The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz

It’s no secret that with the rising cost of living many Canadians are having an incredibly difficult time making ends meet right now. We catch up with Bruce Sellery, CEO of ‘Credit Canada’ for some tips on how to stretch your dollars and actually grow your savings account.   The latest polling number from Abacus Data put the Conservatives ahead of the Liberals by 15 points nationally. How can the...

Women now have access to a purpose-built facility that will allow them to proper and be empowered. CEO of YW Calgary, Sue Tomney joined us with details on the YW’s new crisis shelter.

Canada is in a housing crisis and not enough homes are being built to keep up with demand. So, what’s being done to address the situation here in Alberta? We get some answers from Jason Nixon, Minister of “Seniors, Community and Social Services”.   The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce Pharmacare legislation in the fall. What does it mean for the average Canadian? We discuss with...

The Calgary Zoo/Wilder institute is hosting a biodiversity festival. Laura Glick, Manager of Conservation Education at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo joins us to discuss.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un has traveled to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin. We discuss what’s on the agenda of the two Communist leaders and get the latest developments on the war between Russia and Ukraine with Marcus Kolga, Founder of “Disinfowatch.org” and a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute.   It’s a unique event aiming to decrease barriers for anyone who needs...

Seven-in-ten Canadians are concerned about getting arthritis or worried that they may already have it. September is “Arthritis Awareness Month”, we took the opportunity to explore the latest treatments and resources available in Canada with Trish Barbato, President and CEO of the Arthritis Society.   Back-to-School means back to the ‘sniffles’, coughs and colds that come with the new ‘season’. Wha...

On this Motivational Monday, we were joined by Caroline Berglund, Calgary-based speaker, storyteller and entrepreneur who is redefining the world of leadership and public speaking coaching. Caroline joined us to discuss practical and fun insight on how to conquer the notorious Glassophobia AKA: fear of public speaking.

Johnny Cash’s iconic Folsom Prison performance comes to life at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium this October! We go all the details on the show from the man who will be wearing black as Johnny Cash - Devon Brayne.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor updates us on news that came down earlier this week that the City will report a Surplus of over due to higher energy fees. We ask the Mayor what the plan is moving forward to use that money, and if Calgarians may see a decrease in the fees currently charged for energy use.    Next, we head state-side for the la...

It’s International Literacy Day today and 40% of Albertans are currently living within the low literacy range. the Calgary Public Library joined us to discuss the issue and supports available at the library!

The Bank of Canada didn’t raise the key interest rate earlier this week, but that doesn’t do much to address affordability in the short term. We get some advice on how to help navigate personal finances during this stressful time with Personal Finance Expert and Educator, Kelley Keehn.   Still on the topic of affordability, we know all about inflation, shrinkflation, and greedflation, but how abou...

The latest report on housing from “Re/Max” points to the National real estate market remaining flat for the remainder of 2023. But will the same be true in the city of Calgary and what’s your best ‘move’ in the months ahead if you’re looking to buy or sell? We get the thoughts of Realtor Justin Havre of “Justin Havre and Associates, Re/Max First”.   Does the trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tama...

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. Now past the 18 month mark into the conflict, we get the latest from Andrew Rasiulis, Senior Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European Affairs.   There’s a lot of ‘buzz’ around the term “inflammation” these days when it comes to our health. But should we really be concerned about it and what can we do to combat...

We’ve all heard the saying “You don’t have to be great to get started - but you do have to get started to be great!” This morning we're chatting about reaching those personal fitness goals with Justin Love-Rempel, Certified Personal Trainer.

How can we build communities that are both energy-independent and produce zero net carbon? We’ll discuss building innovative green housing and infrastructure with Scott Bucking - Associate Professor in Building Information Modelling at Carleton University.

Ukraine is pushing back against Russia forces and aiming to bring the conflict into Russia. We’ll get the latest on the ongoing war 559-days in with Andrew Rasiulis - Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor updates us on the city’s ongoing strategy to deal with the continuing housing crisis including the dismantling of a very large homeless ‘encampment’ earlier this week in the city’s SE.   It’s ground-breaking technology to aid in the fight of heart disease, and it’s now available in Calgary. We hear details on h...

Teachers are preparing to welcome students back to the classroom, but do they have the resources and support they need? We discuss the challenges facing teachers ahead of the new school year with Jason Schilling, President of the Alberta Teachers Association.   Back to school means Fall is just around the corner and perhaps the perfect time to get organized ahead of the cold Winter months ahead. B...

We always talk about spring cleaning but how about getting rid of that junk in your garage ahead of winter? This morning we spoke with Michel Luhnau - General Manager of 1-800-GOT-JUNK about fall cleaning!

Governor General Mary Simon has racked-up 3 million dollars in travel in her first year on the job. Is this a good use of taxpayer’s money and what sort of ‘structure’ is in place to ensure responsible spending for Public Officials? We tackle the topic with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the ‘Canadian Taxpayers Foundation’.   How much is Canada spending on the public education system and h...

A Calgary author has penned a book recounting his humanitarian efforts during the early days of the war between Russia and Ukraine and millions fled their homes. Joining us to discuss his experience and the stories of resilience he experienced is author Dan Kostka.

The smoky conditions we’ve experienced this summer can be irritating and can put a damper on your outdoor plans, but have you considered the ‘long term’ effects of breathing in wildfire smoke? We take a look at the potential health risks, from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.   Last week’s death of Vladimir Putin’s greatest adversary Yevgeny Prigozhin brings about many questions...

A Calgary based tech company is using their innovations in geothermal energy to help power Germany! This morning John Redfern, president and CEO, Eavor Technologies Inc. joined us to discuss their work and the potential of geothermal energy.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor discusses the resources the city is offering up to help evacuees fleeing the devastating Yellowknife Wildfire.   Former President Donald Trump was back in the court Thursday, this time in Georgia facing charges regarding his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. We get discuss the impact this latest indic...

We are heading into Calgary’s Pride Week and ahead on the show we’ll discuss why the LGBTQ+ community struggles with homelessness. Chaz Smith is the President, CEO & Founder of "BeTheChangeYYC", which supports Calgary’s homeless population joined us to discuss the issue.