’s seeding season and that means there will be a lot more farm equipment on Alberta highways to watch out for. We catch up with Luree Williamson, CEO of “Ag For Life”, for some tips on how to stay safe while making your way around the province during this busy time.   Next, cutting down and addressing carbon dioxide emissions has been a top priority since the Kyoto agreement was signed in 1997....

To mask or not to mask? That is the question. I know, no one wants to revisit the pandemic years and the requirements to wear masks, but it is important to take steps to protect ourselves and loved ones. So, the question is…do masks work? A new comprehensive study aims to answer just that and joining us to discuss is Dr. Joe Vipond - Clinical assistant professor at the UofC and co-founder of the C...

Will Canada ever meet its NATO obligations and the 2 percent GDP defense spending target? And, if we keep coming up short, how will that impact our relationship with our allies? We tackle the topic with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block   Supply chain issues, the carbon tax, and the war overseas have all been blamed in part for the soaring cost of food...

Calgary Transit ridership is up, but the annual operating budget is facing a shortfall that will threaten service levels for Calgarians. How can the city effectively address funding issues for Calgary transit? We tackle the topic with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.   ‌Scams are getting increasingly more sophisticated, especially when you factor artificial intelligence or AI into the mix. Online and smartphon...

Alberta has been calling and people are answering! Calgary's population grew by nearly 96,000 people last year. according to the latest from Statistics Canada. Do we have enough housing to handle our increasing population? Joining us to discuss the latest report on new housing builds in our city is Brian Hahn - CEO of BILD Calgary Region.

Usually, breaking records is a good thing but when it comes to deaths due to drug-poisoning, 2023 was a record year in Alberta. What needs to be done to make real progress to address this tragic issue? We get the thoughts of Dr. Monty Ghosh, Assistant Professor and Doctor of Internal Medicine & Addiction at the University of Alberta.   If we are going to take any steps towards addressing drug-pois...

The autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis can sap away your energy, impact your ability to live a full and active life and even your ability to communicate. Canada has one of the highest incident rates in the world - 1 in 400 Canadians will face a MS diagnosis, but treatment and the ability to manage the disease has come a long way in recent decades. Mornings with Sue and Any Producer, Reece Schaf...

We’re only 5 months into the year and according to the federal government, police have already recovered close to 12-hundred stolen vehicles. We are seeing a huge increase in auto theft in Canada and the federal government is now taking aim to address the root cause of the problem. We discuss the ambitious program with Sid Kingma, Director of Western Canada for the Equite Association.   Are you ge...

Incidents of assaults between Inmates and Corrections Officers is on the rise - and prison overcrowding is leading to “mass violence” in Canadian institutions. We discuss the disturbing trend – and what can be done to address it with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. We’ve all heard that low testosterone can be a health issue for men - but could it...

In a 9-6 vote this week, City Council approved an amended plan for re-zoning in Calgary. We catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek for her thoughts on the result following the Public Hearings, which were the longest in City Hall’s History.  Inflation is impacting how we eat, from dining out to what we put in our cart at the grocery store. Should big food companies do more to create healthier food option...

The latest edition of “Culinaire Magazine” is now available and joining us with all the delicious details is Linda Garson, Editor-in-Chief of “Culinaire Magazine.”

If you’re a parent of teenagers, you’re probably familiar with TikTok. Maybe you’ve even joined the kids in a viral dance video. But the popular social media platform has been in headlines recently over safety and privacy concerns. So, what do ‘we’ parents need to know? We get some tips from Matthew Johnson, Director of Education for “MediaSmarts.ca”   Next, the long-term weather outlook for the S...

Calgary Police were front and center last week when called in to remove the encampment of pro-Palestine protesters from the University of Calgary, but was the Police response warranted and how do we balance safety with the right to protest? We discuss with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld.   Approximately one-thousand Canadians are diagnosed with the ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease every year, and mo...

Ukraine’s power infrastructure is the target of the latest Russian offensive. Are we witnessing an escalation in this ongoing conflict now 814 days in? On Friday, Canada announced it is giving 76 million to support a German initiative providing air defense systems to Ukraine. Joining us to breakdown the latest developments is Andrew Rasiulis - Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an...

Canada already falls short of meeting the NATO 2% GDP defence spending target and now the U.K. government is calling on that target to increase to 2.5%. What’s behind the call to increase spending and will Canada ever meet it’s NATO commitment? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.   Then there were 4. Just 4 candidates remain in the rac...

Wildfire smoke from northern Alberta made its way into the Calgary area this past weekend, signifying an early start, as anticipated, to this year’s wildfire season. We invited Melissa Story, Provincial Information Officer for Alberta Wildfire, to join us to talk about how prepared Alberta is for wildfire season.    It’s arguably the most-talked about drug in the world right now. Ozempic. The drug...

After 2 weeks, with over 700 speakers and 61-hundred written statements, the marathon public hearings around rezoning in Calgary officially wrapped up this week. We catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek for her thoughts on how the hearing process went, and for what the next ‘step’ is when it comes to this controversial topic. ‌ Next, as we celebrate all things “mom” this Mother’s Day, we reflect on the...

We are getting ready to celebrate mom and all the important women in our lives on Sunday, but what are the biggest challenges facing mothers in 2024 and how can they be addressed? Joining us to discuss is Andrea Gunraj - VP of Public Engagement for the Canadian Women's Foundation.