The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Foreign interference remains an issue in Canada from political interference to the housing crisis. We spoke with Bert Paul - Former chair of the audit committee of the Federal Liberal Agency of Canada and Contributing Writer for The Bureau about if the Trudeau government is willfully blind to issues around foreign interference and it’s impact on the housing crisis.

Is the Trudeau government ‘willfully blind’ to issues around foreign interference and its impact on the housing crisis? We discuss the complex, national issue of “mortgage fraud” – with Bert Paul – Former Chair of the Audit Committee of the Federal Liberal Agency - and writer for the online publication “The Bureau”. Next….Everyone loves a comeback … except when it’s Whooping Cough! The bacterial i...

The latest issue of Savour Calgary Magazine is out just in time for St. Patrick's Day! With all the details we chat with Camie Leard - Editor of Savour Calgary Magazine.

Calgarians will NOT vote in a plebiscite regarding blanket rezoning in Calgary, but you can still have your voice heard in upcoming public hearings next month. We discuss the issue with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The US plans to ban TikTok and remove it from US app stores. What is the rationale behind the decision? We get details from Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.   Finally, could...

According to Equifax Data, credit card debt is up 16 percent among Canadians. Are you feeling the pressure from mounting debt? We get some tips to help you get your ‘financial house’ in order with Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada. ‌ Next, what ‘resources’ are available in the city of Calgary for parents dealing with a teen who is “acting out”? We catch up with Mental Health Advocate Karen Galla...

Does Russia have the upper hand in the war in Ukraine and what are the wider implications of Russian military victories? We get the latest on the conflict from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.   Next, is the sound of your partner’s snoring keeping you up at night? Or maybe you’ve received an elbow to the ribs because of you...

How did you sleep last night? Is time change impacting you or is someone’s excessive snoring the biggest barrier to a good night sleep? Joining us to discuss the risks associated with sleep apnea and how to address the issue is Andrew Holmes - Sleep Consultant with Sleep Efficiency.

The race for the NDP leadership is heating up with former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announcing his candidacy Monday afternoon. We caught up with Mr. Nenshi and asked him why he believes he’s the right person for the job. ‌ Next, are we, as a nation, doing enough to boost our military preparedness to address the Russian threat? We tackle the topic with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bure...

We now know that a ceasefire was not reached between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. We get answers as to why a ceasefire was not reached and the latest on the conflict, with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, reported scams in cost Canadians $379...

DING…DING…DING. Here we go again!   It looks like the stage is set for Trump vs. Biden round two. We get the latest news South of the border, including an update on the Presidential race now heating up with Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.   March 8th marks “International Women’s Day”. Are we doing enough to address gender inequality and what are the major challenges women sti...

We now know the use of the Emergencies Act during 2022 has been deemed unconstitutional. So, what changes are needed to the act - and what sort of consultation is required before moving ahead? We tackle the topic with Michael Kempa, Professor of Criminology from the University of Ottawa. Next, get ready to “spring” ahead! We’ll be flipping the clocks ahead this weekend, but is there an appetite to...

TEASE: Want to live a longer healthier life? Might be time to incorporate more plant-based alternatives to your diet! Olivia Auclair - Research Associate, Department of Animal Science at McGill University joined us to discuss the details of their research.

 What ‘imprint’ will late Prime Minister Brian Mulroney leave on Canada? We discuss the legacy of the former PM with Mercedes Stephenson Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.   Next, according to data from IPSOS Polling, a majority of Canadians believe we are already in a recession. Are you concerned about the economy? We take a look at the current ‘state’ of the Canadian eco...

If you’ve been packing on the LBs over the winter, you’re not alone. A recent study finds that the world is getting fatter - including us, here in Canada. We discuss the ‘weighty’ issue with Sylvain Charlebois - Professor and Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. “Lynx Air” has been grounded – leaving cost-conscious Canadian travelers with one less option now. So, why don’t lo...

Does Alberta – and even Canada as a ‘whole’ - need to consider some sort of rent control…and what can we learn from Sweden – where their rent control policy ended up being a disaster? We get some expert insight from Public Policy Analyst and Journalist – Steve Lafleur. We all have some form of trauma that has affected our lives - and now a new book is providing a blueprint for navigating the compl...

The 2024 Provincial budget came down earlier this week. So, what’s the budget have in store for Calgarians? We get the thoughts of Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Stonewall Recovery Centre’s “Bricks and Mortar Gala” is back for its second year! We’ll get details on the event and how Stonewall Recovery Centre supports the 2SLGBTQ+ community from last year’s honoree – Calgary-based business owner – and communit...

According to data from the Alberta government, opioids took the lives of over 17-hundred Albertans in 2023 and experts don’t expect 2024 to be any better. We get the latest on the ongoing crisis from Dr. Monty Ghosh, Assistant Professor and Doctor of Internal Medicine at the University of Alberta. ‌Next, it’s a ‘first’ for Alberta - the “U of C” has opened an on-campus substance-free, recovery-fri...

It’s a first in Alberta - an on-campus substance-free, recovery-friendly drop-in space has opened at the University of Calgary. What impact will it have on our community? We get details from Victoria Burns - Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, as well as Founder & Director, UCalgary Recovery Community & Recovery on Campus Alberta.

How can Canada address the shortcomings of our military and defense spending – and what role should we play on the ‘global stage’ when it comes to ‘defense’? We discuss with Richard Shimooka - Senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute        Next, athletes from across the nation have arrived in Calgary for the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. We catch up with Athlete Ambassador/Te...

Canada is facing criticism from NATO and allies regarding our defense spending - or lack thereof. What needs to be done to address the issue? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of the West Block. Next - what sort of an impact could access to free prescription contraception have on our healthcare system and why is it a crucial component of a National Pharma...

A Calgary motorist was killed last week after his vehicle hit a C-train. Could it have been a case of road rage? And does it seem like more drivers losing their cool behind the wheel these days? We discuss this ‘heated’ issue with Julie Christiansen - Registered Psychotherapist and author of the new book The Rise of Rage. Next - research has shown that loneliness is as bad for people's health as s...

The pandemic created a new era for workers… it became the era of “work-from-home”...But is that era coming to an end? We discuss the current ‘state’ of the Canadian office with Ed Matei – of Peninsula Canada. A new report has been released from Blue Cross Canada examining the current ‘travel trends’ of Canadian. We get details on the report, which surveyed over 2000 people – from Tim Bishop – Mana...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH How would a second Donald Trump presidency impact Canada? That was the focus of this week’s edition of “The West Block” on Global Television. We discuss what another term of ‘Trump’ in the oval office would look like for our nation – with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block” How critical is the HPV...

Are things getting a bit ‘snippy’ between the Mayor and City Council? We catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek to discuss what’s been happening at City Hall this week – including an ‘interesting’ online exchange that took place on Social Media – between the Mayor – and one Councillor. This week is ‘Teacher’s Convention’ for the CBE. One topic very much being discussed is the role Artificial Intelligenc...

Artificial Intelligence in focus today down at the Alberta Teachers' Conference - what role could AI play in the classroom? Joining us ahead of his presentation at the teachers' conference is Dan Riskin - scientist and award-winning TV host - you may remember him as the co-host of Daily Planet on The Discovery Channel!