The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

We begin with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. We ask the Chief what he believes is behind this recent ‘uptick’ of gun violence in the City of Calgary and the strategy the CPS has in place to address the issue.      Next, we catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek and get her thoughts on the disturbing increase in violent crime in the City. The Mayor also brings us an update on her conversations with t...

Has inflation impacted your holiday gift giving plans? According to a new survey, 80 percent of Albertans think inflation will impact their holiday plans. Joining us to discuss is Britain Brown, President of Givex.

What is behind the recent ‘spike’ in gun violence in Calgary and are we experiencing a rise in gang activity? We tackle the topic with Doug King, Professor of Justice Studies at Mount Royal University.    Next, we Canadians like to believe our healthcare system is world class, but how do we stack up against other countries with Universal Health Care? We get the results of a new study focusing on j...

It’s the ‘tastiest’ segment of the morning! We flip though the pages of the latest issue of Savour Calgary Magazine - this time out, we find out what the hottest tastes are for the holidays!

Earlier this week the ‘Calgary Chamber’ hosted John Graham, President and CEO of Canadian Pension Plan Investments regarding the health and value of the CPP. We catch up with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber, to get her ‘takeaways’ from the ‘fireside chat’.    We are now 40-days into the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas. We get the latest on the conflict and...

More than 4 million people in Canada have been diagnosed with diabetes this year alone and it’s estimated that over the next 10 years diabetes rates are expected to rise 26 percent. What’s behind this remarkable increase and what resources are available to Canadians living with the disease? We discuss with Endocrinologist, Dr. Christine Ibrahim.  It’s one of the most popular diet ‘trends’ in the w...

Big news from the provincial government yesterday, with the announcement of major healthcare reforms in the province. How will this impact you and your family? We get the thoughts of Chris Galloway, Executive Director of “Friends of Medicare”.    Is the education system doing enough to teach kids about World War II and the Holocaust? Ahead of Remembrance Day, we take a look at how to keep these st...

Looking for a great Christmas gift? How about tickets to Big Valley Jamboree 2024?!?! The line-up has been announced and joining us with all the details is Megan Benoit - Digital Manager for Big Valley Jamboree & Country Thunder.

Thinking about installing a heat pump? Worried about how it would perform in the extreme cold of an Alberta winter? We get some insight into the cost, performance and reliability of the heat-source from Belinda Gilbey, Co-Founder of “Bondi Energy”.    Two weeks ago, Canadian grocers testified before Parliament about plans to stabilize prices. Now that the November 2nd government ‘deadline’ has com...

The Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo does incredible work in conservation and rehabilitation, so what exactly does it take to release animals to the wild? Graham Dixon-MacCallum - Conservation Research Population Ecologist at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo joined us to discuss.

Thinking about installing a heat pump? Worried about how it performs in a cold Albertan winter? There has been a lot of talk about heat pumps in the news this week. So, if you’re thinking about installing a heat pump but have some questions, we’re going to break-down what you need to know. Joining us to discuss is Belinda Gilbey - President and Co-Founder of BONDI Energy.

Will the Federal government bend to pressure - and pause carbon pricing across the country? We get a breakdown of the current debate on whether the Liberals may expand the ‘pause’ with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of ‘The West Block’.    There’s a lot to unpack from the UCP’s Annual General Meeting over the weekend. We ‘dive' into’ the UCP’s ‘push’ for so-called "p...

Israeli troops have cut Gaza in half and are expected to enter Gaza City either today or tomorrow. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry is now reporting more than 10-thousand people have died in the conflict. Joining us now to talk about the latest in the conflict and what’s expected in the days ahead, we’re joined by Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of Intern...

Could the war between Israel and Hamas spill into neighboring regions? We get the latest on the conflict from Elliot Tepper, Senior Fellow from the ‘Norman Paterson School of International Affairs’ at Carleton University.    Are you feeling a little extra rested today or are you having a tough time keeping your eyes open? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call’ family physician to talk a...

What does the economic outlook look like for 2024 in Calgary? We catch up with Mayor Jyoti Gondek to get her thoughts on the state of the Calgary economy and what we can expect to see in the 12 months ahead.    Then, we head stateside for a look at the latest news making headlines including the aftermath of last week’s deadly shooting in the State of Maine. We speak with Global News Washington Cor...

We are now 27 days into the war between Israel and Hamas with the conflict showing no sign of winding down. We get the latest from Michael Link, Professor from the Faculty of Law at Western University.    Family breakups and breakdowns can be heart breaking and mentally taxing. We get some advice to help you navigate complex family dynamics, from Karen Gallagher-Burt, Social Worker and Mental Heal...

What is Calgary’s economic outlook for 2024? Ahead of the annual “Yearly Economic Outlook” report, we get the thoughts of Brad Parry, CEO of “Calgary Economic Development”.    One of Calgary’s most prominent real estate agents is taking his team online! We catch up with Realtor Justin Havre for details on why he has transitioned his team to the cloud-based “EXP Realty Group”.  Finally, break out t...

Israel is stepping up their war against Hamas. We get the latest on the conflict and details on the role Canada is playing with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.    Have you seen the video circulating online of the Las Vegas ‘Sphere’? The “Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney was there last weekend to see U2 and he shares his experience, which he has described as...

She is a Canadian icon and a passionate advocate for animal rights and women’s causes. We catch up with actress, author and activist Pamela Anderson for details on her upcoming ‘role’ as Keynote Speaker at the Calgary YWCA’s “YWhisper Gala” next spring.  Last week we talked about menopause and women's hormones. But what about the men? We discuss the effect hormones have on men as they age with Dr....

It’s the last weekend to get the kids and adults organized for Halloween. So here to join us to talk Halloween Trends – Candy, Costumes & Collectibles is Danny Boome - Trends Expert at Showcase.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor brings us details on the message she presented earlier this week to the Calgary Chamber during her annual "Fireside Chat". Next, we head state-side for the latest on the ongoing manhunt for the shooter behind the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine earlier this week. We get the details from Reggie Cecchini,...

Your Cavalry FC are headed to the Canadian Premier League Final in Hamilton tomorrow! Joining us to discuss the club's success ahead tomorrow’s game, is CPL Coach of the Year - Head Coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

Ringette Canada is thrilled to bring the world to Calgary for the 2023 World Ringette Championship to Calgary. and showcase the fastest game on ice! With all the details, we spoke with Judy Renneberg from Ringette Canada.

Earlier this week the Bank of Canada announced the key interest rate will remain at 5 percent - good news but it doesn’t help much for those looking to renew their mortgage. We get some advice on how to navigate your upcoming mortgage renewal with John Hripko, Sales Representative with “Royal LePage Benchmark”.  Next, we catch-up with Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of “The Calgary Chamber.”  De...

From remote and hybrid work to AI and automation - the Canadian job landscape has changed over the last couple years, so what does it mean for the future of work? Joining us to discuss is Dr. Candy Ho - CERIC Board Chair and assistant professor of Integrative Career and Capstone Learning at the University of the Fraser Valley in BC.