The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

Space tourism was on the rise in 2023 and we’re once again setting out sights on a mission to the moon! So, what should we watch out for in space in 2024? Joining us to discuss is Orbax - Production Specialist for Physics Education Content in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph.

What needs to be done to ensure Canada meets wildlife conservation and climate change goals? Joining us to discuss the importance and insights from the COP28 conference is Dr. Gráinne McCabe - Chief Conservation Officer at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.

From covid to the flu, RSV and the common cold – is there an unusually high number of people getting sick in Alberta? To discuss why we’re so sick of getting sick, we made an appointment with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, based out of the Toronto General Hospital. Today marks the 685th day in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadi...

Alberta’s economy is expected to slow in 2024 after a big 2023 fueled by growth in the energy sector. What reasons are behind the expected slowdown this year and how will it impact the average Albertan? We asked Deloitte Canada’s chief economist Dawn Desjardins for answers. The deadly terrorist attack on Israel was exactly 3 months ago yesterday and there are fears the war against Hamas could spil...

We’re into the new year so it’s time to get some updated priorities for the city of Calgary in 2024! We invited Mayor Jyoti Gondek for her weekly chat and asked what items are atop the agenda for City Council this year. How big an issue is human trafficking in Canada? We had a fascinating conversation with Julia Drydyk - Executive Director of The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking about what...

The number of Canadians living with dementia is expected to reach 1.7 million by 2050. We discuss the state of treatment and research with Dr. George Andrews, President and CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT, during this, National Alzheimer's Awareness month! What changes are coming to the federal taxes we pay in 2024 - and how will Canadians be impacted? For some answers, we chatted...

According to a new study, nearly half of Canadian workers feel that economic conditions in Canada are “poor”. We checked in with Dr Scott Shieman (Shee-man), a Professor of Sociology and Research Chair at the University of Toronto to talk about the economy and many of the other issues we’re up against. People love a good conspiracy theory, but why? We talk with conspiracy researcher and lecturer a...

Many of us set New Year’s resolutions when a new year begins, but this year, surveys show improving financial health is our top priority and goal. So, to kick off 2024, we’re going to help you create a financial plan for the new year, with the assistance of Nicole Olsen, Senior Vice President of BDO Debt Solutions. As we head into a new year, many of us make resolutions to get fit and healthy, but...

Neil Sahota, lead AI Advisor to the United Nations, IBM Master Inventor and futurist, joins us to discuss AI and what to lookout for in 2024.

Tis the time of year to lie on the couch and watch Hallmark Christmas movies! Why do we love them so much? We’ll talk to Calgarian David Winning - movie and tv writer and director - who’s directed 25 Hallmark movies, to get his take!

It's been 70 years in the making and Calgary’s ring road is finally complete! Ahead of the Christmas break, we joined up with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to talk about the highway expansion and all the latest news out of city hall. It's a Christmas miracle – but don’t expect it to last much longer! When it comes to low gasoline prices and an impeding provincial gas tax, what can we anticipate for 2...

Canada’s population exploded by 430 thousand people in just the last three months - what is behind the boom and what’s the economic impact on Canad’s economy? Those are a couple of the questions we asked Marc Desormeaux, Principal Economist, Canadian Economics with Dejardins.  The Russia - Ukraine war shows no signs of slowing down now 666 days into the conflict. We’ll discuss where things stand a...

There is more than just Zoo Lights happening at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and this morning we are joined by Dr. Gráinne McCabe - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo chief conservation officer to look back at the work they have done this year.

Brace yourself - more tax hikes are coming your way in 2024. We find out where you’ll be shelling out more of your hard-earned dollars - from Franco Terrazzano – Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Association. Planning for Calgary’s ring road started in 1953! Now, 70 years later, the project is now complete. Our ‘on-air contributor’, Dave McIvor, gassed-up and hit the newly completed road...

Canada voted in favour of the UN resolution to force a ceasefire in the Israel - Hamas war, but the US voted against the resolution. Why aren’t the US and Canada no longer on the same page? We tackle the topic with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of “The West Block”.  Buyer's market - seller’s market - the real estate market was hot in Calgary in 2023…So what’s in...

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 18TH  Many of those government supplied COVID test kits are set to expire at the end of this year. Are they still effective and how can we prevent spreading the Flu or Covid over the holidays? We get some answers from Dr. Iris Gorfinkle – Vaccine Researcher and founder of “PrimeHealth”.  The Holidays can be full of fun with friends and family, but f...

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We ask the Mayor what the city is doing to address the shelter needs of Calgary’s homeless population following the tragic death of 3 people earlier this week in a garden shed fire.  Next, the Biden family dominated US headlines this week with the Republicans pushing ahead with an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, and a congr...

Are you looking for a unique gift for a special someone in your life? What’s the Holiday Hype? What’s hot for Christmas? Let’s get some great gift ideas from the Showcase Trends Expert Danny Boome.

What kind of growth has Canada’s tech sector seen in 2023 and are we in a position to become a global tech hub? Joining us to discuss is Eliezer Timolien - Senior Research Analyst with Colliers Canada.

There’s no question that the Holidays can be a stressful time - financially. We get some advice on how to keep your head above water during this ‘pricey’ time of year with financial guru Bruce Sellery – CEO of “Credit Canada”.  Next, are you feeling pressure to make sure Christmas is perfect? We discuss the negative emotional ‘impact’ the Holiday Season can have for some - with Mental Health Advoc...

The federal government is investing in your smile! The Federal Health Minister announced a $13 billion dental plan that will be rolled-out over the next five years. We got the latest on the plan and an update on all the news out of Ottawa from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. 1 in 2 Albertans will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime - that’s th...

Rumours about the future of NDP leader Rachel Notley are swirling, with speculation she’ll soon step down. We get the latest on Alberta’s political landscape – including an update on the state of the proposed Alberta Pension Plan - from Lori Williams, Mount Royal University Political Scientist. The UN Security Council is calling for the use of Article 99 to help push for a ceasefire between Israel...

Thursday marked the start of Hanukkah with the annual Menorah Lighting at city hall - but there was one notable absence from the ceremony, Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We catch up with the Mayor to hear, in her own words, why she made the decision to not attend.  It's been another deadly year in the US when it comes to gun violence. In fact – a mass shooting took place earlier this week leaving 3 people de...

It’s that’s time - time to find out what the hottest tastes are for the holidays! With all that’s new from the Savour Calgary Holiday Gift Guide we caught up with Editor Camie Leard.

The annual Canada food price report is out! How much did inflation impact food prices in the past 12 months - and what can we expect heading into 2024? We dig into the details of the report with Monika Kurzan, from the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University.  The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate to 5 percent – but - that really doesn’t help if you are facing a mortgage renewal in the...